NYX Cosmetics Tinted Brow Mascara - Brunette Versus REFY Brow Sculpt
Updated on October 17, 2023
Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free and reef safe . They have a total of 8 ingredients in common
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for dry skin
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, parabens or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain oils
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Ingredient Info
NYX Cosmetics Tinted Brow Mascara 19 ingredients
REFY Brow Sculpt 20 ingredients
About this product
About this product
At a glance
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NYX Cosmetics Tinted Brow Mascara 19 ingredients
REFY Brow Sculpt 20 ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningAcrylates/Octylacrylamide Copolymer
Beeswax
Emulsion Stabilising
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Vp/Hexadecene Copolymer
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Euphorbia Cerifera Wax
Stearic Acid
Cleansing
Magnesium Aluminum Silicate
AbsorbentCopernicia Cerifera Wax
Aminomethyl Propanol
BufferingParaffinum Liquidum
Emollient
Caprylyl Glycol
EmollientAcrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Mica
Cosmetic Colorant
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantIron Oxides
Water, Acrylates/Octylacrylamide Copolymer, Beeswax, Butylene Glycol, Vp/Hexadecene Copolymer, Glyceryl Stearate, Cetearyl Alcohol, Euphorbia Cerifera Wax, Stearic Acid, Magnesium Aluminum Silicate, Copernicia Cerifera Wax, Aminomethyl Propanol, Paraffinum Liquidum, Caprylyl Glycol, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Phenoxyethanol, Mica, CI 77891, Iron Oxides
Water
Skin ConditioningAcrylates Copolymer
Paraffin
Perfuming
Glycerin
Humectant
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Cera Microcristallina
Emulsion Stabilising
Stearic Acid
Cleansing
Dimethicone
Emollient
Paraffinum Liquidum
Emollient
Euphorbia Cerifera Wax
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Cetyl Alcohol
Emollient
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Copernicia Cerifera Wax
Polysorbate 80
Emulsifying
Triethanolamine
BufferingXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingTocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose
Emulsion StabilisingDisodium EDTA
Water, Acrylates Copolymer, Paraffin, Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, Cera Microcristallina, Stearic Acid, Dimethicone, Paraffinum Liquidum, Euphorbia Cerifera Wax, Cetearyl Alcohol, Cetyl Alcohol, Phenoxyethanol, Copernicia Cerifera Wax, Polysorbate 80, Triethanolamine, Xanthan Gum, Tocopheryl Acetate, Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose, Disodium EDTA
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 WaterButylene Glycol (or BG) is used within cosmetic products for a few different reasons:
- It is a solvent, meaning that it helps to dissolve other ingredients. This also enhances the absorption of the product into one's skin.
- It is a humectant, which means that it helps attract moisture into the skin.
- It helps improve product application.
- It has mild preservative properties.
Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient that works well with other ingredients.
Cetearyl alcohol is a mixture of two fatty alcohols: cetyl alcohol and stearyl alcohol. It is mainly used as an emulsifier. Emulsifiers help prevent the separation of oils and products. Due to its composition, it can also be used to thicken a product or help create foam.
Cetearyl alcohol is an emollient. Emollients help soothe and hydrate the skin by trapping moisture.
Studies show Cetearyl alcohol is non-toxic and non-irritating. The FDA allows products labeled "alcohol-free" to have fatty alcohols.
This ingredient is usually derived from plant oils such as palm, vegetable, or coconut oils. There is debate on whether this ingredient will cause acne.
Due to the fatty acid base, this ingredient may not be Malassezia folliculitis safe.
Learn more about Cetearyl AlcoholEuphorbia Cerifera wax comes from a shrub in Northern Mexico. It is used to stabilize formulations and has emollient properties.
Emollients form a thin layer on top of skin to prevent water from evaporating, keeping skin and lips hydrated.
According to a manufacturer, this wax can range from a yellow/brown color to translucent.
Learn more about Euphorbia Cerifera WaxStearic Acid is a fatty acid. It is an emollient, emulsifier, and texture enhancer.
As an emollient, stearic acid helps soften skin. It aids the skin's protective barrier by preventing water loss. It also provides a gentle cleansing effect without stripping away natural oils.
Stearic acid may also be used to enhance the texture of products. It can add volume and stabilize ingredients such as water and oil. This can help water and oil ingredients from separating.
Sources of stearic acid include animal or vegetable fats/oils such as coconut or shea. It can be naturally found in butter, cocoa butter, shea butter, vegetable fats, and animal tallow.
This ingredient may not be Malassezia folliculitis, or fungal-acne safe.
Learn more about Stearic AcidCopernicia Cerifera Wax comes from a palm tree native to Brazil. This wax is added to help give a thicker texture. It also helps create a film when applied.
Copernicia Cerifera Wax contains aliphatic esters, diesters of cinnamic acid, myricyl cerotate, and small quantities of cerotic acid and myricyl alcohol.
Copernicia Cerifera Wax has the highest melting point of all natural waxes and low solubility.
Copernicia Cerifera Wax has commonly been used in Brazilian Folk medicine.
Learn more about Copernicia Cerifera WaxParaffinum Liquidum is also known as liquid paraffin. It is a type of highly refined mineral oil.
Like other oils, Paraffinum Liquidum has emollient properties. Emollients help soothe and soften the skin. By creating a barrier to trap moisture within, emollients help keep your skin hydrated.
Paraffinum Liquidum does not irritate the skin and is non-comedogenic.
Learn more about Paraffinum LiquidumPhenoxyethanol 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.
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NYX Cosmetics Tinted Brow Mascara 19 ingredients
REFY Brow Sculpt 20 ingredients
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NYX Cosmetics Tinted Brow Mascara 19 ingredients
REFY Brow Sculpt 20 ingredients
Such a great brow gel! I can use it to keep my brows in place on a daily basis. Don’t use too much though - I swipe the side of the brush on the container run before using.
