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Updated on February 05, 2024

Overview

What they are

These products are both reef safe . They have a total of 16 ingredients in common

Cool Features

They both contain Vitamin C and Vitamin E

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, scar healing, dark spots and better texture

Free From

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

What's Inside

They both contain oils

We independently verify ingredients, and our claims are backed by peer-reviewed research. Spot a product that needs an update? Let us know.

Mac Cosmetics Eye Kohl Costa Riche
Mac Cosmetics Eye Kohl
Eyeliner
American Brand United States
Mac Cosmetics Eyebrow Styler Thunder
Mac Cosmetics Eyebrow Styler
Eyebrow
American Brand United States

Ingredient Info

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Mac Cosmetics Eye Kohl 24 ingredients

Mac Cosmetics Eyebrow Styler 26 ingredients

At a glance

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Mac Cosmetics Eye Kohl 24 ingredients

Mac Cosmetics Eyebrow Styler 26 ingredients

Notable Ingredients

Benefits

Concerns

Notable Ingredients

Benefits

Concerns

Ingredients Side-by-side

found in both products
Eye Kohl
Hydrogenated Coco-Glycerides Emollient, Skin Conditioning
Not safe for Fungal Acne

Hydrogenated Coco-Glycerides isn't fungal acne safe.

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Triethylhexanoin Masking, Skin Conditioning

Triethylhexanoin is created from glycerin and 2-ethylhexanoic acid. It is a solvent and emollient.

Beeswax Emulsion Stabilising, Masking, Skin Conditioning
0-2 / 0
2 Concerns

Beeswax is natural wax produced by honey bees and can be synthetically created. It consists mainly of fatty acid esters and long-chain alcohols.

0-2 Com. / 0 Irr.
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Ricinus Communis Seed Oil Masking, Perfuming, Skin Conditioning
0-1 / 0
Fragrance  •  Oil  •  Not safe for Fungal Acne

Ricinus Communis Seed Oil is the INCI name for castor oil.

0-1 Com. / 0 Irr.
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Dipentaerythrityl Hexahydroxystearate/Hexastearate/Hexarosinate Skin Conditioning

We don't have a description for Dipentaerythrityl Hexahydroxystearate/Hexastearate/Hexarosinate.

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Copernicia Cerifera Wax
1 / 0
Not safe for Fungal Acne

Copernicia Cerifera Wax comes from a palm tree native to Brazil. This wax is added to help give a thicker texture. It also helps create a film when applied.

1 Com. / 0 Irr.
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Polymethyl Methacrylate

We don't have a description for Polymethyl Methacrylate.

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Ozokerite Emulsion Stabilising

Ozokerite is a naturally occuring mineral wax. In cosmetics, ozokerite is used as a texture enhancer.

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Tocopherol Antioxidant, Masking, Skin Conditioning
0-3 / 0-3
Vitamin E  •  Antioxidant  •  4 Benefits  •  May cause irritation

Tocopherol (also known as Vitamin E) is a common antioxidant used to help protect the skin from free-radicals and strengthen the skin barrier. It's also fat soluble - this means our skin is great at absorbing it.

0-3 Com. / 0-3 Irr.
Ascorbyl Palmitate Antioxidant, Masking
2 / 0
Vitamin C  •  Antioxidant  •  6 Benefits  •  Not safe for Fungal Acne

Ascorbyl Palmitate is created by combining pure Vitamin C and palmitic acid. It is an antioxidant and helps reduce hyperpigmentation.

2 Com. / 0 Irr.
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Lecithin Emollient, Emulsifying, Skin Conditioning

Lecithin is a term for a group of substances found in plants, animals, and humans. They are made up of mixture of fatty acids. These fatty acids usually are a mixture of phosphoric acid's choline ester connected to stearic, oleic, and palmitic acids. Most lecithins are created from plant ingredients scuh as sunflower.

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Citric Acid Buffering, Masking
AHA  •  4 Benefits  •  2 Concerns

Citric Acid is an AHA derived from citrus fruits (think oranges, lemons, and limes!).

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CI 77891 Cosmetic Colorant

Ci 77891 is a white pigment from Titanium dioxide. It is naturally found in minerals such as rutile and ilmenite.

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CI 77499 Cosmetic Colorant

Ci 77499 is also hydrated iron III oxide. It is created from mixing red and black iron oxides. This helps give shades of darkness to a product.

CI 77000 Cosmetic Colorant

We don't have a description for Ci 77000.

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CI 42090 Cosmetic Colorant

Ci 42090 is a synthetic dye created from petroleum. It is used to give a bright blue color to cosmetics, medicine, and food.

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CI 77163 Cosmetic Colorant

This synthetic powder is used to add a pearly/white color in cosmetics.

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CI 75470 Cosmetic Colorant, Masking
0 / 0

Ci 75470 is a bright-red pigment. It is AKA carmine.

0 Com. / 0 Irr.
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CI 77289 Cosmetic Colorant

We don't have a description for Ci 77289.

