Explore Routine Login

Product Comparison

Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of NYX Cosmetics Ultimate Shadow Palette Warm Neutrals versus Makeup by Mario Master Mattes Eyeshadow Palette .

Last updated on October 17, 2023. Published on April 15, 2023

Overview

What they are

These products are both reef safe eyeshadows. They have a total of 5 ingredients in common

Cool Features

They both contain exfoliants

Suited For

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

We independently verify ingredients, and our claims are backed by peer-reviewed research. Spot a product that need an update? Let us know.

Eyeshadow American Brand United States
Eyeshadow American Brand United States

Eyeshadow

Eyeshadow is primarily used to color the eyelid and eye area.

Eyeshadow

Eyeshadow is primarily used to color the eyelid and eye area.

Price

Shop

Buy Ultimate Shadow Palette

Starts at $19.99
Shop

Buy Master Mattes Eyeshadow Palette

Starts at $50.00

Ingredient Info

Click any item below to learn more and view relevant ingredients.
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

Click on any of the items below to learn more

Notable Ingredients

Vitamin E
Exfoliators

Benefits

Hydrating
Anti-Aging
Scar Healing
Brightening

Concerns

Irritating

Notable Ingredients

Exfoliators (3)

Benefits

Hydrating
Brightening

Concerns

Rosacea
Eczema
Join our community

Build your routine, track which ingredients work for you, and much more with your free account.

Join SkinSort

Ingredients Side-by-side

Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.

Learn more about what what Com. / Irr. ratings are

Loading ingredients...

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: Emollient, Skin Conditioning, Skin Protecting
Community Rating: Very Disliked

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 Shadow Palette Warm Neutrals contains this as ingredient number 2.

Makeup by Mario Master Mattes Eyeshadow Palette contains this as ingredient number 5.

2
What it does: Abrasive, Absorbent
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Alumina is another name for the compound aluminum oxide. It is used as a thickener, absorbent, and abrasive.

As an absorbent, alumina can give a mattifying effect. It is used in mineral sunscreens to help coat nano-sized filters, such as titanium dioxide. By increasing the size of the UV filters, these ingredients stay on the skin for a longer time. By coating small sized ingredients, alumina helps thicken a product.

Alumina may be used as an abrasive, or exfoliant.

Alumina is naturally occurring in the mineral corundum. Certain varieties of corundum create rubies and sapphires. Corundum is also the crystalline form of alumina.

Learn more about Alumina

NYX Cosmetics Ultimate Shadow Palette Warm Neutrals contains this as ingredient number 6.

Makeup by Mario Master Mattes Eyeshadow Palette contains this as ingredient number 10.

3
What it does:
Community Rating: Disliked

Triethoxycaprylylsilane is a silicone used to bind and stabilize ingredients.

As an emulsifier, it helps prevent ingredients from separating. This can help elongate the shelf life of products.

Triethoxycaprylylsilane is often used to coat mineral sunscreens ingredients to help give a better feel. It also helps reduce oxidative stress in sunscreens.

Learn more about Triethoxycaprylylsilane

NYX Cosmetics Ultimate Shadow Palette Warm Neutrals contains this as ingredient number 7.

Makeup by Mario Master Mattes Eyeshadow Palette contains this as ingredient number 8.

4
What it does: Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Mixed

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 Shadow Palette Warm Neutrals contains this as ingredient number 9.

Makeup by Mario Master Mattes Eyeshadow Palette contains this as ingredient number 7.

5
What it does: Cosmetic Colorant
Community Rating: Disliked

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 77891

NYX Cosmetics Ultimate Shadow Palette Warm Neutrals contains this as ingredient number 11.

Makeup by Mario Master Mattes Eyeshadow Palette contains this as ingredient number 12.

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

14% are loved or liked
14% have mixed ratings
57% are disliked or very disliked
14% have no rating yet
15% are loved or liked
15% have mixed ratings
62% are disliked or very disliked
8% have no rating yet

Usage

Here's some more info on how this product is used by our community.

When to use

Loading routine usage...
Loading routine usage...

Alternatives

Our Dupe Finder has found 50 potential alternatives that have similar ingredients to NYX Cosmetics Ultimate Shadow Palette Warm Neutrals.

See 50 alternatives

Our Dupe Finder has found 50 potential alternatives that have similar ingredients to Makeup by Mario Master Mattes Eyeshadow Palette.

See 50 alternatives
Loading similar comparisons...