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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Huda Beauty Nude Obsessions Eyeshadow Palette Nude Medium versus Makeup by Mario Ethereal Eyes Eyeshadow Palette .

Published on May 18, 2023

Overview

What they are

These products are both eyeshadows. They have a total of 18 ingredients in common

Cool Features

They both contain exfoliants

Free From

They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances, oils, parabens or sulfates

What's Inside

They both contain silicones

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Eyeshadow Brand
Eyeshadow American Brand United States

Eyeshadow

Eyeshadow is primarily used to color the eyelid and eye area.

Eyeshadow

Eyeshadow is primarily used to color the eyelid and eye area.

Price

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Buy Nude Obsessions Eyeshadow Palette

Starts at $32.00
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Starts at $68.00

Ingredient Info

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alcohol-free
silicon-free
fragrance-free
sulfate-free
paraben-free
oil-free
fungal-acne safe
reef-safe
eu-allergen-free
vegan
cruelty-free
alcohol-free
silicon-free
fragrance-free
sulfate-free
paraben-free
oil-free
fungal-acne safe
reef-safe
eu-allergen-free
vegan
cruelty-free

At a glance

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Notable Ingredients

Vitamin E
Exfoliators (3)

Benefits

Brightening

Concerns

May Worsen Oily Skin
Acne Trigger (2)
Rosacea
Eczema (2)

Notable Ingredients

Exfoliators (4)

Concerns

Rosacea
Eczema (3)
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Ingredients Compared

Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.

Talc • Mica • Zinc Stearate • Dimethicone • Nylon-12 • Ethylhexyl Stearate • Hydrogenated Polyisobutene • Isononyl Isononanoate • Silica • Phenoxyethanol • Ethylhexylglycerin • Tocopheryl Acetate • Caprylyl Glycol • CI 77891 • CI 77492 • Calcium Sodium Borosilicate • Phenyl Trimethicone • Tridecyl Trimellitate • Ethylhexyl Palmitate • Tin Oxide • CI 77491 • CI 19140 • Polymethylsilsesquioxane • Octyldodecyl Stearoyl Stearate • Titanium Dioxide • CI 75470 • CI 16035 • Synthetic Fluorphlogopite • CI 77742 • CI 77510

Ingredients Side-by-side

Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.

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Ingredients Explained

These ingredients are found in both products.

Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.

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What it does: Abrasive, Absorbent, Skin Protecting
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Talc is a clay mineral. It helps absorb moisture and improve the texture of products. Like other types of clay, Talc can have a slight exfoliating effect on skin. Talc can be added to increase the volume of products.

Some Baby powders are made by combining talc with corn starch. The word "talc" comes from Latin and originates from Arabic. Talc is a mineral commonly found throughout the world.

If you have any concerns about using talc, we recommend checking out the FDA's official page.

Learn more about Talc

Huda Beauty Nude Obsessions Eyeshadow Palette Nude Medium contains this as ingredient number 1.

Makeup by Mario Ethereal Eyes Eyeshadow Palette contains this as ingredient number 2.

2
What it does: Cosmetic Colorant
Community Rating: Very Disliked

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.

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Huda Beauty Nude Obsessions Eyeshadow Palette Nude Medium contains this as ingredient number 2.

Makeup by Mario Ethereal Eyes Eyeshadow Palette contains this as ingredient number 1.

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What it does: Cosmetic Colorant
Community Rating: Disliked

Zinc Stearate is the metal salt of stearic acid. It is a white solid used to bind, thicken, and lubricate products.

This ingredient is common in powder makeup, where it helps keep the powder together.

Zinc Stearate is hydrophobic and repels water.

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Huda Beauty Nude Obsessions Eyeshadow Palette Nude Medium contains this as ingredient number 3.

Makeup by Mario Ethereal Eyes Eyeshadow Palette contains this as ingredient number 3.

