NYX Cosmetics Ultimate Utopia Versus Huda Beauty Empowered Eyeshadow Palette
Updated on July 28, 2025
Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free eyeshadows. They have a total of 10 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain exfoliants
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 and silicones
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Ingredient Info
NYX Cosmetics Ultimate Utopia 21 ingredients
Huda Beauty Empowered Eyeshadow Palette 81 ingredients
What's inside
What's inside
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NYX Cosmetics Ultimate Utopia 21 ingredients
Huda Beauty Empowered Eyeshadow Palette 81 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Synthetic Fluorphlogopite
Talc
Abrasive
Isopropyl Isostearate
Emollient
Ethylhexyl Stearate
Emollient
Dimethicone
Emollient
Synthetic Wax
Abrasive
Diisostearyl Malate
EmollientPentaerythrityl Tetraisostearate
Emollient
Magnesium Stearate
Cosmetic ColorantParaffinum Liquidum
Emollient
Tin Oxide
Abrasive
Methicone
Emollient
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate
UV Absorber
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningButyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane
UV Absorber
BHT
Antioxidant
Diethylhexyl Syringylidenemalonate
Skin ProtectingSorbic Acid
Preservative
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Talc, Isopropyl Isostearate, Ethylhexyl Stearate, Dimethicone, Synthetic Wax, Diisostearyl Malate, Pentaerythrityl Tetraisostearate, Magnesium Stearate, Paraffinum Liquidum, Tin Oxide, Methicone, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Caprylyl Glycol, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane, BHT, Diethylhexyl Syringylidenemalonate, Sorbic Acid, Phenoxyethanol
Cocoglycerides
Emollient
Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2
Emollient
Silica
Abrasive
Mica
Cosmetic Colorant
Copernicia Cerifera Wax
Vp/Eicosene Copolymer
Ricinus Communis Seed Oil
Masking
Tribehenin
Emollient
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Sucrose Acetate Isobutyrate
Cetyl Alcohol
Emollient
Synthetic Beeswax
Emulsion Stabilising
Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate
Antioxidant
Synthetic Fluorphlogopite
Calcium Sodium Borosilicate
Hydrogenated Ethylhexyl Olivate
EmollientDimethicone
Emollient
C10-18 Triglycerides
Emollient
Octyldodecanol
Emollient
Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil
Emollient
Polyhydroxystearic Acid
Emulsifying
Dodecane
Perfuming
Coconut Alkanes
Emollient
Disteardimonium Hectorite
StabilisingOctyldodecyl Stearoyl Stearate
Emollient
Ethylhexyl Polyhydroxystearate
EmollientHydrogenated Olive Oil Unsaponifiables
Emollient
Propylene Carbonate
SolventPropanediol
Solvent
Decylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningNeopentyl Glycol Diethylhexanoate
Emollient
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Skin Conditioning
Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Emollient
Coco-Caprylate/Caprate
Emollient
Caprylhydroxamic Acid
Calcium Aluminum Borosilicate
Tin Oxide
Abrasive
Talc
Abrasive
Aluminum Starch Octenylsuccinate
Absorbent
Zea Mays Starch
AbsorbentMagnesium Myristate
Cetearyl Ethylhexanoate
Emollient
Lauroyl Lysine
Skin ConditioningOryza Sativa Powder
Pentaerythrityl Tetraisostearate
Emollient
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Magnesium Stearate
Cosmetic ColorantPolybutene
Synthetic Wax
Abrasive
Zinc Stearate
Cosmetic ColorantDiisostearyl Malate
EmollientStearyl Dimethicone
Emollient
Trimethylsiloxysilicate
Emollient
Dibutyl Lauroyl Glutamide
Skin ConditioningDibutyl Ethylhexanoyl Glutamide
Skin ConditioningEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningHydrogenated Polyisobutene
EmollientEthylene/Propylene/Styrene Copolymer
Butylene/Ethylene/Styrene Copolymer
Hydrated Silica
Abrasive
Phenylisopropyl Dimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Triethylhexanoin
MaskingC30-45 Alkyl Dimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone
Emulsifying
Sorbitan Sesquioleate
Emulsifying
Dimethiconol
Emollient
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Beta-Sitosterol
Emulsion Stabilising
Squalene
Emollient
CI 16035
Cosmetic ColorantCI 19140
Cosmetic ColorantBlue 1 Lake
Cosmetic ColorantCI 75470
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77000
Cosmetic ColorantUltramarines
Copper Powder
AntimicrobialIron Oxides
CI 77742
