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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Benefit Cosmetics Fan Fest Fanning Volumising Mascara versus Tower 28 Beauty MakeWaves Lengthening + Volumizing Mascara Jet .

Last updated on October 16, 2023. Published on September 29, 2023

Overview

What they are

These products are both reef safe mascaras. They have a total of 8 ingredients in common

Cool Features

They both contain Vitamin E

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for brightening skin

Free From

They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, parabens, silicones or sulfates

What's Inside

They both contain oils

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Mascara American Brand United States
Mascara American Brand United States

Mascara

Mascara is used to elongate, darken, or define the eyelashes.

Mascara

Mascara is used to elongate, darken, or define the eyelashes.

Price

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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Notable Ingredients

Vitamin E

Benefits

Reduces Irritation
Brightening

Concerns

May Worsen Oily Skin (2)

Notable Ingredients

Vitamin C
Vitamin E
Exfoliators

Benefits

Hydrating
Redness Reducing
Skin Texture
Anti-Aging (2)
Dark Spots
Scar Healing (2)
Brightening (2)

Concerns

May Worsen Oily Skin (3)
Irritating
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Ingredients Compared

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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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Benefit Cosmetics Fan Fest Fanning Volumising Mascara contains this as ingredient number 1.

Tower 28 Beauty MakeWaves Lengthening + Volumizing Mascara Jet contains this as ingredient number 1.

2
What it does: Emulsion Stabilising
Community Rating: Disliked

Hydrogenated Olive Oil Stearyl Esters is an oil.

Benefit Cosmetics Fan Fest Fanning Volumising Mascara contains this as ingredient number 4.

Tower 28 Beauty MakeWaves Lengthening + Volumizing Mascara Jet contains this as ingredient number 4.

3
What it does:
Community Rating: Very Disliked

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.

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Benefit Cosmetics Fan Fest Fanning Volumising Mascara contains this as ingredient number 9.

Tower 28 Beauty MakeWaves Lengthening + Volumizing Mascara Jet contains this as ingredient number 2.

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What it does: Emollient, Emulsifying
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Palmitic 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. It can worsen oily skin and cause breakouts due to its emollient nature.

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Benefit Cosmetics Fan Fest Fanning Volumising Mascara contains this as ingredient number 10.

Tower 28 Beauty MakeWaves Lengthening + Volumizing Mascara Jet contains this as ingredient number 9.

5
What it does: Cleansing, Emulsifying, Emulsion Stabilising, Masking
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Stearic 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.

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Benefit Cosmetics Fan Fest Fanning Volumising Mascara contains this as ingredient number 11.

Tower 28 Beauty MakeWaves Lengthening + Volumizing Mascara Jet contains this as ingredient number 7.

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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.

Benefit Cosmetics Fan Fest Fanning Volumising Mascara contains this as ingredient number 13.

Tower 28 Beauty MakeWaves Lengthening + Volumizing Mascara Jet contains this as ingredient number 10.

7
What it does: Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Community Rating: Mixed

1,2-Hexanediol is a multi-tasker ingredient. It acts as a preservative to increase shelf-life and can aid other preservatives in preventing microbe growth. 1,2-Hexanediol also helps the skin retain moisture as a humectant.

In products that are water-based, this ingredient can help stabilize perfumes and fragrances. It can also help make the texture of products softer and more smooth.

Benefit Cosmetics Fan Fest Fanning Volumising Mascara contains this as ingredient number 15.

Tower 28 Beauty MakeWaves Lengthening + Volumizing Mascara Jet contains this as ingredient number 14.

8
What it does: Emollient, Humectant, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Liked

Caprylyl Glycol is a humectant and emollient, meaning it attracts and preserves moisture.

It is a common ingredient in many products, especially those designed to hydrate skin. The primary benefits are retaining moisture, skin softening, and promoting a healthy skin barrier.

Though Caprylyl Glycol is an alcohol derived from fatty acids, it is not the kind that can dry out skin.

This ingredient is also used as a preservative to extend the life of products. It has slight antimicrobial properties.

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Benefit Cosmetics Fan Fest Fanning Volumising Mascara contains this as ingredient number 17.

Tower 28 Beauty MakeWaves Lengthening + Volumizing Mascara Jet contains this as ingredient number 15.

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

22% are loved or liked
15% have mixed ratings
44% are disliked or very disliked
19% have no rating yet
19% are loved or liked
12% have mixed ratings
46% are disliked or very disliked
23% have no rating yet

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Benefit Cosmetics Fan Fest Fanning Volumising Mascara 27 ingredients

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Tower 28 Beauty MakeWaves Lengthening + Volumizing Mascara 26 ingredients

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