Ilia Limitless Lash Lengthening Clean Mascara Before Dawn

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Ilia Limitless Lash Lengthening Clean Mascara - Before Dawn Versus Tower 28 Beauty MakeWaves Lengthening + Volumizing Mascara - Jet

Mascara

American Brand

Updated on May 21, 2025

Overview

What they are

These products are both cruelty-free and reef safe mascaras. They have a total of 6 ingredients in common

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for dry skin, brightening skin and scar healing

Free From

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

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Ingredient Info

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Ilia Limitless Lash Lengthening Clean Mascara 28 ingredients

Tower 28 Beauty MakeWaves Lengthening + Volumizing Mascara 26 ingredients

What's inside (and what isn't)

At a glance

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Ilia Limitless Lash Lengthening Clean Mascara 28 ingredients

Tower 28 Beauty MakeWaves Lengthening + Volumizing Mascara 26 ingredients

Benefits

Concerns

Key Ingredients

Benefits

Concerns

Ingredients Side-by-side

found in both products

Limitless Lash Lengthening Clean Mascara

Water

Skin Conditioning

Cera Alba

Emollient

Butyrospermum Parkii Butter

Skin Conditioning

Polyglyceryl-6 Distearate

Emulsifying

Dimer Dilinoleyl Dimer Dilinoleate

Emollient

Glycerin

Humectant

0 / 0 Helps hydrate Dry Skin Icon

Copernicia Cerifera Wax

1 / 0 Not safe for Fungal Acne Icon

Polyglyceryl-10 Myristate

Skin Conditioning

Cetyl Alcohol

Emollient

2 / 2 Fatty Alcohol Icon

Glyceryl Caprylate

Emollient

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

Preservative

Benzoic Acid

Masking

Myristoyl Pentapeptide-17

CI 77499

CI 77491

CI 77492

CI 77891

MakeWaves Lengthening + Volumizing Mascara

Water

Skin Conditioning

Copernicia Cerifera Wax

1 / 0 Not safe for Fungal Acne Icon

Glyceryl Stearate

Emollient

1 / 0 Not safe for Fungal Acne Icon

Hydrogenated Olive Oil Stearyl Esters

Emulsion Stabilising

Synthetic Wax

Abrasive

Vp/Va Copolymer

Stearic Acid

Cleansing

2-3 / 0 May worsen Oily Skin Icon

Helianthus Annuus Seed Wax

Skin Conditioning

Palmitic Acid

Emollient

2 / 0 May worsen Oily Skin Icon

Butylene Glycol

Humectant

1 / 0 Helps hydrate Dry Skin Icon

Olea Europaea Oil Unsaponifiables

Skin Conditioning

Aminomethyl Propanol

Buffering

Ricinus Communis Seed Oil

Masking

0-1 / 0 Fragrance Icon

1,2-Hexanediol

Skin Conditioning

Caprylyl Glycol

Emollient

Polyimide-1

Galactoarabinan

Rhus Succedanea Fruit Wax

Shorea Robusta Resin

Tonic

Sodium Dehydroacetate

Preservative

Lecithin

Emollient

Tocopherol

Antioxidant

0-3 / 0-3 Vitamin E Icon

Ascorbyl Palmitate

Citric Acid

CI 77499

CI 77007

Ingredients Explained

These ingredients are found in both products.

Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.

1,2-Hexanediol

Skin Conditioning, Solvent

1,2-Hexanediol is a synthetic liquid and another multi-functional powerhouse.

It is a:

Humectant, drawing moisture into the skin
Emollient, helping to soften skin
Solvent, dispersing and stabilizing formulas
Preservative booster, enhancing the antimicrobial activity of other preservatives

Caprylyl Glycol

Emollient, Humectant, Skin Conditioning

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

CI 77499

Cosmetic Colorant

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.

Citric Acid

Buffering, Masking

Citric Acid is an AHA derived from citrus fruits (think oranges, lemons, and limes!).

As an AHA, Citric Acid removes the top layer of skin cells from the newer layer of skin underneath. This helps skin to remove dark spots and even out skin tone.

If you spot Citric Acid near the end of an ingredient list, it's likely there as a pH adjuster rather than an active ingredient.

Read more about some other popular AHA's here:

Learn more about Citric Acid

Copernicia Cerifera Wax

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 Wax

Water

Skin Conditioning, Solvent

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 Water