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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Colourpop Bff Liquid Eyeliner Numero Uno versus Hourglass Cosmetics Voyeur Waterproof Liquid Liner Black .

Last updated on October 17, 2023. Published on November 22, 2023

Overview

What they are

These products are both fungal acne (malassezia) safe and reef safe eyeliners. They have a total of 14 ingredients in common

Free From

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

What's Inside

They both contain harsh alcohols

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Eyeliner American Brand United States
Eyeliner Brand

Eyeliner

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

Eyeliner

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

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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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Concerns

Drying
May Worsen Oily Skin
Irritating
Rosacea
Eczema

Concerns

Drying
May Worsen Oily Skin
Irritating
Rosacea
Eczema
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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: 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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Colourpop Bff Liquid Eyeliner Numero Uno contains this as ingredient number 1.

Hourglass Cosmetics Voyeur Waterproof Liquid Liner Black 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.

Colourpop Bff Liquid Eyeliner Numero Uno contains this as ingredient number 3.

Hourglass Cosmetics Voyeur Waterproof Liquid Liner Black contains this as ingredient number 3.

We don't have a description for Acrylates/Octylacrylamide Copolymer.

Colourpop Bff Liquid Eyeliner Numero Uno contains this as ingredient number 5.

Hourglass Cosmetics Voyeur Waterproof Liquid Liner Black contains this as ingredient number 5.

4
What it does: Cleansing, Emulsifying

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

Colourpop Bff Liquid Eyeliner Numero Uno contains this as ingredient number 6.

Hourglass Cosmetics Voyeur Waterproof Liquid Liner Black contains this as ingredient number 6.

5
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.

Colourpop Bff Liquid Eyeliner Numero Uno contains this as ingredient number 7.

Hourglass Cosmetics Voyeur Waterproof Liquid Liner Black contains this as ingredient number 12.

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

Pentylene glycol is typically used within a product to thicken it. It also adds a smooth, soft, and moisturizing feel to the product. It is naturally found in plants such as sugar beets.

The hydrophilic trait of Pentylene Glycol makes it a humectant. As a humectant, Pentylene Glycol helps draw moisture from the air to your skin. This can help keep your skin hydrated.

This property also makes Pentylene Glycol a great texture enhancer. It can help thicken or emulsify a product. Emulsifiers help stabilize a product. It does this by preventing certain ingredients from separating.

Pentylene Glycol also acts as a mild preservative and helps to keep a product microbe-free.

Some people may experience mild eye and skin irritation from Pentylene Glycol. We always recommend speaking with a professional about using this ingredient in your routine.

Pentylene Glycol has a low molecular weight and is part of the 1,2-glycol family.

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Colourpop Bff Liquid Eyeliner Numero Uno contains this as ingredient number 8.

Hourglass Cosmetics Voyeur Waterproof Liquid Liner Black contains this as ingredient number 11.

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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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Colourpop Bff Liquid Eyeliner Numero Uno contains this as ingredient number 9.

Hourglass Cosmetics Voyeur Waterproof Liquid Liner Black contains this as ingredient number 8.

8
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.

Colourpop Bff Liquid Eyeliner Numero Uno contains this as ingredient number 10.

Hourglass Cosmetics Voyeur Waterproof Liquid Liner Black contains this as ingredient number 7.

9
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.

Colourpop Bff Liquid Eyeliner Numero Uno contains this as ingredient number 11.

Hourglass Cosmetics Voyeur Waterproof Liquid Liner Black contains this as ingredient number 10.

10
What it does: Buffering
Community Rating: Mixed

Sodium Hydroxide is also known as lye or caustic soda. It is used to adjust the pH of products; many ingredients require a specific pH to be effective.

In small amounts, sodium hydroxide is considered safe to use. However, large amounts may cause chemical burns due to its high alkaline.

Your skin has a natural pH and acid mantle. This acid mantle helps prevent harmful bacteria from breaking through. The acid mantle also helps keep your skin hydrated.

"Alkaline" refers to a high pH level. A low pH level would be considered acidic.

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Colourpop Bff Liquid Eyeliner Numero Uno contains this as ingredient number 12.

Hourglass Cosmetics Voyeur Waterproof Liquid Liner Black contains this as ingredient number 15.

11
What it does: Preservative
Community Rating: Loved

This ingredient is a preservative with antimicrobial properties. It is the sodium salt of dehydroacetic acid.

It is especially effective at preventing bacterial and fungal growth in low concentrations.

Colourpop Bff Liquid Eyeliner Numero Uno contains this as ingredient number 13.

Hourglass Cosmetics Voyeur Waterproof Liquid Liner Black contains this as ingredient number 14.

12
What it does:
Community Rating: Disliked

Disodium EDTA plays a role in making products more stable by aiding other preservatives.

It is a chelating agent, meaning it neutralizes metal ions that may be found in a product.

Disodium EDTA is a salt of edetic acid and is found to be safe in cosmetic ingredients.

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Colourpop Bff Liquid Eyeliner Numero Uno contains this as ingredient number 14.

Hourglass Cosmetics Voyeur Waterproof Liquid Liner Black contains this as ingredient number 9.

13
What it does: Emulsifying, Emulsion Stabilising, Gel Forming, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Disliked

Xanthan gum is used as a stabilizer and thickener within cosmetic products. It helps give products a sticky, thick feeling - preventing them from being too runny.

On the technical side of things, xanthan gum is a polysaccharide - a combination consisting of multiple sugar molecules bonded together.

Xanthan gum is a pretty common and great ingredient. It is a natural, non-toxic, non-irritating ingredient that is also commonly used in food products.

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Colourpop Bff Liquid Eyeliner Numero Uno contains this as ingredient number 15.

Hourglass Cosmetics Voyeur Waterproof Liquid Liner Black contains this as ingredient number 16.

14
What it does: Cosmetic Colorant

We don't have a description for Ci 77267.

Colourpop Bff Liquid Eyeliner Numero Uno contains this as ingredient number 16.

Hourglass Cosmetics Voyeur Waterproof Liquid Liner Black contains this as ingredient number 17.

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

19% are loved or liked
31% have mixed ratings
25% are disliked or very disliked
25% have no rating yet
18% are loved or liked
29% have mixed ratings
29% are disliked or very disliked
24% have no rating yet

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