Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of e.l.f. cosmetics Volume Plumping Mascara Black versus Sephora Collection Size Up Volumizing Mascara .
Last updated on October 13, 2023. Published on January 19, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both vegan and reef safe mascaras. They have a total of 6 ingredients in common
Free From
They both do not contain any parabens or silicones
What's Inside
They both contain fragrances
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Ingredient Info
e.l.f. cosmetics Volume Plumping Mascara 23 ingredients
Sephora Collection Size Up Volumizing Mascara 24 ingredients
Contains Alcohol
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Silicon Free
This product is free of silicons 🎉
Contains Fragrance
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Contains Sulfate
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Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Oil Free
This product is free of oils 🎉
Not Malassezia Safe
Ingredients in this product that are not malassezia safe:
Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
Contains EU Allergens
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Vegan
This product is vegan 🎉
Cruelty Free
This product is cruelty-free 🎉
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Silicon Free
This product is free of silicons 🎉
Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Contains Oils
Ingredients in this product that are types of oil:
Not Malassezia Safe
Ingredients in this product that are not malassezia safe:
Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
EU Allergen Free
This product is free of EU allergens 🎉
Vegan
This product is vegan 🎉
Not Cruelty Free
This product is not cruelty-free 😥
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e.l.f. cosmetics Volume Plumping Mascara 23 ingredients
Sephora Collection Size Up Volumizing Mascara 24 ingredients
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Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
e.l.f. cosmetics Volume Plumping Mascara 23 ingredients
Sephora Collection Size Up Volumizing Mascara 24 ingredients
Water • Styrene • Caprylic Acid • Euphorbia Cerifera Cera • Synthetic Beeswax • Pvp • Cetearyl Alcohol • Ozokerite • Stearic Acid • Copernicia Cerifera Wax • Propylene Glycol • Barium Sulfate • Triethanolamine • Glyceryl Stearate • Peg-100 Stearate • Triacontanyl Pvp • Panthenol • Benzyl Alcohol • Methylchloroisothiazolinone • CI 77267 • CI 77491 • CI 77492 • CI 77499
Water • CI 77499 • Paraffin • Glyceryl Stearate • Synthetic Beeswax • Stearic Acid • Acacia Senegal Gum • Butylene Glycol • Palmitic Acid • Oryza Sativa Bran Cera • Polybutene • Styrene/Acrylates Copolymer • Vp/Eicosene Copolymer • Ozokerite • Aminomethyl Propanol • Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil • Phenoxyethanol • Stearyl Stearate • Hydroxyethylcellulose • Cellulose • Sodium Nitrate • Sodium Dehydroacetate • Silica • Glyoxal
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Ingredients Explained
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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. Talk about multi-purpose! If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!
Learn more about Watere.l.f. cosmetics Volume Plumping Mascara Black contains this as ingredient number 1.
Sephora Collection Size Up Volumizing Mascara contains this as ingredient number 1.
Synthetic beeswax is created to be identical in structure to beeswax. It possesses the same occlusive and emulsion properties.
A blend of fatty acid esters, fatty acids, and alcohols are used to create synthetic beeswax. Whether or not this ingredient is vegan depends on the source. Sometimes, lanolin is used for its creation.
This ingredient may not be Malassezia folliculitis, or fungal-acne safe.
Learn more about Synthetic Beeswaxe.l.f. cosmetics Volume Plumping Mascara Black contains this as ingredient number 5.
Sephora Collection Size Up Volumizing Mascara contains this as ingredient number 5.
Ozokerite is a naturally occuring mineral wax. In cosmetics, ozokerite is used as a texture enhancer.
Ceresin wax is derived from this ingredient.
The melting point of ozokerite is 58-100 C.
Ozokerite is found all over the world including Scotland, the US, and India.
Learn more about Ozokeritee.l.f. cosmetics Volume Plumping Mascara Black contains this as ingredient number 8.
Sephora Collection Size Up Volumizing Mascara contains this as ingredient number 14.
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.
Learn more about Stearic Acide.l.f. cosmetics Volume Plumping Mascara Black contains this as ingredient number 9.
Sephora Collection Size Up Volumizing Mascara contains this as ingredient number 6.
Glyceryl Stearate is a mix of glycerin and stearic acid.
Glyceryl Stearate is used to stabilize the mixing of water and oil ingredients. By preventing these ingredients from separating, it can help elongate shelf life. It can also help thicken the product's texture.
As an emollient, it helps soften skin and supports barrier-replenishing ingredients.
In cosmetics, Glyceryl Stearate is often made from vegetable oils or synthetically produced. The human body also creates Glyceryl Stearate naturally.
Learn more about Glyceryl Stearatee.l.f. cosmetics Volume Plumping Mascara Black contains this as ingredient number 14.
Sephora Collection Size Up Volumizing Mascara contains this as ingredient number 4.
Ci 77499 is also hydrated iron III oxide. It is created from mixing red and black iron oxides. This helps give shades of darkness to a product.
Iron III oxides are classified as inorganic chemicals for coloring.
e.l.f. cosmetics Volume Plumping Mascara Black contains this as ingredient number 23.
Sephora Collection Size Up Volumizing Mascara contains this as ingredient number 2.
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e.l.f. cosmetics Volume Plumping Mascara 23 ingredients
Sephora Collection Size Up Volumizing Mascara 24 ingredients
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e.l.f. cosmetics Volume Plumping Mascara 23 ingredients
Sephora Collection Size Up Volumizing Mascara 24 ingredients
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