Essence Kajal Eye Pencil - Black 01 Versus Mac Cosmetics Eye Kohl - Costa Riche
Updated on September 15, 2025
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe eyeliners. They have a total of 5 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain Vitamin E
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin and scar healing
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, parabens, silicones or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain oils
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Ingredient Info
Essence Kajal Eye Pencil 15 ingredients
Mac Cosmetics Eye Kohl 24 ingredients
What's inside
What's inside
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Essence Kajal Eye Pencil 15 ingredients
Mac Cosmetics Eye Kohl 24 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Hydrogenated Coco-Glycerides
Emollient
Ozokerite
Emulsion StabilisingOctyldodecanol
Emollient
Trimyristin
Skin Conditioning
Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Emollient
Mica
Cosmetic Colorant
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Jojoba Esters
Emollient
Hydrogenated Soybean Oil
Emollient
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Silica
Abrasive
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate
Antioxidant
CI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77510
Cosmetic ColorantHydrogenated Coco-Glycerides
Emollient
Triethylhexanoin
MaskingRicinus Communis Seed Oil
Masking
Dipentaerythrityl Hexahydroxystearate/Hexastearate/Hexarosinate
Skin ConditioningCopernicia Cerifera Wax
Polymethyl Methacrylate
Ozokerite
Emulsion StabilisingTocopherol
Antioxidant
Ascorbyl Palmitate
Antioxidant
Lecithin
Emollient
Citric Acid
Buffering
Mica
Cosmetic Colorant
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantIron Oxides
CI 77000
Cosmetic ColorantCI 42090
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77163
Cosmetic ColorantCI 75470
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77289
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77288
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77510
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77742
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77007
Cosmetic ColorantCI 19140
Cosmetic ColorantHydrogenated Coco-Glycerides, Triethylhexanoin, Ricinus Communis Seed Oil, Dipentaerythrityl Hexahydroxystearate/Hexastearate/Hexarosinate, Copernicia Cerifera Wax, Polymethyl Methacrylate, Ozokerite, Tocopherol, Ascorbyl Palmitate, Lecithin, Citric Acid, Mica, CI 77891, Iron Oxides, CI 77000, CI 42090, CI 77163, CI 75470, CI 77289, CI 77288, CI 77510, CI 77742, CI 77007, CI 19140
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
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 77510Hydrogenated Coco-Glycerides isn't fungal acne safe.
Mica refers to a group of silicate minerals. Mica crystals are easily split to give products a shimmer. These crystals are able to reflect light to temporarily give your skin a glowy look.
Mica is found to be safe. Trace amounts of heavy metals may be found in mica, but these metals are not harmful in our personal products.
Mica has been used since prehistoric times throughout the world. Ancient Egyptian, Indian, Greek, Roman, Aztec, and Chinese civilizations have used mica.
Mica can be naturally found throughout the world. However, some sources of mica may be controversial. In 2016, mica mined in the Jharkhand state in India was found to be using child labor. However, companies are able to source ethical mica affiliated with international organizations that monitor the mica supply chain.
Learn more about MicaOzokerite is a naturally occuring mineral wax. In cosmetics, ozokerite is used as a texture enhancer.
Ceresin wax is derived from this ingredient.
The melting point of ozokerite is 58-100 C.
Ozokerite is found all over the world including Scotland, the US, and India.
Learn more about OzokeriteTocopherol (also known as Vitamin E) is a common antioxidant used to help protect the skin from free-radicals and strengthen the skin barrier. It's also fat soluble - this means our skin is great at absorbing it.
Vitamin E also helps keep your natural skin lipids healthy. Your lipid skin barrier naturally consists of lipids, ceramides, and fatty acids. Vitamin E offers extra protection for your skin’s lipid barrier, keeping your skin healthy and nourished.
Another benefit is a bit of UV protection. Vitamin E helps reduce the damage caused by UVB rays. (It should not replace your sunscreen). Combining it with Vitamin C can decrease sunburned cells and hyperpigmentation after UV exposure.
You might have noticed Vitamin E + C often paired together. This is because it is great at stabilizing Vitamin C. Using the two together helps increase the effectiveness of both ingredients.
There are often claims that Vitamin E can reduce/prevent scarring, but these claims haven't been confirmed by scientific research.
Learn more about TocopherolIngredient Ratings
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