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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Mac Cosmetics Lip Pencil Dervish versus Make Up For Ever Artist Color Pencil Brow, Eye & Lip Liner 100 Whatever Black .

Published on December 09, 2023

Overview

What they are

These products are both reef safe . They have a total of 13 ingredients in common

Cool Features

They both contain exfoliants, Vitamin C and Vitamin E

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, scar healing, dark spots and better texture

Free From

They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances, 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.

Lip Liner American Brand United States
Eyebrow French Brand France

Lip Liner

Lip Liners

Eyebrow

Eyebrow makeup helps shape the eyebrows or fill in sparse eyebrow spots.

Price

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

Vitamin C
Vitamin E
Exfoliators

Benefits

Hydrating
Redness Reducing
Skin Texture
Anti-Aging (2)
Dark Spots
Scar Healing (2)
Brightening (2)

Concerns

Acne Trigger
Irritating

Notable Ingredients

Vitamin C
Vitamin E
Exfoliators (4)

Benefits

Hydrating
Good For Oily Skin
Redness Reducing
Skin Texture
Anti-Aging (2)
Dark Spots
Scar Healing (2)
Acne Fighting
Brightening (2)

Concerns

May Worsen Oily Skin
Irritating
Eczema
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Ingredients Compared

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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.

1
What it does: Masking, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Mixed

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride is an emollient, solvent, and texture enhancer. It is considered a skin-softener by helping the skin prevent moisture loss.

Within a product, Caprylic Triglyceride can thicken the product and make spreadability easier by dissolving clumping compounds. An added benefit of Caprylic Triglyceride is its antioxidant properties.

Caprylic Triglyceride is made by combining glycerin with coconut oil, forming a clear liquid. Caprylic Triglyceride has not been found to be toxic for human use in concentrations under 50%.

While there is an assumption Caprylic Triglyceride can clog pores due to it being derived from coconut oil, there is no research supporting this.

Learn more about Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride

Mac Cosmetics Lip Pencil Dervish contains this as ingredient number 3.

Make Up For Ever Artist Color Pencil Brow, Eye & Lip Liner 100 Whatever Black contains this as ingredient number 2.

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What it does: Abrasive, Absorbent, Skin Protecting
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Talc 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.

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Mac Cosmetics Lip Pencil Dervish contains this as ingredient number 4.

Make Up For Ever Artist Color Pencil Brow, Eye & Lip Liner 100 Whatever Black contains this as ingredient number 10.

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What it does: Antioxidant, Masking, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Liked

Tocopherol (also known as Vitamin E) is a common antioxidant used to help protect the skin from free-radicals and strengthen the skin barrier. It's also fat soluble - this means our skin is great at absorbing it.

Vitamin E also helps keep your natural skin lipids healthy. Your lipid skin barrier naturally consists of lipids, ceramides, and fatty acids. Vitamin E offers extra protection for your skin’s lipid barrier, keeping your skin healthy and nourished.

Another benefit is a bit of UV protection. Vitamin E helps reduce the damage caused by UVB rays. (It should not replace your sunscreen). Combining it with Vitamin C can decrease sunburned cells and hyperpigmentation after UV exposure.

You might have noticed Vitamin E + C often paired together. This is because it is great at stabilizing Vitamin C. Using the two together helps increase the effectiveness of both ingredients.

There are often claims that Vitamin E can reduce/prevent scarring, but these claims haven't been confirmed by scientific research.

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Mac Cosmetics Lip Pencil Dervish contains this as ingredient number 6.

Make Up For Ever Artist Color Pencil Brow, Eye & Lip Liner 100 Whatever Black contains this as ingredient number 12.

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What it does: Antioxidant, Masking
Community Rating: Disliked

Ascorbyl Palmitate is created by combining pure Vitamin C and palmitic acid. It is an antioxidant and helps reduce hyperpigmentation.

Antioxidants help fight free-radical molecules, or molecules that may break down skin cells. Antioxdants help reduce signs of aging.

