Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Merit Beauty Solo Shadow Soft Eyeshadow Studio versus e.l.f. cosmetics No Budge Cream Eyeshadow Canyon .
Last updated on February 08, 2024. Published on March 09, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both vegan, cruelty-free, and reef safe eyeshadows. They have a total of 10 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain exfoliants and Vitamin E
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin and scar healing
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, parabens or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain silicones
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Ingredient Info
Merit Beauty Solo Shadow Soft Eyeshadow 34 ingredients
e.l.f. cosmetics No Budge Cream Eyeshadow 22 ingredients
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Contains Silicon
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Contains Fragrance
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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
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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 🎉
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
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 🎉
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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Merit Beauty Solo Shadow Soft Eyeshadow 34 ingredients
e.l.f. cosmetics No Budge Cream Eyeshadow 22 ingredients
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Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
Merit Beauty Solo Shadow Soft Eyeshadow 34 ingredients
e.l.f. cosmetics No Budge Cream Eyeshadow 22 ingredients
Isododecane • Dimethicone • Trimethylsiloxysilicate • Hydrogenated Polycyclopentadiene • Synthetic Wax • Helianthus Annuus Seed Cera • Mica • Silica • Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract • Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract • Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil • Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride • Disteardimonium Hectorite • Sh-Polypeptide-123 • Ascorbyl Palmitate • Tocopherol • Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer • Polyhydroxystearic Acid • Synthetic Fluorphlogopite • Calcium Aluminum Borosilicate • Calcium Sodium Borosilicate • Magnolia Officinalis Bark Extract • Tin Oxide • CI 77491 • CI 77492 • CI 77499 • CI 77742 • CI 77007 • CI 77510 • CI 42090 • CI 19140 • CI 16035 • CI 77400 • CI 77000
Isododecane • Trimethylsiloxysilicate • Kaolin • Silica • Dimethicone • Polypropylsilsesquioxane • Jojoba Esters • Disteardimonium Hectorite • Diethylhexyl Syringylidenemalonate • Phenoxyethanol • Silica Dimethyl Silylate • Propylene Carbonate • Caprylyl Glycol • Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride • Tocopheryl Acetate • Mangifera Indica Seed Butter • Butyrospermum Parkii Butter • Tocopherol • CI 77891 • CI 77492 • CI 16035 • CI 77491
Ingredients Side-by-side
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Ingredients Explained
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Isododecane is a fragrance, emollient, and solvent.
As an emollient, it helps your skin stay soft and hydrated. Emollients help trap moisture into your skin.
Isododecane's role as a solvent makes it a great texture enhancer. It spreads smoothly on skin and does not leave a sticky feeling behind. Isododecane also helps prevent color transfer in makeup products.
Isododecane is not absorbed into skin.
Learn more about IsododecaneMerit Beauty Solo Shadow Soft Eyeshadow Studio contains this as ingredient number 1.
e.l.f. cosmetics No Budge Cream Eyeshadow Canyon contains this as ingredient number 1.
Dimethicone is a silicone used for making products smooth and silky. It also has the added benefit of sealing in hydration. The amount of dimethicone found in beauty products is considered safe and non-comedogenic, meaning it won't clog pores.
Dimethicone has been found increase absorption in skin, boosting the benefits of other ingredients. While there is concern for the safety of dimethicone, the levels used in skincare are safe for use.
Merit Beauty Solo Shadow Soft Eyeshadow Studio contains this as ingredient number 2.
e.l.f. cosmetics No Budge Cream Eyeshadow Canyon contains this as ingredient number 5.
This silicone is an emollient. Emollients create a thin film on the skin to prevent moisture from escaping.
It is not soluble in water and helps increase water-resistance in products.
According to a manufacturer, it can blend seamlessly with silicone oils, such as Cyclopentasiloxane.
Learn more about TrimethylsiloxysilicateMerit Beauty Solo Shadow Soft Eyeshadow Studio contains this as ingredient number 3.
e.l.f. cosmetics No Budge Cream Eyeshadow Canyon contains this as ingredient number 2.
