Mac Cosmetics Eyeshadow - Shade Omega Versus Covergirl Eye Enhancers 4 Kit Shadows - Sheerly Nudes
Updated on January 15, 2025
Overview
What they are
These products are both eyeshadows. They have a total of 9 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain exfoliants
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances or sulfates
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Ingredient Info
Mac Cosmetics Eyeshadow 22 ingredients
Covergirl Eye Enhancers 4 Kit Shadows 25 ingredients
What's inside (and what isn't)
What's inside (and what isn't)
At a glance
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Mac Cosmetics Eyeshadow 22 ingredients
Covergirl Eye Enhancers 4 Kit Shadows 25 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Concerns
Key Ingredients
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Talc
Abrasive
Zinc Stearate
Cosmetic ColorantOctyldodecyl Stearoyl Stearate
Emollient
Isostearyl Neopentanoate
Emollient
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Caprylyl Glycol
EmollientHexylene Glycol
EmulsifyingPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Silica
Abrasive
Mica
Cosmetic Colorant
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantIron Oxides
CI 77163
Cosmetic ColorantCI 42090
Cosmetic ColorantCI 75470
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77289
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77288
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77510
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77742
Cosmetic ColorantCI 16035
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77007
Cosmetic ColorantCI 19140
Cosmetic ColorantTalc
Abrasive
Mica
Cosmetic Colorant
Zinc Stearate
Cosmetic ColorantParaffinum Liquidum
Emollient
Dimethicone
Emollient
Boron Nitride
AbsorbentCalcium Silicate
AbsorbentMethylparaben
Preservative
Propylparaben
Preservative
Sodium Dehydroacetate
Preservative
BHT
Antioxidant
Quaternium-15
Preservative
Calcium Sodium Borosilicate
Calcium Aluminum Borosilicate
Synthetic Fluorphlogopite
Titanium Dioxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Iron Oxides
Ultramarines
CI 75470
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77742
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77510
Cosmetic ColorantBlue 1 Lake
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77163
Cosmetic ColorantChromium Oxide Greens
CI 19140
Cosmetic ColorantTalc, Mica, Zinc Stearate, Paraffinum Liquidum, Dimethicone, Boron Nitride, Calcium Silicate, Methylparaben, Propylparaben, Sodium Dehydroacetate, BHT, Quaternium-15, Calcium Sodium Borosilicate, Calcium Aluminum Borosilicate, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Titanium Dioxide, Iron Oxides, Ultramarines, CI 75470, CI 77742, CI 77510, Blue 1 Lake, CI 77163, Chromium Oxide Greens, CI 19140
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
CI 19140 is also known as Tartrazine. Tartrazine is a synthetic dye used in cosmetics, foods, and medicine to add a yellow color.
Tartrazine is created from petroleum and is water-soluble.
Some people may experience allergies from this dye, especially asthmatics and those with an aspirin intolerance.
Learn more about CI 19140Ci 75470 is a bright-red pigment. It is AKA carmine.
Carmine is derived from insects such as the cochineal beetle. This ingredient has been used as a natural dye for over 2000 years.
This synthetic powder is used to add a pearly/white color in cosmetics.
This ingredient is used to impart a blue color. It is not water-soluble.
It goes by two different names:
1. Ferric Ferrocyanide: a synthetic dark blue pigment
2. Ferric Ammonium Ferrocyanide: a synthetic blue pigment, also called Prussian blue
In the EU, both of these colors must be labeled as 'CI 77510'.
Learn more about CI 77510This ingredient is used to add a violet color to cosmetics.
It is created by reacting phosphoric acid, ammonium dihydrogen orthophosphate, and manganese dioxide.
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 MicaTalc is a clay mineral. It helps absorb moisture and improve the texture of products. Like other types of clay, Talc can have a slight exfoliating effect on skin. Talc can be added to increase the volume of products.
Some Baby powders are made by combining talc with corn starch. The word "talc" comes from Latin and originates from Arabic. Talc is a mineral commonly found throughout the world.
If you have any concerns about using talc, we recommend checking out the FDA's official page.
Learn more about TalcZinc 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 StearateThis ingredient is a combination of red, black, and yellow iron oxide pigments. This combination of colors is usually found in foundation, because it results in a "skin" color.
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