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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Sigma Magnifique Eyeshadow Palette versus Essence Soft Touch Eyeshadow 01 The One .

Published on February 01, 2024

Overview

What they are

These products are both vegan, cruelty-free, and reef safe eyeshadows. They have a total of 7 ingredients in common

Cool Features

They both contain exfoliants and Vitamin E

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for brightening skin

Free From

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

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Eyeshadow American Brand United States
Eyeshadow German Brand Germany

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

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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 E
Exfoliators

Benefits

Brightening

Concerns

Rosacea
Eczema

Notable Ingredients

Vitamin E
Exfoliators (2)

Benefits

Brightening

Concerns

Rosacea
Eczema (2)
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Ingredients Explained

These ingredients are found in both products.

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1
What it does: Cosmetic Colorant, Moisturising
Community Rating: Disliked

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.

Sigma Magnifique Eyeshadow Palette contains this as ingredient number 1.

Essence Soft Touch Eyeshadow 01 The One contains this as ingredient number 4.

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

Silica is a mineral naturally found in our skin. It helps to thicken and smooth the texture of a product. It also acts as an agent for other ingredients by increasing the absorption of other ingredients into the skin.

Silica is often used for absorption and can help reduce shine when products are applied. Silica occurs in naturally in materials like clay and sandstone, and it can also be produced synthetically.

Silica is present naturally within the skin during collagen production and when reducing inflammation.

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Sigma Magnifique Eyeshadow Palette contains this as ingredient number 2.

Essence Soft Touch Eyeshadow 01 The One contains this as ingredient number 3.

3
What it does: Emollient, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Liked

Hydrogenated Polyisobutene is a synthetic polymer. Polymers are compounds with high molecular weight. Hydrogenated Polyisobutene is an emollient and texture enhancer.

In one study, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene showed better skin hydration levels than Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride. As an emollient, it helps keep your skin soft and hydrated by trapping moisture in.

Hydrogenated Polyisobutene is often used as a mineral oil replacement.

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Sigma Magnifique Eyeshadow Palette contains this as ingredient number 4.

Essence Soft Touch Eyeshadow 01 The One contains this as ingredient number 6.

4
What it does: Emollient, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2 is lipid-based synthetic skin-conditioning agent. As an emollient, it helps soften and hydrate the skin.

Emollients create a barrier on the skin to trap moisture in.

Sigma Magnifique Eyeshadow Palette contains this as ingredient number 6.

Essence Soft Touch Eyeshadow 01 The One contains this as ingredient number 8.

5
What it does: Antioxidant, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Liked

Tocopheryl Acetate is AKA Vitamin E. It is an antioxidant and protects your skin from free radicals. Free radicals damage the skin by breaking down collagen.

One study found using Tocopheryl Acetate with Vitamin C decreased the number of sunburned cells.

Tocopheryl Acetate is commonly found in both skincare and dietary supplements.

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Sigma Magnifique Eyeshadow Palette contains this as ingredient number 9.

Essence Soft Touch Eyeshadow 01 The One contains this as ingredient number 9.

6
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.

Sigma Magnifique Eyeshadow Palette contains this as ingredient number 11.

Essence Soft Touch Eyeshadow 01 The One contains this as ingredient number 14.

7
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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Sigma Magnifique Eyeshadow Palette contains this as ingredient number 12.

Essence Soft Touch Eyeshadow 01 The One contains this as ingredient number 12.

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

29% are loved or liked
21% have mixed ratings
36% are disliked or very disliked
14% have no rating yet
13% are loved or liked
27% have mixed ratings
60% are disliked or very disliked
0% have no rating yet

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