Buxom Cosmetics Xtrovert Mascara Versus Clinique High Impact Zero Gravity Mascara - Black
Updated on January 26, 2024
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 dry skin
Free From
They both do not contain any common allergens, fragrances, parabens or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain silicones
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Ingredient Info
Buxom Cosmetics Xtrovert Mascara 33 ingredients
Clinique High Impact Zero Gravity Mascara 35 ingredients
About this product
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Buxom Cosmetics Xtrovert Mascara 33 ingredients
Clinique High Impact Zero Gravity Mascara 35 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningBeeswax
Emulsion Stabilising
Copernicia Cerifera Wax
Oryza Sativa Bran Wax
Skin Conditioning
Stearic Acid
Cleansing
Palmitic Acid
Emollient
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
C18-36 Acid Triglyceride
EmollientHydrogenated Polyisobutene
EmollientAminomethyl Propanol
BufferingAcacia Senegal Gum
MaskingPvp
Emulsion StabilisingSea Water
HumectantCaprylyl Glycol
EmollientHydroxyethylcellulose
Emulsion StabilisingDimethicone
Emollient
Acrylates Copolymer
Myristic Acid
Cleansing
Lauric Acid
Cleansing
Oleic Acid
Emollient
Sodium Chloride
Masking
Citric Acid
Buffering
Magnesium Chloride
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
Disodium Phosphate
BufferingSodium Phosphate
BufferingPolysorbate 60
Emulsifying
Sea Salt
Abrasive
Sodium Dehydroacetate
Preservative
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Iron Oxides
Water, Beeswax, Copernicia Cerifera Wax, Oryza Sativa Bran Wax, Stearic Acid, Palmitic Acid, Butylene Glycol, C18-36 Acid Triglyceride, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Aminomethyl Propanol, Acacia Senegal Gum, Pvp, Sea Water, Caprylyl Glycol, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Dimethicone, Acrylates Copolymer, Myristic Acid, Lauric Acid, Oleic Acid, Sodium Chloride, Citric Acid, Magnesium Chloride, Propylene Glycol, Disodium Phosphate, Sodium Phosphate, Polysorbate 60, Sea Salt, Sodium Dehydroacetate, Sodium Benzoate, Potassium Sorbate, Phenoxyethanol, Iron Oxides
Water
Skin ConditioningAcrylates Copolymer
Kaolin
Abrasive
Copernicia Cerifera Wax
PEG-15 Glyceryl Stearate
Emulsifying
Silica
Abrasive
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Alcohol
Antimicrobial
Hydrogenated Rapeseed Alcohol
EmollientPolyvinyl Alcohol
Bentonite
AbsorbentDimethicone
Emollient
Stearic Acid
Cleansing
Sucrose Distearate
Emollient
Vp/Va Copolymer
Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Emollient
Nylon-66
Simethicone
Emollient
Aminomethyl Propanediol
BufferingAminomethyl Propanol
BufferingXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingTocopherol
Antioxidant
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Chlorphenesin
Antimicrobial
Sodium Dehydroacetate
Preservative
Iron Oxides
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77742
Cosmetic ColorantCI 19140
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77288
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77289
Cosmetic ColorantCI 75470
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77163
Cosmetic ColorantCI 42090
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77007
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Acrylates Copolymer, Kaolin, Copernicia Cerifera Wax, PEG-15 Glyceryl Stearate, Silica, Butylene Glycol, Alcohol, Hydrogenated Rapeseed Alcohol, Polyvinyl Alcohol, Bentonite, Dimethicone, Stearic Acid, Sucrose Distearate, Vp/Va Copolymer, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Nylon-66, Simethicone, Aminomethyl Propanediol, Aminomethyl Propanol, Xanthan Gum, Tocopherol, Phenoxyethanol, Chlorphenesin, Sodium Dehydroacetate, Iron Oxides, CI 77891, CI 77742, CI 19140, CI 77288, CI 77289, CI 75470, CI 77163, CI 42090, CI 77007
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 WaterCopernicia 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 WaxStearic 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 AcidButylene 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.
Aminomethyl Propanol is used to adjust the pH of products. It is also used as a base to create other organic compounds. Having a balanced pH is important for protecting your skin.
Aminomethyl propanol is safe to use in cosmetics up to 1%. It is soluble in water.
Dimethicone is a type of synthetic silicone created from natural materials such as quartz.
What it does:
Dimethicone comes in different viscosities:
Depending on the viscosity, dimethicone has different properties.
Ingredients lists don't always show which type is used, so we recommend reaching out to the brand if you have questions about the viscosity.
This ingredient is unlikely to cause irritation because it does not get absorbed into skin. However, people with silicone allergies should be careful about using this ingredient.
Note: Dimethicone may contribute to pilling. This is because it is not oil or water soluble, so pilling may occur when layered with products. When mixed with heavy oils in a formula, the outcome is also quite greasy.
Learn more about DimethiconeAcrylates Copolymer is used as a film-forming agent and texture enhancer.
After applied, Acrylates Copolymer forms a thin film cover that helps skin feel more soft. It can help sunscreens become more water-resistant.
It is also used to make a product more thick.
Learn more about Acrylates CopolymerThis ingredient is a preservative with antimicrobial properties. It is the sodium salt of dehydroacetic acid.
It is especially effective at preventing bacterial and fungal growth in low concentrations.
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.
This ingredient is a combination of red, black, and yellow iron oxide pigments. This combination of colors is usually found in foundation, because it results in a "skin" color.
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