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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Stila Cosmetics Double Down Stay All Day Waterproof Liquid Eye Liner Duo versus Glossier Brow Flick Black .

Last updated on October 15, 2023. Published on September 26, 2023

Overview

What they are

These products are both cruelty-free . They have a total of 8 ingredients in common

Free From

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

What's Inside

They both contain harsh alcohols

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Eyeliner Brand
Eyebrow American Brand United States

Eyeliner

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

Eyebrow

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

Price

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Starts at $18.00

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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Concerns

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

Benefits

Hydrating
Brightening

Concerns

Drying
May Worsen Oily Skin
Irritating
Rosacea
Eczema
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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: 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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Stila Cosmetics Double Down Stay All Day Waterproof Liquid Eye Liner Duo contains this as ingredient number 1.

Glossier Brow Flick Black contains this as ingredient number 1.

We don't have a description for Styrene/Acrylates Copolymer.

Stila Cosmetics Double Down Stay All Day Waterproof Liquid Eye Liner Duo contains this as ingredient number 2.

Glossier Brow Flick Black contains this as ingredient number 4.

3
What it does: Humectant, Masking, Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Community Rating: Mixed

Butylene Glycol (or BG) is used within cosmetic products for a few different reasons:

  • It is a solvent, meaning that it helps to dissolve other ingredients. This also enhances the absorption of the product into one's skin.
  • It is a humectant, which means that it helps attract moisture into the skin.
  • It helps improve product application.

Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient. It is unlikely to irritate skin, and works well with pretty much all other ingredients.

Stila Cosmetics Double Down Stay All Day Waterproof Liquid Eye Liner Duo contains this as ingredient number 3.

Glossier Brow Flick Black contains this as ingredient number 2.

4
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.

Stila Cosmetics Double Down Stay All Day Waterproof Liquid Eye Liner Duo contains this as ingredient number 6.

Glossier Brow Flick Black contains this as ingredient number 15.

5
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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Stila Cosmetics Double Down Stay All Day Waterproof Liquid Eye Liner Duo contains this as ingredient number 7.

Glossier Brow Flick Black contains this as ingredient number 5.

6
What it does: Preservative
Community Rating: Loved

This ingredient is a preservative with antimicrobial properties. It is the sodium salt of dehydroacetic acid.

It is especially effective at preventing bacterial and fungal growth in low concentrations.

Stila Cosmetics Double Down Stay All Day Waterproof Liquid Eye Liner Duo contains this as ingredient number 10.

Glossier Brow Flick Black contains this as ingredient number 9.

7
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

Stila Cosmetics Double Down Stay All Day Waterproof Liquid Eye Liner Duo contains this as ingredient number 16.

Glossier Brow Flick Black contains this as ingredient number 17.

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What it does: Cosmetic Colorant

We don't have a description for Ci 77267.

Stila Cosmetics Double Down Stay All Day Waterproof Liquid Eye Liner Duo contains this as ingredient number 18.

Glossier Brow Flick Black contains this as ingredient number 16.

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

11% are loved or liked
22% have mixed ratings
33% are disliked or very disliked
33% have no rating yet
24% are loved or liked
24% have mixed ratings
35% are disliked or very disliked
18% have no rating yet

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