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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Covergirl Lash Blast Volume Mascara Black Brown versus Maybelline Full n' Soft Waterproof Mascara Very Black .

Last updated on March 06, 2024. Published on April 27, 2024

Overview

What they are

These products are both mascaras. They have a total of 13 ingredients in common

Cool Features

They both contain exfoliants and Vitamin E

Suited For

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

Free From

They both do not contain any oils

What's Inside

They both contain fragrances, parabens and silicones

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Mascara Brand
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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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 (2)
Exfoliators (2)

Benefits

Hydrating
Reduces Irritation
Brightening (3)

Concerns

Drying (4)
May Worsen Oily Skin (5)
Acne Trigger
Irritating (2)
Rosacea (2)
Eczema (4)

Notable Ingredients

Vitamin E
Exfoliators

Benefits

Redness Reducing
Reduces Irritation (2)
Anti-Aging
Brightening

Concerns

Drying
May Worsen Oily Skin (3)
Acne Trigger
Irritating (2)
Rosacea
Eczema (4)
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Ingredients Compared

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

Water • Glyceryl Stearate • Ammonium Acrylates Copolymer • Disteardimonium Hectorite • Propylene Glycol • Stearic Acid • Copernicia Cerifera Wax • Triethanolamine • Acrylates Copolymer • Synthetic Wax • Polyvinyl Alcohol • Lecithin • Propylene Carbonate • Polyethylene • Oleic Acid • Alcohol Denat. • Benzyl Alcohol • Glycerin • Xanthan Gum • Panthenol • Phenoxyethanol • Propylparaben • Methylparaben • Ethylparaben • Sodium Laureth Sulfate • Trisodium EDTA • Simethicone • Tocopheryl Acetate • Tocopherol • CI 77492 • Titanium Dioxide • Ultramarines

Petroleum Distillates • C8-9 Isoparaffin • Disteardimonium Hectorite • Beeswax • Copernicia Cerifera Wax • Water • Synthetic Beeswax • Ethylhexyl Stearate • Paraffin • Propylene Carbonate • Polyvinyl Alcohol • Lauryl Laurate • Silica • Oryza Sativa Starch • Panthenol • Hydrolyzed Corn Starch • Methylparaben • Isoceteth-20 • Lecithin • Acrylates Copolymer • Ethylene/Methacrylate Copolymer • Tocopheryl Acetate • Zinc Acetate • Disodium EDTA • Disodium Cocoamphodiacetate • Oleamide • Ceramide 1 A • Simethicone • Diazolidinyl Urea • Propylparaben • CI 77492 • CI 77499 • CI 77491 • CI 75470 • CI 77007 • CI 77288 • CI 77289 • Mica • CI 77891 • CI 77510

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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Covergirl Lash Blast Volume Mascara Black Brown contains this as ingredient number 1.

Maybelline Full n' Soft Waterproof Mascara Very Black contains this as ingredient number 6.

2
What it does: Stabilising
Community Rating: Disliked

Disteardimonium Hectorite comes from the clay mineral named hectorite. It is used to add thickness to a product.

It can also help stabilize a product by helping to disperse other ingredients.

Hectorite is a rare, white clay mineral.

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Covergirl Lash Blast Volume Mascara Black Brown contains this as ingredient number 4.

Maybelline Full n' Soft Waterproof Mascara Very Black contains this as ingredient number 3.

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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Covergirl Lash Blast Volume Mascara Black Brown contains this as ingredient number 7.

Maybelline Full n' Soft Waterproof Mascara Very Black contains this as ingredient number 5.

4
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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Covergirl Lash Blast Volume Mascara Black Brown contains this as ingredient number 9.

Maybelline Full n' Soft Waterproof Mascara Very Black contains this as ingredient number 20.

5
What it does:
Community Rating: Very Disliked

We don't have a description for Polyvinyl Alcohol.

Covergirl Lash Blast Volume Mascara Black Brown contains this as ingredient number 11.

Maybelline Full n' Soft Waterproof Mascara Very Black contains this as ingredient number 11.

6
What it does: Emollient, Emulsifying, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Disliked

Lecithin is a term for a group of substances found in plants, animals, and humans. They are made up of mixture of fatty acids. These fatty acids usually are a mixture of phosphoric acid's choline ester connected to stearic, oleic, and palmitic acids. Most lecithins are created from plant ingredients scuh as sunflower.

Lecithin is an emollient. Emollients help soften the skin and creates a barrier to keep moisture in.

As an emulsifier, it also helps prevent water and oil ingredients from separating. Lecithin can help ingredients be better absorbed by the skin. The phospholipids in Lecithin can produce liposomes. Liposomes help other ingredients get through the skin barrier.

