NYX Cosmetics Micro Brow Pencil Ash Brown

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NYX Cosmetics Micro Brow Pencil - Ash Brown Versus Kosas Brow Pop Dual-Action Defining Pencil - Black

Updated on April 07, 2024

Overview

What they are

These products are both cruelty-free and reef safe eyebrows. They have a total of 1 ingredients in common

Free From

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

What's Inside

They both contain oils

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NYX Cosmetics Micro Brow Pencil

Eyebrow

American Brand United States

Kosas Brow Pop Dual-Action Defining Pencil

Eyebrow

American Brand United States

Ingredient Info

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NYX Cosmetics Micro Brow Pencil 14 ingredients

Kosas Brow Pop Dual-Action Defining Pencil 9 ingredients

At a glance

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NYX Cosmetics Micro Brow Pencil 14 ingredients

Kosas Brow Pop Dual-Action Defining Pencil 9 ingredients

Notable Ingredients

Concerns

Notable Ingredients

Benefits

Concerns

Ingredients Side-by-side

found in both products

Micro Brow Pencil

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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Polyethylene Abrasive

Exfoliant

Polyethylene is a synthetic ingredient that helps the skin retain moisture. It is a polymer.

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Paraffin Perfuming, Skin Conditioning

Fragrance • 2 Concerns

Paraffin is a solid created from petroleum. The term 'paraffin' can also refer to either petroleum Jelly or mineral oil.

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Ethylhexyl Palmitate Emollient

2-3 / 0

3 Concerns

Ethylhexyl Palmitate is created from 2-ethylhexyl alcohol and palmitic acid. It is a fatty acid ester.

2-3 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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Hydrogenated Microcrystalline Wax Emulsion Stabilising

Not safe for Fungal Acne

Hydrogenated Microcrystalline Wax isn't fungal acne safe.

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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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Sorbitan Stearate Emulsifying

0 / 1

Not safe for Fungal Acne

Sorbitan Stearate comes from sorbitol and stearic acid. Sorbitol is a type of sugar and stearic acid is a fatty acid.

0 Com. / 1 Irr.

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Palmitic Acid Emollient, Emulsifying

2 / 0

2 Concerns

Palmitic Acid is a fatty acid found in our skin. In cosmetics, it is usually derived from palm oil. It is a cleanser, emollient, and emulsifier.

2 Com. / 0 Irr.

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Ethylhexylglycerin Skin Conditioning

Ethylhexylglycerin (we can't pronounce this either) is commonly used as a preservative and skin softener. It is derived from glyceryl.

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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 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.

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CI 77510 Cosmetic Colorant

We don't have a description for Ci 77510.

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Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil, Polyethylene, Paraffin, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Stearic Acid, Hydrogenated Microcrystalline Wax, Polyglyceryl-2 Triisostearate, Sorbitan Stearate, Palmitic Acid, Ethylhexylglycerin, Phenoxyethanol, CI 77891, CI 77499, CI 77510

Brow Pop Dual-Action Defining Pencil

Hydrogenated Coco-Glycerides Emollient, Skin Conditioning

Not safe for Fungal Acne

Hydrogenated Coco-Glycerides isn't fungal acne safe.

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Hydrogenated Castor Oil Emollient, Emulsifying, Skin Conditioning

1 / 0

Oil • Not safe for Fungal Acne

Hydrogenated Castor Oil is created by adding hydrogen to castor oil. This helps stabilize the castor oil and raises the melting point. At room temperature, hydrogenated castor oil is solid.

1 Com. / 0 Irr.

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Mica Cosmetic Colorant

May worsen Eczema

Mica refers to a group of silicate minerals. Mica crystals are easily split to give products a shimmer. These crystals are able to reflect light to temporarily give your skin a glowy look.

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Euphorbia Cerifera Cera Astringent, Emulsion Stabilising, Skin Conditioning

1 / 0

Not safe for Fungal Acne

Euphorbia Cerifera Cera is AKA as Candelilla wax. It is a natural emollient and helps give products a thick consistency.

1 Com. / 0 Irr.

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Copernicia Cerifera Cera Emollient, Skin Conditioning

Not safe for Fungal Acne

Copernicia Cerifera Cera isn't fungal acne safe.

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Panthenol Skin Conditioning

0 / 0

Helps reduce irritation

Panthenol (also referred to as pro-vitamin B5) is a common ingredient that helps hydrate and soothe the skin.

0 Com. / 0 Irr.

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Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil Emollient, Skin Conditioning

0-2 / 0

Oil • Helps hydrate Dry Skin • Not safe for Fungal Acne

This ingredient is the fixed oil extracted from seeds of the desert shrub Jojoba. It is more commonly known as jojoba oil. The seed oil is liquid wax ester from the plant. It is non-comedogenic.

0-2 Com. / 0 Irr.

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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.

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Ethylhexylglycerin Skin Conditioning

Ethylhexylglycerin (we can't pronounce this either) is commonly used as a preservative and skin softener. It is derived from glyceryl.

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Hydrogenated Coco-Glycerides, Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Mica, Euphorbia Cerifera Cera, Copernicia Cerifera Cera, Panthenol, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Tocopherol, Ethylhexylglycerin

Ingredients Explained

These ingredients are found in both products.

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

Ethylhexylglycerin

Skin Conditioning

Mixed

Ethylhexylglycerin (we can't pronounce this either) is commonly used as a preservative and skin softener. It is derived from glyceryl.

You might see Ethylhexylglycerin often paired with other preservatives such as phenoxyethanol. Ethylhexylglycerin has been found to increase the effectiveness of these other preservatives.