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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of af94 Shadowboxer Eye Crayon Alleyway versus Thrive Causemetics Brilliant Eye Brightener Stella .

Last updated on April 24, 2024. Published on April 20, 2024

Overview

What they are

These products are both vegan, cruelty-free, and reef safe eyeshadows. They have a total of 14 ingredients in common

Cool Features

They both contain exfoliants

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for anti aging

Free From

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

What's Inside

They both contain oils and silicones

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Eyeshadow American Brand United States
Eyeshadow American Brand United States

Eyeshadow

Eyeshadow is primarily used to color the eyelid and eye area.

Eyeshadow

Eyeshadow is primarily used to color the eyelid and eye area.

Price

Ingredient Info

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alcohol-free
silicon-free
fragrance-free
sulfate-free
paraben-free
oil-free
fungal-acne safe
reef-safe
eu-allergen-free
vegan
cruelty-free
alcohol-free
silicon-free
fragrance-free
sulfate-free
paraben-free
oil-free
fungal-acne safe
reef-safe
eu-allergen-free
vegan
cruelty-free

At a glance

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Notable Ingredients

Exfoliators (3)

Benefits

Anti-Aging

Concerns

Drying
May Worsen Oily Skin
Rosacea
Eczema (2)

Notable Ingredients

Vitamin E
Exfoliators (3)

Benefits

Hydrating (2)
Anti-Aging (2)
Scar Healing
Brightening

Concerns

Drying
May Worsen Oily Skin (2)
Irritating
Rosacea
Eczema
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Ingredients Side-by-side

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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.

1
What it does: Emollient, Skin Conditioning, Skin Protecting
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Dimethicone is a silicone used for making products smooth and silky. It also has the added benefit of sealing in hydration. The amount of dimethicone found in beauty products is considered safe and non-comedogenic, meaning it won't clog pores.

Dimethicone has been found increase absorption in skin, boosting the benefits of other ingredients. While there is concern for the safety of dimethicone, the levels used in skincare are safe for use.

af94 Shadowboxer Eye Crayon Alleyway contains this as ingredient number 1.

Thrive Causemetics Brilliant Eye Brightener Stella contains this as ingredient number 1.

2
What it does: Cosmetic Colorant
Community Rating: Mixed

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

Iron III oxides are classified as inorganic chemicals for coloring.

Synthetically created Ci 77492 is considered safer than those naturally found. This is because the synthetically created version may contain less impurities. Iron oxides are generally non-toxic and non-allergenic.

Learn more about CI 77492

af94 Shadowboxer Eye Crayon Alleyway contains this as ingredient number 2.

Thrive Causemetics Brilliant Eye Brightener Stella contains this as ingredient number 20.

3
What it does: Abrasive, Absorbent
Community Rating: Disliked

Silica is a mineral naturally found in our skin. It helps to thicken and smooth the texture of a product. It also acts as an agent for other ingredients by increasing the absorption of other ingredients into the skin.

Silica is often used for absorption and can help reduce shine when products are applied. Silica occurs in naturally in materials like clay and sandstone, and it can also be produced synthetically.

Silica is present naturally within the skin during collagen production and when reducing inflammation.

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af94 Shadowboxer Eye Crayon Alleyway contains this as ingredient number 3.

Thrive Causemetics Brilliant Eye Brightener Stella contains this as ingredient number 2.

4
What it does:
Community Rating: Disliked

Isoamyl Cocoate isn't fungal acne safe.

af94 Shadowboxer Eye Crayon Alleyway contains this as ingredient number 4.

Thrive Causemetics Brilliant Eye Brightener Stella contains this as ingredient number 3.

5
What it does: Emollient, Emulsifying, Skin Conditioning

Sucrose Tetrastearate Triacetate isn't fungal acne safe.

af94 Shadowboxer Eye Crayon Alleyway contains this as ingredient number 5.

Thrive Causemetics Brilliant Eye Brightener Stella contains this as ingredient number 4.

6
What it does:
Community Rating: Disliked

Polybutene is used to help control the viscosity of a product. This just means it helps adjusts the texture.

