e.l.f. cosmetics Clear Brow & Lash Mascara Crystal

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e.l.f. cosmetics Clear Brow & Lash Mascara - Crystal Versus NYX Cosmetics Control Freak Eyebrow Gel - Clear

Updated on October 25, 2023

Overview

What they are

These products are both vegan, cruelty-free, and fungal acne (malassezia) safe . They have a total of 2 ingredients in common

Free From

They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances, oils, silicones or sulfates

What's Inside

They both contain parabens

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e.l.f. cosmetics Clear Brow & Lash Mascara

Mascara

American Brand United States

NYX Cosmetics Control Freak Eyebrow Gel

Eyebrow

American Brand United States

Ingredient Info

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e.l.f. cosmetics Clear Brow & Lash Mascara 8 ingredients

NYX Cosmetics Control Freak Eyebrow Gel 9 ingredients

At a glance

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e.l.f. cosmetics Clear Brow & Lash Mascara 8 ingredients

NYX Cosmetics Control Freak Eyebrow Gel 9 ingredients

Concerns

Ingredients Side-by-side

found in both products

Clear Brow & Lash Mascara

Water Skin Conditioning, Solvent

Water. It's the most common cosmetic ingredient of all. You'll usually see it at the top of ingredient lists, meaning that it makes up the largest part of the product.

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Pvp Emulsion Stabilising

0 / 0

Pvp is a water-soluble synthetic polymer and common hairstyling ingredient. It is a film-forming ingredient and used to "hold" specific shapes of hair.

0 Com. / 0 Irr.

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Hydroxyethylcellulose Emulsion Stabilising, Stabilising

Hydroxyethylcellulose is used to improve the texture of products. It is created from a chemical reaction involving ethylene oxide and alkali-cellulose. Cellulose is a sugar found in plant cell walls and help give plants structure.

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Polyacrylic Acid Emulsion Stabilising

We don't have a description for Polyacrylic Acid.

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Peg-8 Humectant, Solvent

PEG-8 is a synthetic polymer used as a humectant and solvent.

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Triethanolamine Buffering, Emulsifying, Masking

2 / 0

Triethanolamine is an emulsifier and pH adjuster. It is created using ethylene oxide and ammonia. This gives Triethanolamine a nitrogen core and a similar scent to ammonia.

2 Com. / 0 Irr.

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Methylparaben Preservative

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Preservative • Paraben • 2 Concerns

Methylparaben is a preservative and is a paraben. It is used to prevent the growth of fungus, mold, and other harmful bacteria. Parabens are chemicals used as preservatives in both cosmetics and food.

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Propylparaben Preservative

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Preservative • Paraben • 2 Concerns

Propylparaben is a preservative and is a paraben with antifungal and antimicrobial properties.

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Water, Pvp, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Polyacrylic Acid, Peg-8, Triethanolamine, Methylparaben, Propylparaben

Control Freak Eyebrow Gel

Water Skin Conditioning, Solvent

Water. It's the most common cosmetic ingredient of all. You'll usually see it at the top of ingredient lists, meaning that it makes up the largest part of the product.

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Acrylates Copolymer

Acrylates Copolymer is used as a film-forming agent and texture enhancer.

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Polyvinyl Alcohol

We don't have a description for Polyvinyl Alcohol.

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Propylene Glycol Humectant, Skin Conditioning, Solvent

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May worsen Eczema

Propylene Glycol is an odorless, colorless liquid. As a humectant, it helps skin retain moisture. It also aids in delivering active ingredients.

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Potassium Hydroxide Buffering

Potassium hydroxide is commonly known as caustic potash. It is used to fix the pH of a product or as a cleaning agent in soap. In cleansers, it is used for the saponification of oils.

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Phenoxyethanol Preservative

Preservative

Phenoxyethanol is a preservative that has germicide, antimicrobial, and aromatic properties. Studies show that phenoxyethanol can prevent germ and microbial growth. By itself, it has a scent that is similar to that of a rose.

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Caprylyl Glycol Emollient, Humectant, Skin Conditioning

Caprylyl Glycol is a humectant and emollient, meaning it attracts and preserves moisture.

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Methylparaben Preservative

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Preservative • Paraben • 2 Concerns

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Disodium EDTA

Disodium EDTA plays a role in making products more stable by aiding other preservatives.

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Water, Acrylates Copolymer, Polyvinyl Alcohol, Propylene Glycol, Potassium Hydroxide, Phenoxyethanol, Caprylyl Glycol, Methylparaben, Disodium EDTA

Ingredients Explained

These ingredients are found in both products.

Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.

Water

Skin Conditioning, Solvent

Loved

Water. It's the most common cosmetic ingredient of all. You'll usually see it at the top of ingredient lists, meaning that it makes up the largest part of the product.

So why is it so popular? Water most often acts as a solvent - this means that it helps dissolve other ingredients into the formulation.

You'll also recognize water as that liquid we all need to stay alive. Talk about multi-purpose! If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!

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Methylparaben

Preservative

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Methylparaben can be synthetically created. It can also be found naturally in some fruits, such as blueberries.

Oftentimes, Methylparaben is combined with other parabens to help increase the shelf life.

The safety of Methylparaben is currently being studied. While ongoing studies are looking into the safety of parabens, the results have been very mixed. Some studies have not found Methylparaben to be harmful.

Learn more about Methylparaben