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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Clinique High Impact Easy Liquid Eyeliner Black versus Tom Ford Eye Defining Pen 01 Deeper .

Last updated on October 26, 2023. Published on April 14, 2023

Overview

What they are

These products are both reef safe eyeliners. They have a total of 25 ingredients in common

Cool Features

They both contain Vitamin E

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin and scar healing

Free From

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

What's Inside

They both contain harsh alcohols and silicones

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Eyeliner American Brand United States
Eyeliner American Brand United States

Eyeliner

A liquid, gel, or pencil used to define the eyes.

Eyeliner

A liquid, gel, or pencil used to define the eyes.

Price

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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

Vitamin E

Benefits

Hydrating
Anti-Aging
Scar Healing
Brightening

Concerns

Drying
May Worsen Oily Skin
Irritating (2)
Rosacea
Eczema

Notable Ingredients

Vitamin E

Benefits

Hydrating
Anti-Aging
Scar Healing
Brightening

Concerns

Drying
May Worsen Oily Skin
Irritating (2)
Rosacea
Eczema (2)
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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: Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Community Rating: Loved

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!

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Clinique High Impact Easy Liquid Eyeliner Black contains this as ingredient number 1.

Tom Ford Eye Defining Pen 01 Deeper contains this as ingredient number 1.

2
What it does: Humectant, Masking, Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Community Rating: Mixed

Butylene Glycol (or BG) is used within cosmetic products for a few different reasons:

  • It is a solvent, meaning that it helps to dissolve other ingredients. This also enhances the absorption of the product into one's skin.
  • It is a humectant, which means that it helps attract moisture into the skin.
  • It helps improve product application.

Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient. It is unlikely to irritate skin, and works well with pretty much all other ingredients.

Clinique High Impact Easy Liquid Eyeliner Black contains this as ingredient number 2.

Tom Ford Eye Defining Pen 01 Deeper contains this as ingredient number 2.

We don't have a description for Ammonium Acrylates Copolymer.

Clinique High Impact Easy Liquid Eyeliner Black contains this as ingredient number 3.

Tom Ford Eye Defining Pen 01 Deeper contains this as ingredient number 3.

4
What it does: Antimicrobial, Astringent, Masking, Solvent
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Alcohol comes in many different forms. Different types of alcohol will have different effects on skin. This ingredient is usually an astringent alcohol.

These alcohols are drying on the skin. They may strip away your skin's natural oils and even damage your skin barrier. Astringent alcohols may also irritate skin.

Other types of astringent alcohols include:

According to the National Rosacea Society based in the US, you should be mindful of products with these alcohols in the top half of ingredients.

Any type of sanitizing product will have high amounts of alcohol to help kill bacteria and viruses.

Fatty alcohols come from plant oils such as coconut oil. These can help hydrate the skin and are non-irritating. Some fatty alcohols include cetyl and stearyl alcohol.

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Clinique High Impact Easy Liquid Eyeliner Black contains this as ingredient number 4.

Tom Ford Eye Defining Pen 01 Deeper contains this as ingredient number 4.

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What it does:
Community Rating: Disliked

Acrylates Copolymer is used as a film-forming agent and texture enhancer.

After applied, Acrylates Copolymer forms a thin film cover that helps skin feel more soft. It can help sunscreens become more water-resistant.

It is also used to make a product more thick.

Learn more about Acrylates Copolymer

Clinique High Impact Easy Liquid Eyeliner Black contains this as ingredient number 5.

Tom Ford Eye Defining Pen 01 Deeper contains this as ingredient number 5.

6
What it does: Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Mixed

Ethylhexylglycerin (we can't pronounce this either) is commonly used as a preservative and skin softener. It is derived from glyceryl.

You might see Ethylhexylglycerin often paired with other preservatives such as phenoxyethanol. Ethylhexylglycerin has been found to increase the effectiveness of these other preservatives.

Clinique High Impact Easy Liquid Eyeliner Black contains this as ingredient number 9.

Tom Ford Eye Defining Pen 01 Deeper contains this as ingredient number 10.

7
What it does: Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Community Rating: Mixed

1,2-Hexanediol is a multi-tasker ingredient. It acts as a preservative to increase shelf-life and can aid other preservatives in preventing microbe growth. 1,2-Hexanediol also helps the skin retain moisture as a humectant.

In products that are water-based, this ingredient can help stabilize perfumes and fragrances. It can also help make the texture of products softer and more smooth.

Clinique High Impact Easy Liquid Eyeliner Black contains this as ingredient number 10.

Tom Ford Eye Defining Pen 01 Deeper contains this as ingredient number 6.

8
What it does: Cleansing, Emulsifying

We don't have a description for Beheneth-30.

Clinique High Impact Easy Liquid Eyeliner Black contains this as ingredient number 11.

Tom Ford Eye Defining Pen 01 Deeper contains this as ingredient number 7.

9
What it does: Emulsifying

Sorbitan Trioleate isn't fungal acne safe.

Clinique High Impact Easy Liquid Eyeliner Black contains this as ingredient number 16.

Tom Ford Eye Defining Pen 01 Deeper contains this as ingredient number 14.

10
What it does: Buffering
Community Rating: Liked

Aminomethyl Propanol is used to adjust the pH of products. It is also used as a base to create other organic compounds. Having a balanced pH is important for protecting your skin.

Aminomethyl propanol is safe to use in cosmetics up to 1%. It is soluble in water.

Clinique High Impact Easy Liquid Eyeliner Black contains this as ingredient number 18.

Tom Ford Eye Defining Pen 01 Deeper contains this as ingredient number 16.

