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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of e.l.f. cosmetics Primer-infused Bronzer Forever Sun-Kissed versus Maybelline TattooStudio Eyeliner Pencil Deep Onyx .

Last updated on October 15, 2023. Published on October 12, 2023

Overview

Cool Features

They both contain exfoliants

Free From

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

What's Inside

They both contain silicones

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Bronzer American Brand United States
Eyeliner American Brand United States

Bronzer

A liquid, cream, or powder used to help give a 'sun-kissed' color to the face.

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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Notable Ingredients

Vitamin E
Exfoliators (3)

Benefits

Hydrating (2)
Brightening

Concerns

May Worsen Oily Skin (2)
Acne Trigger
Rosacea
Eczema

Notable Ingredients

Exfoliators (4)

Concerns

May Worsen Oily Skin
Rosacea
Eczema (2)
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Ingredients Explained

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1
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.

e.l.f. cosmetics Primer-infused Bronzer Forever Sun-Kissed contains this as ingredient number 2.

Maybelline TattooStudio Eyeliner Pencil Deep Onyx contains this as ingredient number 1.

2
What it does: Abrasive, Absorbent
Community Rating: Disliked

Silica is a mineral naturally found in our skin. It helps to thicken and smooth the texture of a product. It also acts as an agent for other ingredients by increasing the absorption of other ingredients into the skin.

Silica is often used for absorption and can help reduce shine when products are applied. Silica occurs in naturally in materials like clay and sandstone, and it can also be produced synthetically.

Silica is present naturally within the skin during collagen production and when reducing inflammation.

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e.l.f. cosmetics Primer-infused Bronzer Forever Sun-Kissed contains this as ingredient number 3.

Maybelline TattooStudio Eyeliner Pencil Deep Onyx contains this as ingredient number 12.

3
What it does:
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Nylon-12 is a polymer. It is derived from 12-aminododecanoic acid, an omega-amino fatty acid

According to a manufacturer, it is a talc substitute. Like talc, nylon-12 gives products a satin feel. The manufacturer also claims this ingredients does not block pores and has moderate oil absorption.

This ingredient may not be reef-safe.

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e.l.f. cosmetics Primer-infused Bronzer Forever Sun-Kissed contains this as ingredient number 4.

Maybelline TattooStudio Eyeliner Pencil Deep Onyx contains this as ingredient number 6.

4
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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e.l.f. cosmetics Primer-infused Bronzer Forever Sun-Kissed contains this as ingredient number 18.

Maybelline TattooStudio Eyeliner Pencil Deep Onyx contains this as ingredient number 20.

5
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.

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e.l.f. cosmetics Primer-infused Bronzer Forever Sun-Kissed contains this as ingredient number 19.

Maybelline TattooStudio Eyeliner Pencil Deep Onyx contains this as ingredient number 17.

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50% are disliked or very disliked
25% have no rating yet
4% are loved or liked
14% have mixed ratings
54% are disliked or very disliked
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