Glossier Boy Brow Arch Pomade Pencil - Warm Dark Brown Versus Espoir The Brow Balance Pencil - 06 Light Taupe
Updated on October 07, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both vegan and reef safe eyebrows. They have a total of 9 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain exfoliants
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances, parabens or sulfates
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Ingredient Info
Glossier Boy Brow Arch Pomade Pencil 13 ingredients
Espoir The Brow Balance Pencil 25 ingredients
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Glossier Boy Brow Arch Pomade Pencil 13 ingredients
Espoir The Brow Balance Pencil 25 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Concerns
Key Ingredients
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Mica
Cosmetic Colorant
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantHydrogenated Coco-Glycerides
Emollient
CI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantZinc Stearate
Cosmetic ColorantRhus Succedanea Fruit Wax
Palmitic Acid
Emollient
Stearic Acid
Cleansing
Copernicia Cerifera Wax
Microcrystalline Wax
Emulsion Stabilising
CI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantSynthetic Beeswax
Emulsion Stabilising
Synthetic Wax
Abrasive
Polyglyceryl-2 Triisostearate
Emulsifying
Polybutene
Dimethicone
Emollient
Polyhydroxystearic Acid
Emulsifying
Ethylhexyl Palmitate
Emollient
Lecithin
EmollientIsostearic Acid
Cleansing
Isopropyl Myristate
Emollient
Polyglyceryl-3 Polyricinoleate
Emulsifying
Caprylyl Glycol
EmollientGlyceryl Caprylate
EmollientMica, CI 77891, Hydrogenated Coco-Glycerides, CI 77492, CI 77499, Zinc Stearate, Rhus Succedanea Fruit Wax, Palmitic Acid, Stearic Acid, Copernicia Cerifera Wax, Microcrystalline Wax, CI 77491, Synthetic Beeswax, Synthetic Wax, Polyglyceryl-2 Triisostearate, Polybutene, Dimethicone, Polyhydroxystearic Acid, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Lecithin, Isostearic Acid, Isopropyl Myristate, Polyglyceryl-3 Polyricinoleate, Caprylyl Glycol, Glyceryl Caprylate
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Synthetic Wax is created from fossil fuels such as natural gas. It is used to enhance texture, adjust pH, and as an occlusive.
It may also be used as an abrasive ingredient to exfoliate the skin.
Synthetic Wax may not be fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Synthetic WaxHydrogenated Coco-Glycerides isn't fungal acne safe.
Mica 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 MicaSynthetic 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 BeeswaxStearic Acid is a fatty acid. It is an emollient, emulsifier, and texture enhancer.
As an emollient, stearic acid helps soften skin. It aids the skin's protective barrier by preventing water loss. It also provides a gentle cleansing effect without stripping away natural oils.
Stearic acid may also be used to enhance the texture of products. It can add volume and stabilize ingredients such as water and oil. This can help water and oil ingredients from separating.
Sources of stearic acid include animal or vegetable fats/oils such as coconut or shea. It can be naturally found in butter, cocoa butter, shea butter, vegetable fats, and animal tallow.
This ingredient may not be Malassezia folliculitis, or fungal-acne safe.
Learn more about Stearic AcidCi 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 77891Ci 77491 is also hydrated iron III oxide. It's sole purpose is to give a red/pink hue to products.
Iron III oxides are classified as inorganic chemicals for coloring.
Synthetically created Ci 77491 is considered safer than those naturally found. This is because the synthetically created version may contain less impurities. Iron oxides are generally non-toxic and non-allergenic.
Learn more about CI 77491Ci 77492 is also hydrated iron III oxide. It's sole purpose is to give a yellow hue to products.
Iron III oxides are classified as inorganic chemicals for coloring.
Synthetically created Ci 77492 is considered safer than those naturally found. This is because the synthetically created version may contain less impurities. Iron oxides are generally non-toxic and non-allergenic.
Learn more about CI 77492Ci 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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