Maybelline Define-A-Lash Lengthening Mascara - Very Black Versus L'Oreal Telescopic Original Waterproof Mascara - Black
Updated on December 19, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both mascaras. They have a total of 6 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain exfoliants
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for dry skin and sensitive skin
Free From
They both do not contain any common allergens, oils or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain fragrances
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Ingredient Info
Maybelline Define-A-Lash Lengthening Mascara 36 ingredients
L'Oreal Telescopic Original Waterproof Mascara 21 ingredients
What's inside (and what isn't)
What's inside (and what isn't)
At a glance
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Maybelline Define-A-Lash Lengthening Mascara 36 ingredients
L'Oreal Telescopic Original Waterproof Mascara 21 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningParaffin
Perfuming
Beeswax
Emulsion Stabilising
Acacia Senegal Gum
MaskingStearic Acid
Cleansing
Copernicia Cerifera Wax
Palmitic Acid
Emollient
Triethanolamine
BufferingTalc
Abrasive
Ptfe
Hydroxyethylcellulose
Emulsion StabilisingPEG-40 Stearate
Emulsifying
Aminomethyl Propanediol
BufferingPanthenol
Skin Conditioning
Methylparaben
Preservative
Rayon
Sodium Polymethacrylate
Emulsion StabilisingPropylparaben
Preservative
Synthetic Beeswax
Emulsion Stabilising
Phenyl Trimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Simethicone
Emollient
Hydroxypropyl Chitosan
BHT
Antioxidant
2-Oleamido-1,3-Octadecanediol
Skin ConditioningPolyquaternium-10
Acrylates/Vp Copolymer
CI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantMica
Cosmetic Colorant
CI 75470
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77288
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77289
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77742
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77510
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Paraffin, Beeswax, Acacia Senegal Gum, Stearic Acid, Copernicia Cerifera Wax, Palmitic Acid, Triethanolamine, Talc, Ptfe, Hydroxyethylcellulose, PEG-40 Stearate, Aminomethyl Propanediol, Panthenol, Methylparaben, Rayon, Sodium Polymethacrylate, Propylparaben, Synthetic Beeswax, Phenyl Trimethicone, Simethicone, Hydroxypropyl Chitosan, BHT, 2-Oleamido-1,3-Octadecanediol, Polyquaternium-10, Acrylates/Vp Copolymer, CI 77491, CI 77499, CI 77492, CI 77891, Mica, CI 75470, CI 77288, CI 77289, CI 77742, CI 77510
Isododecane
EmollientCera Alba
Emollient
Copernicia Cerifera Cera
Emollient
Disteardimonium Hectorite
StabilisingWater
Skin ConditioningAlcohol Denat.
Antimicrobial
Allyl Stearate/Va Copolymer
Oryza Sativa Cera
Skin ConditioningParaffin
Perfuming
Polyvinyl Laurate
Vp/Eicosene Copolymer
Propylene Carbonate
SolventTalc
Abrasive
Synthetic Beeswax
Emulsion Stabilising
Ethylenediamine/Stearyl Dimer Dilinoleate Copolymer
Skin Conditioning
PEG-30 Glyceryl Stearate
Emulsifying
Candelilla Cera
Emollient
Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate
Antioxidant
BHT
Antioxidant
CI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantCeramide AP
Skin Conditioning
Isododecane, Cera Alba, Copernicia Cerifera Cera, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Water, Alcohol Denat., Allyl Stearate/Va Copolymer, Oryza Sativa Cera, Paraffin, Polyvinyl Laurate, Vp/Eicosene Copolymer, Propylene Carbonate, Talc, Synthetic Beeswax, Ethylenediamine/Stearyl Dimer Dilinoleate Copolymer, PEG-30 Glyceryl Stearate, Candelilla Cera, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, BHT, CI 77499, Ceramide AP
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
BHT is a synthetic antioxidant and preservative.
As an antioxidant, it helps your body fight off free-radicals. Free-radicals are molecules that may damage your skin cells.
As a preservative, it is used to stabilize products and prevent them from degrading. Specifically, BHT prevents degradation from oxidation.
The concerns related to BHT come from oral studies; this ingredient is currently allowed for use by both the FDA and EU.
However, it was recently restricted for use in the UK as of April 2024.
Learn more about BHTCi 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.
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.
Synthetic beeswax is created to be identical in structure to beeswax. It possesses the same occlusive and emulsion properties.
A blend of fatty acid esters, fatty acids, and alcohols are used to create synthetic beeswax. Whether or not this ingredient is vegan depends on the source. Sometimes, lanolin is used for its creation.
This ingredient may not be Malassezia folliculitis, or fungal-acne safe.
Learn more about Synthetic BeeswaxTalc is a clay mineral. It helps absorb moisture and improve the texture of products. Like other types of clay, Talc can have a slight exfoliating effect on skin. Talc can be added to increase the volume of products.
Some Baby powders are made by combining talc with corn starch. The word "talc" comes from Latin and originates from Arabic. Talc is a mineral commonly found throughout the world.
If you have any concerns about using talc, we recommend checking out the FDA's official page.
Learn more about TalcWater. 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. Stay hydrated!
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