Essence Lash Like A Boss Instant Volume & Length Mascara - Ultra Black Versus Dior Diorshow Iconic Overcurl Mascara - Black
Updated on December 18, 2024
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 Vitamin E
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for dry skin
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, parabens or silicones
What's Inside
They both contain fragrances and oils
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Ingredient Info
Essence Lash Like A Boss Instant Volume & Length Mascara 26 ingredients
Dior Diorshow Iconic Overcurl Mascara 36 ingredients
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Essence Lash Like A Boss Instant Volume & Length Mascara 26 ingredients
Dior Diorshow Iconic Overcurl Mascara 36 ingredients
Key Ingredients
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Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningParaffin
Perfuming
Rhus Verniciflua Peel Cera
EmollientGlyceryl Stearate Se
Emulsifying
Acacia Senegal Gum
MaskingButylene Glycol
Humectant
Vp/Eicosene Copolymer
Palmitic Acid
Emollient
Stearic Acid
Cleansing
Oryza Sativa Bran Wax
Skin Conditioning
Shorea Robusta Resin
TonicHelianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Pvp
Emulsion StabilisingSimmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Emollient
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningCaprylyl Glycol
EmollientHydroxyethylcellulose
Emulsion StabilisingPrunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil
Skin Conditioning
Trimethyl Pentanyl Diisobutyrate
Disodium Phosphate
BufferingSodium Phosphate
BufferingPotassium Hydroxide
BufferingPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
CI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Paraffin, Rhus Verniciflua Peel Cera, Glyceryl Stearate Se, Acacia Senegal Gum, Butylene Glycol, Vp/Eicosene Copolymer, Palmitic Acid, Stearic Acid, Oryza Sativa Bran Wax, Shorea Robusta Resin, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Pvp, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Tocopheryl Acetate, Tocopherol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Caprylyl Glycol, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil, Trimethyl Pentanyl Diisobutyrate, Disodium Phosphate, Sodium Phosphate, Potassium Hydroxide, Phenoxyethanol, CI 77499
Water
Skin ConditioningPEG-12 Carnauba
Emulsion StabilisingPEG-8 Beeswax
Emulsifying
Styrene/Acrylates/Ammonium Methacrylate Copolymer
Vp/Eicosene Copolymer
Paraffin
Perfuming
Pvp
Emulsion StabilisingStearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Palmitic Acid
Emollient
Stearic Acid
Cleansing
Aminomethyl Propanediol
BufferingBis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2
Emollient
Pentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Hydroxyethylcellulose
Emulsion StabilisingCaprylyl Glycol
EmollientCrambe Abyssinica Seed Oil
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Laureth-12 Sulfate
Cleansing
Tetrasodium EDTA
Decyloxazolidinone
AntimicrobialTocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Gossypium Herbaceum Extract
Skin ConditioningAmmonium Hydroxide
BufferingHydrolyzed Soy Protein
HumectantBHT
Antioxidant
CI 19140
Cosmetic ColorantCI 42090
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77007
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77163
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77288
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77289
Cosmetic ColorantIron Oxides
CI 77510
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77742
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantWater, PEG-12 Carnauba, PEG-8 Beeswax, Styrene/Acrylates/Ammonium Methacrylate Copolymer, Vp/Eicosene Copolymer, Paraffin, Pvp, Stearyl Alcohol, Palmitic Acid, Stearic Acid, Aminomethyl Propanediol, Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2, Pentylene Glycol, Phenoxyethanol, Butylene Glycol, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Caprylyl Glycol, Crambe Abyssinica Seed Oil, Sodium Laureth-12 Sulfate, Tetrasodium EDTA, Decyloxazolidinone, Tocopheryl Acetate, Gossypium Herbaceum Extract, Ammonium Hydroxide, Hydrolyzed Soy Protein, BHT, CI 19140, CI 42090, CI 77007, CI 77163, CI 77288, CI 77289, Iron Oxides, CI 77510, CI 77742, CI 77891
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 WaterParaffin 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.
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.
- It has mild preservative properties.
Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient that works well with other ingredients.
We don't have a description for Vp/Eicosene Copolymer yet.
Palmitic 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 AcidStearic 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 AcidPvp is a water-soluble synthetic polymer and common hairstyling ingredient. It is a film-forming ingredient and used to "hold" specific shapes of hair.
Pvp is less effective in high-humidity. It tends to draw moisture, but this moisture dismantles the structure and "hold".
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 AcetateCaprylyl 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 HydroxyethylcellulosePhenoxyethanol 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.
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Essence Lash Like A Boss Instant Volume & Length Mascara 26 ingredients
Dior Diorshow Iconic Overcurl Mascara 36 ingredients
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