L'Oreal Brow Stylist Shape and Fill Pencil - Brunette Versus Patrick Ta Major Brow Defining Pencil
Updated on October 16, 2023
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe eyebrows. They have a total of 10 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain Vitamin E
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances, parabens, silicones or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain oils
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Ingredient Info
L'Oreal Brow Stylist Shape and Fill Pencil 22 ingredients
Patrick Ta Major Brow Defining Pencil 14 ingredients
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L'Oreal Brow Stylist Shape and Fill Pencil 22 ingredients
Patrick Ta Major Brow Defining Pencil 14 ingredients
Key Ingredients
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Key Ingredients
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Synthetic Japan Wax
Emollient
Stearic Acid
Cleansing
Hydrogenated Soybean Oil
Emollient
Hydrogenated Coco-Glycerides
Emollient
Zinc Stearate
Cosmetic ColorantPolybutene
Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil
Emollient
Cera Alba
Emollient
Myristyl Myristate
Emollient
Copernicia Cerifera Cera
Emollient
Polyglyceryl-2 Triisostearate
Emulsifying
Triethoxycaprylylsilane
Polyhydroxystearic Acid
Emulsifying
Vp/Eicosene Copolymer
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Citric Acid
Buffering
CI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantMica
Cosmetic Colorant
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantCeramide AP
Skin Conditioning
Synthetic Japan Wax, Stearic Acid, Hydrogenated Soybean Oil, Hydrogenated Coco-Glycerides, Zinc Stearate, Polybutene, Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil, Cera Alba, Myristyl Myristate, Copernicia Cerifera Cera, Polyglyceryl-2 Triisostearate, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Polyhydroxystearic Acid, Vp/Eicosene Copolymer, Tocopherol, Citric Acid, CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499, Mica, CI 77891, Ceramide AP
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Hydrogenated Coco-Glycerides isn't fungal acne safe.
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.
Learn more about Zinc StearatePolybutene is used to help control the viscosity of a product. This just means it helps adjusts the texture.
It is a polymer and does not get absorbed into the skin due to its large size.
Studies found this ingredient did not irritate skin in concentrations below 15%.
Learn more about PolybuteneHydrogenated Vegetable Oil is created by adding hydrogen to vegetable oil in order to give it more stability. This process also raises the melting point of vegetable oil. In cosmetics, it is an emollient.
Emollients help soothe and soften the skin. They do this by creating a protective film on your skin. This barrier helps trap moisture and keeps your skin hydrated. Emollients may be effective at treating dry or itchy skin.
The term "Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil" is an umbrella term and can refer to a variety of vegetable oils and blends of: sunflower oil, soybean oil, olive oil, coconut oil, palm oil, and more.
Due to the differences in vegetables, the benefits may vary.
Learn more about Hydrogenated Vegetable OilCopernicia Cerifera Cera isn't fungal acne safe.
This ingredient is a form of glycerin with emulsifying and emollient properties.
As an emulsifier, this ingredient helps keep products together while adding a thick texture. The manufacturer states this ingredient has emollient properties. Emollients help keep the skin hydrated by trapping moisture in.
Polyglyceryl-2 Triisostearate is created by reacting diglycerin and isostearic acid. Due to the isostearic acid base, it may not be safe for Malassezia or fungal acne.
Learn more about Polyglyceryl-2 TriisostearateTriethoxycaprylylsilane is a silicone used to bind and stabilize ingredients.
As an emulsifier, it helps prevent ingredients from separating. This can help elongate the shelf life of products.
Triethoxycaprylylsilane is often used to coat mineral sunscreens ingredients to help give a better feel. It also helps reduce oxidative stress in sunscreens.
Learn more about TriethoxycaprylylsilaneCi 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 77491Mica 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 77891Ingredient Ratings
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