Merit Beauty Brow 1980 Volumizing Eyebrow Pomade - Brown Black Versus Kosas Air Brow Clear + Clean Lifting Treatment Eyebrow Gel with Lamination Effect
Updated on October 22, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free and reef safe eyebrows. They have a total of 3 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain exfoliants
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for dry skin, sensitive skin and scar healing
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances, oils, parabens or sulfates
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Ingredient Info
Merit Beauty Brow 1980 Volumizing Eyebrow Pomade 33 ingredients
Kosas Air Brow Clear + Clean Lifting Treatment Eyebrow Gel with Lamination Effect 14 ingredients
What's inside (and what isn't)
What's inside (and what isn't)
At a glance
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Merit Beauty Brow 1980 Volumizing Eyebrow Pomade 33 ingredients
Kosas Air Brow Clear + Clean Lifting Treatment Eyebrow Gel with Lamination Effect 14 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningMica
Cosmetic Colorant
Copernicia Cerifera Wax
Polyisobutene
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Polyacrylate-21
Kaolin
Abrasive
Palmitic Acid
Emollient
Oleic Acid
Emollient
Stearic Acid
Cleansing
Synthetic Beeswax
Emulsion Stabilising
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Caprylyl Glycol
EmollientHydroxyethylcellulose
Emulsion StabilisingPotassium Sorbate
Preservative
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Cellulose
AbsorbentChloroxylenol
Antimicrobial
Trideceth-6 Phosphate
EmulsifyingHexylene Glycol
EmulsifyingDimethicone
Emollient
Lauroyl Lysine
Skin ConditioningMyristic Acid
Cleansing
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Dipropylene Glycol
MaskingTriethoxycaprylylsilane
Glyceryl Caprylate
EmollientQuartz
Abrasive
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Mica, Copernicia Cerifera Wax, Polyisobutene, Glyceryl Stearate, Polyacrylate-21, Kaolin, Palmitic Acid, Oleic Acid, Stearic Acid, Synthetic Beeswax, Panthenol, Caprylyl Glycol, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Potassium Sorbate, Phenoxyethanol, Butylene Glycol, Cellulose, Chloroxylenol, Trideceth-6 Phosphate, Hexylene Glycol, Dimethicone, Lauroyl Lysine, Myristic Acid, Tocopheryl Acetate, Dipropylene Glycol, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Glyceryl Caprylate, Quartz, CI 77891, CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499
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. If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!
Learn more about WaterPanthenol is a common ingredient that helps hydrate and soothe the skin. It is found naturally in our skin and hair.
There are two forms of panthenol: D and L.
D-panthenol is also known as dexpanthenol. Most cosmetics use dexpanthenol or a mixture of D and L-panthenol.
Panthenol is famous due to its ability to go deeper into the skin's layers. Using this ingredient has numerous pros (and no cons):
Like hyaluronic acid, panthenol is a humectant. Humectants are able to bind and hold large amounts of water to keep skin hydrated.
This ingredient works well for wound healing. It works by increasing tissue in the wound and helps close open wounds.
Once oxidized, panthenol converts to pantothenic acid. Panthothenic acid is found in all living cells.
This ingredient is also referred to as pro-vitamin B5.
Learn more about PanthenolPotassium Sorbate is a preservative used to prevent yeast and mold in products. It is commonly found in both cosmetic and food products.
This ingredient comes from potassium salt derived from sorbic acid. Sorbic acid is a natural antibiotic and effective against fungus.
Both potassium sorbate and sorbic acid can be found in baked goods, cheeses, dried meats, dried fruit, ice cream, pickles, wine, yogurt, and more.
You'll often find this ingredient used with other preservatives.
Learn more about Potassium SorbateIngredient Ratings
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When to use
Merit Beauty Brow 1980 Volumizing Eyebrow Pomade 33 ingredients
Kosas Air Brow Clear + Clean Lifting Treatment Eyebrow Gel with Lamination Effect 14 ingredients
Reviews
Here's what our community thinks
Merit Beauty Brow 1980 Volumizing Eyebrow Pomade 33 ingredients
Kosas Air Brow Clear + Clean Lifting Treatment Eyebrow Gel with Lamination Effect 14 ingredients
TL;DR I would repurchase this item but only for travel.
I have thicc eyebrows that are night and day when groomed vs ungroomed. I would repurchase this item for my on-the-go/travel bag because the packaging is optimal and product is "clean". However it's not a great everyday product for me but probably all you need if you have skinny brows.
Pros:
Clear bottle - nice to see how much I have Show more
