Sephora Collection Insta-Brow Waxy Brow Pencil Versus Maybelline Express Brow Duo 2-In-1 Pencil And Powder
What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Polybutene
Synthetic Wax
AbrasiveHydrogenated Vegetable Oil
EmollientVp/Hexadecene Copolymer
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingDimer Dilinoleyl Dimer Dilinoleate
EmollientDiisostearyl Malate
EmollientHydrogenated Styrene/Methylstyrene/Indene Copolymer
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantDisteardimonium Hectorite
StabilisingCalcium Silicate
AbsorbentCI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantPropylene Carbonate
SolventCI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantArgania Spinosa Kernel Oil
EmollientCamellia Oleifera Seed Oil
Skin ConditioningPentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate
AntioxidantMica
Cosmetic ColorantPanthenol
Skin ConditioningDicalcium Phosphate
AbrasiveSynthetic Fluorphlogopite
Calcium Aluminum Borosilicate
Silica
AbrasiveTocopherol
AntioxidantTin Oxide
AbrasivePolybutene, Synthetic Wax, Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil, Vp/Hexadecene Copolymer, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Dimer Dilinoleyl Dimer Dilinoleate, Diisostearyl Malate, Hydrogenated Styrene/Methylstyrene/Indene Copolymer, CI 77891, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Calcium Silicate, CI 77499, CI 77492, Propylene Carbonate, CI 77491, Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil, Camellia Oleifera Seed Oil, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Mica, Panthenol, Dicalcium Phosphate, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Calcium Aluminum Borosilicate, Silica, Tocopherol, Tin Oxide
Silica
AbrasiveIsodecyl Neopentanoate
EmollientSynthetic Wax
AbrasiveOctyldodecanol
EmollientDicalcium Phosphate
AbrasiveDimethicone
EmollientCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingHydrogenated Styrene/Methylstyrene/Indene Copolymer
Polyhydroxystearic Acid
EmulsifyingEthylhexyl Palmitate
EmollientSorbitan Isostearate
EmulsifyingIsostearic Acid
CleansingTocopherol
AntioxidantLecithin
EmollientPolyglyceryl-3 Polyricinoleate
EmulsifyingStearalkonium Hectorite
Gel FormingAlumina
AbrasivePropylene Carbonate
SolventGlycerin
HumectantPentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate
AntioxidantCI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantMica
Cosmetic ColorantDiisostearyl Malate
EmollientPolyethylene
AbrasiveDimer Dilinoleyl Dimer Dilinoleate
EmollientCetearyl Ethylhexanoate
EmollientKaolin
AbrasiveBoron Nitride
AbsorbentCopernicia Cerifera Cera
EmollientDisteardimonium Hectorite
StabilisingAluminum Hydroxide
EmollientCI 77510
Cosmetic ColorantCI 42090
Cosmetic ColorantSilica, Isodecyl Neopentanoate, Synthetic Wax, Octyldodecanol, Dicalcium Phosphate, Dimethicone, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Hydrogenated Styrene/Methylstyrene/Indene Copolymer, Polyhydroxystearic Acid, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Sorbitan Isostearate, Isostearic Acid, Tocopherol, Lecithin, Polyglyceryl-3 Polyricinoleate, Stearalkonium Hectorite, Alumina, Propylene Carbonate, Glycerin, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499, CI 77891, Mica, Diisostearyl Malate, Polyethylene, Dimer Dilinoleyl Dimer Dilinoleate, Cetearyl Ethylhexanoate, Kaolin, Boron Nitride, Copernicia Cerifera Cera, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Aluminum Hydroxide, CI 77510, CI 42090
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 a lightweight 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. Though it behaves like an oil, it is not technically one due to its chemical composition. It is very stable, resistant to oxidation, and unlikely to go rancid. In practice, that translates to a long shelf life and a consistently elegant skin feel.
While there is an assumption Caprylic Triglyceride can clog pores due to it being derived from coconut oil, there is no research supporting this. Be sure to patch test if you have concerns.
