Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Jeffree Star Cosmetics F*ck Proof Mascara (Black) versus Merit Beauty Clean Lash Lengthening Tubing Mascara .
Last updated on July 30, 2023. Published on September 21, 2023
Overview
What they are
These products are both vegan, cruelty-free, and reef safe mascaras. They have a total of 13 ingredients in common
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for sensitive skin
Free From
They both do not contain any common allergens, parabens or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain harsh alcohols, oils and silicones
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Ingredient Info
Jeffree Star Cosmetics F*ck Proof Mascara (Black) 23 ingredients
Merit Beauty Clean Lash Lengthening Tubing Mascara 24 ingredients
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Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Contains Oils
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Not Malassezia Safe
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Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
EU Allergen Free
This product is free of EU allergens 🎉
Vegan
This product is vegan 🎉
Cruelty Free
This product is cruelty-free 🎉
Contains Alcohol
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Contains Silicon
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Fragrance Free
This product is free of fragrances 🎉
Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Contains Oils
Ingredients in this product that are types of oil:
Not Malassezia Safe
Ingredients in this product that are not malassezia safe:
Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
EU Allergen Free
This product is free of EU allergens 🎉
Vegan
This product is vegan 🎉
Cruelty Free
This product is cruelty-free 🎉
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Jeffree Star Cosmetics F*ck Proof Mascara (Black) 23 ingredients
Merit Beauty Clean Lash Lengthening Tubing Mascara 24 ingredients
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Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
Jeffree Star Cosmetics F*ck Proof Mascara (Black) 23 ingredients
Merit Beauty Clean Lash Lengthening Tubing Mascara 24 ingredients
Water • Acrylates/Ethylhexyl Acrylate Copolymer • CI 77499 • Glyceryl Stearate Se • Alcohol Denat. • Propanediol • Dimethicone • Vp/Eicosene Copolymer • Copernicia Cerifera Wax • Stearic Acid • Butyrospermum Parkii Butter • Ricinus Communis Seed Oil • Phenoxyethanol • Tromethamine • Ethylhexylglycerin • Panthenol • Acrylates Copolymer • Acacia Senegal Gum • Disodium Carboxyethyl Siliconate • Sodium Dehydroacetate • Disodium EDTA • Biotin • Sodium Hyaluronate
Water • Acrylates/Ethylhexyl Acrylate Copolymer • Acrylates Copolymer • Oryza Sativa Bran Wax • Hydrogenated Olive Oil Stearyl Esters • Stearic Acid • Copernicia Cerifera Wax • Euphorbia Cerifera Cera • 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 Side-by-side
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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. Talk about multi-purpose! If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!
Learn more about WaterJeffree Star Cosmetics F*ck Proof Mascara (Black) contains this as ingredient number 1.
Merit Beauty Clean Lash Lengthening Tubing Mascara contains this as ingredient number 1.
We don't have a description for Acrylates/Ethylhexyl Acrylate Copolymer.
Jeffree Star Cosmetics F*ck Proof Mascara (Black) contains this as ingredient number 2.
Merit Beauty Clean Lash Lengthening Tubing Mascara contains this as ingredient number 2.
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.
Jeffree Star Cosmetics F*ck Proof Mascara (Black) contains this as ingredient number 3.
Merit Beauty Clean Lash Lengthening Tubing Mascara contains this as ingredient number 24.
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 WaxJeffree Star Cosmetics F*ck Proof Mascara (Black) contains this as ingredient number 9.
Merit Beauty Clean Lash Lengthening Tubing Mascara contains this as ingredient number 7.
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 AcidJeffree Star Cosmetics F*ck Proof Mascara (Black) contains this as ingredient number 10.
Merit Beauty Clean Lash Lengthening Tubing Mascara contains this as ingredient number 6.
Phenoxyethanol is a preservative that has germicide, antimicrobial, and aromatic properties. Studies show that phenoxyethanol can prevent germ and 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.
Jeffree Star Cosmetics F*ck Proof Mascara (Black) contains this as ingredient number 13.
Merit Beauty Clean Lash Lengthening Tubing Mascara contains this as ingredient number 22.
