IT Cosmetics Superhero Elastic Stretch Volumizing and Lengthening Mascara Versus Perricone MD No Makeup Mascara
What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningCopernicia Cerifera Cera
Emollient
Cyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
Oryza Sativa Bran Wax
Skin Conditioning
Hydrogenated Olive Oil Stearyl Esters
Emulsion Stabilising
Alcohol Denat.
Antimicrobial
Stearic Acid
Cleansing
Palmitic Acid
Emollient
Triethanolamine
BufferingAcacia Senegal Gum
MaskingEuphorbia Cerifera Cera
Astringent
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Vp/Va Copolymer
Aminomethyl Propanediol
BufferingIsopropyl Alcohol
Solvent
Polyvinyl Alcohol
Chlorphenesin
Antimicrobial
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningTocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Biotin
AntiseborrhoeicGlycerin
Humectant
T-Butyl Alcohol
Perfuming
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Hydrolyzed Collagen
Emollient
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingSodium Lactate
Buffering
Polysorbate 20
Emulsifying
Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7
Skin Conditioning
CI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Copernicia Cerifera Cera, Cyclopentasiloxane, Oryza Sativa Bran Wax, Hydrogenated Olive Oil Stearyl Esters, Alcohol Denat., Stearic Acid, Palmitic Acid, Triethanolamine, Acacia Senegal Gum, Euphorbia Cerifera Cera, Propylene Glycol, Phenoxyethanol, Vp/Va Copolymer, Aminomethyl Propanediol, Isopropyl Alcohol, Polyvinyl Alcohol, Chlorphenesin, Ethylhexylglycerin, Tocopheryl Acetate, Biotin, Glycerin, T-Butyl Alcohol, Butylene Glycol, Hydrolyzed Collagen, Carbomer, Sodium Lactate, Polysorbate 20, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1, Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7, CI 77499
Water
Skin ConditioningGlyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
Pvp
Emulsion StabilisingC18-36 Acid Triglyceride
EmollientCetyl Palmitate
Emollient
Euphorbia Cerifera Wax
Nylon-12
Stearic Acid
Cleansing
Vp/Eicosene Copolymer
Copernicia Cerifera Wax
Steareth-20
CleansingPersea Gratissima Oil
Skin Conditioning
Myristoyl Pentapeptide-17
Skin Conditioning
Biotinoyl Tripeptide-1
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingPanthenol
Skin Conditioning
Urtica Dioica Extract
AstringentBiotin
AntiseborrhoeicTocotrienols
Skin Conditioning
Aminomethyl Propanol
BufferingSynthetic Fluorphlogopite
Steareth-2
EmulsifyingCyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Dimethiconol
Emollient
Hexylene Glycol
EmulsifyingPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Iron Oxides
Mica
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Glyceryl Stearate, Propylene Glycol, Pvp, C18-36 Acid Triglyceride, Cetyl Palmitate, Euphorbia Cerifera Wax, Nylon-12, Stearic Acid, Vp/Eicosene Copolymer, Copernicia Cerifera Wax, Steareth-20, Persea Gratissima Oil, Myristoyl Pentapeptide-17, Biotinoyl Tripeptide-1, Xanthan Gum, Panthenol, Urtica Dioica Extract, Biotin, Tocotrienols, Aminomethyl Propanol, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Steareth-2, Cyclopentasiloxane, Caprylyl Glycol, Dimethiconol, Hexylene Glycol, Phenoxyethanol, Potassium Sorbate, Iron Oxides, Mica, CI 77891
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Biotin is a B vitamin that is naturally produced by our bodies. It is also called Vitamin H.
Our bodies use biotin in the metabolism process. It also helps our bodies use enzymes and move nutrients around. A biotin deficiency can lead to brittle hair and nails.
More research is needed on applying biotin topically. However, taking biotin orally has been shown to help nourish the skin, hair, and nails. They play a role in forming skin-hydrating fatty acids.
Biotin is water-soluble. It can be found in foods such as fish, eggs, dairy, nuts, and meat. Vitamin H stands for "haar" and "haut". These are the German words for hair and skin.
Learn more about BiotinCyclopentasiloxane, or D5, is a silicone used to improve texture of products and trap moisture.
D5 is considered lightweight and volatile. Volatile means it evaporates quickly after application. Once evaporated, D5 leaves a thin barrier that helps keep skin hydrated.
It is also an emollient. Emollients help soften the skin and prevent water loss. Silicones create a silky texture in products. D5 helps other ingredients become more spreadable.
Studies show D5 is safe to use in skincare products. We recommend speaking with a skincare professional if you have concerns.
Learn more about CyclopentasiloxanePhenoxyethanol 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.
Propylene Glycol is a synthetic, colorless, odorless liquid that has been a staple in cosmetics for decades. It is a skin conditioning agent, humectant, and solvent.
As a humectant, it draw water to the skin to reduce flaking and restore suppleness. It's also a solvent that helps dissolve other actives and keeps formulas stable across temperature changes.
The CIR Expert Panel has confirmed this ingredient to be nontoxic and clinical studies show no sensitization at cosmetic use concentrations.
True allergic reactions are quite rare: a 15-year retrospective study of 6,751 patients found only 0.31% had a positive reaction (and less than half were considered clinically relevant).
It seemed that when sensitization does occur, it's most commonly linked to topical medication (like corticosteroids) and not cosmetics. Allergic contact dermatitis also appears largely limited to individuals with underlying skin conditions.
Overall, propylene glycol is a well-studied ingredient that most people can tolerate without issue.
Learn more about Propylene GlycolStearic Acid is a fatty acid that is already found in your skin. It's one of the free fatty acids that works alongside ceramides and cholesterols to maintain your barrier.
In cosmetics, it is a multitasker:
Safety-wise, the CIR Expert Panel has concluded it to be safe in cosmetics when formulated to be non-irritating and non-sensitizing.
Free stearic acid is a C18 fatty acid that the Malassezia yeast can substrate, so this ingredient may not be fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Stearic AcidWater. 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. Remember to stay hydrated!
Learn more about Water
