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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Physician's Formula Eye Booster Gel Eyeliner Trio Black versus Clinique High Impact Easy Liquid Eyeliner Black .

Last updated on October 17, 2023. Published on May 25, 2023

Overview

What they are

These products are both reef safe eyeliners. They have a total of 6 ingredients in common

Cool Features

They both contain Vitamin E

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin and scar healing

Free From

They both do not contain any common allergens, fragrances, parabens or sulfates

What's Inside

They both contain oils and silicones

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Eyeliner American Brand United States
Eyeliner American Brand United States

Eyeliner

A liquid, gel, or pencil used to define the eyes.

Eyeliner

A liquid, gel, or pencil used to define the eyes.

Price

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Buy Eye Booster Gel Eyeliner Trio Black

Starts at $13.69
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Starts at $20.25

Ingredient Info

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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

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Notable Ingredients

Vitamin C
Vitamin E
Exfoliators (3)

Benefits

Hydrating
Redness Reducing
Skin Texture
Anti-Aging
Dark Spots
Scar Healing
Brightening (2)

Concerns

May Worsen Oily Skin
Rosacea
Eczema

Notable Ingredients

Vitamin E

Benefits

Hydrating
Anti-Aging
Scar Healing
Brightening

Concerns

Drying
May Worsen Oily Skin
Irritating (2)
Rosacea
Eczema
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Ingredients Compared

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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: Preservative
Community Rating: Very Disliked

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.

Physician's Formula Eye Booster Gel Eyeliner Trio Black contains this as ingredient number 17.

Clinique High Impact Easy Liquid Eyeliner Black contains this as ingredient number 22.

2
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.

Physician's Formula Eye Booster Gel Eyeliner Trio Black contains this as ingredient number 20.

Clinique High Impact Easy Liquid Eyeliner Black contains this as ingredient number 9.

3
What it does: Cosmetic Colorant
Community Rating: Mixed

Ci 77491 is also hydrated iron III oxide. It's sole purpose is to give a red/pink hue to products.

Iron III oxides are classified as inorganic chemicals for coloring.

Synthetically created Ci 77491 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.

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Physician's Formula Eye Booster Gel Eyeliner Trio Black contains this as ingredient number 28.

Clinique High Impact Easy Liquid Eyeliner Black contains this as ingredient number 24.

4
What it does: Cosmetic Colorant
Community Rating: Mixed

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 77492

Physician's Formula Eye Booster Gel Eyeliner Trio Black contains this as ingredient number 29.

Clinique High Impact Easy Liquid Eyeliner Black contains this as ingredient number 25.

5
What it does: Cosmetic Colorant
Community Rating: Mixed

Ci 77499 is also hydrated iron III oxide. It is created from mixing red and black iron oxides. This helps give shades of darkness to a product.

Iron III oxides are classified as inorganic chemicals for coloring.

Physician's Formula Eye Booster Gel Eyeliner Trio Black contains this as ingredient number 30.

Clinique High Impact Easy Liquid Eyeliner Black contains this as ingredient number 26.

6
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.

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Physician's Formula Eye Booster Gel Eyeliner Trio Black contains this as ingredient number 31.

Clinique High Impact Easy Liquid Eyeliner Black contains this as ingredient number 23.

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

6% are loved or liked
16% have mixed ratings
55% are disliked or very disliked
23% have no rating yet
12% are loved or liked
21% have mixed ratings
29% are disliked or very disliked
38% have no rating yet

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