Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Benefit Cosmetics Gimme Brow + Volumising Brow Gel Cool Grey versus e.l.f. cosmetics Wow Brow Gel Brunette .
Last updated on April 08, 2024. Published on April 23, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe eyebrows. They have a total of 7 ingredients in common
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for brightening skin
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They both do not contain any common allergens, fragrances, oils, parabens, silicones or sulfates
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Ingredient Info
Benefit Cosmetics Gimme Brow + Volumising Brow Gel 25 ingredients
e.l.f. cosmetics Wow Brow Gel 21 ingredients
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Silicon Free
This product is free of silicons 🎉
Fragrance Free
This product is free of fragrances 🎉
Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Oil Free
This product is free of oils 🎉
Not Malassezia Safe
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Reef Safe
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EU Allergen Free
This product is free of EU allergens 🎉
Non Vegan
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Not Cruelty Free
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Contains Alcohol
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Silicon Free
This product is free of silicons 🎉
Fragrance Free
This product is free of fragrances 🎉
Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Oil Free
This product is free of oils 🎉
Not Malassezia Safe
Ingredients in this product that are not malassezia safe:
Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
EU Allergen Free
This product is free of EU allergens 🎉
Vegan
This product is vegan 🎉
Cruelty Free
This product is cruelty-free 🎉
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Benefit Cosmetics Gimme Brow + Volumising Brow Gel 25 ingredients
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Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
Benefit Cosmetics Gimme Brow + Volumising Brow Gel 25 ingredients
e.l.f. cosmetics Wow Brow Gel 21 ingredients
Water • Mica • Glyceryl Stearate • Pentylene Glycol • Cellulose • Magnesium Aluminum Silicate • Peg-100 Stearate • Phenoxyethanol • Polyacrylamide • C13-14 Isoparaffin • Sodium Stearate • Cetearyl Alcohol • Laureth-7 • Panthenol • Glycerin • Ceteareth-20 • Calcium Chloride • Althaea Officinalis Root Extract • Citric Acid • Potassium Sorbate • Sodium Benzoate • CI 77491 • CI 77492 • CI 77499 • CI 77891
Water • Alcohol • Euphorbia Cerifera Cera • C10-13 Isoparaffin • Glyceryl Stearate • Kaolin • Magnesium Aluminum Silicate • Peg-100 Stearate • Mica • C9-11 Isoparaffin • Nylon-66 • Tocopheryl Acetate • Polyacrylate-13 • Phenoxyethanol • Microcrystalline Wax • Polyisobutene • Sodium Glycerophosphate • Caprylyl Glycol • Ethylhexylglycerin • Polysorbate 20 • CI 77499
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Ingredients Explained
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Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
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!
Learn more about WaterBenefit Cosmetics Gimme Brow + Volumising Brow Gel Cool Grey contains this as ingredient number 1.
e.l.f. cosmetics Wow Brow Gel Brunette contains this as ingredient number 1.
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.
Mica is found to be safe. Trace amounts of heavy metals may be found in mica, but these metals are not harmful in our personal products.
Mica has been used since prehistoric times throughout the world. Ancient Egyptian, Indian, Greek, Roman, Aztec, and Chinese civilizations have used mica.
Mica can be naturally found throughout the world. However, some sources of mica may be controversial. In 2016, mica mined in the Jharkhand state in India was found to be using child labor. However, companies are able to source ethical mica affiliated with international organizations that monitor the mica supply chain.
Learn more about MicaBenefit Cosmetics Gimme Brow + Volumising Brow Gel Cool Grey contains this as ingredient number 2.
e.l.f. cosmetics Wow Brow Gel Brunette contains this as ingredient number 9.
Glyceryl Stearate is a mix of glycerin and stearic acid.
Glyceryl Stearate is used to stabilize the mixing of water and oil ingredients. By preventing these ingredients from separating, it can help elongate shelf life. It can also help thicken the product's texture.
As an emollient, it helps soften skin and supports barrier-replenishing ingredients.
In cosmetics, Glyceryl Stearate is often made from vegetable oils or synthetically produced. The human body also creates Glyceryl Stearate naturally.
Learn more about Glyceryl StearateBenefit Cosmetics Gimme Brow + Volumising Brow Gel Cool Grey contains this as ingredient number 3.
e.l.f. cosmetics Wow Brow Gel Brunette contains this as ingredient number 5.
Magnesium Aluminum Silicate is a type of silica. It comes from naturally occuring minerals such as silicate ores and clay.
Magnesium aluminum silicate is used for enhancing texture and as an absorbent. Due to its large molecular size, it is unable to be absorbed into the skin.
Like other types of silica, this ingredient can be used to thicken a product. As an absorbent, it may be used to absorb extra water or help prevent clumping.
Learn more about Magnesium Aluminum SilicateBenefit Cosmetics Gimme Brow + Volumising Brow Gel Cool Grey contains this as ingredient number 6.
e.l.f. cosmetics Wow Brow Gel Brunette contains this as ingredient number 7.
Peg-100 Stearate is an emollient and emulsifier. PEGS are a hydrophilic polyether compound . There are 100 ethylene oxide monomers in Peg-100 Stearate. Peg-100 Stearate is polyethylene glycol ester of stearic acid.
Peg-100 Stearate helps keep skin soft by trapping moisture in. It helps prevent oil and water from separating in a product. By binding oil and water, it helps remove dirt and oil to be rinsed away.
Benefit Cosmetics Gimme Brow + Volumising Brow Gel Cool Grey contains this as ingredient number 7.
e.l.f. cosmetics Wow Brow Gel Brunette contains this as ingredient number 8.
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.
It's often used in formulations along with Caprylyl Glycol to preserve the shelf life of products.
Benefit Cosmetics Gimme Brow + Volumising Brow Gel Cool Grey contains this as ingredient number 8.
e.l.f. cosmetics Wow Brow Gel Brunette contains this as ingredient number 14.
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.
Benefit Cosmetics Gimme Brow + Volumising Brow Gel Cool Grey contains this as ingredient number 24.
e.l.f. cosmetics Wow Brow Gel Brunette contains this as ingredient number 21.
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