af94 Shadowboxer Eye Crayon - Alleyway Versus Thrive Causemetics Brilliant Eye Brightener - Stella
Updated on April 24, 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
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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Ingredient Info
af94 Shadowboxer Eye Crayon 16 ingredients
Thrive Causemetics Brilliant Eye Brightener 21 ingredients
What's inside (and what isn't)
What's inside (and what isn't)
At a glance
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af94 Shadowboxer Eye Crayon 16 ingredients
Thrive Causemetics Brilliant Eye Brightener 21 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Concerns
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Dimethicone
Emollient
Iron Oxides
Silica
Abrasive
Isoamyl Cocoate
Sucrose Tetrastearate Triacetate
Emollient
Mica
Cosmetic Colorant
Polybutene
Hydrogenated Jojoba Oil
Abrasive
Synthetic Wax
Abrasive
Trimethylsiloxysilicate/Dimethiconol Crosspolymer
CI 77742
Cosmetic ColorantGlyceryl Caprylate
EmollientSilica Silylate
EmollientPentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate
Antioxidant
Ethylene/Methacrylate Copolymer
Isopropyl Titanium Triisostearate
Emollient
Dimethicone, Iron Oxides, Silica, Isoamyl Cocoate, Sucrose Tetrastearate Triacetate, Mica, Polybutene, Hydrogenated Jojoba Oil, Synthetic Wax, Trimethylsiloxysilicate/Dimethiconol Crosspolymer, CI 77742, Glyceryl Caprylate, Silica Silylate, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Ethylene/Methacrylate Copolymer, Isopropyl Titanium Triisostearate
Dimethicone
Emollient
Silica
Abrasive
Isoamyl Cocoate
Sucrose Tetrastearate Triacetate
Emollient
Polybutene
Hydrogenated Jojoba Oil
Abrasive
Synthetic Wax
Abrasive
Trimethylsiloxysilicate/Dimethiconol Crosspolymer
Glyceryl Caprylate
EmollientLimnanthes Alba Seed Oil
Skin Conditioning
Macadamia Integrifolia Seed Oil
Skin Conditioning
Mangifera Indica Seed Oil
Emollient
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Silica Silylate
EmollientPentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate
Antioxidant
Ethylene/Methacrylate Copolymer
Isopropyl Titanium Triisostearate
Emollient
CI 77015
Cosmetic ColorantIron Oxides
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantDimethicone, Silica, Isoamyl Cocoate, Sucrose Tetrastearate Triacetate, Polybutene, Hydrogenated Jojoba Oil, Synthetic Wax, Trimethylsiloxysilicate/Dimethiconol Crosspolymer, Glyceryl Caprylate, Limnanthes Alba Seed Oil, Macadamia Integrifolia Seed Oil, Mangifera Indica Seed Oil, Tocopherol, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Silica Silylate, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Ethylene/Methacrylate Copolymer, Isopropyl Titanium Triisostearate, CI 77015, Iron Oxides, CI 77891
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Dimethicone is a type of synthetic silicone created from natural materials such as quartz.
What it does:
Dimethicone comes in different viscosities:
Depending on the viscosity, dimethicone has different properties.
Ingredients lists don't always show which type is used, so we recommend reaching out to the brand if you have questions about the viscosity.
This ingredient is unlikely to cause irritation because it does not get absorbed into skin. However, people with silicone allergies should be careful about using this ingredient.
Note: Dimethicone may contribute to pilling. This is because it is not oil or water soluble, so pilling may occur when layered with products. When mixed with heavy oils in a formula, the outcome is also quite greasy.
Learn more about DimethiconeWe don't have a description for Ethylene/Methacrylate Copolymer yet.
Glyceryl Caprylate comes from glycerin and caprylic acid, a fatty acid from coconut. It has 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.
On the other hand, emulsifiers prevent ingredients (such as oil and water) from separating.
Learn more about Glyceryl CaprylateHydrogenated Jojoba Oil is created from the process of converting jojoba oil to a solid or semi-solid. Jojoba oil has occlusive and emollient properties, making it a great hydrator.
Due to the solid structure of this ingredient, it provides abrasive or exfoliating properties.
This ingredient may not be fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Hydrogenated Jojoba OilIsoamyl Cocoate isn't fungal acne safe. It can be bad for dry skin.
Isopropyl Titanium Triisostearate isn't fungal acne safe.
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 HydroxyhydrocinnamatePolybutene 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%.
Learn more about PolybuteneSilica 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.
Learn more about SilicaSilica 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.
Sucrose Tetrastearate Triacetate isn't fungal acne safe.
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 WaxWe don't have a description for Trimethylsiloxysilicate/Dimethiconol Crosspolymer yet.
This ingredient is a combination of red, black, and yellow iron oxide pigments. This combination of colors is usually found in foundation, because it results in a "skin" color.
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