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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of e.l.f. cosmetics Enhancing Lash & Brow Serum versus The Ordinary Multi-Peptide Lash and Brow Serum .

Last updated on July 18, 2023. Published on June 08, 2023

Overview

What they are

These products are both vegan, cruelty-free, and reef safe lash & brow serums. They have a total of 12 ingredients in common

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin and reducing pores

Free From

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

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Lash & Brow Serum American Brand United States
Lash & Brow Serum Canadian Brand Canada

Lash & Brow Serum

These products are used to strengthen, treat, or elongate the lash and brow hairs.

Lash & Brow Serum

These products are used to strengthen, treat, or elongate the lash and brow hairs.

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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Benefits

Hydrating (2)
Redness Reducing (2)
Reduces Irritation
Reduces Large Pores
Anti-Aging
Acne Fighting
Brightening

Benefits

Hydrating (2)
Redness Reducing
Reduces Irritation (2)
Reduces Large Pores (2)
Anti-Aging
Acne Fighting
Brightening

Concerns

Eczema
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Ingredients Explained

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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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e.l.f. cosmetics Enhancing Lash & Brow Serum contains this as ingredient number 1.

The Ordinary Multi-Peptide Lash and Brow Serum contains this as ingredient number 1.

2
What it does: Humectant, Skin Conditioning, Skin Protecting, Solvent
Community Rating: Loved

Glycerin is already naturally found in your skin. It helps moisturize and protect your skin.

A study from 2016 found glycerin to be more effective as a humectant than AHAs and hyaluronic acid.

As a humectant, it helps the skin stay hydrated by pulling moisture to your skin. The low molecular weight of glycerin allows it to pull moisture into the deeper layers of your skin.

Hydrated skin improves your skin barrier; Your skin barrier helps protect against irritants and bacteria.

Glycerin has also been found to have antimicrobial and antiviral properties. Due to these properties, glycerin is often used in wound and burn treatments.

In cosmetics, glycerin is usually derived from plants such as soybean or palm. However, it can also be sourced from animals, such as tallow or animal fat.

This ingredient is organic, colorless, odorless, and non-toxic.

Glycerin is the name for this ingredient in American English. British English uses Glycerol/Glycerine.

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e.l.f. cosmetics Enhancing Lash & Brow Serum contains this as ingredient number 2.

The Ordinary Multi-Peptide Lash and Brow Serum contains this as ingredient number 2.

3
What it does: Emulsifying
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Polysorbate 20 is made by combining ethoxylation of sorbitan, ethylene oxide, and lauric acid. It is a mild cleansing agent, surfactant, and emulsifier.

As a surfactant, it helps collect dirt and oils for washing. Emulsifiers prevent oils and water from separating.

Polysorbate 20 also adds scent to a product. Since it is made using sorbitol, it has a sweet scent. Sorbitol can also be found in fruits such as apples and peaches.

The lauric acid used to create Polysorbate 20 is often derived from coconuts.

Polysorbate 20 may not be fungal acne safe.

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e.l.f. cosmetics Enhancing Lash & Brow Serum contains this as ingredient number 3.

The Ordinary Multi-Peptide Lash and Brow Serum contains this as ingredient number 22.

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What it does: Emulsion Stabilising, Stabilising
Community Rating: Mixed

Hydroxyethylcellulose is used to improve the texture of products. It is created from a chemical reaction involving ethylene oxide and alkali-cellulose. Cellulose is a sugar found in plant cell walls and help give plants structure.

Hydroxyethylcellulose helps stabilize products by preventing ingredients from separating. It can also help thicken the texture of a product.

This ingredient can also be found in pill medicines to help our bodies digest other ingredients.

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e.l.f. cosmetics Enhancing Lash & Brow Serum contains this as ingredient number 4.

The Ordinary Multi-Peptide Lash and Brow Serum contains this as ingredient number 19.

5
What it does: Humectant, Skin Conditioning

Larix Europaea is a larch tree native to Europe.

It is used in the treatment Redensyl, an alternative to Minoxidil for hair growth. Redensyl targets stem cells and fibroblasts from top, inner layer of your skin.

Larix Europaea bark contains antioxidants and phytoconstituents such as flavonoids, spiro-polyphenols, and procyanidins.

Flavonoids are naturally-occuring compounds in plants. You can also find them in foods such as wine, tea, and chocolate.

