Better Than Magic Eyeliner

Barenbliss

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About this product

The Barenbliss Better Than Magic Eyeliner is a misc. Our analysis of its 22 ingredients (20 low-risk) rates it Excellent (96/100). Based on its ingredients, it looks well-suited to dry skin.

Vegan-friendly Reef-safe

Summarised from our ingredient analysis — not brand marketing copy.

At a glance

Type
Misc
Ingredients
22
Low-risk
20
Fragrance
Fragrance-free
Origin
South Korea
Data updated
Jun 2026

The evidence

Quick Product Notes

Paraben-Free Sulfate-Free Alcohol-Free Silicone-Free EU Allergen-Free Fungal Acne (Malassezia) Safe

Notable Effects & Ingredients

No Notable Effects & Ingredients

Ingredients Related to Skin Types

Good   Bad — tap a skin type to see which ingredients · estimated from ingredient functions
Dry Skin 8/2
Good for dry skin
Simethicone Ectoin Caprylyl Glycol Butylene Glycol Sodium Hyaluronate Glycerin Propylene Glycol Zinc PCA
Caution for dry skin
Glycerin Acrylates Copolymer
Oily/Acne-Prone Skin No data
Sensitive Skin 1/6
Good for sensitive skin
Glycerin
Caution for sensitive skin
Butylene Glycol Glycerin Propylene Glycol PPG-2 Methyl Ether Potassium Sorbate Phenoxyethanol

Ingredients list

22 total
Lower hazard (1) Higher hazard (6)
All22 Skin Conditioning12 Film Forming11 Humectant8 Solvent5 Fragrance5 Hair Conditioning3 Viscosity Controlling3 Preservative3
EWG CIR Ingredient Name & Cosmetic Functions Notes
1
Water
(Solvent)
3
B
Propylene Glycol
(Fragrance, Humectant, Skin Conditioningagent Miscellaneous, Solvent, Viscosity Decreasing Agent, Skin Conditioning, Viscosity Controlling)
Good for Dry Skin
Good for Dry Skin
2
B
Acrylates Copolymer
(Adhesive, Artificial Nail Builder, Binding Agent, Film Forming, Hair Fixing, Suspending Agent Nonsurfactant, Antistatic Agent, Binding)
2
A
Styrene/Acrylates Copolymer
(Film Forming, Opacifying)
1
A
Butylene Glycol
(Fragrance, Skin Conditioning, Solvent, Viscositydecreasing Agent, Humectant, Masking, Viscosity Controlling)
Good for Dry Skin
Good for Dry Skin
1
Acrylates/Dimethylaminoethyl Methacrylate Copolymer
(Binding Agent, Film Forming, Binding)
1
Acrylates/Ethylhexyl Acrylate Copolymer
(Film Forming)
4
A
Phenoxyethanol
(Fragrance, Preservative)
Paraben
Paraben
2
A
Glycerin
(Denaturant, Fragrance, Hair Conditioning, Humectant, Oral Care Agent, Oral Health Care Drug, Skin Protecting, Viscosity Decreasing Agent, Perfuming, Solvent)
Good for Dry Skin
Good for Dry Skin
Fungal Acne
Fungal Acne Trigger
1
Simethicone
(Antifoaming Agent, Emollient, Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning)
2
A
PPG-2 Methyl Ether
(Perfuming, Solvent)
1
A
Caprylyl Glycol
(Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning, Emollient, Humectant)
2
B
Ammonium Acrylates Copolymer
(Binding Agent, Film Forming, Viscosity Increasing Agent, Antistatic Agent, Binding, Viscosity Controlling)
2
AMP-Acrylates/Diacetoneacrylamide Copolymer
(Film Forming, Hair Fixing)
3
A
Aminomethyl Propanol
(Ph Adjuster, Buffering Agent)
3
A
Potassium Sorbate
(Fragrance, Preservative)
1
A
Sodium Dehydroacetate
(Preservative)
1
A
Sodium Hyaluronate
(Skin Conditioning, Humectant)
Good for Dry Skin
Good for Dry Skin
1
Ectoin
(Buffering Agent, Skin Conditioning, Emollient)
3
Zinc PCA
(Skin Conditioning, Humectant)
1
Fagus Sylvatica Bud Extract
(Tonic)
6
CI 77266
(Colorant, Cosmetic Colorant)

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Key ingredients

Hyaluronic Acid
Hydrates by attracting and holding water.
Zinc
Helps control oil and supports healing.
Ectoin
Protects against environmental stress and aging.

