Flower Knows Butterfly Cloud Collar Liquid Eyeliner Versus Lisa Eldridge Kitten Flick Liquid Eyeliner
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Water
Skin ConditioningStyrene/Acrylates Copolymer
Acrylates Copolymer
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Acrylates/Ethylhexyl Acrylate Copolymer
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
Glycerin
Humectant
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Acrylates/Dimethylaminoethyl Methacrylate Copolymer
Simethicone
Emollient
PPG-2 Methyl Ether
Perfuming
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Sodium Laureth-12 Sulfate
Cleansing
C11-15 Pareth-7
EmulsifyingSodium Dehydroacetate
Preservative
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Sodium Lauryl Sulfate
Cleansing
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Water, Styrene/Acrylates Copolymer, Acrylates Copolymer, Butylene Glycol, Acrylates/Ethylhexyl Acrylate Copolymer, Propylene Glycol, Glycerin, Phenoxyethanol, Acrylates/Dimethylaminoethyl Methacrylate Copolymer, Simethicone, PPG-2 Methyl Ether, Caprylyl Glycol, Sodium Laureth-12 Sulfate, C11-15 Pareth-7, Sodium Dehydroacetate, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Lauryl Sulfate, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Water
Skin ConditioningAcrylates/Ethylhexyl Acrylate Copolymer
Propanediol
Solvent
Laureth-21
CleansingAcrylates/Dimethylaminoethyl Methacrylate Copolymer
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Emulsifying
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Sodium Dehydroacetate
Preservative
Ammonium Acrylates Copolymer
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Sodium Laureth-12 Sulfate
Cleansing
C11-15 Pareth-7
EmulsifyingCaprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Sodium Lauryl Sulfate
Cleansing
Disodium Laureth Sulfosuccinate
CleansingCI 77266
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Acrylates/Ethylhexyl Acrylate Copolymer, Propanediol, Laureth-21, Acrylates/Dimethylaminoethyl Methacrylate Copolymer, 1,2-Hexanediol, PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium Dehydroacetate, Ammonium Acrylates Copolymer, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Laureth-12 Sulfate, C11-15 Pareth-7, Caprylyl Glycol, Butylene Glycol, Sodium Lauryl Sulfate, Disodium Laureth Sulfosuccinate, 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.
We don't have a description for Acrylates/Dimethylaminoethyl Methacrylate Copolymer yet.
We don't have a description for Acrylates/Ethylhexyl Acrylate Copolymer yet.
Butylene Glycol (or BG) is used within cosmetic products for a few different reasons:
Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient that works well with other ingredients.
Though this ingredient works well with most skin types, some people with sensitive skin may experience a reaction such as allergic rashes, closed comedones, or itchiness.
Learn more about Butylene GlycolAnother name for this ingredient is C11-15 Alketh-7. It has emulsifying and surfactant properties, meaning it helps keep ingredients together in a formula.
Caprylyl Glycol is a humectant, skin conditioner, emollient, and preservative booster derived from either caprylic acid or synthetically created.
Typical use levels vary from 0.3-1% as a preservative booster and go up to 2% to condition skin.
Because it is not a free-fatty acid or alcohol, this ingredient is fungal acne safe (there's nothing for Malassezia to feed on).
Learn more about Caprylyl GlycolPhenoxyethanol 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.
Potassium Sorbate is a preservative used to prevent yeast and mold in products. It is commonly found in both cosmetic and food products.
This ingredient comes from potassium salt derived from sorbic acid. Sorbic acid is a natural antibiotic and effective against fungus.
Both potassium sorbate and sorbic acid can be found in baked goods, cheeses, dried meats, dried fruit, ice cream, pickles, wine, yogurt, and more.
You'll often find this ingredient used with other preservatives.
Learn more about Potassium SorbateThis ingredient is a preservative with antimicrobial properties. It is the sodium salt of dehydroacetic acid.
It is especially effective at preventing bacterial and fungal growth in low concentrations.
Sodium Laureth-12 Sulfate is a type of sulfate.
Sodium Lauryl Sulfate (SLS) is a surfactant, cleansing agent, and foaming agent. You'll find it in a wide range of products from shampoos to face cleansers.
It:
The Cosmetic Ingredient Review Panel has assessed it in 1983, 2002, and 2005 and found it to be safe in formulations at low concentrations.
SLS is a well-documented skin irritant at higher concentrations or with prolonged exposure. It's actually the gold standard positive control used in dermatological patch testing, meaning doctors use it because they know it will cause a reaction in people.
In one large study of 43,000 patiences tested with 0.25% SLS, about 22% showed some level of reactivity. It increases transepidermal water loss that disrupts your outermost layer of skin.
Face cleansers often pair this ingredient with mild co-surfactants like Cocamidopropyl Betaine to buffer its harshness.
Just so you know, SLS does not trigger true allergic contact dermatitis. This just means it can irritate your skin but doesn't cause your immune system to develop a lasting allergy to it.
Despite internet rumors, SLS is not considered a carcinogen by any major regulatory body.
Learn more about Sodium Lauryl SulfateWater. 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. Remember to stay hydrated!
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