Flavonoids are powerful antioxidants and are anti-inflammation. Antioxidants help your body fight off free-radical molecules. Free-radical molecules are unstable and may cause damage to cells.

Learn more about Larix Europaea Wood Extract

e.l.f. cosmetics Enhancing Lash & Brow Serum contains this as ingredient number 6.

The Ordinary Multi-Peptide Lash and Brow Serum contains this as ingredient number 13.

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What it does: Antimicrobial, Antioxidant, Astringent, Emollient, Humectant, Masking, Skin Conditioning, Skin Protecting, Tonic
Community Rating: Loved

Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract is derived from the leaves of the tea plant. Black tea, green tea, and oolong tea are all harvested from this plant.

Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract has many benefits. It contains polyphenols, a strong antioxidant. Antioxidants help fight off free-radical molecules that damage skin cells. The antioxidants in green tea neutralize free-radicals from the sun. This gives the skin some extra UV protection, but should not replace sunscreen.

Many components of tea have anti-inflammatory properties. Polyphenols and L-theanine help soothe the skin and reduce irritation. L-theanine is an amino acid that makes up most of the amino acids found in tea leaves. The caffeine in Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract helps calm inflamed blood vessels.

Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract also contains Vitamin Bs, linoleic acid, magnesium, calcium, iron, and zinc.

Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract also has antimicrobial properties.

Research has shown both drinking Camellia Sinensis Leaf Tea and applying it to the skin can help boost skin elasticity and hydration. Studies also show using tea extract may reduce sebum, or oil, production.

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e.l.f. cosmetics Enhancing Lash & Brow Serum contains this as ingredient number 7.

The Ordinary Multi-Peptide Lash and Brow Serum contains this as ingredient number 15.

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What it does: Antioxidant, Preservative
Community Rating: Mixed

Sodium Metabisulfite is an antioxidant and is a preservative.

e.l.f. cosmetics Enhancing Lash & Brow Serum contains this as ingredient number 11.

The Ordinary Multi-Peptide Lash and Brow Serum contains this as ingredient number 23.

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What it does: Buffering, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Loved

Glycine is an amino acid that helps build proteins. It is already present in our skin as our bodies produce them naturally.

Glycine helps keep skin hydrated and reduce signs of aging. Amino acids help transport moisture throughout our skin; glycine already plays a role in helping keep our skin moisturized.

As collagen is made up of glycine and other amino acids, it is believed Glycine may help our skin produce more collagen. Collagen helps keep skin plump and firm.

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e.l.f. cosmetics Enhancing Lash & Brow Serum contains this as ingredient number 12.

The Ordinary Multi-Peptide Lash and Brow Serum contains this as ingredient number 11.

9
What it does: Soothing

We don't have a description for Zinc Chloride.

e.l.f. cosmetics Enhancing Lash & Brow Serum contains this as ingredient number 14.

The Ordinary Multi-Peptide Lash and Brow Serum contains this as ingredient number 18.

10
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.

e.l.f. cosmetics Enhancing Lash & Brow Serum contains this as ingredient number 17.

The Ordinary Multi-Peptide Lash and Brow Serum contains this as ingredient number 29.

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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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e.l.f. cosmetics Enhancing Lash & Brow Serum contains this as ingredient number 18.

The Ordinary Multi-Peptide Lash and Brow Serum contains this as ingredient number 24.

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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.

e.l.f. cosmetics Enhancing Lash & Brow Serum contains this as ingredient number 19.

The Ordinary Multi-Peptide Lash and Brow Serum contains this as ingredient number 28.

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16% have mixed ratings
21% are disliked or very disliked
21% have no rating yet
47% are loved or liked
20% have mixed ratings
20% are disliked or very disliked
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e.l.f. cosmetics Enhancing Lash & Brow Serum 19 ingredients

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The Ordinary Multi-Peptide Lash and Brow Serum 30 ingredients

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epiphanyx

8 months ago · Dry Skin
Review

my lashes are sooo much longer after about 2 weeks of use!

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screamadelica

1 year ago · Normal Skin
Review

consistent usage is key
use this product consistently and you will see results, slowly but surely. it works well on both lashes and brows like it...

consistent usage is key
use this product consistently and you will see results, slowly but surely. it works well on both lashes and brows like it advertises. furthermore, the price is great, and it doesn’t contain the controversial ingredients that other lash serums have.

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