Fenty Beauty Hella Thicc Volumizing Mascara - Cuz I'm Black Versus Benefit Cosmetics Fan Fest Fanning Volumising Mascara
Updated on October 15, 2023
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe mascaras. They have a total of 10 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, silicones or sulfates
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Ingredient Info
Fenty Beauty Hella Thicc Volumizing Mascara 25 ingredients
Benefit Cosmetics Fan Fest Fanning Volumising Mascara 28 ingredients
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Fenty Beauty Hella Thicc Volumizing Mascara 25 ingredients
Benefit Cosmetics Fan Fest Fanning Volumising Mascara 28 ingredients
Key Ingredients
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Key Ingredients
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningCera Alba
Emollient
Paraffin
Perfuming
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Oryza Sativa Cera
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
Humectant
Palmitic Acid
Emollient
Acacia Senegal Gum
MaskingPolybutene
Vp/Eicosene Copolymer
Aminomethyl Propanol
BufferingCopernicia Cerifera Wax
Stearic Acid
Cleansing
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Hydroxyethylcellulose
Emulsion StabilisingPotassium Sorbate
Preservative
Hydrolyzed Pea Protein
EmollientHydrolyzed Vegetable Protein
Skin ConditioningEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningPolyester-4
Skin ConditioningSodium Benzoate
Masking
Disodium Phosphate
BufferingSodium Phosphate
BufferingTocopherol
Antioxidant
CI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Cera Alba, Paraffin, Glyceryl Stearate, Oryza Sativa Cera, Butylene Glycol, Palmitic Acid, Acacia Senegal Gum, Polybutene, Vp/Eicosene Copolymer, Aminomethyl Propanol, Copernicia Cerifera Wax, Stearic Acid, Phenoxyethanol, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Potassium Sorbate, Hydrolyzed Pea Protein, Hydrolyzed Vegetable Protein, Ethylhexylglycerin, Polyester-4, Sodium Benzoate, Disodium Phosphate, Sodium Phosphate, Tocopherol, CI 77499
Water
Skin ConditioningCera Alba
Emollient
Polyacrylate-21
Hydrogenated Olive Oil Stearyl Esters
Emulsion Stabilising
Vp/Eicosene Copolymer
Polybutene
Oryza Sativa Bran Wax
Skin Conditioning
Stearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Copernicia Cerifera Wax
Palmitic Acid
Emollient
Stearic Acid
Cleansing
Acacia Senegal Gum
MaskingButylene Glycol
Humectant
Aminomethyl Propanediol
Buffering1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningPanthenol
Skin Conditioning
Caprylyl Glycol
EmollientChlorphenesin
Antimicrobial
Hydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Trideceth-6 Phosphate
EmulsifyingVaccinium Macrocarpon Seed Oil
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Dilauramidoglutamide Lysine
HumectantTocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Dipropylene Glycol
MaskingGlyceryl Caprylate
EmollientHelianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialCI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Cera Alba, Polyacrylate-21, Hydrogenated Olive Oil Stearyl Esters, Vp/Eicosene Copolymer, Polybutene, Oryza Sativa Bran Wax, Stearyl Alcohol, Copernicia Cerifera Wax, Palmitic Acid, Stearic Acid, Acacia Senegal Gum, Butylene Glycol, Aminomethyl Propanediol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Panthenol, Caprylyl Glycol, Chlorphenesin, Hydroxyacetophenone, Trideceth-6 Phosphate, Vaccinium Macrocarpon Seed Oil, Sodium Dilauramidoglutamide Lysine, Tocopheryl Acetate, Dipropylene Glycol, Glyceryl Caprylate, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract, CI 77499
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 WaterCera alba is beeswax, or the wax used by bees to make honeycombs. It is a texture-enhancer and emollient. A study from 2003 found beeswax to be a stronger emollient than ingredients such as petroleum jelly.
As an emollient, beeswax helps hydrate the skin by creating a barrier on top. This barrier traps moisture in.
Emulsifiers help prevent ingredients from separating. This helps create consistent texture.
The structure of beeswax is mainly long-chain alcohols and the esters of fatty acids.
There are three types of beeswax: yellow, white, and absolute. Yellow is pure beeswax taken from the honeycomb. White beeswax is created by filtering or bleaching yellow beeswax. Absolute beeswax is created by treating beeswax with alcohol. Beeswax used in cosmetics are purified.
Beeswax has been used throughout history and even in prehistoric times. Some common uses for beeswax still used today are making candles, as a waterproofing agent, and polish for leather.
Learn more about Cera AlbaButylene 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 AcidAcacia Senegal Gum has skin soothing, thickening, and formulation stabilizing properties. It comes from the Acacia tree that is native to sub-Saharan Africa.
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 PolybuteneWe don't have a description for Vp/Eicosene Copolymer yet.
Copernicia 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 WaxStearic 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 AcidCi 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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Fenty Beauty Hella Thicc Volumizing Mascara 25 ingredients
Benefit Cosmetics Fan Fest Fanning Volumising Mascara 28 ingredients
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Benefit Cosmetics Fan Fest Fanning Volumising Mascara 28 ingredients
This creates fanned out lashes. And it also curls a bit. This is not 100% clump free. Mine dried out after 3 months.
