NARS Cosmetics High-Pigment Longwear Eyeliner - Via Veneto Black Versus Wet n Wild Megaliner Liquid Eyeliner - Black
Updated on March 29, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both eyeliners. They have a total of 2 ingredients in common
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances, parabens or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain silicones
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Ingredient Info
NARS Cosmetics High-Pigment Longwear Eyeliner 18 ingredients
Wet n Wild Megaliner Liquid Eyeliner 36 ingredients
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NARS Cosmetics High-Pigment Longwear Eyeliner 18 ingredients
Wet n Wild Megaliner Liquid Eyeliner 36 ingredients
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Ingredients Side-by-side
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.
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Synthetic Wax is created from fossil fuels such as natural gas. It is used to enhance texture, adjust pH, and as an occlusive.
This silicone is an emollient. Emollients create a thin film on the skin to prevent moisture from escaping.
Polyethylene is a synthetic ingredient that helps the skin retain moisture. It is a polymer.
Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate (long name, huh?) is a synthetic antioxidant.
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride is an emollient, solvent, and texture enhancer. It is considered a skin-softener by helping the skin prevent moisture loss.
Polyhydroxystearic Acid is a soft wax made from castor oil.
Disteardimonium Hectorite comes from the clay mineral named hectorite. It is used to add thickness to a product.
This ingredient is a solvent. It helps dissolve active ingredients and alter the texture of products.
Ci 77891 is a white pigment from Titanium dioxide. It is naturally found in minerals such as rutile and ilmenite.
Ci 77499 is also hydrated iron III oxide. It is created from mixing red and black iron oxides. This helps give shades of darkness to a product.
Dimethicone, Synthetic Wax, Trimethylsiloxysilicate, C20-24 Alkyl Dimethicone, Phenylpropyldimethylsiloxysilicate, Polyethylene, Calcium Silicate, Disiloxane, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Rubus Idaeus Leaf Extract, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Polyhydroxystearic Acid, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Propylene Carbonate, CI 77891, CI 77267, CI 77510, CI 77499
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.
Propylene Glycol is an odorless, colorless liquid. As a humectant, it helps skin retain moisture. It also aids in delivering active ingredients.
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.
Steareth-2 is a waxy compound used to emulsify ingredients. It is created from polyethylene glycol and stearyl alcohol.
Stearic Acid is a fatty acid. It is an emollient, emulsifier, and texture enhancer.
Glyceryl Stearate is a mix of glycerin and stearic acid.
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.
Arginine is an amino acid that is important for human development. Your body uses is it to produce hair keratin and skin collagen.
Caprylyl Glycol is a humectant and emollient, meaning it attracts and preserves moisture.
Not safe for Fungal Acne
Peg-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil is derived from castor oil and polyethylene glycol (PEG). It is used as a emollient and emulsifier.
4 Benefits 2 Concerns
Citric Acid is an AHA derived from citrus fruits (think oranges, lemons, and limes!).
Ethylhexylglycerin (we can't pronounce this either) is commonly used as a preservative and skin softener. It is derived from glyceryl.
Hexylene Glycol is a surfactant. Glycols are a class of alcohols. Hexylene Glycol is a surfactant and emulsifier.
This ingredient is a preservative with antimicrobial properties. It is the sodium salt of dehydroacetic acid.
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.
Magnesium Aluminum Silicate is a type of silica. It comes from naturally occuring minerals such as silicate ores and clay.
Xanthan gum is used as a stabilizer and thickener within cosmetic products. It helps give products a sticky, thick feeling - preventing them from being too runny.
Sodium Citrate is the sodium salts of citric acid. In skincare, it is used to alter pH levels and acts as a preservative.
Cellulose Gum is a water-soluble polymer that comes from cellulose. It is used to change the texture of a product and to help stabilize emulsions.
Chlorphenesin is a synthetic preservative. It helps protect a product against bacteria in order to extend shelf life. In most cases, Chlorphenesin is paired with other preservatives such as phenoxyethanol and caprylyl glycol.
Microcrystalline Cellulose is another name for refined wood pulp. It is used as an emulsifier and mattifying ingredient. As an emulsifier, it helps keep ingredients together.
Ci 77491 is also hydrated iron III oxide. It's sole purpose is to give a red/pink hue to products.
Ci 77492 is also hydrated iron III oxide. It's sole purpose is to give a yellow hue to products.
Ci 77499 is also hydrated iron III oxide. It is created from mixing red and black iron oxides. This helps give shades of darkness to a product.
Ultramarines are a group of synthetic pigments. They can be either blue, green, pink, red, or violet.
Non-Reef-Safe
Titanium dioxide is known for its UVA and UVB protection properties. It is non-comedogenic and non-irritating. Titanium Dioxide is a physical sunscreen. Physical sunscreens reflect light and prevent it from reaching your skin.
Mica 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.
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Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract is derived from the leaves of the tea plant. Black tea, green tea, and oolong tea are all harvested from this plant.
Water, Propylene Glycol, Pvp, Steareth-2, Stearic Acid, Steareth-21, Sodium Polymethacrylate, Glyceryl Stearate, Laureth-21, Phenoxyethanol, Arginine, Caprylyl Glycol, Peg-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Citric Acid, Ethylhexylglycerin, Hexylene Glycol, Sodium Dehydroacetate, Simethicone, Magnesium Aluminum Silicate, Xanthan Gum, Sodium Citrate, Cellulose Gum, Chlorphenesin, Acrylates Copolymer, Ppg-26-Buteth-26, Microcrystalline Cellulose, CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499, Ultramarines, Titanium Dioxide, Mica, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, CI 75470, Chromium Oxide Greens, CI 77510
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
We don't have a description for CI 77510 yet.
Ci 77499 is also hydrated iron III oxide. It is created from mixing red and black iron oxides. This helps give shades of darkness to a product.
Iron III oxides are classified as inorganic chemicals for coloring.
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