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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of NYX Cosmetics Lift & Snatch Eyebrow Tint Pen Taupe versus NYX Cosmetics Lift & Snatch Eyebrow Tint Pen Brunette .

Published on May 11, 2023

Overview

What they are

These products are both vegan, cruelty-free, and reef safe eyebrows. They have a total of 16 ingredients in common

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for dry skin and brightening skin

Free From

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

What's Inside

They both contain harsh alcohols, oils and silicones

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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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Benefits

Hydrating
Brightening

Concerns

Drying
May Worsen Oily Skin
Irritating
Rosacea
Eczema (2)

Benefits

Hydrating
Brightening

Concerns

Drying
May Worsen Oily Skin
Irritating
Rosacea
Eczema (2)
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Ingredients Compared

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Ingredients Explained

These ingredients are found in both products.

Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.

1
What it does: Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Community Rating: Loved

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. Talk about multi-purpose! If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!

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NYX Cosmetics Lift & Snatch Eyebrow Tint Pen Taupe contains this as ingredient number 1.

NYX Cosmetics Lift & Snatch Eyebrow Tint Pen Brunette contains this as ingredient number 1.

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What it does: Humectant, Skin Conditioning, Skin Protecting, Solvent
Community Rating: Loved

Glycerin is already naturally found in your skin. It helps moisturize and protect your skin.

A study from 2016 found glycerin to be more effective as a humectant than AHAs and hyaluronic acid.

As a humectant, it helps the skin stay hydrated by pulling moisture to your skin. The low molecular weight of glycerin allows it to pull moisture into the deeper layers of your skin.

Hydrated skin improves your skin barrier; Your skin barrier helps protect against irritants and bacteria.

Glycerin has also been found to have antimicrobial and antiviral properties. Due to these properties, glycerin is often used in wound and burn treatments.

In cosmetics, glycerin is usually derived from plants such as soybean or palm. However, it can also be sourced from animals, such as tallow or animal fat.

This ingredient is organic, colorless, odorless, and non-toxic.

Glycerin is the name for this ingredient in American English. British English uses Glycerol/Glycerine.

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NYX Cosmetics Lift & Snatch Eyebrow Tint Pen Taupe contains this as ingredient number 2.

NYX Cosmetics Lift & Snatch Eyebrow Tint Pen Brunette contains this as ingredient number 2.

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What it does: Antimicrobial, Astringent, Masking, Solvent
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Alcohol comes in many different forms. Different types of alcohol will have different effects on skin. This ingredient is usually an astringent alcohol.

These alcohols are drying on the skin. They may strip away your skin's natural oils and even damage your skin barrier. Astringent alcohols may also irritate skin.

Other types of astringent alcohols include:

According to the National Rosacea Society based in the US, you should be mindful of products with these alcohols in the top half of ingredients.

Any type of sanitizing product will have high amounts of alcohol to help kill bacteria and viruses.

Fatty alcohols come from plant oils such as coconut oil. These can help hydrate the skin and are non-irritating. Some fatty alcohols include cetyl and stearyl alcohol.

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NYX Cosmetics Lift & Snatch Eyebrow Tint Pen Taupe contains this as ingredient number 3.

NYX Cosmetics Lift & Snatch Eyebrow Tint Pen Brunette contains this as ingredient number 3.

4
What it does: Emulsifying

Peg/Ppg-14/4 Dimethicone is a type of silicone.

NYX Cosmetics Lift & Snatch Eyebrow Tint Pen Taupe contains this as ingredient number 4.

NYX Cosmetics Lift & Snatch Eyebrow Tint Pen Brunette contains this as ingredient number 4.

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What it does: Emulsion Stabilising
Community Rating: Disliked

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.

Pvp is less effective in high-humidity. It tends to draw moisture, but this moisture dismantles the structure and "hold".

NYX Cosmetics Lift & Snatch Eyebrow Tint Pen Taupe contains this as ingredient number 5.

NYX Cosmetics Lift & Snatch Eyebrow Tint Pen Brunette contains this as ingredient number 5.

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What it does: Emulsifying
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Peg-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil is derived from castor oil and polyethylene glycol (PEG). It is used as a emollient and emulsifier.

As an emulsifier, it helps prevent ingredients from separating. It also helps make the other ingredients more soluble; it is often used to solubilize fragrances. This increases spreadability and elongates shelf life in a product.

Emollients help soothe and soften the skin. They do this by creating a protective film on your skin. This barrier helps trap moisture and keeps your skin hydrated. Emollients may be effective at treating dry or itchy skin.

This ingredient may or may not be vegan, depending on the source.