Tromethamine is an aliphatic compound. An aliphatic compound is an organic compound with open-chained carbon atoms. It is synthetically created. Tromethamine is used to balance pH and improve texture.
As an emulsifier, Tromethamine prevents oil and water ingredients from separating. This helps stabilize the product and elongate a product's shelf life. Tromethamine also makes a product thicker.
Tromethamine helps balance the pH level of a product. Normal pH level of skin is slightly acidic (~4.75-5.5). The acidity of our skin is maintained by our glands and skin biome. Being slightly acidic allows our skin to create an "acid mantle". This acid mantle is a thin barrier that protects our skin from bacteria and contaminants.
Oral Tromethanmine is an anti-inflammatory drug but plays the role of masking, adding fragrance, and/or balancing pH in skincare.
1,3-Propanediol, 2-amino-2-(hydroxymethyl)-
Learn more about TromethamineJeffree Star Cosmetics F*ck Proof Mascara (Black) contains this as ingredient number 14.
Merit Beauty Clean Lash Lengthening Tubing Mascara contains this as ingredient number 11.
Ethylhexylglycerin (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.
Jeffree Star Cosmetics F*ck Proof Mascara (Black) contains this as ingredient number 15.
Merit Beauty Clean Lash Lengthening Tubing Mascara contains this as ingredient number 15.
Panthenol (also referred to as pro-vitamin B5) is a common ingredient that helps hydrate and soothe the skin.
lt is a humectant, meaning that it helps the skin attract and retain moisture.
Another benefit is the anti-inflammatory abilities. This means that it's great for sensitive, irritation-prone skin.
Once oxidized, panthenol converts to pantothenic acid. Panthothenic acid is found in all living cells.
Learn more about PanthenolJeffree Star Cosmetics F*ck Proof Mascara (Black) contains this as ingredient number 16.
Merit Beauty Clean Lash Lengthening Tubing Mascara contains this as ingredient number 13.
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 CopolymerJeffree Star Cosmetics F*ck Proof Mascara (Black) contains this as ingredient number 17.
Merit Beauty Clean Lash Lengthening Tubing Mascara contains this as ingredient number 3.
We don't have a description for Acacia Senegal Gum.
Jeffree Star Cosmetics F*ck Proof Mascara (Black) contains this as ingredient number 18.
Merit Beauty Clean Lash Lengthening Tubing Mascara contains this as ingredient number 9.
This ingredient is a preservative with antimicrobial properties. It is the sodium salt of dehydroacetic acid.
It is especially effective at preventing bacterial and fungal growth in low concentrations.
Jeffree Star Cosmetics F*ck Proof Mascara (Black) contains this as ingredient number 20.
Merit Beauty Clean Lash Lengthening Tubing Mascara contains this as ingredient number 21.
Disodium EDTA plays a role in making products more stable by aiding other preservatives.
It is a chelating agent, meaning it neutralizes metal ions that may be found in a product.
Disodium EDTA is a salt of edetic acid and is found to be safe in cosmetic ingredients.
Learn more about Disodium EDTAJeffree Star Cosmetics F*ck Proof Mascara (Black) contains this as ingredient number 21.
Merit Beauty Clean Lash Lengthening Tubing Mascara contains this as ingredient number 23.
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Jeffree Star Cosmetics F*ck Proof Mascara (Black) 23 ingredients
Merit Beauty Clean Lash Lengthening Tubing Mascara 24 ingredients
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Jeffree Star Cosmetics F*ck Proof Mascara (Black) 23 ingredients
Merit Beauty Clean Lash Lengthening Tubing Mascara 24 ingredients
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Jeffree Star Cosmetics F*ck Proof Mascara (Black) 23 ingredients
SkincareSimba
I have the brown shade and is one of the few mascaras that don't move/smudge during the day and, at the same time, is not so hard to remove if you...
I have the brown shade and is one of the few mascaras that don't move/smudge during the day and, at the same time, is not so hard to remove if you use an oil-based cleanser and a water-based cleanser afterward.
Merit Beauty Clean Lash Lengthening Tubing Mascara 24 ingredients
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