KVD Vegan Beauty 24-Hour Super Brow Long-Wear Pomade Versus Flower Beauty by Drew Draw The Line Eyebrow Pencil
What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Isododecane
EmollientTrimethylsiloxysilicate
Emollient
Dimethicone
Emollient
Kaolin
Abrasive
Polyethylene
Abrasive
Silica
Abrasive
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Sodium Myristoyl Sarcosinate
CleansingCaprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Disteardimonium Hectorite
StabilisingLecithin
Emollient
Synthetic Fluorphlogopite
Aluminum Hydroxide
EmollientTocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Propylene Carbonate
SolventBHT
Antioxidant
Iron Oxides
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantDimethicone
Emollient
Polyethylene
Abrasive
Trimethylsiloxysilicate
Emollient
Ozokerite
Emulsion StabilisingPolybutene
Polymethyl Methacrylate
Synthetic Beeswax
Emulsion Stabilising
Synthetic Wax
Abrasive
Stearic Acid
Cleansing
Disteardimonium Hectorite
StabilisingLecithin
Emollient
Propylene Carbonate
SolventPolymethylsilsesquioxane
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Bis-Hydroxyethoxypropyl Dimethicone
Emollient
Triethoxycaprylylsilane
Synthetic Fluorphlogopite
Calcium Sodium Borosilicate
Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Skin Conditioning
Dimethicone, Polyethylene, Trimethylsiloxysilicate, Ozokerite, Polybutene, Polymethyl Methacrylate, Synthetic Beeswax, Synthetic Wax, Stearic Acid, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Lecithin, Propylene Carbonate, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Tocopheryl Acetate, Bis-Hydroxyethoxypropyl Dimethicone, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Calcium Sodium Borosilicate, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Dimethicone is a type of synthetic silicone created from natural materials such as quartz. It is also known as polydimethylsiloxane.
What it does:
Dimethicone comes in different viscosities:
Depending on the viscosity, dimethicone has different properties.
Ingredients lists don't always show which type is used, so we recommend reaching out to the brand if you have questions about the viscosity.
This ingredient is unlikely to cause irritation because it does not get absorbed into skin. However, people with silicone allergies should be careful about using this ingredient.
Note: Dimethicone may contribute to pilling. This is because it is not oil or water soluble, so pilling may occur when layered with products. When mixed with heavy oils in a formula, the outcome is also quite greasy.
Learn more about DimethiconeDisteardimonium Hectorite comes from the clay mineral named hectorite. It is used to add thickness to a product.
It can also help stabilize a product by helping to disperse other ingredients.
Hectorite is a rare, white clay mineral.
Learn more about Disteardimonium HectoriteLecithin is a term for a group of substances found in the cell membranes of plants, animals, and humans. They are made up of phospholipids.
Thanks to its amphiphilic structure (water-loving head and oil-loving tail), it is a true multitasker:
It plays well with most ingredients and is typically used at 0.1-1%. However, concentrations up to 50% have been reported in moisturizers.
Learn more about LecithinPolyethylene is a synthetic ingredient that helps the skin retain moisture. It is a polymer.
It is also typically used within product formulations to help bind solid ingredients together and thicken oil-based ingredients. When added to balms and emulsions, it helps increase the melting point temperature.
This ingredient is a solvent. It helps dissolve active ingredients and alter the texture of products.
Propylene Carbonate is commonly used in makeup and with clay, such as montmorillonite or bentonite.
Studies show this ingredient to be safe for cosmetics. When it is undiluted, it can cause skin irritation. (It is always diluted in skincare and makeup). This ingredient is water-soluble.
Propylene Carbonate is created from propylene glycol and carbonic acid.
Learn more about Propylene CarbonateSynthetic Fluorphlogopite is the synthethic version of mica. It consists of fluorine, aluminum and silicate.
Synthetic Fluorphlogopite is used to add volume to products.
It is considered non-irritating on the skin.
Learn more about Synthetic FluorphlogopiteTocopheryl Acetate is a stable, shelf-friendly form of vitamin E.
Formulators love it because plain vitamin E oxidizes quickly once it hits air. This acetate version stays stable and resists going off, helping to extend a product's shelf life.
It's actually inactive on its own and works like a slow-release "storage" form; the enzymes in your skin called esterases gradually convert it into active vitamin E over time.
One in vivo study showed 5% of the acetate in the living layer of the epidermis converted to vitamin E after 5 days of application. This study also found the skin gained protection against UV damage even though the conversion was slow and small.
Once converted, vitamin E acts as a skin's main fat-soluble antioxidant that fights free radicals to protect skin from damage.
Topical vitamin E generally boosts the skin's photoprotection, and it reduced UV-damage in animal models.
This ingredient has some brightening potential but it's more of a prevention ingredient than spot-fader. Cell studies show it can slow down melanin production but it's worth noting that it's not the most powerful brightener out there.
Overall, it has a pretty solid safety profile and has been found to be non-irritating and non-comedogenic. Allergic reactions may happen but stay rare due to how widely the ingredient gets used.
The concentration will vary depending on the formula; industry data shows 0.1% in baby lotions, 3% in lipsticks, and 5% in foot powders. You can also find this ingredient at 100% in a pure vitamin E oil.
Most leave-on skincare keeps it at the lower end, often between 0.5-1%.
Learn more about Tocopheryl AcetateThis silicone is an emollient. Emollients create a thin film on the skin to prevent moisture from escaping.
It is not soluble in water and helps increase water-resistance in products.
According to a manufacturer, it can blend seamlessly with silicone oils, such as Cyclopentasiloxane.
Learn more about Trimethylsiloxysilicate
