Essence Meta Glow Duo-Chrome Eye Pencil Versus Physician's Formula Eye Booster Gel Eyeliner Trio Black
What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Trimethylsiloxysilicate
Emollient
Cyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
Methyl Trimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Polyethylene
Abrasive
Ozokerite
Emulsion StabilisingOctyldodecanol
Emollient
Euphorbia Cerifera Cera
Astringent
Calcium Aluminum Borosilicate
Acrylates/Stearyl Acrylate/Dimethicone Methacrylate Copolymer
Synthetic Fluorphlogopite
Lauroyl Lysine
Skin ConditioningLecithin
Emollient
Styrene/Acrylates Copolymer
Disteardimonium Hectorite
StabilisingPropylene Carbonate
SolventSilica
Abrasive
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Panicum Miliaceum Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningHexylene Glycol
EmulsifyingTocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Ascorbyl Palmitate
Antioxidant
Tin Oxide
Abrasive
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Triticum Vulgare Seed Extract
BufferingRosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialCI 77266
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantCI 18050
Cosmetic ColorantTrimethylsiloxysilicate, Cyclopentasiloxane, Methyl Trimethicone, Polyethylene, Ozokerite, Octyldodecanol, Euphorbia Cerifera Cera, Calcium Aluminum Borosilicate, Acrylates/Stearyl Acrylate/Dimethicone Methacrylate Copolymer, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Lauroyl Lysine, Lecithin, Styrene/Acrylates Copolymer, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Propylene Carbonate, Silica, Phenoxyethanol, Caprylyl Glycol, Panicum Miliaceum Seed Extract, Ethylhexylglycerin, Hexylene Glycol, Tocopheryl Acetate, Ascorbyl Palmitate, Tin Oxide, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Triticum Vulgare Seed Extract, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract, CI 77266, CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499, CI 77891, CI 18050
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Calcium Aluminum Borosilicate is made up of calcium, aluminum, and silicates. It is a glass-like material. In cosmetics, it comes in the form of flakes or microspheres.
Calcium aluminum borosilicate is a bulking agent, meaning it helps thicken a product.
This ingredient is created by slowly mixing several minerals, including kaolin clay.
Although “aluminum” in an ingredient name can raise red flags for some consumers, the form and usage context matter significantly. For typical topical applications, there is no substantial evidence of health risks - such as cancer, neurotoxicity, or systemic “aluminum overload.”
Learn more about Calcium Aluminum BorosilicateCi 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 77891Ethylhexylglycerin (we can't pronounce this either) is commonly used as a preservative and skin softener. It is derived from glyceryl.
You might see Ethylhexylglycerin often paired with other preservatives such as phenoxyethanol. Ethylhexylglycerin has been found to increase the effectiveness of these other preservatives.
Phenoxyethanol is a preservative that has germicide, antimicrobial, and aromatic properties. Studies show that phenoxyethanol can prevent microbial growth. By itself, it has a scent that is similar to that of a rose.
It's often used in formulations along with Caprylyl Glycol to preserve the shelf life of products.
Tin Oxide is an inorganic oxide used to add opacity and volume to a product. In nature, it is already found in mineral form. The main ore of tin is an opaque and shiny mineral called casseterite.
Tin Oxide helps remove translucency in a product, or make it more opaque. Besides adding opacity, tin oxide is used for bulking to add volume.
Tocopheryl Acetate is AKA Vitamin E. It is an antioxidant and protects your skin from free radicals. Free radicals damage the skin by breaking down collagen.
One study found using Tocopheryl Acetate with Vitamin C decreased the number of sunburned cells.
Tocopheryl Acetate is commonly found in both skincare and dietary supplements.
Learn more about Tocopheryl Acetate
