Estée Lauder Little Black Liner - Black Versus e.l.f. cosmetics Waterproof Eyeliner Pen - Black
Updated on October 23, 2023
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe eyeliners. They have a total of 7 ingredients in common
Free From
They both do not contain any parabens, silicones or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain harsh alcohols
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Ingredient Info
Estée Lauder Little Black Liner 20 ingredients
e.l.f. cosmetics Waterproof Eyeliner Pen 19 ingredients
What's inside (and what isn't)
What's inside (and what isn't)
At a glance
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Estée Lauder Little Black Liner 20 ingredients
e.l.f. cosmetics Waterproof Eyeliner Pen 19 ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
Humectant
Acrylates/Ethylhexyl Acrylate Copolymer
Alcohol
Antimicrobial
Beheneth-30
CleansingLaureth-21
CleansingAminomethyl Propanol
BufferingPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Mica
Cosmetic Colorant
CI 77266
CI 77289
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77288
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77163
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77742
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77510
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77007
Cosmetic ColorantWater
Skin ConditioningStyrene/Acrylates/Ammonium Methacrylate Copolymer
Polysorbate 20
Emulsifying
Ethylhexyl Palmitate
Emollient
PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Emulsifying
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingBenzyl Alcohol
Perfuming
Methylchloroisothiazolinone
Preservative
Methylisothiazolinone
Preservative
CI 77266
Iron Oxides
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77742
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77007
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77289
Cosmetic ColorantCI 19140
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77510
Cosmetic ColorantCI 42090
Cosmetic ColorantCI 16035
Cosmetic ColorantWater, 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
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
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.
We don't have a description for CI 77289 yet.
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 77510This ingredient is used to add a violet color to cosmetics.
It is created by reacting phosphoric acid, ammonium dihydrogen orthophosphate, and manganese dioxide.
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 77891Water. 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!
Learn more about WaterWe don't have a description for CI 77266 yet.
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