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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of NYX Cosmetics Control Freak Eyebrow Gel Clear versus Mac Cosmetics Brow Set Clear .

Last updated on December 05, 2023. Published on December 05, 2023

Overview

What they are

These products are both fungal acne (malassezia) safe eyebrows. They have a total of 3 ingredients in common

Free From

They both do not contain any common allergens, fragrances, oils, silicones or sulfates

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Eyebrow American Brand United States
Eyebrow American Brand United States

Eyebrow

Eyebrow makeup helps shape the eyebrows or fill in sparse eyebrow spots.

Eyebrow

Eyebrow makeup helps shape the eyebrows or fill in sparse eyebrow spots.

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Ingredient Info

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alcohol-free
silicon-free
fragrance-free
sulfate-free
paraben-free
oil-free
fungal-acne safe
reef-safe
eu-allergen-free
vegan
cruelty-free
alcohol-free
silicon-free
fragrance-free
sulfate-free
paraben-free
oil-free
fungal-acne safe
reef-safe
eu-allergen-free
vegan
cruelty-free

At a glance

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Concerns

Eczema (2)

Concerns

Drying
May Worsen Oily Skin
Irritating
Rosacea
Eczema
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Ingredients Compared

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Ingredients Explained

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What it does: Preservative
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Phenoxyethanol is a preservative that has germicide, antimicrobial, and aromatic properties. Studies show that phenoxyethanol can prevent germ and 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.

NYX Cosmetics Control Freak Eyebrow Gel Clear contains this as ingredient number 6.

Mac Cosmetics Brow Set Clear contains this as ingredient number 9.

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What it does: Emollient, Humectant, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Liked

Caprylyl Glycol is a humectant and emollient, meaning it attracts and preserves moisture.

It is a common ingredient in many products, especially those designed to hydrate skin. The primary benefits are retaining moisture, skin softening, and promoting a healthy skin barrier.

Though Caprylyl Glycol is an alcohol derived from fatty acids, it is not the kind that can dry out skin.

This ingredient is also used as a preservative to extend the life of products. It has slight antimicrobial properties.

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NYX Cosmetics Control Freak Eyebrow Gel Clear contains this as ingredient number 7.

Mac Cosmetics Brow Set Clear contains this as ingredient number 4.

3
What it does:
Community Rating: Disliked

Disodium EDTA plays a role in making products more stable by aiding other preservatives.

It is a chelating agent, meaning it neutralizes metal ions that may be found in a product.

Disodium EDTA is a salt of edetic acid and is found to be safe in cosmetic ingredients.

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NYX Cosmetics Control Freak Eyebrow Gel Clear contains this as ingredient number 9.

Mac Cosmetics Brow Set Clear contains this as ingredient number 8.

Here's what our community thinks of the ingredients in these two products.

22% are loved or liked
0% have mixed ratings
78% are disliked or very disliked
0% have no rating yet
22% are loved or liked
11% have mixed ratings
56% are disliked or very disliked
11% have no rating yet

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NYX Cosmetics Control Freak Eyebrow Gel 9 ingredients

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Mac Cosmetics Brow Set 9 ingredients

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