Soshe Beauty Waterproof Precision Eyeliner Versus Fenty Beauty Fine Linez Lash Line-Enhancing Eyeliner
What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Trimethylsiloxysilicate
Emollient
Methyl Trimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Synthetic Wax
Abrasive
Euphorbia Cerifera Wax
Candelilla Wax Hydrocarbons
Diisostearyl Malate
EmollientDipentaerythrityl Pentaisostearate
EmollientSynthetic Fluorphlogopite
Sorbitan Sesquiisostearate
Emulsifying
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Dimethicone
Emollient
Maltodextrin
Absorbent
Ultramarines
Iron Oxides
CI 75470
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantTrimethylsiloxysilicate, Methyl Trimethicone, Synthetic Wax, Euphorbia Cerifera Wax, Candelilla Wax Hydrocarbons, Diisostearyl Malate, Dipentaerythrityl Pentaisostearate, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Sorbitan Sesquiisostearate, Tocopherol, Dimethicone, Maltodextrin, Ultramarines, Iron Oxides, CI 75470, CI 77891
Dimethicone
Emollient
Trimethylsiloxysilicate
Emollient
Synthetic Wax
Abrasive
Euphorbia Cerifera Cera
Astringent
Oryza Sativa Bran Wax
Skin Conditioning
Silica
Abrasive
Diisostearyl Malate
EmollientSorbitan Sesquiisostearate
Emulsifying
Synthetic Fluorphlogopite
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Aluminum Hydroxide
EmollientCI 77266
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantIngredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
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 77891Diisostearyl 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. It is also known as polydimethylsiloxane.
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 DimethiconeSorbitan Sesquiisostearate isn't fungal acne safe.
Synthetic 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 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 TocopherolThis silicone is an emollient. Emollients create a thin film on the skin to prevent moisture from escaping.
It is not soluble in water and helps increase water-resistance in products.
According to a manufacturer, it can blend seamlessly with silicone oils, such as Cyclopentasiloxane.
Learn more about Trimethylsiloxysilicate
