Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of NYX Cosmetics Ultimate Edit Mini Eyeshadow Palette Warm Neutrals versus Essence Soft Touch Eyeshadow 01 The One .
Published on March 17, 2023
Overview
What they are
These products are both vegan, cruelty-free, and reef safe eyeshadows. They have a total of 10 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain exfoliants and Vitamin E
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for brightening skin
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances, oils, parabens or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain silicones
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Ingredient Info
NYX Cosmetics Ultimate Edit Mini Eyeshadow Palette 21 ingredients
Essence Soft Touch Eyeshadow 15 ingredients
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Contains Silicon
Ingredients in this product that are types of silicon:
Fragrance Free
This product is free of fragrances 🎉
Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Oil Free
This product is free of oils 🎉
Not Malassezia Safe
Ingredients in this product that are not malassezia safe:
Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
EU Allergen Free
This product is free of EU allergens 🎉
Vegan
This product is vegan 🎉
Cruelty Free
This product is cruelty-free 🎉
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Contains Silicon
Ingredients in this product that are types of silicon:
Fragrance Free
This product is free of fragrances 🎉
Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Oil Free
This product is free of oils 🎉
Not Malassezia Safe
Ingredients in this product that are not malassezia safe:
Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
EU Allergen Free
This product is free of EU allergens 🎉
Vegan
This product is vegan 🎉
Cruelty Free
This product is cruelty-free 🎉
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NYX Cosmetics Ultimate Edit Mini Eyeshadow Palette 21 ingredients
Essence Soft Touch Eyeshadow 15 ingredients
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Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
NYX Cosmetics Ultimate Edit Mini Eyeshadow Palette 21 ingredients
Essence Soft Touch Eyeshadow 15 ingredients
Talc • Magnesium Stearate • Dimethicone • Hydrogenated Polyisobutene • Octyldodecyl Stearoyl Stearate • Alumina • Tin Oxide • Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2 • Water • Triethoxycaprylylsilane • Aluminum Hydroxide • Ethylhexylglycerin • Synthetic Fluorphlogopite • Tocopherol • Phenoxyethanol • CI 77492 • CI 77742 • CI 77891 • Mica • CI 19140 • CI 42090
Ingredients Side-by-side
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Ingredients Explained
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Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Talc is a clay mineral. It helps absorb moisture and improve the texture of products. Like other types of clay, Talc can have a slight exfoliating effect on skin. Talc can be added to increase the volume of products.
Some Baby powders are made by combining talc with corn starch. The word "talc" comes from Latin and originates from Arabic. Talc is a mineral commonly found throughout the world.
If you have any concerns about using talc, we recommend checking out the FDA's official page.
Learn more about TalcNYX Cosmetics Ultimate Edit Mini Eyeshadow Palette Warm Neutrals contains this as ingredient number 1.
Essence Soft Touch Eyeshadow 01 The One contains this as ingredient number 1.
Magnesium Stearate is a salt that is 2 parts stearic acid and 1 part magnesium.
It is a white powder that can be used to add bulk and color to products by binding to oil ingredients.
NYX Cosmetics Ultimate Edit Mini Eyeshadow Palette Warm Neutrals contains this as ingredient number 2.
Essence Soft Touch Eyeshadow 01 The One contains this as ingredient number 4.
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.
Dimethicone has been found increase absorption in skin, boosting the benefits of other ingredients. While there is concern for the safety of dimethicone, the levels used in skincare are safe for use.
NYX Cosmetics Ultimate Edit Mini Eyeshadow Palette Warm Neutrals contains this as ingredient number 3.
Essence Soft Touch Eyeshadow 01 The One contains this as ingredient number 5.
Hydrogenated Polyisobutene is a synthetic polymer. Polymers are compounds with high molecular weight. Hydrogenated Polyisobutene is an emollient and texture enhancer.
In one study, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene showed better skin hydration levels than Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride. As an emollient, it helps keep your skin soft and hydrated by trapping moisture in.
Hydrogenated Polyisobutene is often used as a mineral oil replacement.
Learn more about Hydrogenated PolyisobuteneNYX Cosmetics Ultimate Edit Mini Eyeshadow Palette Warm Neutrals contains this as ingredient number 4.
Essence Soft Touch Eyeshadow 01 The One contains this as ingredient number 6.
Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2 is lipid-based synthetic skin-conditioning agent. As an emollient, it helps soften and hydrate the skin.
Emollients create a barrier on the skin to trap moisture in.
NYX Cosmetics Ultimate Edit Mini Eyeshadow Palette Warm Neutrals contains this as ingredient number 8.
Essence Soft Touch Eyeshadow 01 The One contains this as ingredient number 8.
Ethylhexylglycerin (we can't pronounce this either) is commonly used as a preservative and skin softener. It is derived from glyceryl.
You might see Ethylhexylglycerin often paired with other preservatives such as phenoxyethanol. Ethylhexylglycerin has been found to increase the effectiveness of these other preservatives.
NYX Cosmetics Ultimate Edit Mini Eyeshadow Palette Warm Neutrals contains this as ingredient number 12.
Essence Soft Touch Eyeshadow 01 The One contains this as ingredient number 10.
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 Ultimate Edit Mini Eyeshadow Palette Warm Neutrals contains this as ingredient number 15.
Essence Soft Touch Eyeshadow 01 The One contains this as ingredient number 11.
Ci 77492 is also hydrated iron III oxide. It's sole purpose is to give a yellow hue to products.
Iron III oxides are classified as inorganic chemicals for coloring.
Synthetically created Ci 77492 is considered safer than those naturally found. This is because the synthetically created version may contain less impurities. Iron oxides are generally non-toxic and non-allergenic.
Learn more about CI 77492NYX Cosmetics Ultimate Edit Mini Eyeshadow Palette Warm Neutrals contains this as ingredient number 16.
Essence Soft Touch Eyeshadow 01 The One contains this as ingredient number 13.
Ci 77891 is a white pigment from Titanium dioxide. It is naturally found in minerals such as rutile and ilmenite.
It's main function is to add a white color to cosmetics. It can also be mixed with other colors to create different shades.
Ci 77891 is commonly found in sunscreens due to its ability to block UV rays.
Learn more about CI 77891NYX Cosmetics Ultimate Edit Mini Eyeshadow Palette Warm Neutrals contains this as ingredient number 18.
Essence Soft Touch Eyeshadow 01 The One contains this as ingredient number 15.
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.
Mica is found to be safe. Trace amounts of heavy metals may be found in mica, but these metals are not harmful in our personal products.
Mica has been used since prehistoric times throughout the world. Ancient Egyptian, Indian, Greek, Roman, Aztec, and Chinese civilizations have used mica.
Mica can be naturally found throughout the world. However, some sources of mica may be controversial. In 2016, mica mined in the Jharkhand state in India was found to be using child labor. However, companies are able to source ethical mica affiliated with international organizations that monitor the mica supply chain.
Learn more about MicaNYX Cosmetics Ultimate Edit Mini Eyeshadow Palette Warm Neutrals contains this as ingredient number 19.
Essence Soft Touch Eyeshadow 01 The One contains this as ingredient number 2.
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NYX Cosmetics Ultimate Edit Mini Eyeshadow Palette 21 ingredients
Essence Soft Touch Eyeshadow 15 ingredients
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NYX Cosmetics Ultimate Edit Mini Eyeshadow Palette 21 ingredients
Essence Soft Touch Eyeshadow 15 ingredients
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