NYX Cosmetics Lift & Snatch Eyebrow Tint Pen - Ash Eyebrown Versus Maybelline Build-A-Brow 2-In-1 Brow Pen & Sealing Gel - Ash Brown
Updated on October 29, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both vegan and reef safe eyebrows. They have a total of 17 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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Ingredient Info
NYX Cosmetics Lift & Snatch Eyebrow Tint Pen 17 ingredients
Maybelline Build-A-Brow 2-In-1 Brow Pen & Sealing Gel 23 ingredients
About this product
About this product
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NYX Cosmetics Lift & Snatch Eyebrow Tint Pen 17 ingredients
Maybelline Build-A-Brow 2-In-1 Brow Pen & Sealing Gel 23 ingredients
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Alcohol
Antimicrobial
PEG/PPG-14/4 Dimethicone
Emulsifying
Pvp
Emulsion StabilisingPEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Emulsifying
Triisopropanolamine
BufferingPropylene Glycol
Humectant
Caprylyl Glycol
EmollientLaureth-21
CleansingPentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate
Antioxidant
Sodium Dehydroacetate
Preservative
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
CI 77266
CI 16035
Cosmetic ColorantCI 19140
Cosmetic ColorantCI 42090
Cosmetic ColorantWater
Skin ConditioningVp/Va Copolymer
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Alcohol
Antimicrobial
Polyvinyl Alcohol
Pvp
Emulsion StabilisingPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Caprylyl Glycol
EmollientAminomethyl Propanediol
BufferingCarbomer
Emulsion StabilisingGlycerin
Humectant
PEG/PPG-14/4 Dimethicone
Emulsifying
Laureth-21
CleansingSodium Dehydroacetate
Preservative
PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Emulsifying
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate
Antioxidant
Triisopropanolamine
BufferingCI 77266
CI 16035
Cosmetic ColorantCI 19140
Cosmetic ColorantCI 42090
Cosmetic ColorantTetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate
Water, Vp/Va Copolymer, Butylene Glycol, Alcohol, Polyvinyl Alcohol, Pvp, Phenoxyethanol, Caprylyl Glycol, Aminomethyl Propanediol, Carbomer, Glycerin, PEG/PPG-14/4 Dimethicone, Laureth-21, Sodium Dehydroacetate, PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Propylene Glycol, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Triisopropanolamine, CI 77266, CI 16035, CI 19140, CI 42090, Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate
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 WaterGlycerin 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.
Learn more about GlycerinAlcohol 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.
Learn more about AlcoholPEG/PPG-14/4 Dimethicone is a type of silicone.
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".
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 OilWe don't have a description for Triisopropanolamine yet.
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 develop a rash when using this ingredient.
Learn more about Propylene GlycolCaprylyl 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.
Learn more about Caprylyl GlycolWe don't have a description for Laureth-21 yet.
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 HydroxyhydrocinnamateThis 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.
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.
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 16035CI 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 19140Ci 42090 is a synthetic dye created from petroleum. It is used to give a bright blue color to cosmetics, medicine, and food.
Ingredient Ratings
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NYX Cosmetics Lift & Snatch Eyebrow Tint Pen 17 ingredients
Maybelline Build-A-Brow 2-In-1 Brow Pen & Sealing Gel 23 ingredients
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NYX Cosmetics Lift & Snatch Eyebrow Tint Pen 17 ingredients
Maybelline Build-A-Brow 2-In-1 Brow Pen & Sealing Gel 23 ingredients
This brow pen is easy to use and the pigment is just right. This is perfect for beginners. I use this whenever I’m on a rush. This comes with a gel but I don’t use it because it doesn’t hold my brows.