Fractionated coconut oil and MCT Oil are both listed as Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride according to INCI. This is because INCI names are based on the ingredient’s final chemical composition and not its marketing name or source.
Learn more about Caprylic/Capric TriglycerideCi 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.
Learn more about CI 77491CI 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 77492Ci 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.
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 77891This ingredient is a mineral salt of calcium and phosphate. It is mainly used as a mild abrasive and sometimes used to add opacity to a formula.
Diisostearyl 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.
We don't have a description for Dimer Dilinoleyl Dimer Dilinoleate yet.
Disteardimonium Hectorite comes from the clay mineral named hectorite. It is used to add thickness to a product.
It can also help stabilize a product by helping to disperse other ingredients.
Hectorite is a rare, white clay mineral.
Learn more about Disteardimonium HectoriteWe don't have a description for Hydrogenated Styrene/Methylstyrene/Indene Copolymer yet.
Mica is a naturally occurring mineral used to add shimmer and color in cosmetics. It can also help improve the texture of a product or give it an opaque, white/silver color.
Serecite is the name for very fine but ragged grains of mica.
This ingredient is often coated with metal oxides like titanium dioxide. 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.
Learn more about MicaPentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate (long name, huh?) is a synthetic antioxidant.
It is used to help stabilize other antioxidants or prevent the color from changing in a product.
As an antioxidant, it helps fight free-radical molecules. Free-radical molecules are capable of damaging our cells and other genetic material. Thus, antioxidants may reduce the signs of aging.
This ingredient is oil-soluble.
Learn more about Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl HydroxyhydrocinnamateThis ingredient is a solvent. It helps dissolve active ingredients and alter the texture of products.
Propylene Carbonate is commonly used in makeup and with clay, such as montmorillonite or bentonite.
Studies show this ingredient to be safe for cosmetics. When it is undiluted, it can cause skin irritation. (It is always diluted in skincare and makeup). This ingredient is water-soluble.
Propylene Carbonate is created from propylene glycol and carbonic acid.
Learn more about Propylene CarbonateSilica, also known as silicon dioxide, is a naturally occurring mineral. It is used as a fine, spherical, and porous powder in cosmetics.
Though it has exfoliant properties, the function of silica varies depending on the product.
The unique structure of silica enhances the spreadability and adds smoothness, making it a great texture enhancer.
It is also used as an active carrier, emulsifier, and mattifier due to its ability to absorb excess oil.
In some products, tiny microneedles called spicules are made from silica or hydrolyzed sponge. When you rub them in, they lightly polish away dead skin layers and enhance the penetration of active ingredients.
Learn more about SilicaSynthetic Wax is a manufactured hydrocarbon wax. In formulas, it works as an occlusive emollient that helps reduce water loss and improves the spreadability of products.
Research comparing synthetic wax to traditional mineral-derived products found that formulas containing it perform as well for skin hydration.
It is considered non-comedogenic and vegan-friendly.
It has a well-established safety record by the CIR Expert Panel for Cosmetic Ingredient Safety.
Learn more about Synthetic WaxTocopherol is a fat-soluble antioxidant known as Vitamin E.
You'll find this ingredient in the vast majority of skincare (for good reason). It works to neutralize free radicals, or unstable molecules generated by UV exposure, pollution, and other environmental stressors, before they can cause oxidative damage to your skin cells.
Topically applied tocopherol has been shown to protect against UV damage by ramping up the skin's own natural defense enzymes.
It also acts as a skin conditioning agent; some studies show that regular topical use can improve the skin's water-binding capacity over 2-4 weeks.
This ingredient is especially loved for being a team player. When combined with Vitamin C, the photoprotective effect of both ingredients roughly doubles and the combo also helps reduce UV-induced DNA damage.
This ingredient has some brightening potential but it's more of a prevention ingredient than spot-fader. Cell studies show it can slow down melanin production but it's worth noting that it's not the most powerful brightener out there.
In formulations, it also serves as a stabilizer that helps protect other oxidation-prone ingredients from degrading.
Concentrations usually range from 0.1-1% in most leave-on products.
Learn more about Tocopherol