Silica is a mineral naturally found in our skin. It helps to thicken and smooth the texture of a product. It also acts as an agent for other ingredients by increasing the absorption of other ingredients into the skin.
Silica is often used for absorption and can help reduce shine when products are applied. Silica occurs in naturally in materials like clay and sandstone, and it can also be produced synthetically.
Silica is present naturally within the skin during collagen production and when reducing inflammation.
Learn more about SilicaMerit Beauty Solo Shadow Soft Eyeshadow Studio contains this as ingredient number 8.
e.l.f. cosmetics No Budge Cream Eyeshadow Canyon contains this as ingredient number 4.
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride is an emollient, solvent, and texture enhancer. It is considered a skin-softener by helping the skin prevent moisture loss.
Within a product, Caprylic Triglyceride can thicken the product and make spreadability easier by dissolving clumping compounds. An added benefit of Caprylic Triglyceride is its antioxidant properties.
Caprylic Triglyceride is made by combining glycerin with coconut oil, forming a clear liquid. Caprylic Triglyceride has not been found to be toxic for human use in concentrations under 50%.
While there is an assumption Caprylic Triglyceride can clog pores due to it being derived from coconut oil, there is no research supporting this.
Learn more about Caprylic/Capric TriglycerideMerit Beauty Solo Shadow Soft Eyeshadow Studio contains this as ingredient number 12.
e.l.f. cosmetics No Budge Cream Eyeshadow Canyon contains this as ingredient number 14.
Disteardimonium Hectorite comes from the clay mineral named hectorite. It is used to add thickness to a product.
It can also help stabilize a product by helping to disperse other ingredients.
Hectorite is a rare, white clay mineral.
Learn more about Disteardimonium HectoriteMerit Beauty Solo Shadow Soft Eyeshadow Studio contains this as ingredient number 13.
e.l.f. cosmetics No Budge Cream Eyeshadow Canyon contains this as ingredient number 8.
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 TocopherolMerit Beauty Solo Shadow Soft Eyeshadow Studio contains this as ingredient number 16.
e.l.f. cosmetics No Budge Cream Eyeshadow Canyon contains this as ingredient number 18.
Ci 77491 is also hydrated iron III oxide. It's sole purpose is to give a red/pink hue to products.
Iron III oxides are classified as inorganic chemicals for coloring.
Synthetically created Ci 77491 is considered safer than those naturally found. This is because the synthetically created version may contain less impurities. Iron oxides are generally non-toxic and non-allergenic.
Learn more about CI 77491Merit Beauty Solo Shadow Soft Eyeshadow Studio contains this as ingredient number 24.
e.l.f. cosmetics No Budge Cream Eyeshadow Canyon contains this as ingredient number 22.
Ci 77492 is also hydrated iron III oxide. It's sole purpose is to give a yellow hue to products.
Iron III oxides are classified as inorganic chemicals for coloring.
Synthetically created Ci 77492 is considered safer than those naturally found. This is because the synthetically created version may contain less impurities. Iron oxides are generally non-toxic and non-allergenic.
Learn more about CI 77492Merit Beauty Solo Shadow Soft Eyeshadow Studio contains this as ingredient number 25.
e.l.f. cosmetics No Budge Cream Eyeshadow Canyon contains this as ingredient number 20.
Ci 16035 is a synthetic dark-red dye. This dye is created from an acid called Allura red AC, an azo dye.
Azo dyes need to be purified thoroughly before use. This makes them more stable and longer lasting.
This dye is commonly used in foods, approved by both the FDA and EFSA.
Learn more about CI 16035Merit Beauty Solo Shadow Soft Eyeshadow Studio contains this as ingredient number 32.
e.l.f. cosmetics No Budge Cream Eyeshadow Canyon contains this as ingredient number 21.
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Merit Beauty Solo Shadow Soft Eyeshadow 34 ingredients
e.l.f. cosmetics No Budge Cream Eyeshadow 22 ingredients
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Merit Beauty Solo Shadow Soft Eyeshadow 34 ingredients
e.l.f. cosmetics No Budge Cream Eyeshadow 22 ingredients
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