Essence Lash Princess Mascara - False Lash Versus Almay Thickening Mascara - 402 Black
Updated on November 20, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both mascaras. They have a total of 4 ingredients in common
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for dry skin
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens or sulfates
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Ingredient Info
Essence Lash Princess Mascara 19 ingredients
Almay Thickening Mascara 23 ingredients
What's inside
What's inside
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Essence Lash Princess Mascara 19 ingredients
Almay Thickening Mascara 23 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningParaffin
Perfuming
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Synthetic Beeswax
Emulsion Stabilising
Stearic Acid
Cleansing
Acacia Senegal Gum
MaskingButylene Glycol
Humectant
Palmitic Acid
Emollient
Polybutene
Oryza Sativa Bran Wax
Skin Conditioning
Vp/Eicosene Copolymer
Ozokerite
Emulsion StabilisingAminomethyl Propanol
BufferingTropolone
Skin ConditioningHydrogenated Vegetable Oil
Emollient
Stearyl Stearate
Emollient
Hydroxyethylcellulose
Emulsion StabilisingPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
CI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Paraffin, Glyceryl Stearate, Synthetic Beeswax, Stearic Acid, Acacia Senegal Gum, Butylene Glycol, Palmitic Acid, Polybutene, Oryza Sativa Bran Wax, Vp/Eicosene Copolymer, Ozokerite, Aminomethyl Propanol, Tropolone, Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil, Stearyl Stearate, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Phenoxyethanol, CI 77499
Water
Skin ConditioningPentaerythrityl Tetrastearate
EmollientCera Alba
Emollient
Pvp
Emulsion StabilisingGlyceryl Stearate Se
Emulsifying
Ozokerite
Emulsion StabilisingPolybutene
Oleic Acid
Emollient
Tromethamine
BufferingCopernicia Cerifera Wax
Sorbitan Sesquioleate
Emulsifying
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin Conditioning
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Magnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate
Antioxidant
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Maltodextrin
Absorbent
Simethicone
Emollient
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Quaternium-22
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Methylparaben
Preservative
Ethylparaben
Preservative
Iron Oxides
Water, Pentaerythrityl Tetrastearate, Cera Alba, Pvp, Glyceryl Stearate Se, Ozokerite, Polybutene, Oleic Acid, Tromethamine, Copernicia Cerifera Wax, Sorbitan Sesquioleate, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Tocopheryl Acetate, Magnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Panthenol, Maltodextrin, Simethicone, Phenoxyethanol, Quaternium-22, Caprylyl Glycol, Methylparaben, Ethylparaben, 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.
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 OzokeritePhenoxyethanol 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.
Polybutene is used to help control the viscosity of a product. This just means it helps adjusts the texture.
It is a polymer and does not get absorbed into the skin due to its large size.
Studies found this ingredient did not irritate skin in concentrations below 15%.
Learn more about PolybuteneWater. 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!
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Essence Lash Princess Mascara 19 ingredients
Almay Thickening Mascara 23 ingredients
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