Hourglass Cosmetics Caution Extreme Lash Mascara Versus Merit Beauty Clean Lash Lengthening Tubing Mascara
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 11 ingredients in common
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for dry skin and sensitive skin
Free From
They both do not contain any common allergens, parabens or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain harsh alcohols
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Ingredient Info
Hourglass Cosmetics Caution Extreme Lash Mascara 21 ingredients
Merit Beauty Clean Lash Lengthening Tubing Mascara 24 ingredients
About this product
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Hourglass Cosmetics Caution Extreme Lash Mascara 21 ingredients
Merit Beauty Clean Lash Lengthening Tubing Mascara 24 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningParaffin
Perfuming
Copernicia Cerifera Wax
Acrylates/Ethylhexyl Acrylate Copolymer
Alcohol Denat.
Antimicrobial
Palmitic Acid
Emollient
Polybutene
Stearic Acid
Cleansing
Pvp
Emulsion StabilisingVp/Eicosene Copolymer
Acrylates Copolymer
Triethanolamine
BufferingHydrated Silica
Abrasive
Talc
Abrasive
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
Hydroxyethylcellulose
Emulsion StabilisingLaureth-21
CleansingEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
CI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Paraffin, Copernicia Cerifera Wax, Acrylates/Ethylhexyl Acrylate Copolymer, Alcohol Denat., Palmitic Acid, Polybutene, Stearic Acid, Pvp, Vp/Eicosene Copolymer, Acrylates Copolymer, Triethanolamine, Hydrated Silica, Talc, Panthenol, Propylene Glycol, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Laureth-21, Ethylhexylglycerin, Phenoxyethanol, CI 77499
Water
Skin ConditioningAcrylates/Ethylhexyl Acrylate Copolymer
Acrylates Copolymer
Oryza Sativa Bran Wax
Skin Conditioning
Hydrogenated Olive Oil Stearyl Esters
Emulsion Stabilising
Stearic Acid
Cleansing
Copernicia Cerifera Wax
Euphorbia Cerifera Wax
Acacia Senegal Gum
MaskingPvp
Emulsion StabilisingTromethamine
BufferingAlcohol
Antimicrobial
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Hydroxyethylcellulose
Emulsion StabilisingEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningEthyl Hexanediol
SolventSteareth-20
CleansingCetyl Alcohol
Emollient
Simethicone
Emollient
Steareth-2
EmulsifyingSodium Dehydroacetate
Preservative
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Disodium EDTA
CI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Acrylates/Ethylhexyl Acrylate Copolymer, Acrylates Copolymer, Oryza Sativa Bran Wax, Hydrogenated Olive Oil Stearyl Esters, Stearic Acid, Copernicia Cerifera Wax, Euphorbia Cerifera Wax, Acacia Senegal Gum, Pvp, Tromethamine, Alcohol, Panthenol, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Ethylhexylglycerin, Ethyl Hexanediol, Steareth-20, Cetyl Alcohol, Simethicone, Steareth-2, Sodium Dehydroacetate, Phenoxyethanol, Disodium EDTA, 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 WaterCopernicia 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 WaxWe don't have a description for Acrylates/Ethylhexyl Acrylate Copolymer yet.
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.
Learn more about Stearic AcidPvp is a water-soluble synthetic polymer and common hairstyling ingredient. It is a film-forming ingredient and used to "hold" specific shapes of hair.
Pvp is less effective in high-humidity. It tends to draw moisture, but this moisture dismantles the structure and "hold".
Acrylates Copolymer is used as a film-forming agent and texture enhancer.
After applied, Acrylates Copolymer forms a thin film cover that helps skin feel more soft. It can help sunscreens become more water-resistant.
It is also used to make a product more thick.
Learn more about Acrylates CopolymerPanthenol is a common ingredient that helps hydrate and soothe the skin. It is found naturally in our skin and hair.
There are two forms of panthenol: D and L.
D-panthenol is also known as dexpanthenol. Most cosmetics use dexpanthenol or a mixture of D and L-panthenol.
Panthenol is famous due to its ability to go deeper into the skin's layers. Using this ingredient has numerous pros (and no cons):
Like hyaluronic acid, panthenol is a humectant. Humectants are able to bind and hold large amounts of water to keep skin hydrated.
This ingredient works well for wound healing. It works by increasing tissue in the wound and helps close open wounds.
Once oxidized, panthenol converts to pantothenic acid. Panthothenic acid is found in all living cells.
This ingredient is also referred to as pro-vitamin B5.
Learn more about PanthenolHydroxyethylcellulose 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.
This ingredient 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.
Learn more about HydroxyethylcelluloseEthylhexylglycerin (we can't pronounce this either) is commonly used as a preservative and skin softener. It is derived from glyceryl.
You might see Ethylhexylglycerin often paired with other preservatives such as phenoxyethanol. Ethylhexylglycerin has been found to increase the effectiveness of these other preservatives.
Phenoxyethanol 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.
Ci 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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Hourglass Cosmetics Caution Extreme Lash Mascara 21 ingredients
Merit Beauty Clean Lash Lengthening Tubing Mascara 24 ingredients
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Hourglass Cosmetics Caution Extreme Lash Mascara 21 ingredients
Merit Beauty Clean Lash Lengthening Tubing Mascara 24 ingredients
I often have transfer on my cheeks due to my face shape. Zero transfer with this!
New favorite mascara!! I’ve worn this all day, many days, including while biking or working out and only once or twice got a tiny bit of transfer. The other mascaras Ive used usually start coming off under my eyes after a while. I’ve never had any mascara work this well before. It also looks great, is relatively easy to wash off, and doesn’t sting, or irritate my eyes, which a lot of mascaras Show more
