Maybelline Express Brow Ultra Slim Defining Eyebrow Pencil - Medium Brown Versus NYX Cosmetics Micro Brow Pencil - Espresso
Updated on April 07, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe eyebrows. They have a total of 3 ingredients in common
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, parabens, silicones or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain oils
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Ingredient Info
Maybelline Express Brow Ultra Slim Defining Eyebrow Pencil 14 ingredients
NYX Cosmetics Micro Brow Pencil 15 ingredients
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Maybelline Express Brow Ultra Slim Defining Eyebrow Pencil 14 ingredients
NYX Cosmetics Micro Brow Pencil 15 ingredients
Key Ingredients
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Key Ingredients
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil
Emollient
Polyethylene
Abrasive
Paraffin
Perfuming
Ethylhexyl Palmitate
Emollient
Stearic Acid
Cleansing
Hydrogenated Microcrystalline Wax
Emulsion Stabilising
Polyglyceryl-2 Triisostearate
Emulsifying
Sorbitan Stearate
Emulsifying
Palmitic Acid
Emollient
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Mica
Cosmetic Colorant
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantIron Oxides
CI 77510
Cosmetic ColorantIngredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Stearic Acid is a fatty acid. It is an emollient, emulsifier, and texture enhancer.
As an emollient, stearic acid helps soften skin. It aids the skin's protective barrier by preventing water loss. It also provides a gentle cleansing effect without stripping away natural oils.
Stearic acid may also be used to enhance the texture of products. It can add volume and stabilize ingredients such as water and oil. This can help water and oil ingredients from separating.
Sources of stearic acid include animal or vegetable fats/oils such as coconut or shea. It can be naturally found in butter, cocoa butter, shea butter, vegetable fats, and animal tallow.
This ingredient may not be Malassezia folliculitis, or fungal-acne safe.
Learn more about Stearic AcidThis 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.
Learn more about Polyglyceryl-2 TriisostearateCi 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 77891Ingredient Ratings
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Maybelline Express Brow Ultra Slim Defining Eyebrow Pencil 14 ingredients
NYX Cosmetics Micro Brow Pencil 15 ingredients
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