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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Fenty Beauty Full Frontal Volume Lift & Curl Mascara Cuz I'm Black versus Dior Diorshow Iconic Overcurl Mascara Black .

Last updated on October 15, 2023. Published on June 29, 2023

Overview

What they are

These products are both reef safe mascaras. They have a total of 15 ingredients in common

Free From

They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, parabens or silicones

What's Inside

They both contain fragrances and sulfates

We independently verify ingredients, and our claims are backed by peer-reviewed research. Spot a product that need an update? Let us know.

Mascara American Brand United States
Mascara French Brand France

Mascara

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

Mascara

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

Price

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Starts at $24.00
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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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Notable Ingredients

Exfoliators

Concerns

May Worsen Oily Skin (3)
Rosacea
Eczema

Notable Ingredients

Vitamin E

Benefits

Brightening

Concerns

May Worsen Oily Skin (3)
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Ingredients Compared

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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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Fenty Beauty Full Frontal Volume Lift & Curl Mascara Cuz I'm Black contains this as ingredient number 1.

Dior Diorshow Iconic Overcurl Mascara Black contains this as ingredient number 1.

2
What it does: Perfuming, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Paraffin 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.

Fenty Beauty Full Frontal Volume Lift & Curl Mascara Cuz I'm Black contains this as ingredient number 3.

Dior Diorshow Iconic Overcurl Mascara Black contains this as ingredient number 6.

3
What it does: Emollient, Emulsifying
Community Rating: Very Disliked

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. It can worsen oily skin and cause breakouts due to its emollient nature.

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Fenty Beauty Full Frontal Volume Lift & Curl Mascara Cuz I'm Black contains this as ingredient number 4.

Dior Diorshow Iconic Overcurl Mascara Black contains this as ingredient number 9.

We don't have a description for Styrene/Acrylates/Ammonium Methacrylate Copolymer.

Fenty Beauty Full Frontal Volume Lift & Curl Mascara Cuz I'm Black contains this as ingredient number 5.

Dior Diorshow Iconic Overcurl Mascara Black contains this as ingredient number 4.

5
What it does: Cleansing, Emulsifying, Emulsion Stabilising, Masking
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Stearic 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.

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Fenty Beauty Full Frontal Volume Lift & Curl Mascara Cuz I'm Black contains this as ingredient number 6.

Dior Diorshow Iconic Overcurl Mascara Black contains this as ingredient number 10.

6
What it does: Humectant, Masking, Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Community Rating: Mixed

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.

Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient. It is unlikely to irritate skin, and works well with pretty much all other ingredients.

Fenty Beauty Full Frontal Volume Lift & Curl Mascara Cuz I'm Black contains this as ingredient number 7.

Dior Diorshow Iconic Overcurl Mascara Black contains this as ingredient number 15.

7
What it does: Buffering

We don't have a description for Aminomethyl Propanediol.

Fenty Beauty Full Frontal Volume Lift & Curl Mascara Cuz I'm Black contains this as ingredient number 8.

Dior Diorshow Iconic Overcurl Mascara Black contains this as ingredient number 11.

8

We don't have a description for Vp/Eicosene Copolymer.

Fenty Beauty Full Frontal Volume Lift & Curl Mascara Cuz I'm Black contains this as ingredient number 11.

Dior Diorshow Iconic Overcurl Mascara Black contains this as ingredient number 5.

9
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.

Fenty Beauty Full Frontal Volume Lift & Curl Mascara Cuz I'm Black contains this as ingredient number 14.

Dior Diorshow Iconic Overcurl Mascara Black contains this as ingredient number 14.

10
What it does: Emulsion Stabilising, Stabilising
Community Rating: Mixed

Hydroxyethylcellulose 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.

Hydroxyethylcellulose 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.

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Fenty Beauty Full Frontal Volume Lift & Curl Mascara Cuz I'm Black contains this as ingredient number 16.

Dior Diorshow Iconic Overcurl Mascara Black contains this as ingredient number 16.

11
What it does: Cleansing, Foaming

Sodium Laureth-12 Sulfate is a type of sulfate.

Fenty Beauty Full Frontal Volume Lift & Curl Mascara Cuz I'm Black contains this as ingredient number 18.

Dior Diorshow Iconic Overcurl Mascara Black contains this as ingredient number 19.

12
What it does: Emollient, Humectant, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Liked

Caprylyl 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 Glycol

Fenty Beauty Full Frontal Volume Lift & Curl Mascara Cuz I'm Black contains this as ingredient number 19.

Dior Diorshow Iconic Overcurl Mascara Black contains this as ingredient number 17.

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What it does:
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Tetrasodium EDTA is the salt formed from neutralizing ethylenediamine tetraacetic acid with sodium hydroxide. It is a chelating agent and used to prevent metal ions from binding to other ingredients. This helps keep the product and ingredients stable.

Tetrasodium EDTA comes as a white solid and is soluble in water.

Fenty Beauty Full Frontal Volume Lift & Curl Mascara Cuz I'm Black contains this as ingredient number 22.

Dior Diorshow Iconic Overcurl Mascara Black contains this as ingredient number 20.

14
What it does: Antioxidant, Masking
Community Rating: Very Disliked

BHT is a synthetic antioxidant. As an antioxidant, it helps your body fight off free-radicals. Free-radicals are molecules that may damage your skin cells.

BHT also helps stabilize products and prevent them from degrading. Many products are sensitive to air and light. BHT prevents them from breaking down when exposed.

Fenty Beauty Full Frontal Volume Lift & Curl Mascara Cuz I'm Black contains this as ingredient number 26.

Dior Diorshow Iconic Overcurl Mascara Black contains this as ingredient number 26.

15
What it does: Cosmetic Colorant
Community Rating: Disliked

Ci 77891 is a white pigment from Titanium dioxide. It is naturally found in minerals such as rutile and ilmenite.

It's main function is to add a white color to cosmetics. It can also be mixed with other colors to create different shades.

Ci 77891 is commonly found in sunscreens due to its ability to block UV rays.

Learn more about CI 77891

Fenty Beauty Full Frontal Volume Lift & Curl Mascara Cuz I'm Black contains this as ingredient number 29.

Dior Diorshow Iconic Overcurl Mascara Black contains this as ingredient number 35.

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

7% are loved or liked
10% have mixed ratings
52% are disliked or very disliked
31% have no rating yet
9% are loved or liked
14% have mixed ratings
34% are disliked or very disliked
43% have no rating yet

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Fenty Beauty Full Frontal Volume Lift & Curl Mascara 29 ingredients

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Dior Diorshow Iconic Overcurl Mascara 35 ingredients

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