Cosmetic ColorantTitanium Dioxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Cocoglycerides, Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2, Silica, Mica, Copernicia Cerifera Wax, Vp/Eicosene Copolymer, Ricinus Communis Seed Oil, Tribehenin, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Sucrose Acetate Isobutyrate, Cetyl Alcohol, Synthetic Beeswax, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Calcium Sodium Borosilicate, Hydrogenated Ethylhexyl Olivate, Dimethicone, C10-18 Triglycerides, Octyldodecanol, Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil, Polyhydroxystearic Acid, Dodecane, Coconut Alkanes, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Octyldodecyl Stearoyl Stearate, Ethylhexyl Polyhydroxystearate, Hydrogenated Olive Oil Unsaponifiables, Propylene Carbonate, Propanediol, Decylene Glycol, Neopentyl Glycol Diethylhexanoate, 1,2-Hexanediol, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Caprylhydroxamic Acid, Calcium Aluminum Borosilicate, Tin Oxide, Talc, Aluminum Starch Octenylsuccinate, Zea Mays Starch, Magnesium Myristate, Cetearyl Ethylhexanoate, Lauroyl Lysine, Oryza Sativa Powder, Pentaerythrityl Tetraisostearate, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Magnesium Stearate, Polybutene, Synthetic Wax, Zinc Stearate, Diisostearyl Malate, Stearyl Dimethicone, Trimethylsiloxysilicate, Dibutyl Lauroyl Glutamide, Dibutyl Ethylhexanoyl Glutamide, Ethylhexylglycerin, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Ethylene/Propylene/Styrene Copolymer, Butylene/Ethylene/Styrene Copolymer, Hydrated Silica, Phenylisopropyl Dimethicone, Triethylhexanoin, C30-45 Alkyl Dimethicone, Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone, Sorbitan Sesquioleate, Dimethiconol, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Tocopherol, Beta-Sitosterol, Squalene, CI 16035, CI 19140, Blue 1 Lake, CI 75470, CI 77000, Ultramarines, Copper Powder, Iron Oxides, CI 77742, Titanium Dioxide
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
This ingredient is an emollient, solvent, and texture enhancer. It is considered a skin-softener by helping the skin prevent moisture loss.
It helps thicken a product's formula and makes it easier to spread by dissolving clumping compounds.
Caprylic Triglyceride is made by combining glycerin with coconut oil, forming a clear liquid.
While there is an assumption Caprylic Triglyceride can clog pores due to it being derived from coconut oil, there is no research supporting this.
Learn more about Caprylic/Capric TriglycerideDiisostearyl Malate is an emollient and most often used in lip products. It comes from isostearyl alcohol, a fatty acid, and malic acid, an AHA.
As an emollient, Diisostearyl Malate helps create a thin film on your skin to trap moisture in. This helps keep your skin soft and smooth.
Dimethicone is a type of synthetic silicone created from natural materials such as quartz.
What it does:
Dimethicone comes in different viscosities:
Depending on the viscosity, dimethicone has different properties.
Ingredients lists don't always show which type is used, so we recommend reaching out to the brand if you have questions about the viscosity.
This ingredient is unlikely to cause irritation because it does not get absorbed into skin. However, people with silicone allergies should be careful about using this ingredient.
Note: Dimethicone may contribute to pilling. This is because it is not oil or water soluble, so pilling may occur when layered with products. When mixed with heavy oils in a formula, the outcome is also quite greasy.
Learn more about DimethiconeEthylhexylglycerin (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.
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.
Pentaerythrityl Tetraisostearate is derived from isostearic acid. It is an emollient and emulsifier.
The highest concentration of this ingredient is found in lipsticks.
This ingredient is minimally water soluble and may not be Malassezia folliculitis, or fungal-acne safe.
Learn more about Pentaerythrityl TetraisostearateSynthetic Fluorphlogopite is the synthethic version of mica. It consists of fluorine, aluminum and silicate.
Synthetic Fluorphlogopite is used to add volume to products.
It is considered non-irritating on the skin.
Learn more about Synthetic FluorphlogopiteSynthetic Wax is created from fossil fuels such as natural gas. It is used to enhance texture, adjust pH, and as an occlusive.
It may also be used as an abrasive ingredient to exfoliate the skin.
Synthetic Wax may not be fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Synthetic WaxTalc 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 TalcTin Oxide is an inorganic oxide used to add opacity and volume to a product. In nature, it is already found in mineral form. The main ore of tin is an opaque and shiny mineral called casseterite.
Tin Oxide helps remove translucency in a product, or make it more opaque. Besides adding opacity, tin oxide is used for bulking to add volume.
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