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CI 77288 Cosmetic Colorant

Ci 77288 is used to add green pigment to products.

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CI 77510 Cosmetic Colorant

We don't have a description for Ci 77510.

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CI 77742 Cosmetic Colorant

This ingredient is used to add a violet color to cosmetics.

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CI 77007 Cosmetic Colorant

This pigment is called Ultramarine blue lazurite. It gives a saturated blue color, but can be used to create other colors as well.

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CI 19140 Cosmetic Colorant

Ci 19140 is also known as Tartrazine. Tartrazine is a synthetic dye used in cosmetics, foods, and medicine to add a yellow color.

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Eyebrow Styler
Hydrogenated Soybean Oil Emollient, Humectant, Skin Conditioning
Oil  •  2 Concerns

Hydrogenated Soybean Oil is an oil and isn't fungal acne safe. It can be bad for acne prone skin.

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Hydrogenated Coco-Glycerides Emollient, Skin Conditioning
Not safe for Fungal Acne

Hydrogenated Coco-Glycerides isn't fungal acne safe.

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Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil Emollient, Skin Conditioning
3 / 0
Oil  •  2 Concerns

Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil is created by adding hydrogen to vegetable oil in order to give it more stability. This process also raises the melting point of vegetable oil. In cosmetics, it is an emollient.

3 Com. / 0 Irr.
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Zinc Stearate Cosmetic Colorant
0 / 0

Zinc Stearate is the metal salt of stearic acid. It is a white solid used to bind, thicken, and lubricate products.

0 Com. / 0 Irr.
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Stearic Acid Cleansing, Emulsifying, Emulsion Stabilising
2-3 / 0
2 Concerns

Stearic Acid is a fatty acid. It is an emollient, emulsifier, and texture enhancer.

2-3 Com. / 0 Irr.
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Copernicia Cerifera Wax
1 / 0
Not safe for Fungal Acne

Copernicia Cerifera Wax comes from a palm tree native to Brazil. This wax is added to help give a thicker texture. It also helps create a film when applied.

1 Com. / 0 Irr.
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Polyglyceryl-2 Triisostearate Emulsifying
Not safe for Fungal Acne

This ingredient is a form of glycerin with emulsifying and emollient properties.

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Tocopherol Antioxidant, Masking, Skin Conditioning
0-3 / 0-3
Vitamin E  •  Antioxidant  •  4 Benefits  •  May cause irritation

Tocopherol (also known as Vitamin E) is a common antioxidant used to help protect the skin from free-radicals and strengthen the skin barrier. It's also fat soluble - this means our skin is great at absorbing it.

0-3 Com. / 0-3 Irr.
Ascorbyl Palmitate Antioxidant, Masking
2 / 0
Vitamin C  •  Antioxidant  •  6 Benefits  •  Not safe for Fungal Acne

Ascorbyl Palmitate is created by combining pure Vitamin C and palmitic acid. It is an antioxidant and helps reduce hyperpigmentation.

2 Com. / 0 Irr.
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Caprylyl Glycol Emollient, Humectant, Skin Conditioning

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

Hexylene Glycol Emulsifying, Skin Conditioning, Solvent
0-2 / 0-1

Hexylene Glycol is a surfactant. Glycols are a class of alcohols. Hexylene Glycol is a surfactant and emulsifier.

0-2 Com. / 0-1 Irr.
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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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CI 77891 Cosmetic Colorant

Ci 77891 is a white pigment from Titanium dioxide. It is naturally found in minerals such as rutile and ilmenite.

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CI 77491 Cosmetic Colorant

Ci 77491 is also hydrated iron III oxide. It's sole purpose is to give a red/pink hue to products.

CI 77492 Cosmetic Colorant

Ci 77492 is also hydrated iron III oxide. It's sole purpose is to give a yellow hue to products.

CI 77499 Cosmetic Colorant

Ci 77499 is also hydrated iron III oxide. It is created from mixing red and black iron oxides. This helps give shades of darkness to a product.

CI 77000 Cosmetic Colorant

We don't have a description for Ci 77000.

Unknown Full details ->
CI 77163 Cosmetic Colorant

This synthetic powder is used to add a pearly/white color in cosmetics.

Disliked Full details ->
CI 42090 Cosmetic Colorant

Ci 42090 is a synthetic dye created from petroleum. It is used to give a bright blue color to cosmetics, medicine, and food.

Unknown Full details ->
CI 75470 Cosmetic Colorant, Masking
0 / 0

Ci 75470 is a bright-red pigment. It is AKA carmine.

0 Com. / 0 Irr.
Very Disliked Full details ->
CI 77289 Cosmetic Colorant

We don't have a description for Ci 77289.

Unknown Full details ->
CI 77288 Cosmetic Colorant

Ci 77288 is used to add green pigment to products.

Unknown Full details ->
CI 77510 Cosmetic Colorant

We don't have a description for Ci 77510.

Unknown Full details ->
CI 77742 Cosmetic Colorant

This ingredient is used to add a violet color to cosmetics.