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Covergirl Lash Blast Volume Mascara Black Brown contains this as ingredient number 12.

Maybelline Full n' Soft Waterproof Mascara Very Black contains this as ingredient number 19.

7
What it does: Solvent

This ingredient is a solvent. It helps dissolve active ingredients and alter the texture of products.

Propylene Carbonate is commonly used in makeup and with clay, such as montmorillonite or bentonite.

Studies show this ingredient to be safe for cosmetics. When it is undiluted, it can cause skin irritation. (It is always diluted in skincare and makeup). This ingredient is water-soluble.

Propylene Carbonate is created from propylene glycol and carbonic acid.

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Covergirl Lash Blast Volume Mascara Black Brown contains this as ingredient number 13.

Maybelline Full n' Soft Waterproof Mascara Very Black contains this as ingredient number 10.

8
What it does: Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Loved

Panthenol (also referred to as pro-vitamin B5) is a common ingredient that helps hydrate and soothe the skin.

lt is a humectant, meaning that it helps the skin attract and retain moisture.

Another benefit is the anti-inflammatory abilities. This means that it's great for sensitive, irritation-prone skin.

Once oxidized, panthenol converts to pantothenic acid. Panthothenic acid is found in all living cells.

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Covergirl Lash Blast Volume Mascara Black Brown contains this as ingredient number 20.

Maybelline Full n' Soft Waterproof Mascara Very Black contains this as ingredient number 15.

9
What it does: Preservative
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Propylparaben is a preservative and is a paraben with antifungal and antimicrobial properties.

This ingredient can be naturally found in plants and insects, but most of it is synthetically manufactured for human use. In cosmetics, it is usually created by reacting para-aminobenzoic acid and propanol (an alcohol).

You can usually find this ingredient in water-based products.

Parabens have come under controversy due to the claim they are hormone disruptors. Studies show conflicting results. We recommend speaking with a professional if you have any concerns.

Propylparaben is commonly found in food, medicine, and cosmetics.

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Covergirl Lash Blast Volume Mascara Black Brown contains this as ingredient number 22.

Maybelline Full n' Soft Waterproof Mascara Very Black contains this as ingredient number 30.

10
What it does: Preservative
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Methylparaben is a preservative and is a paraben. It is used to prevent the growth of fungus, mold, and other harmful bacteria. Parabens are chemicals used as preservatives in both cosmetics and food.

Methylparaben can be synthetically created. It can also be found naturally in some fruits, such as blueberries.

Oftentimes, Methylparaben is combined with other parabens to help increase the shelf life.

The safety of Methylparaben is currently being studied. While ongoing studies are looking into the safety of parabens, the results have been very mixed. Some studies have not found Methylparaben to be harmful.

Learn more about Methylparaben

Covergirl Lash Blast Volume Mascara Black Brown contains this as ingredient number 23.

Maybelline Full n' Soft Waterproof Mascara Very Black contains this as ingredient number 17.

11
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.

Covergirl Lash Blast Volume Mascara Black Brown contains this as ingredient number 27.

Maybelline Full n' Soft Waterproof Mascara Very Black contains this as ingredient number 28.

12
What it does: Antioxidant, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Liked

Tocopheryl Acetate is AKA Vitamin E. It is an antioxidant and protects your skin from free radicals. Free radicals damage the skin by breaking down collagen.

One study found using Tocopheryl Acetate with Vitamin C decreased the number of sunburned cells.

Tocopheryl Acetate is commonly found in both skincare and dietary supplements.

Learn more about Tocopheryl Acetate

Covergirl Lash Blast Volume Mascara Black Brown contains this as ingredient number 28.

Maybelline Full n' Soft Waterproof Mascara Very Black contains this as ingredient number 22.

13
What it does: Cosmetic Colorant
Community Rating: Mixed

Ci 77492 is also hydrated iron III oxide. It's sole purpose is to give a yellow hue to products.

Iron III oxides are classified as inorganic chemicals for coloring.

Synthetically created Ci 77492 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.

Learn more about CI 77492

Covergirl Lash Blast Volume Mascara Black Brown contains this as ingredient number 30.

Maybelline Full n' Soft Waterproof Mascara Very Black contains this as ingredient number 32.

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

16% are loved or liked
16% have mixed ratings
59% are disliked or very disliked
9% have no rating yet
13% are loved or liked
10% have mixed ratings
48% are disliked or very disliked
30% have no rating yet

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Covergirl Lash Blast Volume Mascara 32 ingredients

4.0 /5
from 1 rating

Maybelline Full n' Soft Waterproof Mascara 40 ingredients

4.0 /5
from 1 rating

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