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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of MAKE Beauty Blade Line Refillable Brow Pencil Cool Brown versus NYX Cosmetics Micro Brow Pencil Ash Brown .

Last updated on April 07, 2024. Published on November 30, 2023

Overview

What they are

These products are both cruelty-free and reef safe eyebrows. They have a total of 5 ingredients in common

Cool Features

They both contain exfoliants

Free From

They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, parabens or sulfates

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Eyebrow American Brand United States
Eyebrow American Brand United States

Eyebrow

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

Eyebrow

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

Price

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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

Vitamin E
Exfoliators

Benefits

Brightening

Concerns

May Worsen Oily Skin

Notable Ingredients

Exfoliators

Concerns

May Worsen Oily Skin (4)
Acne Trigger (2)
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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: Emulsifying
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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.

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MAKE Beauty Blade Line Refillable Brow Pencil Cool Brown contains this as ingredient number 3.

NYX Cosmetics Micro Brow Pencil Ash Brown contains this as ingredient number 7.

2
What it does: Preservative
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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.

MAKE Beauty Blade Line Refillable Brow Pencil Cool Brown contains this as ingredient number 13.

NYX Cosmetics Micro Brow Pencil Ash Brown contains this as ingredient number 11.

3
What it does: Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Mixed

Ethylhexylglycerin (we can't pronounce this either) is commonly used as a preservative and skin softener. It is derived from glyceryl.

You might see Ethylhexylglycerin often paired with other preservatives such as phenoxyethanol. Ethylhexylglycerin has been found to increase the effectiveness of these other preservatives.

MAKE Beauty Blade Line Refillable Brow Pencil Cool Brown contains this as ingredient number 14.

NYX Cosmetics Micro Brow Pencil Ash Brown contains this as ingredient number 10.

4
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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MAKE Beauty Blade Line Refillable Brow Pencil Cool Brown contains this as ingredient number 15.

NYX Cosmetics Micro Brow Pencil Ash Brown contains this as ingredient number 12.

5
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.

MAKE Beauty Blade Line Refillable Brow Pencil Cool Brown contains this as ingredient number 17.

NYX Cosmetics Micro Brow Pencil Ash Brown contains this as ingredient number 13.

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

6% are loved or liked
28% have mixed ratings
56% are disliked or very disliked
11% have no rating yet
0% are loved or liked
14% have mixed ratings
71% are disliked or very disliked
14% have no rating yet

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Reviews

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MAKE Beauty Blade Line Refillable Brow Pencil 18 ingredients

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NYX Cosmetics Micro Brow Pencil 14 ingredients

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