Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Benefit Cosmetics Roller Lash Mascara versus Maybelline Sky High Mascara Very Black .
Last updated on October 17, 2023. Published on August 11, 2022
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe mascaras. They have a total of 10 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain exfoliants
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for brightening skin
Free From
They both do not contain any common allergens, oils, parabens or silicones
What's Inside
They both contain fragrances
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Ingredient Info
Benefit Cosmetics Roller Lash Mascara 28 ingredients
Maybelline Sky High Mascara 45 ingredients
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Silicon Free
This product is free of silicons 🎉
Contains Fragrance
Ingredients in this product that are forms of fragrance:
Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Oil Free
This product is free of oils 🎉
Not Malassezia Safe
Ingredients in this product that are not malassezia safe:
Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
EU Allergen Free
This product is free of EU allergens 🎉
Non Vegan
This product is not vegan 😥
Not Cruelty Free
This product is not cruelty-free 😥
Contains Alcohol
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Silicon Free
This product is free of silicons 🎉
Contains Fragrance
Ingredients in this product that are forms of fragrance:
Contains Sulfate
Ingredients in this product that are types of sulfate:
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Oil Free
This product is free of oils 🎉
Not Malassezia Safe
Ingredients in this product that are not malassezia safe:
Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
EU Allergen Free
This product is free of EU allergens 🎉
Non Vegan
This product is not vegan 😥
Not Cruelty Free
This product is not cruelty-free 😥
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Benefit Cosmetics Roller Lash Mascara 28 ingredients
Maybelline Sky High Mascara 45 ingredients
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Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
Benefit Cosmetics Roller Lash Mascara 28 ingredients
Maybelline Sky High Mascara 45 ingredients
Water • Paraffin • Polybutene • Cera Alba • Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2 • Palmitic Acid • Stearic Acid • Vp/Eicosene Copolymer • Acacia Senegal Gum • Copernicia Cerifera Wax • Aminomethyl Propanediol • 1,2-Hexanediol • Caprylyl Glycol • Silica • Euphorbia Cerifera Cera • Hydroxyethylcellulose • Panthenol • Butylene Glycol • Hydroxyacetophenone • Chlorphenesin • Pentylene Glycol • Tocopheryl Acetate • Algin • Serine • Disodium Phosphate • Sodium Phosphate • Polysorbate 60 • CI 77499
Rosa Damascena Flower Water • Propylene Glycol • Styrene/Acrylates/Ammonium Methacrylate Copolymer • Polyurethane-35 • Cera Alba • Synthetic Fluorphlogopite • Glyceryl Stearate • Cetyl Alcohol • Peg-200 Glyceryl Stearate • Ethylenediamine/Stearyl Dimer Dilinoleate Copolymer • Copernicia Cerifera Cera • Stearic Acid • Palmitic Acid • Ethylene/Va Copolymer • Alcohol Denat. • Paraffin • Aminomethyl Propanediol • Phenoxyethanol • Caprylyl Glycol • Glycerin • Hydroxyethylcellulose • Butylene Glycol • Rayon • Xanthan Gum • Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride • Sodium Laureth Sulfate • Disodium EDTA • Myristic Acid • Tetrasodium EDTA • Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate • Potassium Sorbate • Silica • Soluble Collagen • Bambusa Vulgaris Extract • Trisodium EDTA • CI 77492 • CI 77499 • CI 77007 • Mica • CI 77891 • CI 75470 • CI 77288 • CI 77742 • CI 77510 • Ceramide AP
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Ingredients Explained
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Paraffin is a solid created from petroleum. The term 'paraffin' can also refer to either petroleum Jelly or mineral oil.
It has natural occlusive properties which can worsen oily skin. Due to its petrolatum base, this ingredient is not fungal-acne safe.
Benefit Cosmetics Roller Lash Mascara contains this as ingredient number 2.
Maybelline Sky High Mascara Very Black contains this as ingredient number 16.
Cera alba is beeswax, or the wax used by bees to make honeycombs. It is a texture-enhancer and emollient. A study from 2003 found beeswax to be a stronger emollient than ingredients such as petroleum jelly.
As an emollient, beeswax helps hydrate the skin by creating a barrier on top. This barrier traps moisture in.
Emulsifiers help prevent ingredients from separating. This helps create consistent texture.
The structure of beeswax is mainly long-chain alcohols and the esters of fatty acids.
There are three types of beeswax: yellow, white, and absolute. Yellow is pure beeswax taken from the honeycomb. White beeswax is created by filtering or bleaching yellow beeswax. Absolute beeswax is created by treating beeswax with alcohol. Beeswax used in cosmetics are purified.
Beeswax has been used throughout history and even in prehistoric times. Some common uses for beeswax still used today are making candles, as a waterproofing agent, and polish for leather.
Learn more about Cera AlbaBenefit Cosmetics Roller Lash Mascara contains this as ingredient number 4.
Maybelline Sky High Mascara Very Black contains this as ingredient number 5.
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.
Learn more about Palmitic AcidBenefit Cosmetics Roller Lash Mascara contains this as ingredient number 6.
Maybelline Sky High Mascara Very Black contains this as ingredient number 13.
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.
Learn more about Stearic AcidBenefit Cosmetics Roller Lash Mascara contains this as ingredient number 7.
Maybelline Sky High Mascara Very Black contains this as ingredient number 12.
We don't have a description for Aminomethyl Propanediol.
Benefit Cosmetics Roller Lash Mascara contains this as ingredient number 11.
Maybelline Sky High Mascara Very Black contains this as ingredient number 17.
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.
Learn more about Caprylyl GlycolBenefit Cosmetics Roller Lash Mascara contains this as ingredient number 13.
Maybelline Sky High Mascara Very Black contains this as ingredient number 19.
Silica is a mineral naturally found in our skin. It helps to thicken and smooth the texture of a product. It also acts as an agent for other ingredients by increasing the absorption of other ingredients into the skin.
Silica is often used for absorption and can help reduce shine when products are applied. Silica occurs in naturally in materials like clay and sandstone, and it can also be produced synthetically.
Silica is present naturally within the skin during collagen production and when reducing inflammation.
Learn more about SilicaBenefit Cosmetics Roller Lash Mascara contains this as ingredient number 14.
Maybelline Sky High Mascara Very Black contains this as ingredient number 32.
Hydroxyethylcellulose is used to improve the texture of products. It is created from a chemical reaction involving ethylene oxide and alkali-cellulose. Cellulose is a sugar found in plant cell walls and help give plants structure.
Hydroxyethylcellulose helps stabilize products by preventing ingredients from separating. It can also help thicken the texture of a product.
This ingredient can also be found in pill medicines to help our bodies digest other ingredients.
Learn more about HydroxyethylcelluloseBenefit Cosmetics Roller Lash Mascara contains this as ingredient number 16.
Maybelline Sky High Mascara Very Black contains this as ingredient number 21.
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 Roller Lash Mascara contains this as ingredient number 18.
Maybelline Sky High Mascara Very Black contains this as ingredient number 22.
Ci 77499 is also hydrated iron III oxide. It is created from mixing red and black iron oxides. This helps give shades of darkness to a product.
Iron III oxides are classified as inorganic chemicals for coloring.
Benefit Cosmetics Roller Lash Mascara contains this as ingredient number 28.
Maybelline Sky High Mascara Very Black contains this as ingredient number 37.
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Benefit Cosmetics Roller Lash Mascara 28 ingredients
Maybelline Sky High Mascara 45 ingredients
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