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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Mac Cosmetics Liquidlast 24-Hour Waterproof Liner Point Black versus NYX Cosmetics Vivid Matte Liquid Liner Black .

Last updated on October 17, 2023. Published on March 20, 2024

Overview

What they are

These products are both reef safe eyeliners. They have a total of 4 ingredients in common

Cool Features

They both contain exfoliants

Free From

They both do not contain any common allergens, fragrances, oils or parabens

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Eyeliner American Brand United States
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.

Price

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Buy Liquidlast 24-Hour Waterproof Liner

Starts at $53.00
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Starts at $8.97

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
Exfoliators (2)

Benefits

Redness Reducing
Skin Texture
Anti-Aging
Dark Spots
Scar Healing
Brightening

Concerns

Rosacea
Eczema

Notable Ingredients

Exfoliators (2)

Benefits

Good For Oily Skin
Acne Fighting

Concerns

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

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Ingredients Explained

These ingredients are found in both products.

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

1
What it does: Abrasive, Absorbent
Community Rating: Disliked

Silica is a mineral naturally found in our skin. It helps to thicken and smooth the texture of a product. It also acts as an agent for other ingredients by increasing the absorption of other ingredients into the skin.

Silica is often used for absorption and can help reduce shine when products are applied. Silica occurs in naturally in materials like clay and sandstone, and it can also be produced synthetically.

Silica is present naturally within the skin during collagen production and when reducing inflammation.

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Mac Cosmetics Liquidlast 24-Hour Waterproof Liner Point Black contains this as ingredient number 7.

NYX Cosmetics Vivid Matte Liquid Liner Black contains this as ingredient number 5.

2
What it does: Emollient, Humectant, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Liked

Caprylyl Glycol is a humectant and emollient, meaning it attracts and preserves moisture.

It is a common ingredient in many products, especially those designed to hydrate skin. The primary benefits are retaining moisture, skin softening, and promoting a healthy skin barrier.

Though Caprylyl Glycol is an alcohol derived from fatty acids, it is not the kind that can dry out skin.

This ingredient is also used as a preservative to extend the life of products. It has slight antimicrobial properties.

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Mac Cosmetics Liquidlast 24-Hour Waterproof Liner Point Black contains this as ingredient number 11.

NYX Cosmetics Vivid Matte Liquid Liner Black contains this as ingredient number 14.

3
What it does: Preservative
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Phenoxyethanol is a preservative that has germicide, antimicrobial, and aromatic properties. Studies show that phenoxyethanol can prevent germ and microbial growth. By itself, it has a scent that is similar to that of a rose.

It's often used in formulations along with Caprylyl Glycol to preserve the shelf life of products.

Mac Cosmetics Liquidlast 24-Hour Waterproof Liner Point Black contains this as ingredient number 17.

NYX Cosmetics Vivid Matte Liquid Liner Black contains this as ingredient number 17.

4
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 Liquidlast 24-Hour Waterproof Liner Point Black contains this as ingredient number 21.

NYX Cosmetics Vivid Matte Liquid Liner Black contains this as ingredient number 2.

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

7% are loved or liked
10% have mixed ratings
40% are disliked or very disliked
43% have no rating yet
24% are loved or liked
24% have mixed ratings
35% are disliked or very disliked
18% have no rating yet

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