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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Essence Lash Princess Eyeliner Black versus Maybelline The Colossal Waterproof Mascara Classic Black .

Last updated on October 15, 2023. Published on February 11, 2024

Overview

Free From

They both do not contain any common allergens or fragrances

What's Inside

They both contain oils

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Eyeliner German Brand Germany
Mascara American Brand United States

Eyeliner

A liquid, gel, or pencil used to define the eyes.

Mascara

Mascara is used to elongate, darken, or define the eyelashes.

Price

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Starts at $4.99
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Starts at $8.12

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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Benefits

Hydrating
Brightening

Concerns

Drying (3)
May Worsen Oily Skin
Acne Trigger
Irritating
Rosacea (2)
Eczema (2)

Notable Ingredients

Exfoliators (2)

Benefits

Reduces Irritation
Anti-Aging

Concerns

Drying (3)
May Worsen Oily Skin
Acne Trigger
Rosacea
Eczema (4)
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Ingredients Side-by-side

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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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Essence Lash Princess Eyeliner Black contains this as ingredient number 1.

Maybelline The Colossal Waterproof Mascara Classic Black contains this as ingredient number 7.

2
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.

Essence Lash Princess Eyeliner Black contains this as ingredient number 19.

Maybelline The Colossal Waterproof Mascara Classic Black contains this as ingredient number 14.

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

19% are loved or liked
10% have mixed ratings
43% are disliked or very disliked
29% have no rating yet
14% are loved or liked
8% have mixed ratings
47% are disliked or very disliked
31% have no rating yet

Usage

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