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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of REFY Brow Tint Soft Brown versus Benefit Cosmetics 24-HR Brow Setter Clear Eyebrow Gel with Lamination Effect .

Published on November 25, 2023

Overview

What they are

These products are both vegan and reef safe eyebrows. They have a total of 7 ingredients in common

Suited For

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

Free From

They both do not contain any oils, parabens, silicones or sulfates

What's Inside

They both contain harsh alcohols

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Eyebrow American Brand United States
Eyebrow American Brand United States

Eyebrow

Eyebrow makeup helps shape the eyebrows or fill in sparse eyebrow spots.

Eyebrow

Eyebrow makeup helps shape the eyebrows or fill in sparse eyebrow spots.

Price

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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Benefits

Hydrating
Reduces Irritation
Brightening

Concerns

Drying
May Worsen Oily Skin
Irritating
Rosacea
Eczema

Notable Ingredients

Vitamin E

Benefits

Hydrating (2)
Anti-Aging
Scar Healing
Brightening (2)

Concerns

Drying
May Worsen Oily Skin (2)
Irritating (2)
Rosacea (2)
Eczema (2)
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Ingredients Side-by-side

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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.

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What it does: Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Community Rating: Loved

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. Talk about multi-purpose! If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!

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REFY Brow Tint Soft Brown contains this as ingredient number 1.

Benefit Cosmetics 24-HR Brow Setter Clear Eyebrow Gel with Lamination Effect contains this as ingredient number 1.

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What it does: Antimicrobial, Astringent, Masking, Solvent
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Alcohol comes in many different forms. Different types of alcohol will have different effects on skin. This ingredient is usually an astringent alcohol.

These alcohols are drying on the skin. They may strip away your skin's natural oils and even damage your skin barrier. Astringent alcohols may also irritate skin.

Other types of astringent alcohols include:

According to the National Rosacea Society based in the US, you should be mindful of products with these alcohols in the top half of ingredients.

Any type of sanitizing product will have high amounts of alcohol to help kill bacteria and viruses.

Fatty alcohols come from plant oils such as coconut oil. These can help hydrate the skin and are non-irritating. Some fatty alcohols include cetyl and stearyl alcohol.

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REFY Brow Tint Soft Brown contains this as ingredient number 3.

Benefit Cosmetics 24-HR Brow Setter Clear Eyebrow Gel with Lamination Effect contains this as ingredient number 3.

3
What it does: Humectant, Skin Conditioning, Skin Protecting, Solvent
Community Rating: Loved

Glycerin is already naturally found in your skin. It helps moisturize and protect your skin.

A study from 2016 found glycerin to be more effective as a humectant than AHAs and hyaluronic acid.

As a humectant, it helps the skin stay hydrated by pulling moisture to your skin. The low molecular weight of glycerin allows it to pull moisture into the deeper layers of your skin.

Hydrated skin improves your skin barrier; Your skin barrier helps protect against irritants and bacteria.

Glycerin has also been found to have antimicrobial and antiviral properties. Due to these properties, glycerin is often used in wound and burn treatments.

In cosmetics, glycerin is usually derived from plants such as soybean or palm. However, it can also be sourced from animals, such as tallow or animal fat.

This ingredient is organic, colorless, odorless, and non-toxic.

Glycerin is the name for this ingredient in American English. British English uses Glycerol/Glycerine.

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REFY Brow Tint Soft Brown contains this as ingredient number 6.

Benefit Cosmetics 24-HR Brow Setter Clear Eyebrow Gel with Lamination Effect contains this as ingredient number 2.

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What it does: Cosmetic Colorant, Masking
Community Rating: Mixed

We don't have a description for Caramel.

REFY Brow Tint Soft Brown contains this as ingredient number 7.

Benefit Cosmetics 24-HR Brow Setter Clear Eyebrow Gel with Lamination Effect contains this as ingredient number 8.

5
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.

REFY Brow Tint Soft Brown contains this as ingredient number 8.

Benefit Cosmetics 24-HR Brow Setter Clear Eyebrow Gel with Lamination Effect contains this as ingredient number 6.

6
What it does: Cosmetic Colorant

Ci 19140 is also known as Tartrazine. Tartrazine is a synthetic dye used in cosmetics, foods, and medicine to add a yellow color.

Tartrazine is created from petroleum and is water-soluble.

Some people may experience allergies from this dye, especially asthmatics and those with an aspirin intolerance.

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REFY Brow Tint Soft Brown contains this as ingredient number 16.

Benefit Cosmetics 24-HR Brow Setter Clear Eyebrow Gel with Lamination Effect contains this as ingredient number 16.

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What it does: Cosmetic Colorant

Ci 42090 is a synthetic dye created from petroleum. It is used to give a bright blue color to cosmetics, medicine, and food.

REFY Brow Tint Soft Brown contains this as ingredient number 17.

Benefit Cosmetics 24-HR Brow Setter Clear Eyebrow Gel with Lamination Effect contains this as ingredient number 17.

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

29% are loved or liked
24% have mixed ratings
29% are disliked or very disliked
18% have no rating yet
17% are loved or liked
22% have mixed ratings
48% are disliked or very disliked
13% have no rating yet

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Reviews

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REFY Brow Tint 17 ingredients

2.0 /5
from 1 rating

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