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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of L'Oreal Infallible Pro-Last Waterproof, Up to 24HR Pencil Eyeliner Brown versus Rare Beauty Perfect Strokes Longwear Gel Eyeliner Compassion .

Last updated on November 29, 2023. Published on January 20, 2024

Overview

What they are

These products are both reef safe eyeliners. They have a total of 12 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

We independently verify ingredients, and our claims are backed by peer-reviewed research. Spot a product that need an update? Let us know.

Eyeliner French Brand France
Eyeliner American Brand United States

Eyeliner

A liquid, gel, or pencil used to define the eyes.

Eyeliner

A liquid, gel, or pencil used to define the eyes.

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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

Exfoliators

Concerns

May Worsen Oily Skin
Eczema

Notable Ingredients

Exfoliators (3)

Concerns

May Worsen Oily Skin
Rosacea
Eczema (2)
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Ingredients Side-by-side

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Ingredients Explained

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

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

This 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

L'Oreal Infallible Pro-Last Waterproof, Up to 24HR Pencil Eyeliner Brown contains this as ingredient number 1.

Rare Beauty Perfect Strokes Longwear Gel Eyeliner Compassion contains this as ingredient number 1.

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

Hydrogenated Polyisobutene is a synthetic polymer. Polymers are compounds with high molecular weight. Hydrogenated Polyisobutene is an emollient and texture enhancer.

In one study, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene showed better skin hydration levels than Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride. As an emollient, it helps keep your skin soft and hydrated by trapping moisture in.

Hydrogenated Polyisobutene is often used as a mineral oil replacement.

Learn more about Hydrogenated Polyisobutene

L'Oreal Infallible Pro-Last Waterproof, Up to 24HR Pencil Eyeliner Brown contains this as ingredient number 2.

Rare Beauty Perfect Strokes Longwear Gel Eyeliner Compassion contains this as ingredient number 5.

3
What it does: Abrasive, Emulsion Stabilising, Masking
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Synthetic Wax is created from fossil fuels such as natural gas. It is used to enhance texture, adjust pH, and as an occlusive.

It may also be used as an abrasive ingredient to exfoliate the skin.

Synthetic Wax may not be fungal acne safe.

Learn more about Synthetic Wax

L'Oreal Infallible Pro-Last Waterproof, Up to 24HR Pencil Eyeliner Brown contains this as ingredient number 3.

Rare Beauty Perfect Strokes Longwear Gel Eyeliner Compassion contains this as ingredient number 3.

4
What it does: Emollient, Solvent
Community Rating: Disliked

Isododecane is a fragrance, emollient, and solvent.

As an emollient, it helps your skin stay soft and hydrated. Emollients help trap moisture into your skin.

Isododecane's role as a solvent makes it a great texture enhancer. It spreads smoothly on skin and does not leave a sticky feeling behind. Isododecane also helps prevent color transfer in makeup products.

Isododecane is not absorbed into skin.

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L'Oreal Infallible Pro-Last Waterproof, Up to 24HR Pencil Eyeliner Brown contains this as ingredient number 4.

Rare Beauty Perfect Strokes Longwear Gel Eyeliner Compassion contains this as ingredient number 2.

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What it does:
Community Rating: Disliked

Polybutene 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%.

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L'Oreal Infallible Pro-Last Waterproof, Up to 24HR Pencil Eyeliner Brown contains this as ingredient number 5.

Rare Beauty Perfect Strokes Longwear Gel Eyeliner Compassion contains this as ingredient number 8.

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What it does: Emollient, Emulsion Stabilising, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Mixed

Silica Silylate is a siloxane polymer, meaning it is made up of silicon and oxygen atoms. It is not soluble in water.

This ingredient is a white powder with oil-absorbing, emollient, and anticaking properties.

L'Oreal Infallible Pro-Last Waterproof, Up to 24HR Pencil Eyeliner Brown contains this as ingredient number 8.

Rare Beauty Perfect Strokes Longwear Gel Eyeliner Compassion contains this as ingredient number 14.

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What it does: Antioxidant
Community Rating: Liked

Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate (long name, huh?) is a synthetic antioxidant.

It is used to help stabilize other antioxidants or prevent the color from changing in a product.

As an antioxidant, it helps fight free-radical molecules. Free-radical molecules are capable of damaging our cells and other genetic material. Thus, antioxidants may reduce the signs of aging.

This ingredient is oil-soluble.

Learn more about Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate

L'Oreal Infallible Pro-Last Waterproof, Up to 24HR Pencil Eyeliner Brown contains this as ingredient number 9.

Rare Beauty Perfect Strokes Longwear Gel Eyeliner Compassion contains this as ingredient number 16.

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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

L'Oreal Infallible Pro-Last Waterproof, Up to 24HR Pencil Eyeliner Brown contains this as ingredient number 11.

Rare Beauty Perfect Strokes Longwear Gel Eyeliner Compassion contains this as ingredient number 20.

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What it does: Cosmetic Colorant
Community Rating: Mixed

Ci 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 77492

L'Oreal Infallible Pro-Last Waterproof, Up to 24HR Pencil Eyeliner Brown contains this as ingredient number 12.

Rare Beauty Perfect Strokes Longwear Gel Eyeliner Compassion contains this as ingredient number 22.

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What it does: Cosmetic Colorant
Community Rating: Mixed

Ci 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.

L'Oreal Infallible Pro-Last Waterproof, Up to 24HR Pencil Eyeliner Brown contains this as ingredient number 13.

Rare Beauty Perfect Strokes Longwear Gel Eyeliner Compassion contains this as ingredient number 21.

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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.

Learn more about Mica

L'Oreal Infallible Pro-Last Waterproof, Up to 24HR Pencil Eyeliner Brown contains this as ingredient number 14.

Rare Beauty Perfect Strokes Longwear Gel Eyeliner Compassion contains this as ingredient number 4.

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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

L'Oreal Infallible Pro-Last Waterproof, Up to 24HR Pencil Eyeliner Brown contains this as ingredient number 15.

Rare Beauty Perfect Strokes Longwear Gel Eyeliner Compassion contains this as ingredient number 23.

Here's what our community thinks of the ingredients in these two products.

11% are loved or liked
22% have mixed ratings
33% are disliked or very disliked
33% have no rating yet
14% are loved or liked
23% have mixed ratings
55% are disliked or very disliked
9% have no rating yet

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