Benefits

HydratingBoosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Barrier RepairStrengthen and restore your skin's natural barrier.
Redness ReducingSoothes visible redness and calms irritation.
Scar HealingImproves the look of marks and scars.
Anti-AgingSoftens lines and helps skin look youthful.
Acne FightingFights acne and helps prevent breakouts.
Reduces IrritationEases discomfort and supports skin resilience.
Good For Oily SkinBalances oil and helps reduce shine.

Concerns

Contains paraben
Not fungal acne (malassezia) safe
May not suit sensitive skin

Ingredients explained

Water
Solvent
Low-hazard ingredient.Read moreShow less
EWG 1 Solvent
Acrylates Copolymer
Adhesive, Artificial nail builder
Low-hazard ingredient.Read moreShow less
EWG 2 CIR B AdhesiveArtificial nail builderBinding agentFilm formingHair fixingSuspending agent -nonsurfactantAntistatic agentBinding
Styrene/Acrylates Copolymer
Film forming, Opacifying
Low-hazard ingredient.Read moreShow less
EWG 2 CIR A Film formingOpacifying
Acrylates/Dimethylaminoethyl Methacrylate Copolymer
Binding agent, Film forming
Low-hazard ingredient.Read moreShow less
EWG 1 Binding agentFilm formingBinding
Acrylates/Ethylhexyl Acrylate Copolymer
Film forming
Low-hazard ingredient.Read moreShow less
EWG 1 Film forming
Simethicone
Antifoaming agent, Emollient
Low-hazard ingredient.Read moreShow less
EWG 1 Antifoaming agentEmollientHair conditioningSkin conditioning
PPG-2 Methyl Ether
Perfuming, Solvent
Low-hazard ingredient.Read moreShow less
EWG 2 CIR A PerfumingSolvent
Caprylyl Glycol
Hair conditioning, Skin conditioning
Low-hazard ingredient.Read moreShow less
EWG 1 CIR A Hair conditioningSkin conditioningEmollientHumectant
Ammonium Acrylates Copolymer
Binding agent, Film forming
Low-hazard ingredient.Read moreShow less
EWG 2 CIR B Binding agentFilm formingViscosity increasing agentAntistatic agentBindingViscosity controlling
AMP-Acrylates/Diacetoneacrylamide Copolymer
Film forming, Hair fixing
Low-hazard ingredient.Read moreShow less
EWG 2 Film formingHair fixing
Aminomethyl Propanol
Ph adjuster, Buffering agent
Low-to-moderate hazard.Read moreShow less
EWG 3 CIR A Ph adjusterBuffering agent
Potassium Sorbate
Fragrance, Preservative
Low-to-moderate hazard.Read moreShow less
EWG 3 CIR A FragrancePreservative
Sodium Dehydroacetate
Preservative
Low-hazard ingredient.Read moreShow less
EWG 1 CIR A Preservative
Ectoin
Buffering agent, Skin conditioning
Low-hazard ingredient.Read moreShow less
EWG 1 Buffering agentSkin conditioningEmollient
Zinc PCA
Skin conditioning, Humectant
Low-to-moderate hazard.Read moreShow less
EWG 3 Skin conditioningHumectant
+ 1 more — see the full ingredients list above
Propylene Glycol
Fragrance, Humectant
Low-to-moderate hazard.Read moreShow less
EWG 3 CIR B FragranceHumectantSkin-conditioningagent - miscellaneousSolventViscosity decreasing agentSkin conditioningViscosity controlling Good for Dry Skin
Butylene Glycol
Fragrance, Skin conditioning
Low-hazard ingredient.Read moreShow less
EWG 1 CIR A FragranceSkin conditioningSolventViscositydecreasing agentHumectantMaskingViscosity controlling Good for Dry Skin
Phenoxyethanol
Fragrance, Preservative
Low-to-moderate hazard.Read moreShow less
EWG 4 CIR A FragrancePreservative Paraben
Glycerin
Denaturant, Fragrance
Low-hazard ingredient.Read moreShow less
EWG 2 CIR A DenaturantFragranceHair conditioningHumectantOral care agentOral health care drugSkin protectingViscosity decreasing agentPerfumingSolvent Good for Dry SkinFungal-acne trigger
Sodium Hyaluronate
Skin conditioning, Humectant
Low-hazard ingredient.Read moreShow less
EWG 1 CIR A Skin conditioningHumectant Good for Dry Skin
CI 77266
Colorant, Cosmetic colorant
Moderate-hazard ingredient.Read moreShow less
EWG 6 ColorantCosmetic colorant

How to use

How to use

  • 1 Morning & evening: Suitable for both AM and PM use.

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