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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of L'Oreal Lash Paradise Mascara Sandalwood Wonder versus Essence Lash Princess Mascara Volume .

Last updated on October 17, 2023. Published on December 08, 2022

Overview

What they are

These products are both reef safe mascaras. They have a total of 10 ingredients in common

Cool Features

They both contain exfoliants

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, dry skin, brightening skin and oily skin

Free From

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

What's Inside

They both contain fragrances

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Mascara

Mascara is used to elongate, darken, or define the eyelashes.

Mascara

Mascara is used to elongate, darken, or define the eyelashes.

Price

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Ingredient Info

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alcohol-free
silicon-free
fragrance-free
sulfate-free
paraben-free
oil-free
fungal-acne safe
reef-safe
eu-allergen-free
vegan
cruelty-free
alcohol-free
silicon-free
fragrance-free
sulfate-free
paraben-free
oil-free
fungal-acne safe
reef-safe
eu-allergen-free
vegan
cruelty-free

At a glance

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Notable Ingredients

Exfoliators (3)

Benefits

Hydrating
Good For Oily Skin
Reduces Irritation
Anti-Aging
Acne Fighting
Brightening

Concerns

May Worsen Oily Skin
Rosacea
Eczema (2)

Notable Ingredients

Exfoliators

Benefits

Hydrating
Good For Oily Skin
Acne Fighting
Brightening

Concerns

May Worsen Oily Skin (3)
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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.

1
What it does: Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Community Rating: Loved

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!

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L'Oreal Lash Paradise Mascara Sandalwood Wonder contains this as ingredient number 1.

Essence Lash Princess Mascara Volume contains this as ingredient number 1.

2
What it does: Perfuming, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Paraffin is a solid created from petroleum. The term 'paraffin' can also refer to either petroleum Jelly or mineral oil.

It has natural occlusive properties which can worsen oily skin. Due to its petrolatum base, this ingredient is not fungal-acne safe.

L'Oreal Lash Paradise Mascara Sandalwood Wonder contains this as ingredient number 2.

Essence Lash Princess Mascara Volume contains this as ingredient number 3.

3
What it does: Emollient, Emulsifying
Community Rating: Disliked

Cera alba is beeswax, or the wax used by bees to make honeycombs. It is a texture-enhancer and emollient. A study from 2003 found beeswax to be a stronger emollient than ingredients such as petroleum jelly.

As an emollient, beeswax helps hydrate the skin by creating a barrier on top. This barrier traps moisture in.

Emulsifiers help prevent ingredients from separating. This helps create consistent texture.

The structure of beeswax is mainly long-chain alcohols and the esters of fatty acids.

There are three types of beeswax: yellow, white, and absolute. Yellow is pure beeswax taken from the honeycomb. White beeswax is created by filtering or bleaching yellow beeswax. Absolute beeswax is created by treating beeswax with alcohol. Beeswax used in cosmetics are purified.

Beeswax has been used throughout history and even in prehistoric times. Some common uses for beeswax still used today are making candles, as a waterproofing agent, and polish for leather.

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L'Oreal Lash Paradise Mascara Sandalwood Wonder contains this as ingredient number 4.

Essence Lash Princess Mascara Volume contains this as ingredient number 2.

4
What it does: Masking
Community Rating: Disliked

We don't have a description for Acacia Senegal Gum.

L'Oreal Lash Paradise Mascara Sandalwood Wonder contains this as ingredient number 6.

Essence Lash Princess Mascara Volume contains this as ingredient number 5.

5
What it does: Humectant, Skin Conditioning, Skin Protecting, Solvent
Community Rating: Loved

Glycerin is already naturally found in your skin. It helps moisturize and protect your skin.

A study from 2016 found glycerin to be more effective as a humectant than AHAs and hyaluronic acid.

As a humectant, it helps the skin stay hydrated by pulling moisture to your skin. The low molecular weight of glycerin allows it to pull moisture into the deeper layers of your skin.

Hydrated skin improves your skin barrier; Your skin barrier helps protect against irritants and bacteria.

Glycerin has also been found to have antimicrobial and antiviral properties. Due to these properties, glycerin is often used in wound and burn treatments.

In cosmetics, glycerin is usually derived from plants such as soybean or palm. However, it can also be sourced from animals, such as tallow or animal fat.

This ingredient is organic, colorless, odorless, and non-toxic.

Glycerin is the name for this ingredient in American English. British English uses Glycerol/Glycerine.

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L'Oreal Lash Paradise Mascara Sandalwood Wonder contains this as ingredient number 8.

Essence Lash Princess Mascara Volume contains this as ingredient number 11.

6
What it does: Emulsion Stabilising, Stabilising
Community Rating: Mixed

Hydroxyethylcellulose is used to improve the texture of products. It is created from a chemical reaction involving ethylene oxide and alkali-cellulose. Cellulose is a sugar found in plant cell walls and help give plants structure.

Hydroxyethylcellulose helps stabilize products by preventing ingredients from separating. It can also help thicken the texture of a product.

This ingredient can also be found in pill medicines to help our bodies digest other ingredients.

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L'Oreal Lash Paradise Mascara Sandalwood Wonder contains this as ingredient number 9.

Essence Lash Princess Mascara Volume contains this as ingredient number 13.

7
What it does: Preservative
Community Rating: Very Disliked

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.

L'Oreal Lash Paradise Mascara Sandalwood Wonder contains this as ingredient number 10.

Essence Lash Princess Mascara Volume contains this as ingredient number 16.

8
What it does: Abrasive, Absorbent, Cosmetic Colorant
Community Rating: Liked

Kaolin is a clay. It is used for oil control and to help minimize pores. Like other clays, kaolin has the ability to absorb excess sebum or oil. This can help clean out pores and mattify the skin.

Some types of kaolin may have exfoliating properties. When water is added to kaolin, it becomes a paste with small abrasive particles.

Most kaolin is a white color, but may be pink/orange/red depending on where it comes from.

The name 'kaolin' comes from a Chinese village named 'Gaoling'. Kaolin clay comes from rocks rich in kaolinite. Kaolinite, the mineral, has a silicate layered structure. Kaolinite is formed from chemical weathering of aluminum siilicate minerals.

Besides skincare, kaolin is commonly used to make glossy paper, in ceramics, toothpaste, and as medicine to soothe stomach issues.

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L'Oreal Lash Paradise Mascara Sandalwood Wonder contains this as ingredient number 21.

Essence Lash Princess Mascara Volume contains this as ingredient number 12.

9
What it does: Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Mixed

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.

L'Oreal Lash Paradise Mascara Sandalwood Wonder contains this as ingredient number 26.

Essence Lash Princess Mascara Volume contains this as ingredient number 15.

10
What it does: Cosmetic Colorant
Community Rating: Mixed

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.

L'Oreal Lash Paradise Mascara Sandalwood Wonder contains this as ingredient number 28.

Essence Lash Princess Mascara Volume contains this as ingredient number 17.

Here's what our community thinks of the ingredients in these two products.

17% are loved or liked
13% have mixed ratings
50% are disliked or very disliked
20% have no rating yet
29% are loved or liked
18% have mixed ratings
47% are disliked or very disliked
6% have no rating yet

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L'Oreal Lash Paradise Mascara 30 ingredients

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Essence Lash Princess Mascara 17 ingredients

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