Peg-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil may not be fungal-acne safe. We recommend speaking with a professional if you have any questions or concerns.

Learn more about Peg-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil

NYX Cosmetics Lift & Snatch Eyebrow Tint Pen Taupe contains this as ingredient number 6.

NYX Cosmetics Lift & Snatch Eyebrow Tint Pen Brunette contains this as ingredient number 6.

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What it does: Buffering

We don't have a description for Triisopropanolamine.

NYX Cosmetics Lift & Snatch Eyebrow Tint Pen Taupe contains this as ingredient number 7.

NYX Cosmetics Lift & Snatch Eyebrow Tint Pen Brunette contains this as ingredient number 7.

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What it does: Humectant, Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Propylene Glycol is an odorless, colorless liquid. As a humectant, it helps skin retain moisture. It also aids in delivering active ingredients.

Another role of this ingredient is preventing a product from melting or freezing. Propylene glycol also adds antimicrobrial properties to a product, elongating product lifespan.

This ingredient is considered an organic alcohol and commonly added into both cosmetics and foods.

Those with sensitive skin or conditions may deliver a rash when using this ingredient.

Learn more about Propylene Glycol

NYX Cosmetics Lift & Snatch Eyebrow Tint Pen Taupe contains this as ingredient number 8.

NYX Cosmetics Lift & Snatch Eyebrow Tint Pen Brunette contains this as ingredient number 8.

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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 Lift & Snatch Eyebrow Tint Pen Taupe contains this as ingredient number 9.

NYX Cosmetics Lift & Snatch Eyebrow Tint Pen Brunette contains this as ingredient number 9.

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What it does: Cleansing

We don't have a description for Laureth-21.

NYX Cosmetics Lift & Snatch Eyebrow Tint Pen Taupe contains this as ingredient number 10.

NYX Cosmetics Lift & Snatch Eyebrow Tint Pen Brunette contains this as ingredient number 10.

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What it does: Antioxidant
Community Rating: Liked

Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate (long name, huh?) is a synthetic antioxidant.

It is used to help stabilize other antioxidants or prevent the color from changing in a product.

As an antioxidant, it helps fight free-radical molecules. Free-radical molecules are capable of damaging our cells and other genetic material. Thus, antioxidants may reduce the signs of aging.

This ingredient is oil-soluble.

Learn more about Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate

NYX Cosmetics Lift & Snatch Eyebrow Tint Pen Taupe contains this as ingredient number 11.

NYX Cosmetics Lift & Snatch Eyebrow Tint Pen Brunette contains this as ingredient number 11.

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What it does: Preservative
Community Rating: Loved

This ingredient is a preservative with antimicrobial properties. It is the sodium salt of dehydroacetic acid.

It is especially effective at preventing bacterial and fungal growth in low concentrations.

NYX Cosmetics Lift & Snatch Eyebrow Tint Pen Taupe contains this as ingredient number 12.

NYX Cosmetics Lift & Snatch Eyebrow Tint Pen Brunette contains this as ingredient number 12.

13
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 Lift & Snatch Eyebrow Tint Pen Taupe contains this as ingredient number 13.

NYX Cosmetics Lift & Snatch Eyebrow Tint Pen Brunette contains this as ingredient number 13.

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What it does: Cosmetic Colorant

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 16035

NYX Cosmetics Lift & Snatch Eyebrow Tint Pen Taupe contains this as ingredient number 14.

NYX Cosmetics Lift & Snatch Eyebrow Tint Pen Brunette contains this as ingredient number 14.

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What it does: Cosmetic Colorant

Ci 19140 is also known as Tartrazine. Tartrazine is a synthetic dye used in cosmetics, foods, and medicine to add a yellow color.

Tartrazine is created from petroleum and is water-soluble.

Some people may experience allergies from this dye, especially asthmatics and those with an aspirin intolerance.

Learn more about CI 19140

NYX Cosmetics Lift & Snatch Eyebrow Tint Pen Taupe contains this as ingredient number 15.

NYX Cosmetics Lift & Snatch Eyebrow Tint Pen Brunette contains this as ingredient number 15.

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What it does: Cosmetic Colorant

Ci 42090 is a synthetic dye created from petroleum. It is used to give a bright blue color to cosmetics, medicine, and food.

NYX Cosmetics Lift & Snatch Eyebrow Tint Pen Taupe contains this as ingredient number 16.

NYX Cosmetics Lift & Snatch Eyebrow Tint Pen Brunette contains this as ingredient number 16.

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0% have mixed ratings
31% are disliked or very disliked
38% have no rating yet
31% are loved or liked
0% have mixed ratings
31% are disliked or very disliked
38% have no rating yet

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