Milani Precision Brow Pencil - Soft Brown Versus NYX Cosmetics Micro Brow Pencil - Ash Brown
Updated on April 16, 2025
Overview
What they are
These products are both vegan, cruelty-free, and reef safe eyebrows. They have a total of 4 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain exfoliants
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for dry skin
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, parabens or sulfates
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Ingredient Info
Milani Precision Brow Pencil 19 ingredients
NYX Cosmetics Micro Brow Pencil 15 ingredients
What's inside (and what isn't)
What's inside (and what isn't)
At a glance
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Milani Precision Brow Pencil 19 ingredients
NYX Cosmetics Micro Brow Pencil 15 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Polyethylene
Abrasive
Microcrystalline Wax
Emulsion Stabilising
C12-15 Alkyl Ethylhexanoate
EmollientHydrogenated Coco-Glycerides
Emollient
Polyglyceryl-2 Triisostearate
Emulsifying
Mica
Cosmetic Colorant
Euphorbia Cerifera Wax
Zinc Stearate
Cosmetic ColorantC20-40 Alcohols
EmulsifyingBis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2
Emollient
Sorbitan Tristearate
EmulsifyingDimethicone
Emollient
Caprylyl Glycol
EmollientGlyceryl Caprylate
EmollientCI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77007
Cosmetic ColorantPolyethylene, Microcrystalline Wax, C12-15 Alkyl Ethylhexanoate, Hydrogenated Coco-Glycerides, Polyglyceryl-2 Triisostearate, Mica, Euphorbia Cerifera Wax, Zinc Stearate, C20-40 Alcohols, Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2, Sorbitan Tristearate, Dimethicone, Caprylyl Glycol, Glyceryl Caprylate, CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499, CI 77891, CI 77007
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.
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 77891Mica refers to a group of silicate minerals. Mica crystals are easily split to give products a shimmer. These crystals are able to reflect light to temporarily give your skin a glowy look.
Mica is found to be safe. Trace amounts of heavy metals may be found in mica, but these metals are not harmful in our personal products.
Mica has been used since prehistoric times throughout the world. Ancient Egyptian, Indian, Greek, Roman, Aztec, and Chinese civilizations have used mica.
Mica can be naturally found throughout the world. However, some sources of mica may be controversial. In 2016, mica mined in the Jharkhand state in India was found to be using child labor. However, companies are able to source ethical mica affiliated with international organizations that monitor the mica supply chain.
Learn more about MicaPolyethylene is a synthetic ingredient that helps the skin retain moisture. It is a polymer.
It is also typically used within product formulations to help bind solid ingredients together and thicken oil-based ingredients. When added to balms and emulsions, it helps increase the melting point temperature.
This 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 TriisostearateIngredient Ratings
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Milani Precision Brow Pencil 19 ingredients
NYX Cosmetics Micro Brow Pencil 15 ingredients
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