Essence Sensitive but WOW Volume Mascara Versus Fenty Beauty Full Frontal Volume Lift & Curl Mascara - Cuz I'm Black
Updated on January 09, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both vegan, cruelty-free, and reef safe mascaras. They have a total of 10 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain exfoliants
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for dry skin
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, oils, parabens or silicones
What's Inside
They both contain fragrances
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Ingredient Info
Essence Sensitive but WOW Volume Mascara 21 ingredients
Fenty Beauty Full Frontal Volume Lift & Curl Mascara 29 ingredients
About this product
About this product
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Essence Sensitive but WOW Volume Mascara 21 ingredients
Fenty Beauty Full Frontal Volume Lift & Curl Mascara 29 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningSynthetic Beeswax
Emulsion Stabilising
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Copernicia Cerifera Wax
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Vp/Hexadecene Copolymer
Palmitic Acid
Emollient
Pvp
Emulsion StabilisingChamomilla Recutita Flower Water
MaskingCalendula Officinalis Flower Water
Masking
Stearic Acid
Cleansing
Acacia Senegal Gum
MaskingAminomethyl Propanol
BufferingHydrated Silica
Abrasive
Polyvinyl Alcohol
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
CI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Synthetic Beeswax, Glyceryl Stearate, Copernicia Cerifera Wax, Butylene Glycol, Vp/Hexadecene Copolymer, Palmitic Acid, Pvp, Chamomilla Recutita Flower Water, Calendula Officinalis Flower Water, Stearic Acid, Acacia Senegal Gum, Aminomethyl Propanol, Hydrated Silica, Polyvinyl Alcohol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Xanthan Gum, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium Benzoate, Potassium Sorbate, CI 77499
Water
Skin ConditioningSynthetic Beeswax
Emulsion Stabilising
Paraffin
Perfuming
Palmitic Acid
Emollient
Styrene/Acrylates/Ammonium Methacrylate Copolymer
Stearic Acid
Cleansing
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Aminomethyl Propanediol
BufferingCopernicia Cerifera Wax
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Vp/Eicosene Copolymer
Acacia Seyal Gum
HumectantPolybutene
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Nylon-66
Hydroxyethylcellulose
Emulsion StabilisingTriethoxycaprylylsilane
Sodium Laureth-12 Sulfate
Cleansing
Caprylyl Glycol
EmollientC11-15 Pareth-7
EmulsifyingPotassium Sorbate
Preservative
Tetrasodium EDTA
Disodium Phosphate
BufferingPolysorbate 60
Emulsifying
Silica
Abrasive
BHT
Antioxidant
Sodium Phosphate
BufferingCI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Synthetic Beeswax, Paraffin, Palmitic Acid, Styrene/Acrylates/Ammonium Methacrylate Copolymer, Stearic Acid, Butylene Glycol, Aminomethyl Propanediol, Copernicia Cerifera Wax, Glyceryl Stearate, Vp/Eicosene Copolymer, Acacia Seyal Gum, Polybutene, Phenoxyethanol, Nylon-66, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Sodium Laureth-12 Sulfate, Caprylyl Glycol, C11-15 Pareth-7, Potassium Sorbate, Tetrasodium EDTA, Disodium Phosphate, Polysorbate 60, Silica, BHT, Sodium Phosphate, CI 77499, 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 WaterSynthetic beeswax is created to be identical in structure to beeswax. It possesses the same occlusive and emulsion properties.
A blend of fatty acid esters, fatty acids, and alcohols are used to create synthetic beeswax. Whether or not this ingredient is vegan depends on the source. Sometimes, lanolin is used for its creation.
This ingredient may not be Malassezia folliculitis, or fungal-acne safe.
Learn more about Synthetic BeeswaxGlyceryl Stearate is a mix of glycerin and stearic acid.
It is used to stabilize the mixing of water and oil ingredients. By preventing these ingredients from separating, it can help elongate shelf life. It can also help thicken the product's texture.
As an emollient, it helps soften skin and supports barrier-replenishing ingredients.
In cosmetics, Glyceryl Stearate is often made from vegetable oils or synthetically produced.
This ingredient may not be fungal-acne safe
Fun fact: The human body also creates Glyceryl Stearate naturally.
Learn more about Glyceryl StearateCopernicia 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 WaxButylene 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.
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 AcidPhenoxyethanol 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.
Potassium Sorbate is a preservative used to prevent yeast and mold in products. It is commonly found in both cosmetic and food products.
This ingredient comes from potassium salt derived from sorbic acid. Sorbic acid is a natural antibiotic and effective against fungus.
Both potassium sorbate and sorbic acid can be found in baked goods, cheeses, dried meats, dried fruit, ice cream, pickles, wine, yogurt, and more.
You'll often find this ingredient used with other preservatives.
Learn more about Potassium SorbateCi 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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