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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Lancôme Lash Idôle Mascara Glossy Black versus Too Faced Better Than Sex Waterproof Mascara Black .

Last updated on February 08, 2024. Published on April 09, 2024

Overview

What they are

These products are both reef safe mascaras. They have a total of 5 ingredients in common

Free From

They both do not contain any common allergens or parabens

What's Inside

They both contain fragrances

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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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Benefits

Hydrating
Redness Reducing
Reduces Irritation
Reduces Large Pores
Anti-Aging
Acne Fighting
Brightening

Concerns

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

Notable Ingredients

Exfoliators (2)

Concerns

May Worsen Oily Skin (2)
Rosacea
Eczema
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Ingredients Compared

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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.

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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Lancôme Lash Idôle Mascara Glossy Black contains this as ingredient number 1.

Too Faced Better Than Sex Waterproof Mascara Black contains this as ingredient number 11.

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.

Lancôme Lash Idôle Mascara Glossy Black contains this as ingredient number 17.

Too Faced Better Than Sex Waterproof Mascara Black contains this as ingredient number 2.

3
What it does: Masking, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Mixed

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride is an emollient, solvent, and texture enhancer. It is considered a skin-softener by helping the skin prevent moisture loss.

Within a product, Caprylic Triglyceride can thicken the product and make spreadability easier by dissolving clumping compounds. An added benefit of Caprylic Triglyceride is its antioxidant properties.

Caprylic Triglyceride is made by combining glycerin with coconut oil, forming a clear liquid. Caprylic Triglyceride has not been found to be toxic for human use in concentrations under 50%.

While there is an assumption Caprylic Triglyceride can clog pores due to it being derived from coconut oil, there is no research supporting this.

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Lancôme Lash Idôle Mascara Glossy Black contains this as ingredient number 24.

Too Faced Better Than Sex Waterproof Mascara Black contains this as ingredient number 18.

4
What it does: Emollient, Humectant, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Liked

Caprylyl Glycol is a humectant and emollient, meaning it attracts and preserves moisture.

It is a common ingredient in many products, especially those designed to hydrate skin. The primary benefits are retaining moisture, skin softening, and promoting a healthy skin barrier.

Though Caprylyl Glycol is an alcohol derived from fatty acids, it is not the kind that can dry out skin.

This ingredient is also used as a preservative to extend the life of products. It has slight antimicrobial properties.

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Lancôme Lash Idôle Mascara Glossy Black contains this as ingredient number 25.

Too Faced Better Than Sex Waterproof Mascara Black contains this as ingredient number 13.

5
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.

Lancôme Lash Idôle Mascara Glossy Black contains this as ingredient number 31.

Too Faced Better Than Sex Waterproof Mascara Black contains this as ingredient number 21.

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

16% are loved or liked
13% have mixed ratings
48% are disliked or very disliked
23% have no rating yet
9% are loved or liked
13% have mixed ratings
52% are disliked or very disliked
26% have no rating yet

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