Essence Lash Like A Boss Instant Lift & Curl Mascara Versus Benefit Cosmetics Roller Lash Mascara
Updated on October 17, 2023
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe mascaras. They have a total of 11 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain exfoliants
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for dry skin and sensitive skin
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, parabens, silicones or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain fragrances
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Ingredient Info
Essence Lash Like A Boss Instant Lift & Curl Mascara 31 ingredients
Benefit Cosmetics Roller Lash Mascara 28 ingredients
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Essence Lash Like A Boss Instant Lift & Curl Mascara 31 ingredients
Benefit Cosmetics Roller Lash Mascara 28 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningGlyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Synthetic Beeswax
Emulsion Stabilising
Copernicia Cerifera Wax
Stearic Acid
Cleansing
Glycerin
Humectant
Palmitic Acid
Emollient
Acrylates Copolymer
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Ricinus Communis Seed Oil
Masking
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Caprylyl Glycol
EmollientHydroxyethylcellulose
Emulsion StabilisingTalc
Abrasive
Pvp
Emulsion StabilisingCellulose
AbsorbentKaolin
Abrasive
Isostearyl Sebacate
Skin ConditioningDisodium Phosphate
BufferingPolysorbate 60
Emulsifying
Disodium Stearoyl Glutamate
CleansingSodium Phosphate
BufferingAluminum Hydroxide
EmollientSodium Hydroxide
BufferingPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Sodium Dehydroacetate
Preservative
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
CI 77007
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77266
CI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Glyceryl Stearate, Synthetic Beeswax, Copernicia Cerifera Wax, Stearic Acid, Glycerin, Palmitic Acid, Acrylates Copolymer, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Butylene Glycol, Ricinus Communis Seed Oil, Panthenol, Caprylyl Glycol, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Talc, Pvp, Cellulose, Kaolin, Isostearyl Sebacate, Disodium Phosphate, Polysorbate 60, Disodium Stearoyl Glutamate, Sodium Phosphate, Aluminum Hydroxide, Sodium Hydroxide, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium Dehydroacetate, Potassium Sorbate, CI 77007, CI 77266, CI 77499
Water
Skin ConditioningParaffin
Perfuming
Polybutene
Cera Alba
Emollient
Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2
Emollient
Palmitic Acid
Emollient
Stearic Acid
Cleansing
Vp/Eicosene Copolymer
Acacia Senegal Gum
MaskingCopernicia Cerifera Wax
Aminomethyl Propanediol
Buffering1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningCaprylyl Glycol
EmollientSilica
Abrasive
Euphorbia Cerifera Wax
Hydroxyethylcellulose
Emulsion StabilisingPanthenol
Skin Conditioning
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Hydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Chlorphenesin
Antimicrobial
Pentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningTocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Algin
Masking
Serine
MaskingDisodium Phosphate
BufferingSodium Phosphate
BufferingPolysorbate 60
Emulsifying
Iron Oxides
Water, Paraffin, Polybutene, Cera Alba, Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2, Palmitic Acid, Stearic Acid, Vp/Eicosene Copolymer, Acacia Senegal Gum, Copernicia Cerifera Wax, Aminomethyl Propanediol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Caprylyl Glycol, Silica, Euphorbia Cerifera Wax, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Panthenol, Butylene Glycol, Hydroxyacetophenone, Chlorphenesin, Pentylene Glycol, Tocopheryl Acetate, Algin, Serine, Disodium Phosphate, Sodium Phosphate, Polysorbate 60, Iron Oxides
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 AcidPalmitic Acid is a fatty acid found in our skin. In cosmetics, it is usually derived from palm oil. It is a cleanser, emollient, and emulsifier.
As an emollient, it helps hydrate the skin. The emulsifying properties keep ingredients together in a product.
Palmitic Acid may not be fungal-acne safe.
Learn more about Palmitic 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.
Panthenol is a common ingredient that helps hydrate and soothe the skin. It is found naturally in our skin and hair.
There are two forms of panthenol: D and L.
D-panthenol is also known as dexpanthenol. Most cosmetics use dexpanthenol or a mixture of D and L-panthenol.
Panthenol is famous due to its ability to go deeper into the skin's layers. Using this ingredient has numerous pros (and no cons):
Like hyaluronic acid, panthenol is a humectant. Humectants are able to bind and hold large amounts of water to keep skin hydrated.
This ingredient works well for wound healing. It works by increasing tissue in the wound and helps close open wounds.
Once oxidized, panthenol converts to pantothenic acid. Panthothenic acid is found in all living cells.
This ingredient is also referred to as pro-vitamin B5.
Learn more about PanthenolCaprylyl Glycol is a humectant and emollient, meaning it attracts and preserves moisture.
It is a common ingredient in many products, especially those designed to hydrate skin. The primary benefits are retaining moisture, skin softening, and promoting a healthy skin barrier.
Though Caprylyl Glycol is an alcohol derived from fatty acids, it is not the kind that can dry out skin.
This ingredient is also used as a preservative to extend the life of products. It has slight antimicrobial properties.
Learn more about Caprylyl GlycolHydroxyethylcellulose 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.
This ingredient 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.
Learn more about HydroxyethylcelluloseDisodium Phosphate is a water-soluble powder used as a pH adjuster.
Polysorbate 60 is used to help stabilize products. It is a surfactant and emulsifier. These properties help keep ingredients together in a product. Surfactants help reduce surface tension between ingredients with different states, such as liquids and solids. Emulsifiers help prevent oils and waters from separating.
Polysorbate 60 is sorbitol-based and created from the ethoxylation of sorbitan. Ethoxylation is a chemical reaction used to add ethylene oxide. Sorbitan is a the dehydrated version of sorbitol, a sugar found in fruits.
In this case, the 60 comes from reacting 60 units of ethylene oxide with sorbitan.
Polysorbates are commonly used in medicine and foods.
Learn more about Polysorbate 60We don't have a description for Sodium Phosphate yet.
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Essence Lash Like A Boss Instant Lift & Curl Mascara 31 ingredients
Benefit Cosmetics Roller Lash Mascara 28 ingredients
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