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What it does: Emollient, Skin Conditioning, Skin Protecting
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Dimethicone is a silicone used for making products smooth and silky. It also has the added benefit of sealing in hydration. The amount of dimethicone found in beauty products is considered safe and non-comedogenic, meaning it won't clog pores.

Dimethicone has been found increase absorption in skin, boosting the benefits of other ingredients. While there is concern for the safety of dimethicone, the levels used in skincare are safe for use.

Huda Beauty Nude Obsessions Eyeshadow Palette Nude Medium contains this as ingredient number 4.

Makeup by Mario Ethereal Eyes Eyeshadow Palette contains this as ingredient number 19.

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What it does:
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Nylon-12 is a polymer. It is derived from 12-aminododecanoic acid, an omega-amino fatty acid

According to a manufacturer, it is a talc substitute. Like talc, nylon-12 gives products a satin feel. The manufacturer also claims this ingredients does not block pores and has moderate oil absorption.

This ingredient may not be reef-safe.

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Huda Beauty Nude Obsessions Eyeshadow Palette Nude Medium contains this as ingredient number 5.

Makeup by Mario Ethereal Eyes Eyeshadow Palette contains this as ingredient number 5.

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What it does: Abrasive, Absorbent
Community Rating: Disliked

Silica is a mineral naturally found in our skin. It helps to thicken and smooth the texture of a product. It also acts as an agent for other ingredients by increasing the absorption of other ingredients into the skin.

Silica is often used for absorption and can help reduce shine when products are applied. Silica occurs in naturally in materials like clay and sandstone, and it can also be produced synthetically.

Silica is present naturally within the skin during collagen production and when reducing inflammation.

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Huda Beauty Nude Obsessions Eyeshadow Palette Nude Medium contains this as ingredient number 9.

Makeup by Mario Ethereal Eyes Eyeshadow Palette contains this as ingredient number 6.

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What it does: Preservative
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Phenoxyethanol is a preservative that has germicide, antimicrobial, and aromatic properties. Studies show that phenoxyethanol can prevent germ and 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.

Huda Beauty Nude Obsessions Eyeshadow Palette Nude Medium contains this as ingredient number 10.

Makeup by Mario Ethereal Eyes Eyeshadow Palette contains this as ingredient number 10.

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What it does: Emollient, Humectant, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Liked

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.

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Huda Beauty Nude Obsessions Eyeshadow Palette Nude Medium contains this as ingredient number 13.

Makeup by Mario Ethereal Eyes Eyeshadow Palette contains this as ingredient number 28.

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What it does: Cosmetic Colorant
Community Rating: Disliked

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 77891

Huda Beauty Nude Obsessions Eyeshadow Palette Nude Medium contains this as ingredient number 14.

Makeup by Mario Ethereal Eyes Eyeshadow Palette contains this as ingredient number 52.

We don't have a description for Calcium Sodium Borosilicate.

Huda Beauty Nude Obsessions Eyeshadow Palette Nude Medium contains this as ingredient number 17.

Makeup by Mario Ethereal Eyes Eyeshadow Palette contains this as ingredient number 76.

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What it does: Emollient
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Ethylhexyl Palmitate is created from 2-ethylhexyl alcohol and palmitic acid. It is a fatty acid ester.

The fatty acid content of Ethylhexyl Palmitate makes it an emollient. Emollients help soften and hydrate your skin by trapping moisture within.

Ethylhexyl Palmitate is also used to help improve the texture of cosmetics. It helps other ingredient dissolve in products and help disperse ingredients more evenly. In fact, it is commonly used to evenly mix sunscreen ingredients such as avobenzone and ethylhexyl triazone. It can also help stabilize the fragrances in a product as a fragrance fixative.

Ethylhexyl Palmitate can be used to substitute mineral oil.

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Huda Beauty Nude Obsessions Eyeshadow Palette Nude Medium contains this as ingredient number 22.

Makeup by Mario Ethereal Eyes Eyeshadow Palette contains this as ingredient number 104.