Ascorbyl Palmitate is a stable version of Vitamin C, meaning it does not disintegrate when exposed to sunlight. However, studies show it does not penetrate skin as well as pure Vitamin C.

Read more about other types of Vitamin C:

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Mac Cosmetics Lip Pencil Dervish contains this as ingredient number 7.

Make Up For Ever Artist Color Pencil Brow, Eye & Lip Liner 100 Whatever Black contains this as ingredient number 13.

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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.

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Mac Cosmetics Lip Pencil Dervish contains this as ingredient number 8.

Make Up For Ever Artist Color Pencil Brow, Eye & Lip Liner 100 Whatever Black contains this as ingredient number 24.

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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.

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Mac Cosmetics Lip Pencil Dervish contains this as ingredient number 9.

Make Up For Ever Artist Color Pencil Brow, Eye & Lip Liner 100 Whatever Black contains this as ingredient number 19.

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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

Mac Cosmetics Lip Pencil Dervish contains this as ingredient number 10.

Make Up For Ever Artist Color Pencil Brow, Eye & Lip Liner 100 Whatever Black contains this as ingredient number 20.

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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.

Mac Cosmetics Lip Pencil Dervish contains this as ingredient number 11.

Make Up For Ever Artist Color Pencil Brow, Eye & Lip Liner 100 Whatever Black contains this as ingredient number 21.

9
What it does: Cosmetic Colorant

This ingredient is used to add a violet color to cosmetics.

It is created by reacting phosphoric acid, ammonium dihydrogen orthophosphate, and manganese dioxide.

Mac Cosmetics Lip Pencil Dervish contains this as ingredient number 15.

Make Up For Ever Artist Color Pencil Brow, Eye & Lip Liner 100 Whatever Black contains this as ingredient number 23.

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What it does: Cosmetic Colorant
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Ci 15850 is the pigment color red. It is an azo dye and created synthetically.

Azo dyes need to be thoroughly purified before use. This allows them to be more stable and longer-lasting.

This ingredient is common in foundations, lipsticks, and blushes. This color is described as brown/orangey red.

It has many secondary names such as Red 6 and Red 7. According to a manufacturer, Red 6 usually contains aluminum.

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Mac Cosmetics Lip Pencil Dervish contains this as ingredient number 16.

Make Up For Ever Artist Color Pencil Brow, Eye & Lip Liner 100 Whatever Black contains this as ingredient number 14.

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What it does: Cosmetic Colorant
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Ci 45410 is a synthetic red-pigment and dye. It is a flourescein dye and commonly used as a fluorescent tracer in medicine.

Mac Cosmetics Lip Pencil Dervish contains this as ingredient number 19.

Make Up For Ever Artist Color Pencil Brow, Eye & Lip Liner 100 Whatever Black contains this as ingredient number 17.

12
What it does: Cosmetic Colorant

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 19140

Mac Cosmetics Lip Pencil Dervish contains this as ingredient number 21.

Make Up For Ever Artist Color Pencil Brow, Eye & Lip Liner 100 Whatever Black contains this as ingredient number 16.

13
What it does: Cosmetic Colorant

Ci 15985 is a dye made from petroleum. It is synthetically created and approved by the FDA for use in foods and cosmetics.

The color of this dye is orange/yellow.

This ingredient can be found in makeup, sun care, and skincare.

Learn more about CI 15985

Mac Cosmetics Lip Pencil Dervish contains this as ingredient number 22.

Make Up For Ever Artist Color Pencil Brow, Eye & Lip Liner 100 Whatever Black contains this as ingredient number 15.

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

5% are loved or liked
24% have mixed ratings
38% are disliked or very disliked
33% have no rating yet
8% are loved or liked
17% have mixed ratings
42% are disliked or very disliked
33% have no rating yet

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Mac Cosmetics Lip Pencil 21 ingredients

5.0 /5
from 2 ratings

Make Up For Ever Artist Color Pencil Brow, Eye & Lip Liner 24 ingredients

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