Kosas Air Brow Tinted Volumizing Eyebrow Gel - Medium Brown Versus NYX Cosmetics Thick It Stick It Brow Gel - 01 - Taupe
Updated on May 27, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both vegan, cruelty-free, and reef safe eyebrows. 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 harsh alcohols, common allergens, parabens, silicones or sulfates
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Ingredient Info
Kosas Air Brow Tinted Volumizing Eyebrow Gel 34 ingredients
NYX Cosmetics Thick It Stick It Brow Gel 27 ingredients
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Kosas Air Brow Tinted Volumizing Eyebrow Gel 34 ingredients
NYX Cosmetics Thick It Stick It Brow Gel 27 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
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
SolventTin Oxide
Abrasive
CI 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, Tin Oxide, CI 77891, CI 77492, CI 77491, CI 77499
Water
Skin ConditioningAcrylates/Ethylhexyl Acrylate Copolymer
Synthetic Beeswax
Emulsion Stabilising
Vp/Hexadecene Copolymer
Acrylates/Octylacrylamide Copolymer
Palmitic Acid
Emollient
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Cellulose
AbsorbentCandelilla Cera
Emollient
Stearic Acid
Cleansing
Aminomethyl Propanol
BufferingGlyceryl Distearate
Emollient
Caprylyl Glycol
EmollientTetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate
Laureth-21
CleansingTristearin
Skin ConditioningEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningPolybutene
Sorbic Acid
Preservative
Sodium Dehydroacetate
Preservative
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Mica
Cosmetic Colorant
CI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Acrylates/Ethylhexyl Acrylate Copolymer, Synthetic Beeswax, Vp/Hexadecene Copolymer, Acrylates/Octylacrylamide Copolymer, Palmitic Acid, Glyceryl Stearate, Butylene Glycol, Cellulose, Candelilla Cera, Stearic Acid, Aminomethyl Propanol, Glyceryl Distearate, Caprylyl Glycol, Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate, Laureth-21, Tristearin, Ethylhexylglycerin, Polybutene, Sorbic Acid, Sodium Dehydroacetate, Phenoxyethanol, Mica, CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499, CI 77891
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 WaterStearic 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 AcidMica 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 MicaCi 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 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 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 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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Kosas Air Brow Tinted Volumizing Eyebrow Gel 34 ingredients
NYX Cosmetics Thick It Stick It Brow Gel 27 ingredients
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