11
What it does: Emollient, Skin Conditioning

Simethicone is a silicone. It is an emollient and used to reduce foaming in a product. It is also often used to coat sunscreen ingredients for better spreadability.

This ingredient is created by mixing dimethylpolysiloxane and hydrated silica.

Clinique High Impact Easy Liquid Eyeliner Black contains this as ingredient number 20.

Tom Ford Eye Defining Pen 01 Deeper contains this as ingredient number 15.

12
What it does: Antioxidant, Masking, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Liked

Tocopherol (also known as Vitamin E) is a common antioxidant used to help protect the skin from free-radicals and strengthen the skin barrier. It's also fat soluble - this means our skin is great at absorbing it.

Vitamin E also helps keep your natural skin lipids healthy. Your lipid skin barrier naturally consists of lipids, ceramides, and fatty acids. Vitamin E offers extra protection for your skin’s lipid barrier, keeping your skin healthy and nourished.

Another benefit is a bit of UV protection. Vitamin E helps reduce the damage caused by UVB rays. (It should not replace your sunscreen). Combining it with Vitamin C can decrease sunburned cells and hyperpigmentation after UV exposure.

You might have noticed Vitamin E + C often paired together. This is because it is great at stabilizing Vitamin C. Using the two together helps increase the effectiveness of both ingredients.

There are often claims that Vitamin E can reduce/prevent scarring, but these claims haven't been confirmed by scientific research.

Learn more about Tocopherol

Clinique High Impact Easy Liquid Eyeliner Black contains this as ingredient number 21.

Tom Ford Eye Defining Pen 01 Deeper contains this as ingredient number 11.

13
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.

Clinique High Impact Easy Liquid Eyeliner Black contains this as ingredient number 22.

Tom Ford Eye Defining Pen 01 Deeper contains this as ingredient number 17.

14
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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Clinique High Impact Easy Liquid Eyeliner Black contains this as ingredient number 23.

Tom Ford Eye Defining Pen 01 Deeper contains this as ingredient number 29.

15
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

Clinique High Impact Easy Liquid Eyeliner Black contains this as ingredient number 24.

Tom Ford Eye Defining Pen 01 Deeper contains this as ingredient number 26.

16
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

Clinique High Impact Easy Liquid Eyeliner Black contains this as ingredient number 25.

Tom Ford Eye Defining Pen 01 Deeper contains this as ingredient number 31.

17
What it does: Cosmetic Colorant
Community Rating: Mixed

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.

Clinique High Impact Easy Liquid Eyeliner Black contains this as ingredient number 26.

Tom Ford Eye Defining Pen 01 Deeper contains this as ingredient number 27.

18
What it does: Cosmetic Colorant

We don't have a description for Ci 77267.

Clinique High Impact Easy Liquid Eyeliner Black contains this as ingredient number 27.

Tom Ford Eye Defining Pen 01 Deeper contains this as ingredient number 18.

19
What it does: Cosmetic Colorant

Ci 42090 is a synthetic dye created from petroleum. It is used to give a bright blue color to cosmetics, medicine, and food.

Clinique High Impact Easy Liquid Eyeliner Black contains this as ingredient number 28.

Tom Ford Eye Defining Pen 01 Deeper contains this as ingredient number 25.

20
What it does: Cosmetic Colorant, Masking
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Ci 75470 is a bright-red pigment. It is AKA carmine.

Carmine is derived from insects such as the cochineal beetle. This ingredient has been used as a natural dye for over 2000 years.

Clinique High Impact Easy Liquid Eyeliner Black contains this as ingredient number 29.

Tom Ford Eye Defining Pen 01 Deeper contains this as ingredient number 20.

21
What it does: Cosmetic Colorant

We don't have a description for Ci 77289.

Clinique High Impact Easy Liquid Eyeliner Black contains this as ingredient number 30.

Tom Ford Eye Defining Pen 01 Deeper contains this as ingredient number 21.

22
What it does: Cosmetic Colorant

Ci 77288 is used to add green pigment to products.

Clinique High Impact Easy Liquid Eyeliner Black contains this as ingredient number 31.

Tom Ford Eye Defining Pen 01 Deeper contains this as ingredient number 22.

23
What it does: Cosmetic Colorant

We don't have a description for Ci 77510.

Clinique High Impact Easy Liquid Eyeliner Black contains this as ingredient number 32.

Tom Ford Eye Defining Pen 01 Deeper contains this as ingredient number 24.

24
What it does: Cosmetic Colorant

This pigment is called Ultramarine blue lazurite. It gives a saturated blue color, but can be used to create other colors as well.

According to the manufacturer, it is usually made from kaolin, sodium sulfate, sodium carbonate, sulfur, and charcoal.

Clinique High Impact Easy Liquid Eyeliner Black contains this as ingredient number 34.

Tom Ford Eye Defining Pen 01 Deeper contains this as ingredient number 28.

25
What it does: Cosmetic Colorant

Ci 19140 is also known as Tartrazine. Tartrazine is a synthetic dye used in cosmetics, foods, and medicine to add a yellow color.

Tartrazine is created from petroleum and is water-soluble.

Some people may experience allergies from this dye, especially asthmatics and those with an aspirin intolerance.

Learn more about CI 19140

Clinique High Impact Easy Liquid Eyeliner Black contains this as ingredient number 35.

Tom Ford Eye Defining Pen 01 Deeper contains this as ingredient number 23.

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12% are loved or liked
21% have mixed ratings
29% are disliked or very disliked
38% have no rating yet
10% are loved or liked
20% have mixed ratings
27% are disliked or very disliked
43% have no rating yet

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