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160 products in the catalog · 159 rated

66Fair
avg. across 159 rated products · one axis, not the card composite: 144
products the raters split on

The average covers the ingredient-safety axis only, computed live from each product's raters — never a blended or stored brand score. Open a product to weight the axes yourself.

All products Blush 19 Bronzer Highlighter 10 Brow Liner 10 Concealer 26 Eye Liner 5 Eye Shadow 9 Lip Gloss 9 Lip Plumper 15 Makeup Eyes 22 Makeup Face 11 Makeup Lips 33 Mascara 4

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100
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Big Fan Defining Mascara, Black
ExcellentIngredient safety only
100
Data Robust · 31/33
3 raters · broadly agree
Weakest on Ingredient safety
Greenlens Tolerance ScreenIndependent100
Greenlens Precautionary ScreenIndependent100
Greenlens Ingredient ScanIndependent100
85
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Schwing Liquid Eyeliner, Brown
ExcellentIngredient safety only
85
raters split 80–100
Data Robust · 11/12
5 raters · split 80–100 on ingredient safety
Greenlens Precautionary ScreenIndependent100
ANSES Endocrine DisruptorsGovernment80
Greenlens Ingredient ScanIndependent90
Health Canada Ingredient HotlistGovernment85
Greenlens Tolerance ScreenIndependent94

Schwing Black Liquid Eyeliner

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Schwing Black Liquid Eyeliner

ExcellentIngredient safety only

85

raters split 80–100

Data Robust · 11/12

5 raters · split 80–100 on ingredient safety

Greenlens Precautionary ScreenIndependent100
Greenlens Ingredient ScanIndependent90
ANSES Endocrine DisruptorsGovernment80
Health Canada Ingredient HotlistGovernment85
Greenlens Tolerance ScreenIndependent94

Schwing Liquid Eyeliner, Sapphire Blue

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Schwing Liquid Eyeliner, Sapphire Blue

ExcellentIngredient safety only

85

raters split 80–100

Data Robust · 11/12

5 raters · split 80–100 on ingredient safety

Greenlens Precautionary ScreenIndependent100
ANSES Endocrine DisruptorsGovernment80
Greenlens Ingredient ScanIndependent90
Health Canada Ingredient HotlistGovernment85
Greenlens Tolerance ScreenIndependent94

Schwing Liquid Eyeliner, 14K Gold

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Schwing Liquid Eyeliner, 14K Gold

ExcellentIngredient safety only

85

raters split 80–100

Data Robust · 11/12

5 raters · split 80–100 on ingredient safety

Greenlens Precautionary ScreenIndependent100
ANSES Endocrine DisruptorsGovernment80
Greenlens Ingredient ScanIndependent90
Greenlens Tolerance ScreenIndependent94
Health Canada Ingredient HotlistGovernment85

Schwing Liquid Eyeliner, Purple

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Schwing Liquid Eyeliner, Purple

ExcellentIngredient safety only

85

raters split 80–100

Data Robust · 11/12

5 raters · split 80–100 on ingredient safety

Greenlens Precautionary ScreenIndependent100
ANSES Endocrine DisruptorsGovernment80
Greenlens Ingredient ScanIndependent90
Greenlens Tolerance ScreenIndependent94
Health Canada Ingredient HotlistGovernment85

Furrowcious Brow Pencil with Spooley, Blondie

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Furrowcious Brow Pencil with Spooley, Blondie

GoodOverall · your weights

7578

raters split 65–95

Data Robust · 16/17

6 raters · split 65–95 on ingredient safety

IARC MonographsGovernment82
Greenlens Precautionary ScreenIndependent95
ANSES Endocrine DisruptorsGovernment65
Greenlens Ingredient ScanIndependent90
Greenlens Tolerance ScreenIndependent94
EU Microplastics RestrictionGovernment78

Furrowcious Brow Pencil with Spooley, Dark Brown

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Furrowcious Brow Pencil with Spooley, Dark Brown

