Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Maybelline Tattoo Brow Micro-Pen Medium Brown versus NYX Cosmetics Lift & Snatch Eyebrow Tint Pen Ash Eyebrown .
Last updated on October 15, 2023. Published on December 20, 2023
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe eyebrows. They have a total of 10 ingredients in common
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for dry skin and brightening skin
Free From
They both do not contain any common allergens, fragrances, parabens or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain harsh alcohols and silicones
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Ingredient Info
Maybelline Tattoo Brow Micro-Pen 11 ingredients
NYX Cosmetics Lift & Snatch Eyebrow Tint Pen 16 ingredients
Contains Alcohol
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Contains Silicon
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Fragrance Free
This product is free of fragrances 🎉
Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Oil Free
This product is free of oils 🎉
Malassezia Safe
This product is free of malassezia feeding ingredients 🎉
Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
EU Allergen Free
This product is free of EU allergens 🎉
Non Vegan
This product is not vegan 😥
Not Cruelty Free
This product is not cruelty-free 😥
Contains Alcohol
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Contains Silicon
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Fragrance Free
This product is free of fragrances 🎉
Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Contains Oils
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Not Malassezia Safe
Ingredients in this product that are not malassezia safe:
Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
EU Allergen Free
This product is free of EU allergens 🎉
Vegan
This product is vegan 🎉
Cruelty Free
This product is cruelty-free 🎉
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NYX Cosmetics Lift & Snatch Eyebrow Tint Pen 16 ingredients
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Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
Maybelline Tattoo Brow Micro-Pen 11 ingredients
NYX Cosmetics Lift & Snatch Eyebrow Tint Pen 16 ingredients
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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.
Water. It's the most common cosmetic ingredient of all. You'll usually see it at the top of ingredient lists, meaning that it makes up the largest part of the product.
So why is it so popular? Water most often acts as a solvent - this means that it helps dissolve other ingredients into the formulation.
You'll also recognize water as that liquid we all need to stay alive. Talk about multi-purpose! If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!
Learn more about WaterMaybelline Tattoo Brow Micro-Pen Medium Brown contains this as ingredient number 1.
NYX Cosmetics Lift & Snatch Eyebrow Tint Pen Ash Eyebrown contains this as ingredient number 1.
Alcohol comes in many different forms. Different types of alcohol will have different effects on skin. This ingredient is usually an astringent alcohol.
These alcohols are drying on the skin. They may strip away your skin's natural oils and even damage your skin barrier. Astringent alcohols may also irritate skin.
Other types of astringent alcohols include:
According to the National Rosacea Society based in the US, you should be mindful of products with these alcohols in the top half of ingredients.
Any type of sanitizing product will have high amounts of alcohol to help kill bacteria and viruses.
Fatty alcohols come from plant oils such as coconut oil. These can help hydrate the skin and are non-irritating. Some fatty alcohols include cetyl and stearyl alcohol.
Learn more about AlcoholMaybelline Tattoo Brow Micro-Pen Medium Brown contains this as ingredient number 2.
NYX Cosmetics Lift & Snatch Eyebrow Tint Pen Ash Eyebrown contains this as ingredient number 3.
Glycerin is already naturally found in your skin. It helps moisturize and protect your skin.
A study from 2016 found glycerin to be more effective as a humectant than AHAs and hyaluronic acid.
As a humectant, it helps the skin stay hydrated by pulling moisture to your skin. The low molecular weight of glycerin allows it to pull moisture into the deeper layers of your skin.
Hydrated skin improves your skin barrier; Your skin barrier helps protect against irritants and bacteria.
Glycerin has also been found to have antimicrobial and antiviral properties. Due to these properties, glycerin is often used in wound and burn treatments.
In cosmetics, glycerin is usually derived from plants such as soybean or palm. However, it can also be sourced from animals, such as tallow or animal fat.
This ingredient is organic, colorless, odorless, and non-toxic.
Glycerin is the name for this ingredient in American English. British English uses Glycerol/Glycerine.
Learn more about GlycerinMaybelline Tattoo Brow Micro-Pen Medium Brown contains this as ingredient number 3.
NYX Cosmetics Lift & Snatch Eyebrow Tint Pen Ash Eyebrown contains this as ingredient number 2.
Pvp is a water-soluble synthetic polymer and common hairstyling ingredient. It is a film-forming ingredient and used to "hold" specific shapes of hair.
Pvp is less effective in high-humidity. It tends to draw moisture, but this moisture dismantles the structure and "hold".
Maybelline Tattoo Brow Micro-Pen Medium Brown contains this as ingredient number 4.
NYX Cosmetics Lift & Snatch Eyebrow Tint Pen Ash Eyebrown contains this as ingredient number 5.
Peg/Ppg-14/4 Dimethicone is a type of silicone.
Maybelline Tattoo Brow Micro-Pen Medium Brown contains this as ingredient number 5.
NYX Cosmetics Lift & Snatch Eyebrow Tint Pen Ash Eyebrown contains this as ingredient number 4.
Propylene Glycol is an odorless, colorless liquid. As a humectant, it helps skin retain moisture. It also aids in delivering active ingredients.
Another role of this ingredient is preventing a product from melting or freezing. Propylene glycol also adds antimicrobrial properties to a product, elongating product lifespan.
This ingredient is considered an organic alcohol and commonly added into both cosmetics and foods.
Those with sensitive skin or conditions may deliver a rash when using this ingredient.
Learn more about Propylene GlycolMaybelline Tattoo Brow Micro-Pen Medium Brown contains this as ingredient number 6.
NYX Cosmetics Lift & Snatch Eyebrow Tint Pen Ash Eyebrown contains this as ingredient number 8.
Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate (long name, huh?) is a synthetic antioxidant.
It is used to help stabilize other antioxidants or prevent the color from changing in a product.
As an antioxidant, it helps fight free-radical molecules. Free-radical molecules are capable of damaging our cells and other genetic material. Thus, antioxidants may reduce the signs of aging.
This ingredient is oil-soluble.
Learn more about Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl HydroxyhydrocinnamateMaybelline Tattoo Brow Micro-Pen Medium Brown contains this as ingredient number 7.
NYX Cosmetics Lift & Snatch Eyebrow Tint Pen Ash Eyebrown contains this as ingredient number 11.
We don't have a description for Triisopropanolamine.
Maybelline Tattoo Brow Micro-Pen Medium Brown contains this as ingredient number 8.
NYX Cosmetics Lift & Snatch Eyebrow Tint Pen Ash Eyebrown contains this as ingredient number 7.
Ci 42090 is a synthetic dye created from petroleum. It is used to give a bright blue color to cosmetics, medicine, and food.
Maybelline Tattoo Brow Micro-Pen Medium Brown contains this as ingredient number 9.
NYX Cosmetics Lift & Snatch Eyebrow Tint Pen Ash Eyebrown contains this as ingredient number 16.
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 19140Maybelline Tattoo Brow Micro-Pen Medium Brown contains this as ingredient number 10.
NYX Cosmetics Lift & Snatch Eyebrow Tint Pen Ash Eyebrown contains this as ingredient number 15.
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Maybelline Tattoo Brow Micro-Pen 11 ingredients
NYX Cosmetics Lift & Snatch Eyebrow Tint Pen 16 ingredients
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Maybelline Tattoo Brow Micro-Pen 11 ingredients
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