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What it does: Abrasive
Community Rating: Disliked

Tin Oxide is an inorganic oxide used to add opacity and volume to a product. In nature, it is already found in mineral form. The main ore of tin is an opaque and shiny mineral called casseterite.

Tin Oxide helps remove translucency in a product, or make it more opaque. Besides adding opacity, tin oxide is used for bulking to add volume.

Huda Beauty Nude Obsessions Eyeshadow Palette Nude Medium contains this as ingredient number 24.

Makeup by Mario Ethereal Eyes Eyeshadow Palette contains this as ingredient number 30.

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What it does: Cosmetic Colorant
Community Rating: Mixed

Ci 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 77491

Huda Beauty Nude Obsessions Eyeshadow Palette Nude Medium contains this as ingredient number 27.

Makeup by Mario Ethereal Eyes Eyeshadow Palette contains this as ingredient number 17.

14
What it does: Cosmetic Colorant

Ci 19140 is also known as Tartrazine. Tartrazine is a synthetic dye used in cosmetics, foods, and medicine to add a yellow color.

Tartrazine is created from petroleum and is water-soluble.

Some people may experience allergies from this dye, especially asthmatics and those with an aspirin intolerance.

Learn more about CI 19140

Huda Beauty Nude Obsessions Eyeshadow Palette Nude Medium contains this as ingredient number 28.

Makeup by Mario Ethereal Eyes Eyeshadow Palette contains this as ingredient number 18.

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What it does: Emollient
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Octyldodecyl Stearoyl Stearate is created from stearic acid.

It is an emollient and thickens the lipid (oil) portion of a product. Due to its emollient properties, it may not be fungal-acne safe.

Huda Beauty Nude Obsessions Eyeshadow Palette Nude Medium contains this as ingredient number 34.

Makeup by Mario Ethereal Eyes Eyeshadow Palette contains this as ingredient number 7.

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What it does: Cosmetic Colorant, UV Absorber, UV Filter
Community Rating: Mixed

Titanium dioxide is known for its UVA and UVB protection properties. It is non-comedogenic and non-irritating. Titanium Dioxide is a physical sunscreen. Physical sunscreens reflect light and prevent it from reaching your skin.

Protecting your skin against UV radiation can prevent the signs of aging. Sun damage is associated with fine-lines, wrinkles, loss of firmness, and hyperpigmentation. Titanium dioxide can help prevent premature aging.

With modern production, nano-scale or fine-grade titanium dioxide can be easily produced for cosmetics. In sunscreen, titanium dioxide absorbs UV light. Our skin is not able to absorb Titanium dioxide, even nanoparticles.

Titanium itself is the 9th most common element in the Earth's crust. Titanium dioxide is formed when oxygen is introduced and can be found in ores, dust, sand, and soil.

Pure titanium dioxide is a white powder that is used in many products to add or change color.

Learn more about Titanium Dioxide

Huda Beauty Nude Obsessions Eyeshadow Palette Nude Medium contains this as ingredient number 40.

Makeup by Mario Ethereal Eyes Eyeshadow Palette contains this as ingredient number 15.

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What it does: Cosmetic Colorant, Masking
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Ci 75470 is a bright-red pigment. It is AKA carmine.

Carmine is derived from insects such as the cochineal beetle. This ingredient has been used as a natural dye for over 2000 years.

Huda Beauty Nude Obsessions Eyeshadow Palette Nude Medium contains this as ingredient number 42.

Makeup by Mario Ethereal Eyes Eyeshadow Palette contains this as ingredient number 53.

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What it does: Cosmetic Colorant

This ingredient is used to add a violet color to cosmetics.

It is created by reacting phosphoric acid, ammonium dihydrogen orthophosphate, and manganese dioxide.

Huda Beauty Nude Obsessions Eyeshadow Palette Nude Medium contains this as ingredient number 83.

Makeup by Mario Ethereal Eyes Eyeshadow Palette contains this as ingredient number 16.

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