NARS Cosmetics Climax Liquid Eyeliner - Explicit Black Versus Tom Ford Eye Defining Pen - 01 Deeper
Updated on October 26, 2023
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe eyeliners. They have a total of 16 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 common allergens, fragrances, oils, parabens or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain silicones
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Ingredient Info
NARS Cosmetics Climax Liquid Eyeliner 19 ingredients
Tom Ford Eye Defining Pen 30 ingredients
What's inside (and what isn't)
What's inside (and what isn't)
At a glance
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NARS Cosmetics Climax Liquid Eyeliner 19 ingredients
Tom Ford Eye Defining Pen 30 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningAmmonium Acrylates Copolymer
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Acrylates Copolymer
Beheneth-30
CleansingAminomethyl Propanol
BufferingPolyglyceryl-3 Disiloxane Dimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Citric Acid
Buffering
Simethicone
Emollient
Bentonite
Absorbent
Sorbitan Palmitate
Emulsifying
Sorbitan Laurate
Emulsifying
Hydrogenated Palm Glycerides
Emollient
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Sorbitan Trioleate
Emulsifying
Sucrose Palmitate
EmollientPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
CI 77266
Water, Ammonium Acrylates Copolymer, Butylene Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Acrylates Copolymer, Beheneth-30, Aminomethyl Propanol, Polyglyceryl-3 Disiloxane Dimethicone, Citric Acid, Simethicone, Bentonite, Sorbitan Palmitate, Sorbitan Laurate, Hydrogenated Palm Glycerides, Tocopherol, Sorbitan Trioleate, Sucrose Palmitate, Phenoxyethanol, CI 77266
Water
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
Humectant
Ammonium Acrylates Copolymer
Alcohol
Antimicrobial
Acrylates Copolymer
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Beheneth-30
CleansingSucrose Palmitate
EmollientHydrogenated Palm Glycerides
Emollient
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningTocopherol
Antioxidant
Sorbitan Palmitate
Emulsifying
Sorbitan Laurate
Emulsifying
Sorbitan Trioleate
Emulsifying
Simethicone
Emollient
Aminomethyl Propanol
BufferingPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
CI 77266
Mica
Cosmetic Colorant
CI 75470
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77289
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77288
Cosmetic ColorantCI 19140
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77510
Cosmetic ColorantCI 42090
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77007
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Butylene Glycol, Ammonium Acrylates Copolymer, Alcohol, Acrylates Copolymer, 1,2-Hexanediol, Beheneth-30, Sucrose Palmitate, Hydrogenated Palm Glycerides, Ethylhexylglycerin, Tocopherol, Sorbitan Palmitate, Sorbitan Laurate, Sorbitan Trioleate, Simethicone, Aminomethyl Propanol, Phenoxyethanol, CI 77266, Mica, CI 75470, CI 77289, CI 77288, CI 19140, CI 77510, CI 42090, CI 77491, CI 77499, CI 77007, CI 77891, CI 77492
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 WaterWe don't have a description for Ammonium Acrylates Copolymer yet.
Butylene Glycol (or BG) is used within cosmetic products for a few different reasons:
Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient that works well with other ingredients.
Though this ingredient works well with most skin types, some people with sensitive skin may experience a reaction such as allergic rashes, closed comedones, or itchiness.
Learn more about Butylene Glycol1,2-Hexanediol is a synthetic liquid and another multi-functional powerhouse.
It is a:
- Humectant, drawing moisture into the skin
- Emollient, helping to soften skin
- Solvent, dispersing and stabilizing formulas
- Preservative booster, enhancing the antimicrobial activity of other preservatives
Acrylates Copolymer is used as a film-forming agent and texture enhancer.
After applied, Acrylates Copolymer forms a thin film cover that helps skin feel more soft. It can help sunscreens become more water-resistant.
It is also used to make a product more thick.
Learn more about Acrylates CopolymerWe don't have a description for Beheneth-30 yet.
Aminomethyl Propanol is used to adjust the pH of products. It is also used as a base to create other organic compounds. Having a balanced pH is important for protecting your skin.
Aminomethyl propanol is safe to use in cosmetics up to 1%. It is soluble in water.
Simethicone is a silicone. It is an emollient and used to reduce foaming in a product. It is also often used to coat sunscreen ingredients for better spreadability.
This ingredient is created by mixing dimethylpolysiloxane and hydrated silica.
Sorbitan Palmitate is an emulsifier.
It is created by reacting sorbitol with palmitic acid.
Sorbitan Laurate is created from lauric acid and derivatives from sorbitol. It is an emulsifier.
Hydrogenated Palm Glycerides 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 TocopherolSorbitan Trioleate isn't fungal acne safe.
We don't have a description for Sucrose Palmitate yet.
Phenoxyethanol is a preservative that has germicide, antimicrobial, and aromatic properties. Studies show that phenoxyethanol can prevent microbial growth. By itself, it has a scent that is similar to that of a rose.
It's often used in formulations along with Caprylyl Glycol to preserve the shelf life of products.
We don't have a description for CI 77266 yet.
Ingredient Ratings
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NARS Cosmetics Climax Liquid Eyeliner 19 ingredients
Tom Ford Eye Defining Pen 30 ingredients
Reviews
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NARS Cosmetics Climax Liquid Eyeliner 19 ingredients
It went on smoothly initially but didn’t last on my oily eyelids at all. A few applications in, application was streaky / pulled product off if I tried to go over a line immediately.
