e.l.f. cosmetics Waterproof Eyeliner Pen Black

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e.l.f. cosmetics Waterproof Eyeliner Pen - Black Versus Wet n Wild Megaliner Liquid Eyeliner - Black

Eyeliner

American Brand

Updated on March 29, 2024

Overview

What they are

These products are both cruelty-free eyeliners. They have a total of 6 ingredients in common

Free From

They both do not contain any parabens or sulfates

What's Inside

They both contain oils

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Ingredient Info

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e.l.f. cosmetics Waterproof Eyeliner Pen 19 ingredients

Wet n Wild Megaliner Liquid Eyeliner 36 ingredients

What's inside (and what isn't)

At a glance

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e.l.f. cosmetics Waterproof Eyeliner Pen 19 ingredients

Wet n Wild Megaliner Liquid Eyeliner 36 ingredients

Concerns

Key Ingredients

Benefits

Concerns

Ingredients Side-by-side

found in both products

Waterproof Eyeliner Pen

Water

Skin Conditioning

Styrene/Acrylates/Ammonium Methacrylate Copolymer

Polysorbate 20

Emulsifying

0 / 0 Not safe for Fungal Acne Icon

Ethylhexyl Palmitate

Emollient

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PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil

Emulsifying

Xanthan Gum

Emulsifying

Benzyl Alcohol

Perfuming

Methylchloroisothiazolinone

Preservative

Methylisothiazolinone

Preservative

CI 77266

Iron Oxides

CI 77891

CI 77742

CI 77007

CI 77289

CI 19140

CI 77510

CI 42090

CI 16035

Water, Styrene/Acrylates/Ammonium Methacrylate Copolymer, Polysorbate 20, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Xanthan Gum, Benzyl Alcohol, Methylchloroisothiazolinone, Methylisothiazolinone, CI 77266, Iron Oxides, CI 77891, CI 77742, CI 77007, CI 77289, CI 19140, CI 77510, CI 42090, CI 16035

Megaliner Liquid Eyeliner

Water

Skin Conditioning

Propylene Glycol

Humectant

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Pvp

Steareth-2

Stearic Acid

2-3 / 0 May worsen Oily Skin Icon

Steareth-21

Cleansing

Sodium Polymethacrylate

Emulsion Stabilising

Glyceryl Stearate

Emollient

1 / 0 Not safe for Fungal Acne Icon

Laureth-21

Phenoxyethanol

Arginine

Caprylyl Glycol

PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil

Citric Acid

Ethylhexylglycerin

Hexylene Glycol

Sodium Dehydroacetate

Preservative

Simethicone

Emollient

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Magnesium Aluminum Silicate

Xanthan Gum

Sodium Citrate

Cellulose Gum

Chlorphenesin

Acrylates Copolymer

PPG-26-Buteth-26

Skin Conditioning

Microcrystalline Cellulose

Absorbent

Iron Oxides

CI 77492

CI 77499

Ultramarines

Titanium Dioxide

0 / 0 Mineral UV Filter Icon

Mica

Cosmetic Colorant

CI 77266

CI 75470

Cosmetic Colorant

0 / 0

Chromium Oxide Greens

CI 77510

Cosmetic Colorant

Ingredients Explained

These ingredients are found in both products.

Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.

CI 77510

Cosmetic Colorant

This ingredient is used to impart a blue color. It is not water-soluble.

It goes by two different names:
1. Ferric Ferrocyanide: a synthetic dark blue pigment
2. Ferric Ammonium Ferrocyanide: a synthetic blue pigment, also called Prussian blue

In the EU, both of these colors must be labeled as 'CI 77510'.

Learn more about CI 77510

PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil

Emulsifying

Peg-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil is derived from castor oil and polyethylene glycol (PEG). It is used as a emollient and emulsifier.

As an emulsifier, it helps prevent ingredients from separating. It also helps make the other ingredients more soluble; it is often used to solubilize fragrances. This increases spreadability and elongates shelf life in a product.

Emollients help soothe and soften the skin. They do this by creating a protective film on your skin. This barrier helps trap moisture and keeps your skin hydrated. Emollients may be effective at treating dry or itchy skin.

This ingredient may or may not be vegan, depending on the source.

Peg-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil may not be fungal-acne safe. We recommend speaking with a professional if you have any questions or concerns.

Learn more about PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil

Water

Skin Conditioning, Solvent

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. If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!

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Xanthan Gum

Emulsifying, Emulsion Stabilising, Gel Forming

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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CI 77266

We don't have a description for CI 77266 yet.

Iron Oxides

This ingredient is a combination of red, black, and yellow iron oxide pigments. This combination of colors is usually found in foundation, because it results in a "skin" color.