It is a polymer and does not get absorbed into the skin due to its large size.

Studies found this ingredient did not irritate skin in concentrations below 15%.

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af94 Shadowboxer Eye Crayon Alleyway contains this as ingredient number 7.

Thrive Causemetics Brilliant Eye Brightener Stella contains this as ingredient number 5.

7
What it does: Abrasive, Emollient, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Liked

Hydrogenated Jojoba Oil is an exfoliant, is an oil, and isn't fungal acne safe. It can help to reduce the effects of aging.

af94 Shadowboxer Eye Crayon Alleyway contains this as ingredient number 8.

Thrive Causemetics Brilliant Eye Brightener Stella contains this as ingredient number 6.

8
What it does: Abrasive, Emulsion Stabilising, Masking
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Synthetic Wax is created from fossil fuels such as natural gas. It is used to enhance texture, adjust pH, and as an occlusive.

It may also be used as an abrasive ingredient to exfoliate the skin.

Synthetic Wax may not be fungal acne safe.

Learn more about Synthetic Wax

af94 Shadowboxer Eye Crayon Alleyway contains this as ingredient number 9.

Thrive Causemetics Brilliant Eye Brightener Stella contains this as ingredient number 7.

We don't have a description for Trimethylsiloxysilicate/Dimethiconol Crosspolymer.

af94 Shadowboxer Eye Crayon Alleyway contains this as ingredient number 10.

Thrive Causemetics Brilliant Eye Brightener Stella contains this as ingredient number 8.

10
What it does: Emollient, Emulsifying
Community Rating: Mixed

Glyceryl Caprylate comes from glycerin and caprylic acid, a fatty acid from coconut.

Glyceryl Caprylate is used for its emollient and emulsifier properties.

As an emollient, it helps hydrate your skin. Emollients work by creating a barrier on your skin to trap moisture in, helping to keep your skin soft and smooth.

Glyceryl Caprylate helps keep the ingredients such as oil and water together as an emulsifier.

Learn more about Glyceryl Caprylate

af94 Shadowboxer Eye Crayon Alleyway contains this as ingredient number 12.

Thrive Causemetics Brilliant Eye Brightener Stella contains this as ingredient number 9.

11
What it does: Emollient, Emulsion Stabilising, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Mixed

Silica Silylate is a siloxane polymer, meaning it is made up of silicon and oxygen atoms. It is not soluble in water.

This ingredient is a white powder with oil-absorbing, emollient, and anticaking properties.

af94 Shadowboxer Eye Crayon Alleyway contains this as ingredient number 13.

Thrive Causemetics Brilliant Eye Brightener Stella contains this as ingredient number 15.

12
What it does: Antioxidant
Community Rating: Liked

Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate (long name, huh?) is a synthetic antioxidant.

It is used to help stabilize other antioxidants or prevent the color from changing in a product.

As an antioxidant, it helps fight free-radical molecules. Free-radical molecules are capable of damaging our cells and other genetic material. Thus, antioxidants may reduce the signs of aging.

This ingredient is oil-soluble.

Learn more about Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate

af94 Shadowboxer Eye Crayon Alleyway contains this as ingredient number 14.

Thrive Causemetics Brilliant Eye Brightener Stella contains this as ingredient number 16.

We don't have a description for Ethylene/Methacrylate Copolymer.

af94 Shadowboxer Eye Crayon Alleyway contains this as ingredient number 15.

Thrive Causemetics Brilliant Eye Brightener Stella contains this as ingredient number 17.

14
What it does: Emollient, Emulsifying

Isopropyl Titanium Triisostearate isn't fungal acne safe.

af94 Shadowboxer Eye Crayon Alleyway contains this as ingredient number 16.

Thrive Causemetics Brilliant Eye Brightener Stella contains this as ingredient number 18.

Here's what our community thinks of the ingredients in these two products.

13% are loved or liked
19% have mixed ratings
38% are disliked or very disliked
31% have no rating yet
14% are loved or liked
19% have mixed ratings
43% are disliked or very disliked
24% have no rating yet

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