Bobbi Brown No Smudge Mascara - Black Versus La Roche-Posay Toleriane Mascara Volume
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe mascaras. They have a total of 7 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain exfoliants
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for dry skin
Free From
They both do not contain any common allergens, oils, parabens or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain silicones
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Ingredient Info
Bobbi Brown No Smudge Mascara 33 ingredients
La Roche-Posay Toleriane Mascara Volume 42 ingredients
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Bobbi Brown No Smudge Mascara 33 ingredients
La Roche-Posay Toleriane Mascara Volume 42 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Isododecane
EmollientWater
Skin ConditioningTrisiloxane
Skin Conditioning
Dimethicone Silylate
Ptfe
Sorbitan Olivate
Emulsifying
Sorbitan Tristearate
EmulsifyingPolyisobutene
Kaolin
Abrasive
Silica Silylate
EmollientTrihydroxystearin
Skin Conditioning
Diisopropyl Adipate
EmollientCopernicia Cerifera Wax
Quaternium-90 Bentonite
Microcrystalline Wax
Emulsion Stabilising
Hectorite
AbsorbentCholesterol
Emollient
Caprylyl Glycol
EmollientPropylene Carbonate
SolventMethicone
Emollient
Hexylene Glycol
EmulsifyingMagnesium Salicylate
Preservative
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Mica
Cosmetic Colorant
Iron Oxides
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77742
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77288
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77289
Cosmetic ColorantCI 75470
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77510
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77163
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77007
Cosmetic ColorantIsododecane, Water, Trisiloxane, Dimethicone Silylate, Ptfe, Sorbitan Olivate, Sorbitan Tristearate, Polyisobutene, Kaolin, Silica Silylate, Trihydroxystearin, Diisopropyl Adipate, Copernicia Cerifera Wax, Quaternium-90 Bentonite, Microcrystalline Wax, Hectorite, Cholesterol, Caprylyl Glycol, Propylene Carbonate, Methicone, Hexylene Glycol, Magnesium Salicylate, Phenoxyethanol, Mica, Iron Oxides, CI 77891, CI 77742, CI 77288, CI 77289, CI 75470, CI 77510, CI 77163, CI 77007
Water
Skin ConditioningParaffin
Perfuming
Copernicia Cerifera Cera
Emollient
Steareth-20
CleansingCera Alba
Emollient
Acacia Senegal Gum
MaskingAlcohol Denat.
Antimicrobial
Steareth-2
EmulsifyingPotassium Cetyl Phosphate
EmulsifyingCetyl Alcohol
Emollient
Hydroxyethylcellulose
Emulsion StabilisingMadecassoside
Antioxidant
Sodium Polymethacrylate
Emulsion StabilisingSodium Dehydroacetate
Preservative
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Sodium Chloride
Masking
Sodium Bicarbonate
Abrasive
Phenethyl Alcohol
MaskingPEG/PPG-17/18 Dimethicone
Emulsifying
Arginine
Masking
Polysorbate 21
Emulsifying
Poloxamer 188
EmulsifyingPolyquaternium-10
Silica
Abrasive
Simethicone
Emollient
Pentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningPanthenol
Skin Conditioning
2-Oleamido-1,3-Octadecanediol
Skin ConditioningCaprylyl Glycol
EmollientDisodium EDTA
Methylsilanol/Silicate Crosspolymer
Skin ConditioningCitric Acid
Buffering
Potassium Phosphate
BufferingPotassium Chloride
CI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantCI 75470
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77007
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77510
Cosmetic ColorantMica
Cosmetic Colorant
Water, Paraffin, Copernicia Cerifera Cera, Steareth-20, Cera Alba, Acacia Senegal Gum, Alcohol Denat., Steareth-2, Potassium Cetyl Phosphate, Cetyl Alcohol, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Madecassoside, Sodium Polymethacrylate, Sodium Dehydroacetate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Sodium Chloride, Sodium Bicarbonate, Phenethyl Alcohol, PEG/PPG-17/18 Dimethicone, Arginine, Polysorbate 21, Poloxamer 188, Polyquaternium-10, Silica, Simethicone, Pentylene Glycol, Panthenol, 2-Oleamido-1,3-Octadecanediol, Caprylyl Glycol, Disodium EDTA, Methylsilanol/Silicate Crosspolymer, Citric Acid, Potassium Phosphate, Potassium Chloride, CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499, CI 75470, CI 77007, CI 77891, CI 77510, Mica
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 WaterCaprylyl 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 GlycolMica refers to a group of silicate minerals. Mica crystals are easily split to give products a shimmer. These crystals are able to reflect light to temporarily give your skin a glowy look.
Mica is found to be safe. Trace amounts of heavy metals may be found in mica, but these metals are not harmful in our personal products.
Mica has been used since prehistoric times throughout the world. Ancient Egyptian, Indian, Greek, Roman, Aztec, and Chinese civilizations have used mica.
Mica can be naturally found throughout the world. However, some sources of mica may be controversial. In 2016, mica mined in the Jharkhand state in India was found to be using child labor. However, companies are able to source ethical mica affiliated with international organizations that monitor the mica supply chain.
Learn more about MicaCi 77891 is a white pigment from Titanium dioxide. It is naturally found in minerals such as rutile and ilmenite.
It's main function is to add a white color to cosmetics. It can also be mixed with other colors to create different shades.
Ci 77891 is commonly found in sunscreens due to its ability to block UV rays.
Learn more about CI 77891Ci 75470 is a bright-red pigment. It is AKA carmine.
Carmine is derived from insects such as the cochineal beetle. This ingredient has been used as a natural dye for over 2000 years.
This ingredient is used to impart a blue color. It is not water-soluble.
It goes by two different names: 1. Ferric Ferrocyanide: a synthetic dark blue pigment 2. Ferric Ammonium Ferrocyanide: a synthetic blue pigment, also called Prussian blue
In the EU, both of these colors must be labeled as 'CI 77510'.
Learn more about CI 77510This pigment is called Ultramarine blue lazurite. It gives a saturated blue color, but can be used to create other colors as well.
According to the manufacturer, it is usually made from kaolin, sodium sulfate, sodium carbonate, sulfur, and charcoal.
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