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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of e.l.f. cosmetics Waterproof Eyeliner Pen Black versus Maybelline Lasting Drama Gel Eyeliner 24h Blackest Black .

Last updated on October 15, 2023. Published on June 24, 2023

Overview

What they are

These products are both reef safe eyeliners. They have a total of 8 ingredients in common

Free From

They both do not contain any parabens or sulfates

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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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Buy Waterproof Eyeliner Pen

Starts at $3.00
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Starts at $9.99

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 (2)
Acne Trigger
Irritating (3)
Rosacea
Eczema (3)

Notable Ingredients

Exfoliators (2)

Concerns

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: 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 Waterproof Eyeliner Pen Black contains this as ingredient number 11.

Maybelline Lasting Drama Gel Eyeliner 24h Blackest Black contains this as ingredient number 19.

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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.

Learn more about CI 77891

e.l.f. cosmetics Waterproof Eyeliner Pen Black contains this as ingredient number 12.

Maybelline Lasting Drama Gel Eyeliner 24h Blackest Black contains this as ingredient number 23.

3
What it does: Cosmetic Colorant

This ingredient is used to add a violet color to cosmetics.

It is created by reacting phosphoric acid, ammonium dihydrogen orthophosphate, and manganese dioxide.

e.l.f. cosmetics Waterproof Eyeliner Pen Black contains this as ingredient number 13.

Maybelline Lasting Drama Gel Eyeliner 24h Blackest Black contains this as ingredient number 28.

4
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.

e.l.f. cosmetics Waterproof Eyeliner Pen Black contains this as ingredient number 14.

Maybelline Lasting Drama Gel Eyeliner 24h Blackest Black contains this as ingredient number 24.

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What it does: Cosmetic Colorant

We don't have a description for Ci 77289.

e.l.f. cosmetics Waterproof Eyeliner Pen Black contains this as ingredient number 15.

Maybelline Lasting Drama Gel Eyeliner 24h Blackest Black contains this as ingredient number 27.

6
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.

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e.l.f. cosmetics Waterproof Eyeliner Pen Black contains this as ingredient number 16.

Maybelline Lasting Drama Gel Eyeliner 24h Blackest Black contains this as ingredient number 30.

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What it does: Cosmetic Colorant

We don't have a description for Ci 77510.

e.l.f. cosmetics Waterproof Eyeliner Pen Black contains this as ingredient number 17.

Maybelline Lasting Drama Gel Eyeliner 24h Blackest Black contains this as ingredient number 25.

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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.

e.l.f. cosmetics Waterproof Eyeliner Pen Black contains this as ingredient number 18.

Maybelline Lasting Drama Gel Eyeliner 24h Blackest Black contains this as ingredient number 29.

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

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5% have mixed ratings
42% are disliked or very disliked
47% have no rating yet
3% are loved or liked
13% have mixed ratings
43% are disliked or very disliked
40% have no rating yet

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