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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Dior Diorshow Iconic Overcurl Mascara Black versus Gucci Mascara L'Obscur Eve Black .

Last updated on October 15, 2023. Published on March 21, 2024

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 Vitamin E

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for brightening skin

Free From

They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, parabens or silicones

What's Inside

They both contain fragrances

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Mascara French Brand France
Mascara Italian Brand Italy

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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Buy Diorshow Iconic Overcurl Mascara

Starts at $8.14
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Starts at $49.99

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

Benefits

Brightening

Concerns

May Worsen Oily Skin (3)

Notable Ingredients

Vitamin C
Vitamin E

Benefits

Hydrating
Redness Reducing
Skin Texture
Anti-Aging (2)
Dark Spots
Scar Healing (2)
Brightening (2)

Concerns

May Worsen Oily Skin (2)
Irritating
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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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Dior Diorshow Iconic Overcurl Mascara Black contains this as ingredient number 1.

Gucci Mascara L'Obscur Eve Black contains this as ingredient number 1.

2

We don't have a description for Vp/Eicosene Copolymer.

Dior Diorshow Iconic Overcurl Mascara Black contains this as ingredient number 5.

Gucci Mascara L'Obscur Eve Black contains this as ingredient number 10.

3
What it does: Perfuming, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Very Disliked

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.

Dior Diorshow Iconic Overcurl Mascara Black contains this as ingredient number 6.

Gucci Mascara L'Obscur Eve Black contains this as ingredient number 3.

4
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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Dior Diorshow Iconic Overcurl Mascara Black contains this as ingredient number 10.

Gucci Mascara L'Obscur Eve Black contains this as ingredient number 4.

5
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.

Dior Diorshow Iconic Overcurl Mascara Black contains this as ingredient number 14.

Gucci Mascara L'Obscur Eve Black contains this as ingredient number 12.

6
What it does: Humectant, Masking, Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Community Rating: Mixed

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.

Dior Diorshow Iconic Overcurl Mascara Black contains this as ingredient number 15.

Gucci Mascara L'Obscur Eve Black contains this as ingredient number 7.

7
What it does: Emulsion Stabilising, Stabilising
Community Rating: Mixed

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.

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Dior Diorshow Iconic Overcurl Mascara Black contains this as ingredient number 16.

Gucci Mascara L'Obscur Eve Black contains this as ingredient number 13.

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

9% are loved or liked
14% have mixed ratings
34% are disliked or very disliked
43% have no rating yet
11% are loved or liked
17% have mixed ratings
56% are disliked or very disliked
17% have no rating yet

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Reviews

Here's what our community thinks

Dior Diorshow Iconic Overcurl Mascara 35 ingredients

4.0 /5
from 2 ratings

Gucci Mascara L'Obscur 18 ingredients

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