Flower Beauty by Drew Forever Wear Long-Wear Eyeliner Versus Haus Labs By Lady Gaga Optic Intensity Eco Eyeliner
What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Dimethicone
Emollient
Cyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
Sucrose Acetate Isobutyrate
Synthetic Wax
Abrasive
Trimethylsiloxysilicate
Emollient
Polybutene
Polypropylsilsesquioxane
C30-50 Alcohols
Emulsifying
Talc
Abrasive
Synthetic Fluorphlogopite
Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Emulsion Stabilising
C20-40 Pareth-10
EmulsifyingCetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone
Emulsifying
Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2
Emollient
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Polymethylsilsesquioxane
Bis-Hydroxyethoxypropyl Dimethicone
Emollient
Bisabolol
Antioxidant
Triethoxycaprylylsilane
Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate
Antioxidant
Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Skin Conditioning
Dimethicone, Cyclopentasiloxane, Sucrose Acetate Isobutyrate, Synthetic Wax, Trimethylsiloxysilicate, Polybutene, Polypropylsilsesquioxane, C30-50 Alcohols, Talc, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Dimethicone Crosspolymer, C20-40 Pareth-10, Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone, Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2, Tocopheryl Acetate, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Bis-Hydroxyethoxypropyl Dimethicone, Bisabolol, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Isododecane
EmollientSynthetic Wax
Abrasive
Trimethylsiloxysilicate
Emollient
Dimethicone
Emollient
Polybutene
Synthetic Fluorphlogopite
Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil
Emollient
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Polyglyceryl-4 Diisostearate/Polyhydroxystearate/Sebacate
Emulsifying
Stearalkonium Hectorite
Gel FormingKaolin
Abrasive
Magnesium Oxide
AbsorbentAlumina
Abrasive
Propylene Carbonate
SolventCI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77742
Cosmetic ColorantIsododecane, Synthetic Wax, Trimethylsiloxysilicate, Dimethicone, Polybutene, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil, Tocopherol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Polyglyceryl-4 Diisostearate/Polyhydroxystearate/Sebacate, Stearalkonium Hectorite, Kaolin, Magnesium Oxide, Alumina, Propylene Carbonate, CI 77491, CI 77742
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Dimethicone is a type of synthetic silicone created from natural materials such as quartz. It is also known as polydimethylsiloxane.
What it does:
Dimethicone comes in different viscosities:
Depending on the viscosity, dimethicone has different properties.
Ingredients lists don't always show which type is used, so we recommend reaching out to the brand if you have questions about the viscosity.
This ingredient is unlikely to cause irritation because it does not get absorbed into skin. However, people with silicone allergies should be careful about using this ingredient.
Note: Dimethicone may contribute to pilling. This is because it is not oil or water soluble, so pilling may occur when layered with products. When mixed with heavy oils in a formula, the outcome is also quite greasy.
Learn more about DimethiconePolybutene is used to help control the viscosity of a product. This just means it helps adjusts the texture.
It is a polymer and does not get absorbed into the skin due to its large size.
Studies found this ingredient did not irritate skin in concentrations below 15%.
Learn more about PolybuteneSynthetic Fluorphlogopite is the synthethic version of mica. It consists of fluorine, aluminum and silicate.
Synthetic Fluorphlogopite is used to add volume to products.
It is considered non-irritating on the skin.
Learn more about Synthetic FluorphlogopiteSynthetic Wax is a manufactured hydrocarbon wax. In formulas, it works as an occlusive emollient that helps reduce water loss and improves the spreadability of products.
Research comparing synthetic wax to traditional mineral-derived products found that formulas containing it perform as well for skin hydration.
It is considered non-comedogenic and vegan-friendly.
It has a well-established safety record by the CIR Expert Panel for Cosmetic Ingredient Safety.
Learn more about Synthetic WaxThis 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 Trimethylsiloxysilicate
