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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Clinique High Impact Mascara Black versus Clinique High Impact Zero Gravity Mascara Black .

Last updated on October 17, 2023. Published on January 18, 2024

Overview

What they are

These products are both reef safe mascaras. They have a total of 19 ingredients in common

Cool Features

They both contain exfoliants

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for dry skin and brightening skin

Free From

They both do not contain any common allergens, fragrances or parabens

What's Inside

They both contain silicones

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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

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Starts at $26.00
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Starts at $23.31

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

Exfoliators
Hyaluronic Acid

Benefits

Hydrating (2)
Reduces Irritation
Skin Texture
Brightening

Concerns

Drying
May Worsen Oily Skin (2)
Acne Trigger
Irritating
Rosacea (2)
Eczema (3)

Notable Ingredients

Vitamin E
Exfoliators (2)

Benefits

Hydrating (2)
Good For Oily Skin
Anti-Aging
Scar Healing
Acne Fighting
Brightening

Concerns

Drying
May Worsen Oily Skin (3)
Irritating (2)
Rosacea (2)
Eczema (2)
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Ingredients Compared

Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.

Water • Copernicia Cerifera Wax • Stearic Acid • Glyceryl Stearate • Polyisobutene • Silica • Acrylates Copolymer • Aminomethyl Propanediol • Vp/Eicosene Copolymer • Sodium Hyaluronate • Lauroyl Lysine • Pantethine • Melanin • Panthenol • Ethylhexylglycerin • Hydroxyethylcellulose • Calcium Aluminum Borosilicate • Pvp • Acacia Senegal Gum • Isostearic Acid • Simethicone • Dimethicone Peg-8 Polyacrylate • Urea • Glycerin • Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate • Sodium Lauryl Sulfate • Peg-8 Dimethicone • Disodium EDTA • Sorbic Acid • Chlorphenesin • Sodium Dehydroacetate • Phenoxyethanol • CI 77491 • CI 77492 • CI 77499 • CI 77400 • CI 42090 • CI 77891 • CI 19140 • CI 77288 • CI 77289 • CI 75470 • CI 77163 • CI 77007 • CI 77000

Water • Acrylates Copolymer • Kaolin • Copernicia Cerifera Wax • Peg-15 Glyceryl Stearate • Silica • Butylene Glycol • Beeswax • 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 • CI 77491 • CI 77891 • CI 77742 • CI 19140 • CI 77288 • CI 77289 • CI 75470 • CI 77163 • CI 42090 • CI 77007

Ingredients Side-by-side

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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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Clinique High Impact Mascara Black contains this as ingredient number 1.

Clinique High Impact Zero Gravity Mascara Black contains this as ingredient number 1.

2
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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Clinique High Impact Mascara Black contains this as ingredient number 3.

Clinique High Impact Zero Gravity Mascara Black contains this as ingredient number 4.

3
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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Clinique High Impact Mascara Black contains this as ingredient number 4.

Clinique High Impact Zero Gravity Mascara Black contains this as ingredient number 14.

4
What it does: Abrasive, Absorbent
Community Rating: Disliked

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.

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Clinique High Impact Mascara Black contains this as ingredient number 7.

Clinique High Impact Zero Gravity Mascara Black contains this as ingredient number 6.

5
What it does:
Community Rating: Mixed

Acrylates 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.

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Clinique High Impact Mascara Black contains this as ingredient number 8.

Clinique High Impact Zero Gravity Mascara Black contains this as ingredient number 2.

6
What it does: Buffering

We don't have a description for Aminomethyl Propanediol.

Clinique High Impact Mascara Black contains this as ingredient number 9.

Clinique High Impact Zero Gravity Mascara Black contains this as ingredient number 20.

7
What it does: Emollient, Skin Conditioning

Simethicone is a silicone. It is an emollient and used to reduce foaming in a product. It is also often used to coat sunscreen ingredients for better spreadability.

This ingredient is created by mixing dimethylpolysiloxane and hydrated silica.

Clinique High Impact Mascara Black contains this as ingredient number 22.

Clinique High Impact Zero Gravity Mascara Black contains this as ingredient number 19.

