Kosas Air Brow Tinted Volumizing Eyebrow Gel - Black Versus Glossier Boy Brow - Blond
Updated on October 13, 2023
Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free and reef safe eyebrows. They have a total of 7 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain exfoliants
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for anti aging and dry skin
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, parabens or sulfates
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Ingredient Info
Kosas Air Brow Tinted Volumizing Eyebrow Gel 33 ingredients
Glossier Boy Brow 35 ingredients
About this product
About this product
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Kosas Air Brow Tinted Volumizing Eyebrow Gel 33 ingredients
Glossier Boy Brow 35 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningCopernicia Cerifera Wax
Euphorbia Cerifera Wax
Ricinus Communis Seed Oil
Masking
Pullulan
Stearic Acid
Cleansing
Cetyl Alcohol
Emollient
Glycerin
Humectant
Oleic/Linoleic/Linolenic Polyglycerides
Emollient
Sorbitol
Humectant
Glyceryl Oleate
Emollient
Silica
Abrasive
Mica
Cosmetic Colorant
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Biotinoyl Tripeptide-1
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil
Masking
Foeniculum Vulgare Fruit Oil
Perfuming
Trehalose
HumectantAcacia Senegal Gum
MaskingPolylactic Acid
Abrasive
Citric Acid
Buffering
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingSodium Hydroxide
BufferingPhenethyl Alcohol
MaskingPentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningPropanediol
SolventCI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Copernicia Cerifera Wax, Euphorbia Cerifera Wax, Ricinus Communis Seed Oil, Pullulan, Stearic Acid, Cetyl Alcohol, Glycerin, Oleic/Linoleic/Linolenic Polyglycerides, Sorbitol, Glyceryl Oleate, Silica, Mica, Panthenol, Biotinoyl Tripeptide-1, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Tocopherol, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil, Foeniculum Vulgare Fruit Oil, Trehalose, Acacia Senegal Gum, Polylactic Acid, Citric Acid, Xanthan Gum, Sodium Hydroxide, Phenethyl Alcohol, Pentylene Glycol, Propanediol, CI 77891, CI 77492, CI 77491, CI 77499
Water
Skin ConditioningBeeswax
Emulsion Stabilising
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Copernicia Cerifera Wax
Propylene Glycol Stearate
Skin Conditioning
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Stearic Acid
Cleansing
Isostearic Acid
Cleansing
Pvp
Emulsion StabilisingDimethicone
Emollient
Tromethamine
BufferingMica
Cosmetic Colorant
Oleic Acid
Emollient
Silica
Abrasive
Polybutene
Lecithin
EmollientCellulose Gum
Emulsion StabilisingXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingGlyceryl Laurate
Emollient
Sorbitan Laurate
Emulsifying
Soluble Collagen
Humectant
Isopropyl Titanium Triisostearate
Emollient
Propylene Glycol Laurate
Skin ConditioningPolymethyl Methacrylate
Magnesium Aluminum Silicate
AbsorbentPolysorbate 20
Emulsifying
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Sodium Dehydroacetate
Preservative
Caprylyl Glycol
EmollientHexylene Glycol
EmulsifyingPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Disodium EDTA
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantIron Oxides
CI 77510
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Beeswax, Butylene Glycol, Copernicia Cerifera Wax, Propylene Glycol Stearate, Glyceryl Stearate, Stearic Acid, Isostearic Acid, Pvp, Dimethicone, Tromethamine, Mica, Oleic Acid, Silica, Polybutene, Lecithin, Cellulose Gum, Xanthan Gum, Glyceryl Laurate, Sorbitan Laurate, Soluble Collagen, Isopropyl Titanium Triisostearate, Propylene Glycol Laurate, Polymethyl Methacrylate, Magnesium Aluminum Silicate, Polysorbate 20, Sodium Hyaluronate, Sodium Dehydroacetate, Caprylyl Glycol, Hexylene Glycol, Phenoxyethanol, Disodium EDTA, CI 77891, Iron Oxides, CI 77510
Ingredients 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 WaterCopernicia Cerifera Wax comes from a palm tree native to Brazil. This wax is added to help give a thicker texture. It also helps create a film when applied.
Copernicia Cerifera Wax contains aliphatic esters, diesters of cinnamic acid, myricyl cerotate, and small quantities of cerotic acid and myricyl alcohol.
Copernicia Cerifera Wax has the highest melting point of all natural waxes and low solubility.
Copernicia Cerifera Wax has commonly been used in Brazilian Folk medicine.
Learn more about Copernicia Cerifera WaxStearic 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 AcidSilica 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.
Learn more about SilicaMica 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 MicaXanthan 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 GumCi 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 77891Ingredient Ratings
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Kosas Air Brow Tinted Volumizing Eyebrow Gel 33 ingredients
Glossier Boy Brow 35 ingredients
Reviews
Here's what our community thinks
Kosas Air Brow Tinted Volumizing Eyebrow Gel 33 ingredients
This is an incredible pigmented tinted brow gel. It was perfect. Brush was great, packaging cute, formula also nice.
But the ingredients are a nightmare for me. Broke me out all above my brows and forehead.
Only recommend to those without sensitive skin!
Glossier Boy Brow 35 ingredients
Didn't work for me
This makes me breakout in my eyebrow area. No, it's not folliculitis -- the skin between the hairs develops whiteheads and pustules.
My eyebrows are very faint and I don't have a lot of them. Boybrow didn't really do enough to make them stand out more, but the color does at least last, as minimal as it is.