Unknown Full details ->
CI 77007 Cosmetic Colorant

This pigment is called Ultramarine blue lazurite. It gives a saturated blue color, but can be used to create other colors as well.

Unknown Full details ->
CI 19140 Cosmetic Colorant

Ci 19140 is also known as Tartrazine. Tartrazine is a synthetic dye used in cosmetics, foods, and medicine to add a yellow color.

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Ingredients Explained

These ingredients are found in both products.

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

Emollient, Skin Conditioning
Very Disliked

Hydrogenated Coco-Glycerides isn't fungal acne safe.

Very Disliked

Copernicia Cerifera Wax comes from a palm tree native to Brazil. This wax is added to help give a thicker texture. It also helps create a film when applied.

Copernicia Cerifera Wax contains aliphatic esters, diesters of cinnamic acid, myricyl cerotate, and small quantities of cerotic acid and myricyl alcohol.

Copernicia Cerifera Wax has the highest melting point of all natural waxes and low solubility.

Copernicia Cerifera Wax has commonly been used in Brazilian Folk medicine.

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Antioxidant, Masking, Skin Conditioning
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Tocopherol (also known as Vitamin E) is a common antioxidant used to help protect the skin from free-radicals and strengthen the skin barrier. It's also fat soluble - this means our skin is great at absorbing it.

Vitamin E also helps keep your natural skin lipids healthy. Your lipid skin barrier naturally consists of lipids, ceramides, and fatty acids. Vitamin E offers extra protection for your skin’s lipid barrier, keeping your skin healthy and nourished.

Another benefit is a bit of UV protection. Vitamin E helps reduce the damage caused by UVB rays. (It should not replace your sunscreen). Combining it with Vitamin C can decrease sunburned cells and hyperpigmentation after UV exposure.

You might have noticed Vitamin E + C often paired together. This is because it is great at stabilizing Vitamin C. Using the two together helps increase the effectiveness of both ingredients.

There are often claims that Vitamin E can reduce/prevent scarring, but these claims haven't been confirmed by scientific research.

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Antioxidant, Masking
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Ascorbyl Palmitate is created by combining pure Vitamin C and palmitic acid. It is an antioxidant and helps reduce hyperpigmentation.

Antioxidants help fight free-radical molecules, or molecules that may break down skin cells. Antioxdants help reduce signs of aging.

Ascorbyl Palmitate is a stable version of Vitamin C, meaning it does not disintegrate when exposed to sunlight. However, studies show it does not penetrate skin as well as pure Vitamin C.

Read more about other types of Vitamin C:

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Cosmetic Colorant
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Ci 77891 is a white pigment from Titanium dioxide. It is naturally found in minerals such as rutile and ilmenite.

It's main function is to add a white color to cosmetics. It can also be mixed with other colors to create different shades.

Ci 77891 is commonly found in sunscreens due to its ability to block UV rays.

Learn more about CI 77891
Cosmetic Colorant
Mixed

Ci 77499 is also hydrated iron III oxide. It is created from mixing red and black iron oxides. This helps give shades of darkness to a product.

Iron III oxides are classified as inorganic chemicals for coloring.

Cosmetic Colorant

We don't have a description for Ci 77000.

Cosmetic Colorant

Ci 42090 is a synthetic dye created from petroleum. It is used to give a bright blue color to cosmetics, medicine, and food.

Cosmetic Colorant
Disliked

This synthetic powder is used to add a pearly/white color in cosmetics.

Cosmetic Colorant, Masking
Very Disliked

Ci 75470 is a bright-red pigment. It is AKA carmine.

Carmine is derived from insects such as the cochineal beetle. This ingredient has been used as a natural dye for over 2000 years.

Cosmetic Colorant

We don't have a description for Ci 77289.

Cosmetic Colorant

Ci 77288 is used to add green pigment to products.

Cosmetic Colorant

We don't have a description for Ci 77510.

Cosmetic Colorant

This ingredient is used to add a violet color to cosmetics.

It is created by reacting phosphoric acid, ammonium dihydrogen orthophosphate, and manganese dioxide.

Cosmetic Colorant

This pigment is called Ultramarine blue lazurite. It gives a saturated blue color, but can be used to create other colors as well.

According to the manufacturer, it is usually made from kaolin, sodium sulfate, sodium carbonate, sulfur, and charcoal.

Cosmetic Colorant

Ci 19140 is also known as Tartrazine. Tartrazine is a synthetic dye used in cosmetics, foods, and medicine to add a yellow color.

Tartrazine is created from petroleum and is water-soluble.

Some people may experience allergies from this dye, especially asthmatics and those with an aspirin intolerance.

Learn more about CI 19140

Ingredient Ratings

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Eye Kohl
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2
12
9
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mixed
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Eyebrow Styler
2
3
12
9
liked
mixed
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not rated

When to use

Mac Cosmetics Eye Kohl 24 ingredients

Mac Cosmetics Eyebrow Styler 26 ingredients

2 Routines
100% use in am
0% use in pm
100% use every day