8
What it does: Antimicrobial, Preservative
Community Rating: Disliked

Chlorphenesin is a synthetic preservative. It helps protect a product against bacteria in order to extend shelf life. In most cases, Chlorphenesin is paired with other preservatives such as phenoxyethanol and caprylyl glycol.

Chlorphenesin is a biocide. This means it is able to help fight the microorganisms on our skin. It is also able to fight odor-releasing bacteria.

Chlorphenesin is soluble in both water and glycerin.

Studies show Chlorphenesin is easily absorbed by our skin. You should speak with a skincare professional if you have concerns about using Chlorphenesin.

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Clinique High Impact Mascara Black contains this as ingredient number 31.

Clinique High Impact Zero Gravity Mascara Black contains this as ingredient number 25.

9
What it does: Preservative
Community Rating: Loved

This 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.

Clinique High Impact Mascara Black contains this as ingredient number 32.

Clinique High Impact Zero Gravity Mascara Black contains this as ingredient number 26.

10
What it does: Preservative
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Phenoxyethanol is a preservative that has germicide, antimicrobial, and aromatic properties. Studies show that phenoxyethanol can prevent germ and 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.

Clinique High Impact Mascara Black contains this as ingredient number 33.

Clinique High Impact Zero Gravity Mascara Black contains this as ingredient number 24.

11
What it does: Cosmetic Colorant
Community Rating: Mixed

Ci 77491 is also hydrated iron III oxide. It's sole purpose is to give a red/pink hue to products.

Iron III oxides are classified as inorganic chemicals for coloring.

Synthetically created Ci 77491 is considered safer than those naturally found. This is because the synthetically created version may contain less impurities. Iron oxides are generally non-toxic and non-allergenic.

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Clinique High Impact Mascara Black contains this as ingredient number 34.

Clinique High Impact Zero Gravity Mascara Black contains this as ingredient number 27.

12
What it does: Cosmetic Colorant

Ci 42090 is a synthetic dye created from petroleum. It is used to give a bright blue color to cosmetics, medicine, and food.

Clinique High Impact Mascara Black contains this as ingredient number 38.

Clinique High Impact Zero Gravity Mascara Black contains this as ingredient number 35.

13
What it does: Cosmetic Colorant
Community Rating: Disliked

Ci 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.

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Clinique High Impact Mascara Black contains this as ingredient number 39.

Clinique High Impact Zero Gravity Mascara Black contains this as ingredient number 28.

14
What it does: Cosmetic Colorant

Ci 19140 is also known as Tartrazine. Tartrazine is a synthetic dye used in cosmetics, foods, and medicine to add a yellow color.

Tartrazine is created from petroleum and is water-soluble.

Some people may experience allergies from this dye, especially asthmatics and those with an aspirin intolerance.

Learn more about CI 19140

Clinique High Impact Mascara Black contains this as ingredient number 40.

Clinique High Impact Zero Gravity Mascara Black contains this as ingredient number 30.

15
What it does: Cosmetic Colorant

Ci 77288 is used to add green pigment to products.

Clinique High Impact Mascara Black contains this as ingredient number 41.

Clinique High Impact Zero Gravity Mascara Black contains this as ingredient number 31.

16
What it does: Cosmetic Colorant

We don't have a description for Ci 77289.

Clinique High Impact Mascara Black contains this as ingredient number 42.

Clinique High Impact Zero Gravity Mascara Black contains this as ingredient number 32.

17
What it does: Cosmetic Colorant, Masking
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Ci 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.

Clinique High Impact Mascara Black contains this as ingredient number 43.

Clinique High Impact Zero Gravity Mascara Black contains this as ingredient number 33.

18
What it does: Cosmetic Colorant
Community Rating: Disliked

This synthetic powder is used to add a pearly/white color in cosmetics.

Clinique High Impact Mascara Black contains this as ingredient number 44.

Clinique High Impact Zero Gravity Mascara Black contains this as ingredient number 34.

19
What it does: Cosmetic Colorant

This 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.

Clinique High Impact Mascara Black contains this as ingredient number 45.

Clinique High Impact Zero Gravity Mascara Black contains this as ingredient number 36.

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

16% are loved or liked
13% have mixed ratings
38% are disliked or very disliked
33% have no rating yet
17% are loved or liked
11% have mixed ratings
36% are disliked or very disliked
36% have no rating yet

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