Hourglass Cosmetics Voyeur Waterproof Liquid Liner - Black Versus Freck Lashrocket Liquid Liner with Lash Enhancing Peptides - Black
Updated on October 26, 2023
Overview
What they are
These products are both vegan, cruelty-free, fungal acne (malassezia) safe, and reef safe eyeliners. They have a total of 7 ingredients in common
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for dry skin
Free From
They both do not contain any common allergens, fragrances, oils, parabens, silicones or sulfates
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Ingredient Info
Hourglass Cosmetics Voyeur Waterproof Liquid Liner 17 ingredients
Freck Lashrocket Liquid Liner with Lash Enhancing Peptides 17 ingredients
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Hourglass Cosmetics Voyeur Waterproof Liquid Liner 17 ingredients
Freck Lashrocket Liquid Liner with Lash Enhancing Peptides 17 ingredients
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningAlcohol
Antimicrobial
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Styrene/Acrylates Copolymer
Acrylates/Octylacrylamide Copolymer
Beheneth-30
Cleansing1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningCaprylyl Glycol
EmollientDisodium EDTA
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningPentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Sodium Dehydroacetate
Preservative
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingCI 77266
Water
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
Humectant
Styrene/Acrylates Copolymer
Glycerin
Humectant
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningCaprylyl Glycol
EmollientHydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Acacia Senegal Gum
MaskingXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingPanthenol
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Dehydroacetate
Preservative
Sodium Phytate
Dextran
Biotinoyl Tripeptide-1
Acetyl Tetrapeptide-3
Skin Protecting
Trifolium Pratense Flower Extract
Astringent
CI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantIngredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Water. 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 WaterButylene Glycol (or BG) is used within cosmetic products for a few different reasons:
- It is a solvent, meaning that it helps to dissolve other ingredients. This also enhances the absorption of the product into one's skin.
- It is a humectant, which means that it helps attract moisture into the skin.
- It helps improve product application.
- It has mild preservative properties.
Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient that works well with other ingredients.
We don't have a description for Styrene/Acrylates Copolymer yet.
1,2-Hexanediol is a synthetic liquid and another multi-functional powerhouse.Â
It is a:
- Humectant, drawing moisture into the skin
- Emollient, helping to soften skin
- Solvent, dispersing and stabilizing formulas
- Preservative booster, enhancing the antimicrobial activity of other preservativesÂ
Caprylyl Glycol is a humectant and emollient, meaning it attracts and preserves moisture.
It is a common ingredient in many products, especially those designed to hydrate skin. The primary benefits are retaining moisture, skin softening, and promoting a healthy skin barrier.
Though Caprylyl Glycol is an alcohol derived from fatty acids, it is not the kind that can dry out skin.
This ingredient is also used as a preservative to extend the life of products. It has slight antimicrobial properties.
Learn more about Caprylyl GlycolThis 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.
Xanthan gum is used as a stabilizer and thickener within cosmetic products. It helps give products a sticky, thick feeling - preventing them from being too runny.
On the technical side of things, xanthan gum is a polysaccharide - a combination consisting of multiple sugar molecules bonded together.
Xanthan gum is a pretty common and great ingredient. It is a natural, non-toxic, non-irritating ingredient that is also commonly used in food products.
Learn more about Xanthan GumIngredient Ratings
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Hourglass Cosmetics Voyeur Waterproof Liquid Liner 17 ingredients
Freck Lashrocket Liquid Liner with Lash Enhancing Peptides 17 ingredients
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Hourglass Cosmetics Voyeur Waterproof Liquid Liner 17 ingredients
Freck Lashrocket Liquid Liner with Lash Enhancing Peptides 17 ingredients
I was eager to try this eyeliner because there was absolutely nothing in it I was concerned would irritate my eyelids. I was correct and it was perfect for avoiding my skin irritation, at the expense of performance. The long handle positions my hand in a way that is unnatural and difficult to apply, and when I need to go back in and correct it, it does not blend, and instead layers on previously Show more
