Essence Long Lasting Eye Pencil - Black Fever Versus Rare Beauty Perfect Strokes Longwear Gel Eyeliner - True Black
Updated on January 29, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both vegan, cruelty-free, and reef safe eyeliners. They have a total of 4 ingredients in common
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, oils, parabens or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain silicones
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Ingredient Info
Essence Long Lasting Eye Pencil 21 ingredients
Rare Beauty Perfect Strokes Longwear Gel Eyeliner 20 ingredients
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Essence Long Lasting Eye Pencil 21 ingredients
Rare Beauty Perfect Strokes Longwear Gel Eyeliner 20 ingredients
Key Ingredients
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Key Ingredients
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Cyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
Synthetic Beeswax
Emulsion Stabilising
Mica
Cosmetic Colorant
Cera Microcristallina
Emulsion Stabilising
Trimethylsiloxysilicate
Emollient
Vp/Hexadecene Copolymer
Myristyl Lactate
Emollient
C30-45 Alkyl Cetearyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
EmollientMyristyl Alcohol
Emollient
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Lecithin
EmollientAscorbyl Palmitate
Antioxidant
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Glyceryl Oleate
Emollient
Magnesium Silicate
AbsorbentCitric Acid
Buffering
CI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77742
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantCyclopentasiloxane, Synthetic Beeswax, Mica, Cera Microcristallina, Trimethylsiloxysilicate, Vp/Hexadecene Copolymer, Myristyl Lactate, C30-45 Alkyl Cetearyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Myristyl Alcohol, Tocopherol, Lecithin, Ascorbyl Palmitate, Glyceryl Stearate, Glyceryl Oleate, Magnesium Silicate, Citric Acid, CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499, CI 77742, CI 77891
Trimethylsiloxysilicate
Emollient
Isododecane
EmollientSynthetic Wax
Abrasive
Hydrogenated Poly(C6-14 Olefin)
EmollientHydrogenated Polydecene
EmollientHydrogenated Polyisobutene
EmollientPolybutene
Polyglyceryl-10 Pentaisostearate
Emollient
Polymethylsilsesquioxane
Synthetic Beeswax
Emulsion Stabilising
Silica
Abrasive
Mica
Cosmetic Colorant
Silica Silylate
EmollientDisteardimonium Hectorite
StabilisingPentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate
Antioxidant
Copernicia Cerifera Wax
Propylene Carbonate
SolventCI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77510
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77266
Trimethylsiloxysilicate, Isododecane, Synthetic Wax, Hydrogenated Poly(C6-14 Olefin), Hydrogenated Polydecene, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Polybutene, Polyglyceryl-10 Pentaisostearate, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Synthetic Beeswax, Silica, Mica, Silica Silylate, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Copernicia Cerifera Wax, Propylene Carbonate, CI 77499, CI 77510, CI 77266
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Synthetic beeswax is created to be identical in structure to beeswax. It possesses the same occlusive and emulsion properties.
A blend of fatty acid esters, fatty acids, and alcohols are used to create synthetic beeswax. Whether or not this ingredient is vegan depends on the source. Sometimes, lanolin is used for its creation.
This ingredient may not be Malassezia folliculitis, or fungal-acne safe.
Learn more about Synthetic BeeswaxMica 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 MicaThis silicone is an emollient. Emollients create a thin film on the skin to prevent moisture from escaping.
It is not soluble in water and helps increase water-resistance in products.
According to a manufacturer, it can blend seamlessly with silicone oils, such as Cyclopentasiloxane.
Learn more about TrimethylsiloxysilicateCi 77499 is also hydrated iron III oxide. It is created from mixing red and black iron oxides. This helps give shades of darkness to a product.
Iron III oxides are classified as inorganic chemicals for coloring.
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Essence Long Lasting Eye Pencil 21 ingredients
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