L'Oreal Extensionist Lengthening And Curling Washable Mascara Versus Essence Lash Princess False Lash Effect Waterproof Mascara
What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningPropylene Glycol
HumectantStyrene/Acrylates/Ammonium Methacrylate Copolymer
Cera Alba
EmollientAcrylates Copolymer
Synthetic Fluorphlogopite
Glyceryl Stearate
EmollientCetyl Alcohol
EmollientPEG-200 Glyceryl Stearate
Ethylenediamine/Stearyl Dimer Dilinoleate Copolymer
Skin ConditioningCopernicia Cerifera Cera
EmollientStearic Acid
CleansingPalmitic Acid
EmollientEthylene/Va Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingAlcohol Denat.
AntimicrobialParaffin
PerfumingAminomethyl Propanediol
BufferingPhenoxyethanol
PreservativeCaprylyl Glycol
EmollientGlycerin
HumectantHydroxyethylcellulose
Emulsion StabilisingButylene Glycol
HumectantXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingRayon
Myristic Acid
CleansingSodium Laureth-12 Sulfate
CleansingSodium Dehydroacetate
PreservativeLaureth-21
CleansingC11-15 Pareth-7
EmulsifyingPentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate
AntioxidantPotassium Sorbate
PreservativeTetrasodium EDTA
Silica
AbrasiveBambusa Vulgaris Extract
Skin ConditioningCI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Propylene Glycol, Styrene/Acrylates/Ammonium Methacrylate Copolymer, Cera Alba, Acrylates Copolymer, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Glyceryl Stearate, Cetyl Alcohol, PEG-200 Glyceryl Stearate, Ethylenediamine/Stearyl Dimer Dilinoleate Copolymer, Copernicia Cerifera Cera, Stearic Acid, Palmitic Acid, Ethylene/Va Copolymer, Alcohol Denat., Paraffin, Aminomethyl Propanediol, Phenoxyethanol, Caprylyl Glycol, Glycerin, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Butylene Glycol, Xanthan Gum, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Rayon, Myristic Acid, Sodium Laureth-12 Sulfate, Sodium Dehydroacetate, Laureth-21, C11-15 Pareth-7, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Potassium Sorbate, Tetrasodium EDTA, Silica, Bambusa Vulgaris Extract, CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499
Isododecane
EmollientCera Microcristallina
Emulsion StabilisingWater
Skin ConditioningVp/Eicosene Copolymer
Euphorbia Cerifera Wax
Trimethylsiloxysilicate
EmollientTalc
AbrasiveCopernicia Cerifera Wax
Disteardimonium Hectorite
StabilisingPropylene Glycol
HumectantSilica
AbrasiveSorbitan Isostearate
EmulsifyingPanthenol
Skin ConditioningSimmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
EmollientTocopherol
AntioxidantPropylene Carbonate
SolventTrimethyl Pentanyl Diisobutyrate
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningPhenoxyethanol
PreservativePotassium Sorbate
PreservativeCI 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
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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.
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.
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.
Potassium 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 SorbatePropylene 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 GlycolSilica, also known as silicon dioxide, is a naturally occurring mineral. It is used as a fine, spherical, and porous powder in cosmetics.
Though it has exfoliant properties, the function of silica varies depending on the product.
The unique structure of silica enhances the spreadability and adds smoothness, making it a great texture enhancer.
It is also used as an active carrier, emulsifier, and mattifier due to its ability to absorb excess oil.
In some products, tiny microneedles called spicules are made from silica or hydrolyzed sponge. When you rub them in, they lightly polish away dead skin layers and enhance the penetration of active ingredients.
Learn more about SilicaWater. 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