Black Radiance Bold & Sexy Gel Eyeliner Versus Made by Mitchell All Smudge No Budge Eye Liner Pencil
What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Trimethylsiloxysilicate
Emollient
Isododecane
EmollientCyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
Synthetic Wax
Abrasive
Silica
Abrasive
Polyisobutene
Mica
Cosmetic ColorantTocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Silica Dimethyl Silylate
EmollientPolyhydroxystearic Acid
Emulsifying
Copernicia Cerifera Cera
Emollient
CI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantSynthetic Fluorphlogopite
Diisostearyl Malate
EmollientCaprylyl Methicone
Skin Conditioning
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Microcrystalline Wax
Emulsion StabilisingDisteardimonium Hectorite
StabilisingLauroyl Lysine
Skin Conditioning
Propylene Carbonate
SolventBHT
Antioxidant
Trimethylsiloxysilicate, Isododecane, Cyclopentasiloxane, Synthetic Wax, Silica, Polyisobutene, Mica, Tocopheryl Acetate, Silica Dimethyl Silylate, Polyhydroxystearic Acid, Copernicia Cerifera Cera, CI 77499, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Diisostearyl Malate, Caprylyl Methicone, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Microcrystalline Wax, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Lauroyl Lysine, Propylene Carbonate, BHT
Cyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
Trimethylsiloxysilicate
Emollient
Isododecane
EmollientHydrogenated Polycyclopentadiene
Synthetic Wax
Abrasive
Copernicia Cerifera Wax
Polyethylene
Abrasive
Paraffin
Skin ConditioningSilica
Abrasive
Microcrystalline Wax
Emulsion StabilisingTriethoxycaprylylsilane
Magnesium Aluminum Silicate
Absorbent
Zinc Palmitate
C18-38 Alkyl Hydroxystearoyl Stearate
EmollientPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Zinc Stearate
Cosmetic ColorantParaffinum Liquidum
Emollient
Polyglyceryl-2 Triisostearate
Emulsifying
Polybutene
Dimethicone
Emollient
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
CI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantCyclopentasiloxane, Trimethylsiloxysilicate, Isododecane, Hydrogenated Polycyclopentadiene, Synthetic Wax, Copernicia Cerifera Wax, Polyethylene, Paraffin, Silica, Microcrystalline Wax, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Magnesium Aluminum Silicate, Zinc Palmitate, C18-38 Alkyl Hydroxystearoyl Stearate, Phenoxyethanol, Zinc Stearate, Paraffinum Liquidum, Polyglyceryl-2 Triisostearate, Polybutene, Dimethicone, Tocopheryl Acetate, Tocopherol, CI 77499, CI 77492, CI 77491
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
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.
Cyclopentasiloxane (D5) is a lightweight silicone that mostly acts as an emollient and solvent in cosmetics. Its the reason your products feel silky, fast-spreading, and non-greasy.
Since D5 is volatile, it does its thing and then evaporates off the skin quickly.
The safety profile of this ingredient is reassuring; the US CIR Expert Panel concluded D5 is safe as used in cosmetics and Health Canada concluded that D5 is not harmful to human health or the environment as currently used in cosmetics
There's a study that people mention about D5 in a rat study showing tumors. This study is related to long-term inhalation of high D5 levels.
Regulatory bodies have judged this study to be not applicable in topical skincare since skin absorption of D5 is very low and we're not really inhaling huge amounts of D5.
The only restriction for this ingredient is environmental. The European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) restricted D5 in wash-off cosmetics at or above 0.1% due to their persistence in water.
Learn more about CyclopentasiloxaneIsododecane is a fragrance, emollient, and solvent.
As an emollient, it helps your skin stay soft and hydrated. Emollients help trap moisture into your skin.
Isododecane's role as a solvent makes it a great texture enhancer. It spreads smoothly on skin and does not leave a sticky feeling behind. Isododecane also helps prevent color transfer in makeup products.
Isododecane is not absorbed into skin.
The chemical name for this ingredient is 2,2,4,6,6-PENTAMETHYLHEPTANE.
Learn more about IsododecaneMicrocrystalline Wax is derived from petroleum through a de-oiling process, then highly refined and purified before use in cosmetics.
In skincare formulations, it is used to improve texture and create a smooth, even consistency. It also helps stabilize products by preventing ingredients from separating.
Silica, also known as silicon dioxide, is a naturally occurring mineral. It is used as a fine, spherical, and porous powder in cosmetics.
Though it has exfoliant properties, the function of silica varies depending on the product.
The unique structure of silica enhances the spreadability and adds smoothness, making it a great texture enhancer.
It is also used as an active carrier, emulsifier, and mattifier due to its ability to absorb excess oil.
In some products, tiny microneedles called spicules are made from silica or hydrolyzed sponge. When you rub them in, they lightly polish away dead skin layers and enhance the penetration of active ingredients.
Learn more about SilicaSynthetic Wax is a manufactured hydrocarbon wax. In formulas, it works as an occlusive emollient that helps reduce water loss and improves the spreadability of products.
Research comparing synthetic wax to traditional mineral-derived products found that formulas containing it perform as well for skin hydration.
It is considered non-comedogenic and vegan-friendly.
This ingredient has a well-established safety record by the CIR Expert Panel for Cosmetic Ingredient Safety.
Synthetic Waxes are straight/branched-chain hydrocarbons with no ester bond or fatty acids. That means there is nothing for the Malassezia yeast to feed on.
Learn more about Synthetic WaxTocopheryl Acetate is AKA Vitamin E. It is an antioxidant and protects your skin from free radicals. Free radicals damage the skin by breaking down collagen.
One study found using Tocopheryl Acetate with Vitamin C decreased the number of sunburned cells.
Tocopheryl Acetate is commonly found in both skincare and dietary supplements.
Learn more about Tocopheryl AcetateThis silicone is an emollient. Emollients create a thin film on the skin to prevent moisture from escaping.
It is not soluble in water and helps increase water-resistance in products.
According to a manufacturer, it can blend seamlessly with silicone oils, such as Cyclopentasiloxane.
Learn more about Trimethylsiloxysilicate