GoodOverall · your weights

7578

raters split 65–95

Data Robust · 16/17

6 raters · split 65–95 on ingredient safety

Greenlens Tolerance ScreenIndependent94
Greenlens Precautionary ScreenIndependent95
IARC MonographsGovernment82
Greenlens Ingredient ScanIndependent90
ANSES Endocrine DisruptorsGovernment65
EU Microplastics RestrictionGovernment78

Furrowcious Brow Pencil with Spooley, Brown

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Furrowcious Brow Pencil with Spooley, Brown

GoodOverall · your weights

7578

raters split 65–95

Data Robust · 16/17

6 raters · split 65–95 on ingredient safety

Greenlens Tolerance ScreenIndependent94
Greenlens Precautionary ScreenIndependent95
IARC MonographsGovernment82
Greenlens Ingredient ScanIndependent90
ANSES Endocrine DisruptorsGovernment65
EU Microplastics RestrictionGovernment78

Big Fan Maximizing Mascara, Black

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Big Fan Maximizing Mascara, Black

GoodIngredient safety only

75

raters split 65–95

Data Robust · 29/31

5 raters · split 65–95 on ingredient safety

IARC MonographsGovernment82
Greenlens Precautionary ScreenIndependent95
ANSES Endocrine DisruptorsGovernment65
Greenlens Ingredient ScanIndependent90
Greenlens Tolerance ScreenIndependent94

It's A-Brow Time Eyebrow Gel, Clear

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It's A-Brow Time Eyebrow Gel, Clear

GoodIngredient safety only

75

raters split 60–100

Data Robust · 13/14

5 raters · split 60–100 on ingredient safety

Greenlens Precautionary ScreenIndependent100
ANSES Endocrine DisruptorsGovernment60
Greenlens Ingredient ScanIndependent100
Greenlens Tolerance ScreenIndependent100
Health Canada Ingredient HotlistGovernment85

Lid-Quid Sparkling Liquid Eyeshadow, Strawberry Daiquiri

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Lid-Quid Sparkling Liquid Eyeshadow, Strawberry Daiquiri

GoodOverall · your weights

7078

raters split 64–94

Data Robust · 23/25

7 raters · split 64–94 on ingredient safety

IARC MonographsGovernment64
Greenlens Precautionary ScreenIndependent68
ANSES Endocrine DisruptorsGovernment65
ECHA SVHC Candidate ListGovernment80
Greenlens Ingredient ScanIndependent90
Greenlens Tolerance ScreenIndependent94
EU Microplastics RestrictionGovernment78

Lid-Quid Sparkling Liquid Eyeshadow, Rose

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Lid-Quid Sparkling Liquid Eyeshadow, Rose

GoodOverall · your weights

7078

raters split 64–94

Data Robust · 19/20

7 raters · split 64–94 on ingredient safety

IARC MonographsGovernment64
Greenlens Precautionary ScreenIndependent68
ANSES Endocrine DisruptorsGovernment65
ECHA SVHC Candidate ListGovernment80
Greenlens Ingredient ScanIndependent90
Greenlens Tolerance ScreenIndependent94
EU Microplastics RestrictionGovernment78

Lid-Quid Sparkling Liquid Eyeshadow, Lavender Mimosa

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Lid-Quid Sparkling Liquid Eyeshadow, Lavender Mimosa

GoodOverall · your weights

7078

raters split 64–94

Data Robust · 23/25

7 raters · split 64–94 on ingredient safety

Greenlens Tolerance ScreenIndependent94
Greenlens Precautionary ScreenIndependent68
IARC MonographsGovernment64
ECHA SVHC Candidate ListGovernment80
Greenlens Ingredient ScanIndependent90
ANSES Endocrine DisruptorsGovernment65
EU Microplastics RestrictionGovernment78

Lid-Quid Sparkling Liquid Eyeshadow, Bellini

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Lid-Quid Sparkling Liquid Eyeshadow, Bellini

