Essence Lash Like A Boss Instant Lift & Curl Mascara Versus Glossier Lash Slick - Black
Updated on October 26, 2023
Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free and 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 fighting acne, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin and oily skin
Free From
They both do not contain any common allergens, parabens or sulfates
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Ingredient Info
Essence Lash Like A Boss Instant Lift & Curl Mascara 31 ingredients
Glossier Lash Slick 26 ingredients
About this product
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Essence Lash Like A Boss Instant Lift & Curl Mascara 31 ingredients
Glossier Lash Slick 26 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Key Ingredients
Benefits
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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 ConditioningAcrylates Copolymer
Alcohol Denat.
Antimicrobial
Beeswax
Emulsion Stabilising
PEG-15 Glyceryl Stearate
Emulsifying
Copernicia Cerifera Wax
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Kaolin
Abrasive
Pullulan
Behenyl Alcohol
Emollient
Bentonite
AbsorbentRayon
Dimethicone
Emollient
Stearic Acid
Cleansing
Sucrose Distearate
Emollient
Vp/Va Copolymer
Nylon-6
Aminomethyl Propanol
BufferingGlycerin
Humectant
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Silica
Abrasive
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Biotinoyl Tripeptide-1
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
CI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77266
Water, Acrylates Copolymer, Alcohol Denat., Beeswax, PEG-15 Glyceryl Stearate, Copernicia Cerifera Wax, Butylene Glycol, Kaolin, Pullulan, Behenyl Alcohol, Bentonite, Rayon, Dimethicone, Stearic Acid, Sucrose Distearate, Vp/Va Copolymer, Nylon-6, Aminomethyl Propanol, Glycerin, Tocopherol, Silica, Panthenol, Biotinoyl Tripeptide-1, Phenoxyethanol, CI 77499, CI 77266
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 AcidGlycerin is already naturally found in your skin. It helps moisturize and protect your skin.
A study from 2016 found glycerin to be more effective as a humectant than AHAs and hyaluronic acid.
As a humectant, it helps the skin stay hydrated by pulling moisture to your skin. The low molecular weight of glycerin allows it to pull moisture into the deeper layers of your skin.
Hydrated skin improves your skin barrier; Your skin barrier helps protect against irritants and bacteria.
Glycerin has also been found to have antimicrobial and antiviral properties. Due to these properties, glycerin is often used in wound and burn treatments.
In cosmetics, glycerin is usually derived from plants such as soybean or palm. However, it can also be sourced from animals, such as tallow or animal fat.
This ingredient is organic, colorless, odorless, and non-toxic.
Glycerin is the name for this ingredient in American English. British English uses Glycerol/Glycerine.
Learn more about GlycerinAcrylates 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.
Learn more about Acrylates CopolymerButylene 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 PanthenolKaolin is a clay. It is used for oil control and to help minimize pores. Like other clays, kaolin has the ability to absorb excess sebum or oil. This can help clean out pores and mattify the skin.
Some types of kaolin may have exfoliating properties. When water is added to kaolin, it becomes a paste with small abrasive particles.
Most kaolin is a white color, but may be pink/orange/red depending on where it comes from.
The name 'kaolin' comes from a Chinese village named 'Gaoling'. Kaolin clay comes from rocks rich in kaolinite. Kaolinite, the mineral, has a silicate layered structure. Kaolinite is formed from chemical weathering of aluminum siilicate minerals.
Besides skincare, kaolin is commonly used to make glossy paper, in ceramics, toothpaste, and as medicine to soothe stomach issues.
Learn more about KaolinPhenoxyethanol is a preservative that has germicide, antimicrobial, and aromatic properties. Studies show that phenoxyethanol can prevent 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.
We don't have a description for CI 77266 yet.
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.
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Glossier Lash Slick 26 ingredients
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