about-face Volumizing Mascara - Jet Black Versus af94 Push to Start Volumizing Mascara - Black
Overview
What they are
These products are both vegan, cruelty-free, and reef safe mascaras. They have a total of 12 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain Vitamin E
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for dry skin and sensitive skin
Free From
They both do not contain any parabens, silicones or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain fragrances and oils
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Ingredient Info
about-face Volumizing Mascara 27 ingredients
af94 Push to Start Volumizing Mascara 41 ingredients
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about-face Volumizing Mascara 27 ingredients
af94 Push to Start Volumizing Mascara 41 ingredients
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Key Ingredients
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningOryza Sativa Bran Wax
Skin Conditioning
Behenyl Alcohol
Emollient
CI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantPalmitic Acid
Emollient
Stearic Acid
Cleansing
Acacia Senegal Gum
MaskingCopernicia Cerifera Wax
Styrene/Acrylates Copolymer
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Aminomethyl Propanediol
BufferingCocos Nucifera Oil
Masking
Vp/Eicosene Copolymer
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Oleic/Linoleic/Linolenic Polyglycerides
Emollient
Microcrystalline Cellulose
AbsorbentEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningPanthenol
Skin Conditioning
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Ricinus Communis Seed Oil
Masking
Cellulose Gum
Emulsion StabilisingSodium Dehydroacetate
Preservative
Citric Acid
Buffering
Dextran
Acetyl Tetrapeptide-3
Skin Protecting
Trifolium Pratense Flower Extract
Astringent
Water, Oryza Sativa Bran Wax, Behenyl Alcohol, CI 77499, Palmitic Acid, Stearic Acid, Acacia Senegal Gum, Copernicia Cerifera Wax, Styrene/Acrylates Copolymer, Butylene Glycol, Aminomethyl Propanediol, Cocos Nucifera Oil, Vp/Eicosene Copolymer, Glyceryl Stearate, Phenoxyethanol, Oleic/Linoleic/Linolenic Polyglycerides, Microcrystalline Cellulose, Ethylhexylglycerin, Panthenol, Tocopheryl Acetate, Ricinus Communis Seed Oil, Cellulose Gum, Sodium Dehydroacetate, Citric Acid, Dextran, Acetyl Tetrapeptide-3, Trifolium Pratense Flower Extract
Water
Skin ConditioningIron Oxides
Synthetic Beeswax
Emulsion Stabilising
Pvp
Emulsion StabilisingPalmitic Acid
Emollient
Copernicia Cerifera Wax
Styrene/Acrylates Copolymer
Glyceryl Stearate Se
Emulsifying
Microcrystalline Wax
Emulsion Stabilising
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Ricinus Communis Seed Oil
Masking
Aminomethyl Propanediol
BufferingButyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Polyurethane-35
Cellulose
AbsorbentPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil
Skin Conditioning
Vegetable Oil
Skin Conditioning
Hydroxyethylcellulose
Emulsion StabilisingCaprylyl Glycol
EmollientAcacia Senegal Gum
MaskingArginine
Masking
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingAlgin
Masking
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningHexylene Glycol
EmulsifyingMyristic Acid
Cleansing
Stearic Acid
Cleansing
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Caesalpinia Spinosa Fruit Extract
Skin ProtectingLauric Acid
Cleansing
Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein
Skin ConditioningTriticum Vulgare Starch
Abrasive
Sodium Acetate
BufferingKappaphycus Alvarezii Extract
Skin ConditioningIsopropyl Alcohol
Solvent
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Benzyl Alcohol
Perfuming
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Water, Iron Oxides, Synthetic Beeswax, Pvp, Palmitic Acid, Copernicia Cerifera Wax, Styrene/Acrylates Copolymer, Glyceryl Stearate Se, Microcrystalline Wax, Butylene Glycol, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Ricinus Communis Seed Oil, Aminomethyl Propanediol, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Polyurethane-35, Cellulose, Phenoxyethanol, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil, Vegetable Oil, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Caprylyl Glycol, Acacia Senegal Gum, Arginine, Xanthan Gum, Algin, Ethylhexylglycerin, Hexylene Glycol, Myristic Acid, Stearic Acid, Tocopherol, Caesalpinia Spinosa Fruit Extract, Lauric Acid, Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein, Triticum Vulgare Starch, Sodium Acetate, Kappaphycus Alvarezii Extract, Isopropyl Alcohol, Panthenol, Benzyl Alcohol, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Benzoate
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
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. If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!