GoodOverall · your weights

7078

raters split 64–94

Data Robust · 23/25

7 raters · split 64–94 on ingredient safety

Greenlens Tolerance ScreenIndependent94
Greenlens Precautionary ScreenIndependent68
IARC MonographsGovernment64
ECHA SVHC Candidate ListGovernment80
Greenlens Ingredient ScanIndependent90
ANSES Endocrine DisruptorsGovernment65
EU Microplastics RestrictionGovernment78

Lid-Quid Sparkling Liquid Eyeshadow, Irish Coffee

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Lid-Quid Sparkling Liquid Eyeshadow, Irish Coffee

GoodOverall · your weights

7078

raters split 64–94

Data Robust · 23/25

7 raters · split 64–94 on ingredient safety

Greenlens Tolerance ScreenIndependent94
Greenlens Precautionary ScreenIndependent68
IARC MonographsGovernment64
ECHA SVHC Candidate ListGovernment80
Greenlens Ingredient ScanIndependent90
ANSES Endocrine DisruptorsGovernment65
EU Microplastics RestrictionGovernment78

Lid-Quid Sparkling Liquid Eyeshadow, Champagne

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Lid-Quid Sparkling Liquid Eyeshadow, Champagne

GoodOverall · your weights

7078

raters split 64–94

Data Robust · 23/25

7 raters · split 64–94 on ingredient safety

Greenlens Tolerance ScreenIndependent94
Greenlens Precautionary ScreenIndependent68
IARC MonographsGovernment64
ECHA SVHC Candidate ListGovernment80
Greenlens Ingredient ScanIndependent90
ANSES Endocrine DisruptorsGovernment65
EU Microplastics RestrictionGovernment78

Brow Pow Eyebrow Powder, Dark Brown

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Brow Pow Eyebrow Powder, Dark Brown

GoodIngredient safety only

72

raters split 65–95

Data Robust · 16/17

5 raters · split 65–95 on ingredient safety

Greenlens Precautionary ScreenIndependent95
IARC MonographsGovernment82
ANSES Endocrine DisruptorsGovernment65
Greenlens Ingredient ScanIndependent70
Greenlens Tolerance ScreenIndependent82

Brow Pow Eyebrow Powder, Light Brown

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Brow Pow Eyebrow Powder, Light Brown

GoodIngredient safety only

72

raters split 65–95

Data Robust · 16/17

5 raters · split 65–95 on ingredient safety

IARC MonographsGovernment82
Greenlens Precautionary ScreenIndependent95
ANSES Endocrine DisruptorsGovernment65
Greenlens Ingredient ScanIndependent70
Greenlens Tolerance ScreenIndependent82

Mad Lash Mascara

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Mad Lash Mascara

FairIngredient safety only

60

raters split 45–94

Data Good · 15/19

5 raters · split 45–94 on ingredient safety

Greenlens Tolerance ScreenIndependent94
Greenlens Precautionary ScreenIndependent68
ECHA SVHC Candidate ListGovernment80
Greenlens Ingredient ScanIndependent90
ANSES Endocrine DisruptorsGovernment45

It's A-Brow Time Eyebrow Gel, Dark Brown

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It's A-Brow Time Eyebrow Gel, Dark Brown

PoorIngredient safety only

46

raters split 22–95

Data Robust · 22/23

7 raters · split 22–95 on ingredient safety

Greenlens Precautionary ScreenIndependent95
IARC MonographsGovernment22
ANSES Endocrine DisruptorsGovernment65
US NTP Report on CarcinogensGovernment40
Greenlens Ingredient ScanIndependent90
Greenlens Tolerance ScreenIndependent94
Health Canada Ingredient HotlistGovernment85

It's A-Brow Time Eyebrow Gel, Medium Brown

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It's A-Brow Time Eyebrow Gel, Medium Brown

PoorIngredient safety only

46

raters split 22–95

Data Robust · 22/23

7 raters · split 22–95 on ingredient safety

IARC MonographsGovernment22
Health Canada Ingredient HotlistGovernment85
Greenlens Precautionary ScreenIndependent95
US NTP Report on CarcinogensGovernment40
ANSES Endocrine DisruptorsGovernment65
Greenlens Ingredient ScanIndependent90
Greenlens Tolerance ScreenIndependent94