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Shade Slick Tinted Lip Oil vs Peptide Lip Tint

rhode Peptide Lip Tint edges out MERIT Shade Slick Tinted Lip Oil, 7.6 to 7.4. It wins on performance, wear time and value.

Benefit fingerprints

What each one does.

MERIT Shade Slick Tinted Lip Oil

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rhode Peptide Lip Tint

HydrateClarifyRenewGlowCalm & ProtectHair & ScalpFinish & WearScentMoistureBarrierBreakoutsOil & PoresCleanseLines & FirmnessTextureEye AreaEven ToneRadianceSensitiveProtectRepairShape & ShineScalpFinishWearCoverageLashes & BrowsFloralGourmandFreshWoody & AmberHydratingPlumpingLong-lasting moistureBarrier repairDryness reliefFlaking reliefAcneBlackheadsClogged poresOil controlPore refiningShine controlMakeup removalDouble cleansingFine linesFirmingCrepinessSmoothingResurfacingBumps & KPDark circlesPuffinessDark spotsHyperpigmentationAcne marksBrighteningDullnessGlass skinSoothingRednessIrritation-freeUV protectionNo white castAntioxidantOdor controlDamage repairSplit endsHeat protectionCurl definitionFrizz controlVolumeShineScalp careHair growth supportDandruffColor protectionMatteDewySatinNaturalLong-wearTransfer-proofWaterproofBuildableSheer coverageMedium coverageFull coverageBlurringLash lengthLash volumeCurl holdBrow definitionFloralWhite floralRoseVanillaGourmandCaramelCitrusFresh & cleanAquaticGreenWoodyAmberMuskySpicyHydrateClarifyRenewGlowHair & ScalpFinish & WearScent

Side by side

Every detail, compared.

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Beauty score
7.4Good
7.6Good
Payoff & performance30% of score
7.8
7.9
Wear time15% of score
6.2
6.6
Shade range & inclusivity15% of score
7.4
7.4
Value20% of score
7.0
7.4
Community love20% of score
7.9
8.3
Community
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PriceTypical, checked by our editors
$24.00/ 0.23 oz / 7 mlMid-range
$20.00/ 0.3 fl oz / 10 mlMid-range
Price per ounceLowest wins
$101.39 / oz
$59.15 / oz
What it does
  • Hydrating
  • Sheer coverage
  • Buildable
  • Hydrating
  • Plumping
  • Dryness relief
  • Sheer coverage
Made for
All skin types
All skin types
Format
Lip oil
Lip tint
Texture
Lightweight tinted lip oil with a glossy, non-sticky finish; the brand calls the Sheens cushioned and the Gelées its sheerest
Sheer-but-buildable tinted balm that the brand says melts onto lips with a glossy, high-shine finish
Finish
Glossy
Glossy
Coverage
Sheer
Sheer
ShadesMore wins
12
9
Fragrance-free
Yes
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Claims
Vegan, Leaping Bunny certified, Cruelty-free (brand-stated)
Vegan, Cruelty-free (brand-stated), Dermatologist-tested
Brand origin
🇺🇸 American beauty
🇺🇸 American beauty
Video reviews
Best for
  • • A no-mirror, everyday wash of color and moisture
  • • Layering over lip liner for a glossy nude
  • • A hydrating everyday lip with a hint of color
  • • Layering over lip liner or blush for a glossy lip combo
Strengths
  • Comfortable, non-sticky glossy feel that bloggers say hydrates
  • Three finishes: pigmented Classics, sheer pH-reactive Gelées and pearly Sheens
  • No fragrance in the listed ingredients
  • Sheer, buildable color with a glossy finish in nine shades
  • Peptide, shea butter and vitamin E formula users say hydrates
  • Six shades are also sold unscented
Watch-outs
  • Sheer color with no dramatic payoff
  • Only four shades per finish
  • Some users find the texture grainy or the scent off-putting
  • One user says tubes start tasting and smelling off within months
Where to buy

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FAQ

Quick answers.

Which is better, Shade Slick Tinted Lip Oil or Peptide Lip Tint?

rhode Peptide Lip Tint edges out MERIT Shade Slick Tinted Lip Oil, 7.6 to 7.4. It wins on performance, wear time and value.

Which is better value?

MERIT Shade Slick Tinted Lip Oil works out to about $101.39 / oz and rhode Peptide Lip Tint to about $59.15 / oz, based on typical non-Amazon retail prices when we last checked.

How do you score them?

Both are scored on the same five-factor rubric (payoff & performance, wear time, shade range & inclusivity, value, community love), using the formula or specs, verified creator reviews, community consensus and value. Brands can’t pay for placement.