Ilia Limitless Lash Lengthening Clean Mascara - After Midnight Versus Essence Lash Princess False Lash Effect Waterproof Mascara - Black
Updated on December 18, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free and reef safe mascaras. They have a total of 4 ingredients in common
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for dry skin and scar healing
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances, parabens or sulfates
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Ingredient Info
Ilia Limitless Lash Lengthening Clean Mascara 25 ingredients
Essence Lash Princess False Lash Effect Waterproof Mascara 21 ingredients
What's inside
What's inside
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Ilia Limitless Lash Lengthening Clean Mascara 25 ingredients
Essence Lash Princess False Lash Effect Waterproof Mascara 21 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningBeeswax
Emulsion Stabilising
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Polyglyceryl-6 Distearate
Emulsifying
Dimer Dilinoleyl Dimer Dilinoleate
Emollient
Glycerin
Humectant
Copernicia Cerifera Wax
Polyglyceryl-10 Myristate
Skin Conditioning
Cetyl Alcohol
Emollient
Glyceryl Caprylate
EmollientLeuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate
Antimicrobial
Zea Mays Starch
AbsorbentXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingArginine
Masking
Phenethyl Alcohol
MaskingBiotin
AntiseborrhoeicUrtica Dioica Extract
Astringent1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Citric Acid
Buffering
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Benzoic Acid
Masking
Myristoyl Pentapeptide-17
Skin Conditioning
CI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Beeswax, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Polyglyceryl-6 Distearate, Dimer Dilinoleyl Dimer Dilinoleate, Glycerin, Copernicia Cerifera Wax, Polyglyceryl-10 Myristate, Cetyl Alcohol, Glyceryl Caprylate, Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate, Zea Mays Starch, Xanthan Gum, Arginine, Phenethyl Alcohol, Biotin, Urtica Dioica Extract, 1,2-Hexanediol, Caprylyl Glycol, Sodium Benzoate, Citric Acid, Potassium Sorbate, Benzoic Acid, Myristoyl Pentapeptide-17, CI 77499
Isododecane
EmollientCera Microcristallina
Emulsion Stabilising
Water
Skin ConditioningVp/Eicosene Copolymer
Euphorbia Cerifera Wax
Trimethylsiloxysilicate
Emollient
Talc
Abrasive
Copernicia Cerifera Wax
Disteardimonium Hectorite
StabilisingPropylene Glycol
Humectant
Silica
Abrasive
Sorbitan Isostearate
Emulsifying
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Emollient
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Propylene Carbonate
SolventTrimethyl Pentanyl Diisobutyrate
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
CI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantIsododecane, Cera Microcristallina, Water, Vp/Eicosene Copolymer, Euphorbia Cerifera Wax, Trimethylsiloxysilicate, Talc, Copernicia Cerifera Wax, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Propylene Glycol, Silica, Sorbitan Isostearate, Panthenol, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Tocopherol, Propylene Carbonate, Trimethyl Pentanyl Diisobutyrate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Phenoxyethanol, Potassium Sorbate, 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.
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.
Copernicia Cerifera Wax comes from a palm tree native to Brazil; another name for this ingredient is Carnauba Wax.
This ingredient is used to thicken texture and also leaves behind a film when applied.
Fun fact: This wax has the highest melting point of all natural waxes and low solubility.
Learn more about Copernicia Cerifera WaxPotassium 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 SorbateWater. 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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Ilia Limitless Lash Lengthening Clean Mascara 25 ingredients
Essence Lash Princess False Lash Effect Waterproof Mascara 21 ingredients
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