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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of L'Oreal Volume Million Lashes Blackest Black versus Maybelline Full n' Soft Waterproof Mascara Very Black .

Last updated on October 26, 2023. Published on October 05, 2022

Overview

What they are

These products are both mascaras. They have a total of 7 ingredients in common

Cool Features

They both contain exfoliants

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for anti aging and sensitive skin

Free From

They both do not contain any harsh alcohols or common allergens

What's Inside

They both contain fragrances and parabens

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Mascara French Brand France
Mascara American Brand United States

Mascara

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

Mascara

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

Price

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
Hyaluronic Acid

Benefits

Reduces Irritation
Anti-Aging (3)

Concerns

May Worsen Oily Skin
Eczema (2)

Notable Ingredients

Vitamin E
Exfoliators

Benefits

Redness Reducing
Reduces Irritation (2)
Anti-Aging
Brightening

Concerns

Drying
May Worsen Oily Skin (3)
Acne Trigger
Irritating (2)
Rosacea
Eczema (4)
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Ingredients Compared

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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 Volume Million Lashes Blackest Black contains this as ingredient number 1.

Maybelline Full n' Soft Waterproof Mascara Very Black contains this as ingredient number 6.

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 Volume Million Lashes Blackest Black contains this as ingredient number 2.

Maybelline Full n' Soft Waterproof Mascara Very Black contains this as ingredient number 9.

3
What it does:
Community Rating: Disliked

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.

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L'Oreal Volume Million Lashes Blackest Black contains this as ingredient number 4.

Maybelline Full n' Soft Waterproof Mascara Very Black contains this as ingredient number 20.

4
What it does:
Community Rating: Very Disliked

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.

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L'Oreal Volume Million Lashes Blackest Black contains this as ingredient number 6.

Maybelline Full n' Soft Waterproof Mascara Very Black contains this as ingredient number 5.

5
What it does: Preservative
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Methylparaben is a preservative and is a paraben. It is used to prevent the growth of fungus, mold, and other harmful bacteria. Parabens are chemicals used as preservatives in both cosmetics and food.

Methylparaben can be synthetically created. It can also be found naturally in some fruits, such as blueberries.

Oftentimes, Methylparaben is combined with other parabens to help increase the shelf life.

The safety of Methylparaben is currently being studied. While ongoing studies are looking into the safety of parabens, the results have been very mixed. Some studies have not found Methylparaben to be harmful.

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L'Oreal Volume Million Lashes Blackest Black contains this as ingredient number 14.

Maybelline Full n' Soft Waterproof Mascara Very Black contains this as ingredient number 17.

6
What it does:
Community Rating: Disliked

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.

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L'Oreal Volume Million Lashes Blackest Black contains this as ingredient number 18.

Maybelline Full n' Soft Waterproof Mascara Very Black contains this as ingredient number 24.

7
What it does: Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Loved

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.

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L'Oreal Volume Million Lashes Blackest Black contains this as ingredient number 24.

Maybelline Full n' Soft Waterproof Mascara Very Black contains this as ingredient number 15.

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

25% are loved or liked
4% have mixed ratings
54% are disliked or very disliked
18% have no rating yet
13% are loved or liked
8% have mixed ratings
50% are disliked or very disliked
30% have no rating yet

Usage

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Reviews

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L'Oreal Volume Million Lashes 28 ingredients

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Maybelline Full n' Soft Waterproof Mascara 40 ingredients

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