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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Catrice Art Couleurs Eyeshadow 350 Frosted Bronze versus Makeup by Mario Ethereal Eyes Eyeshadow Palette .

Published on October 24, 2023

Overview

What they are

These products are both 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, oils, parabens or sulfates

What's Inside

They both contain silicones

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Eyeshadow German Brand Germany
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.

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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

Concerns

Eczema

Notable Ingredients

Exfoliators (4)

Concerns

Rosacea
Eczema (3)
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Ingredients Compared

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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.

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What it does: Cosmetic Colorant
Community Rating: Very Disliked

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.

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Catrice Art Couleurs Eyeshadow 350 Frosted Bronze contains this as ingredient number 1.

Makeup by Mario Ethereal Eyes Eyeshadow Palette contains this as ingredient number 1.

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What it does: Emollient
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Octyldodecyl Stearoyl Stearate is created from stearic acid.

It is an emollient and thickens the lipid (oil) portion of a product. Due to its emollient properties, it may not be fungal-acne safe.

Catrice Art Couleurs Eyeshadow 350 Frosted Bronze contains this as ingredient number 3.

Makeup by Mario Ethereal Eyes Eyeshadow Palette contains this as ingredient number 7.

3
What it does: Cosmetic Colorant
Community Rating: Disliked

Zinc Stearate is the metal salt of stearic acid. It is a white solid used to bind, thicken, and lubricate products.

This ingredient is common in powder makeup, where it helps keep the powder together.

Zinc Stearate is hydrophobic and repels water.

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Catrice Art Couleurs Eyeshadow 350 Frosted Bronze contains this as ingredient number 5.

Makeup by Mario Ethereal Eyes Eyeshadow Palette contains this as ingredient number 3.

4
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.

Catrice Art Couleurs Eyeshadow 350 Frosted Bronze contains this as ingredient number 7.

Makeup by Mario Ethereal Eyes Eyeshadow Palette contains this as ingredient number 19.

5
What it does: Masking, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Mixed

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride is an emollient, solvent, and texture enhancer. It is considered a skin-softener by helping the skin prevent moisture loss.

Within a product, Caprylic Triglyceride can thicken the product and make spreadability easier by dissolving clumping compounds. An added benefit of Caprylic Triglyceride is its antioxidant properties.

Caprylic Triglyceride is made by combining glycerin with coconut oil, forming a clear liquid. Caprylic Triglyceride has not been found to be toxic for human use in concentrations under 50%.

While there is an assumption Caprylic Triglyceride can clog pores due to it being derived from coconut oil, there is no research supporting this.

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Catrice Art Couleurs Eyeshadow 350 Frosted Bronze contains this as ingredient number 8.

Makeup by Mario Ethereal Eyes Eyeshadow Palette contains this as ingredient number 22.

We don't have a description for Calcium Sodium Borosilicate.

Catrice Art Couleurs Eyeshadow 350 Frosted Bronze contains this as ingredient number 10.

Makeup by Mario Ethereal Eyes Eyeshadow Palette contains this as ingredient number 76.

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What it does: Emollient, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Mixed

Diisostearyl Malate is an emollient and most often used in lip products. It comes from isostearyl alcohol, a fatty acid, and malic acid, an AHA.

As an emollient, Diisostearyl Malate helps create a thin film on your skin to trap moisture in. This helps keep your skin soft and smooth.

Catrice Art Couleurs Eyeshadow 350 Frosted Bronze contains this as ingredient number 11.

Makeup by Mario Ethereal Eyes Eyeshadow Palette contains this as ingredient number 8.

Calcium Aluminum Borosilicate is made up of calcium, aluminum, and silicates. It is a glass-like material. In cosmetics, it comes in the form of flakes or microspheres.

Calcium aluminum borosilicate is a bulking agent, meaning it helps thicken a product.

This ingredient is created by slowly mixing several minerals, including kaolin clay.

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Catrice Art Couleurs Eyeshadow 350 Frosted Bronze contains this as ingredient number 12.

Makeup by Mario Ethereal Eyes Eyeshadow Palette contains this as ingredient number 20.

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What it does: Emollient, Humectant, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Liked

Caprylyl Glycol is a humectant and emollient, meaning it attracts and preserves moisture.

It is a common ingredient in many products, especially those designed to hydrate skin. The primary benefits are retaining moisture, skin softening, and promoting a healthy skin barrier.

Though Caprylyl Glycol is an alcohol derived from fatty acids, it is not the kind that can dry out skin.

This ingredient is also used as a preservative to extend the life of products. It has slight antimicrobial properties.

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Catrice Art Couleurs Eyeshadow 350 Frosted Bronze contains this as ingredient number 13.

Makeup by Mario Ethereal Eyes Eyeshadow Palette contains this as ingredient number 28.

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What it does: Abrasive
Community Rating: Disliked

Tin Oxide is an inorganic oxide used to add opacity and volume to a product. In nature, it is already found in mineral form. The main ore of tin is an opaque and shiny mineral called casseterite.

Tin Oxide helps remove translucency in a product, or make it more opaque. Besides adding opacity, tin oxide is used for bulking to add volume.

Catrice Art Couleurs Eyeshadow 350 Frosted Bronze contains this as ingredient number 15.

Makeup by Mario Ethereal Eyes Eyeshadow Palette contains this as ingredient number 30.

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What it does: Emulsifying, Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Community Rating: Disliked

Hexylene Glycol is a surfactant. Glycols are a class of alcohols. Hexylene Glycol is a surfactant and emulsifier.

As a surfactant, Hexylene Glycol helps gather dirt and oil on your skin to be washed away.

As an emulsifier, Hexylene Glycol helps keep water and oil together. This prevents them from separating in a product. Hexylene Glycol also thins out the texture of a product by lessening viscosity.

Hexylene Glycol has a small molecular weight.

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Catrice Art Couleurs Eyeshadow 350 Frosted Bronze contains this as ingredient number 16.

Makeup by Mario Ethereal Eyes Eyeshadow Palette contains this as ingredient number 112.

12
What it does: Preservative
Community Rating: Very Disliked

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.

Catrice Art Couleurs Eyeshadow 350 Frosted Bronze contains this as ingredient number 18.

Makeup by Mario Ethereal Eyes Eyeshadow Palette contains this as ingredient number 10.

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What it does: Cosmetic Colorant
Community Rating: Mixed

Ci 77491 is also hydrated iron III oxide. It's sole purpose is to give a red/pink hue to products.

Iron III oxides are classified as inorganic chemicals for coloring.

Synthetically created Ci 77491 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 77491

Catrice Art Couleurs Eyeshadow 350 Frosted Bronze contains this as ingredient number 20.

Makeup by Mario Ethereal Eyes Eyeshadow Palette contains this as ingredient number 17.

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What it does: Cosmetic Colorant
Community Rating: Disliked

Ci 77891 is a white pigment from Titanium dioxide. It is naturally found in minerals such as rutile and ilmenite.

It's main function is to add a white color to cosmetics. It can also be mixed with other colors to create different shades.

Ci 77891 is commonly found in sunscreens due to its ability to block UV rays.

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Catrice Art Couleurs Eyeshadow 350 Frosted Bronze contains this as ingredient number 22.

Makeup by Mario Ethereal Eyes Eyeshadow Palette contains this as ingredient number 52.

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

9% are loved or liked
27% have mixed ratings
45% are disliked or very disliked
18% have no rating yet
10% are loved or liked
13% have mixed ratings
54% are disliked or very disliked
23% have no rating yet

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