Learn more about WaterPalmitic Acid is a fatty acid found in our skin. In cosmetics, it is usually derived from palm oil. It is a cleanser, emollient, and emulsifier.
As an emollient, it helps hydrate the skin. The emulsifying properties keep ingredients together in a product.
Palmitic Acid may not be fungal-acne safe.
Learn more about Palmitic AcidStearic Acid is a fatty acid. It is an emollient, emulsifier, and texture enhancer.
As an emollient, stearic acid helps soften skin. It aids the skin's protective barrier by preventing water loss. It also provides a gentle cleansing effect without stripping away natural oils.
Stearic acid may also be used to enhance the texture of products. It can add volume and stabilize ingredients such as water and oil. This can help water and oil ingredients from separating.
Sources of stearic acid include animal or vegetable fats/oils such as coconut or shea. It can be naturally found in butter, cocoa butter, shea butter, vegetable fats, and animal tallow.
This ingredient may not be Malassezia folliculitis, or fungal-acne safe.
Learn more about Stearic AcidAcacia Senegal Gum has skin soothing, thickening, and formulation stabilizing properties. It comes from the Acacia tree that is native to sub-Saharan Africa.
Copernicia Cerifera Wax comes from a palm tree native to Brazil. This wax is added to help give a thicker texture. It also helps create a film when applied.
Copernicia Cerifera Wax contains aliphatic esters, diesters of cinnamic acid, myricyl cerotate, and small quantities of cerotic acid and myricyl alcohol.
Copernicia Cerifera Wax has the highest melting point of all natural waxes and low solubility.
Copernicia Cerifera Wax has commonly been used in Brazilian Folk medicine.
Learn more about Copernicia Cerifera WaxWe don't have a description for Styrene/Acrylates Copolymer yet.
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.
- It has mild preservative properties.
Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient that works well with other ingredients.
We don't have a description for Aminomethyl Propanediol yet.
Phenoxyethanol is a preservative that has germicide, antimicrobial, and aromatic properties. Studies show that phenoxyethanol can prevent 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.
Ethylhexylglycerin (we can't pronounce this either) is commonly used as a preservative and skin softener. It is derived from glyceryl.
You might see Ethylhexylglycerin often paired with other preservatives such as phenoxyethanol. Ethylhexylglycerin has been found to increase the effectiveness of these other preservatives.
Panthenol is a common ingredient that helps hydrate and soothe the skin. It is found naturally in our skin and hair.
There are two forms of panthenol: D and L.
D-panthenol is also known as dexpanthenol. Most cosmetics use dexpanthenol or a mixture of D and L-panthenol.
Panthenol is famous due to its ability to go deeper into the skin's layers. Using this ingredient has numerous pros (and no cons):
Like hyaluronic acid, panthenol is a humectant. Humectants are able to bind and hold large amounts of water to keep skin hydrated.
This ingredient works well for wound healing. It works by increasing tissue in the wound and helps close open wounds.
Once oxidized, panthenol converts to pantothenic acid. Panthothenic acid is found in all living cells.
This ingredient is also referred to as pro-vitamin B5.
Learn more about PanthenolRicinus Communis Seed Oil is the INCI name for castor oil.
Castor Oil helps moisturize the skin. It is rich in a fatty acid called ricinoleic acid. This fatty acid helps prevent moisture loss on the skin. This helps keep your skin soft and hydrated. Ricinoleic acid also has anti-inflammatory and pain reducing properties.
Besides hydrating the skin, castor oil is also used to hydrate hair. By keeping the hair shaft moisturized, breakage is decreased. More studies are needed to show castor oil's effective on stimulating hair growth.
Castor oil is created by cold-pressing castor seeds and then purifying the oil with heat. It was used in Ancient Egypt as fuel in lamps and to help treat eye irritation.
The term 'fragrance' is not regulated in many countries. In many cases, it is up to the brand to define this term. For instance, many brands choose to label themselves as "fragrance-free" because they are not using synthetic fragrances. However, their products may still contain ingredients such as essential oils that are considered a fragrance.
Learn more about Ricinus Communis Seed OilIngredient Ratings
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