Maybelline Express Brow Ultra Slim Defining Eyebrow Pencil - Blonde Versus Kosas Brow Pop Nano - Taupe
Updated on October 13, 2023
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe eyebrows. They have a total of 7 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain Vitamin E
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin and scar healing
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances, parabens or sulfates
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Ingredient Info
Maybelline Express Brow Ultra Slim Defining Eyebrow Pencil 14 ingredients
Kosas Brow Pop Nano 21 ingredients
What's inside (and what isn't)
What's inside (and what isn't)
At a glance
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Maybelline Express Brow Ultra Slim Defining Eyebrow Pencil 14 ingredients
Kosas Brow Pop Nano 21 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Hydrogenated Coco-Glycerides
Emollient
Euphorbia Cerifera Wax
Zinc Stearate
Cosmetic ColorantCopernicia Cerifera Wax
Synthetic Japan Wax
Emollient
Mica
Cosmetic Colorant
Palmitic Acid
Emollient
Stearic Acid
Cleansing
Triethoxycaprylylsilane
Polyhydroxystearic Acid
Emulsifying
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Lecithin
Emollient
Ethylhexyl Palmitate
Emollient
Isostearic Acid
Cleansing
Isopropyl Myristate
Emollient
Polyglyceryl-3 Polyricinoleate
Emulsifying
Water
Skin ConditioningGlyceryl Caprylate
EmollientCaprylyl Glycol
EmollientIron Oxides
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantHydrogenated Coco-Glycerides, Euphorbia Cerifera Wax, Zinc Stearate, Copernicia Cerifera Wax, Synthetic Japan Wax, Mica, Palmitic Acid, Stearic Acid, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Polyhydroxystearic Acid, Tocopherol, Lecithin, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Isostearic Acid, Isopropyl Myristate, Polyglyceryl-3 Polyricinoleate, Water, Glyceryl Caprylate, Caprylyl Glycol, Iron Oxides, CI 77891
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
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.
Learn more about CI 77891Hydrogenated Coco-Glycerides isn't fungal acne safe.
Polyhydroxystearic Acid is a soft wax made from castor oil.
It is is a texture thickener, emulsifier, and film-former. Emulsifiers prevent ingredients from separating, such as oils and waters.
Polyhydroxystearic Acid may not be fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Polyhydroxystearic AcidStearic 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 AcidSynthetic Japan Wax isn't fungal acne safe.
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.
Learn more about TocopherolZinc 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 StearateIngredient Ratings
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