Maybelline Great Lash Washable Mascara - Very Black Versus Maybelline Volum’ Express The Falsies Waterproof Mascara - Very Black
Updated on November 28, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both mascaras. They have a total of 5 ingredients in common
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for dry skin
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain parabens and silicones
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Ingredient Info
Maybelline Great Lash Washable Mascara 18 ingredients
Maybelline Volum’ Express The Falsies Waterproof Mascara 41 ingredients
What's inside (and what isn't)
What's inside (and what isn't)
At a glance
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Maybelline Great Lash Washable Mascara 18 ingredients
Maybelline Volum’ Express The Falsies Waterproof Mascara 41 ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningBeeswax
Emulsion Stabilising
Ozokerite
Emulsion StabilisingShellac
EmollientGlyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Triethanolamine
BufferingPropylene Glycol
Humectant
Stearic Acid
Cleansing
Sorbitan Sesquioleate
Emulsifying
Methylparaben
Preservative
Quaternium-15
Preservative
Quaternium-22
Simethicone
Emollient
Butylparaben
Masking
Iron Oxides
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77007
Cosmetic ColorantMica
Cosmetic Colorant
Isododecane
EmollientCera Microcristallina
Emulsion Stabilising
C8-9 Isoparaffin
Solvent
Cera Alba
Emollient
Disteardimonium Hectorite
StabilisingCopernicia Cerifera Wax
Water
Skin ConditioningPropylene Carbonate
SolventAllyl Stearate/Va Copolymer
Lecithin
Emollient
PEG/PPG-17/18 Dimethicone
Emulsifying
Sodium Polymethacrylate
Emulsion StabilisingArginine
Masking
Silica
Abrasive
Serine
Masking
Oleamide
2-Oleamido-1,3-Octadecanediol
Skin ConditioningRayon
Hydrogenated Jojoba Oil
Abrasive
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Glutamic Acid
Humectant
Ethylenediamine/Stearyl Dimer Dilinoleate Copolymer
Skin Conditioning
Polyquaternium-10
Polyvinyl Laurate
Oryza Sativa Starch
AbsorbentIsobutylparaben
Antimicrobial
Methylparaben
Preservative
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Propylparaben
Preservative
Ethylparaben
Preservative
Butylparaben
Masking
CI 77000
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77288
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77289
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77510
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77742
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantMica
Cosmetic Colorant
Isododecane, Cera Microcristallina, C8-9 Isoparaffin, Cera Alba, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Copernicia Cerifera Wax, Water, Propylene Carbonate, Allyl Stearate/Va Copolymer, Lecithin, PEG/PPG-17/18 Dimethicone, Sodium Polymethacrylate, Arginine, Silica, Serine, Oleamide, 2-Oleamido-1,3-Octadecanediol, Rayon, Hydrogenated Jojoba Oil, Panthenol, Glutamic Acid, Ethylenediamine/Stearyl Dimer Dilinoleate Copolymer, Polyquaternium-10, Polyvinyl Laurate, Oryza Sativa Starch, Isobutylparaben, Methylparaben, Phenoxyethanol, Propylparaben, Ethylparaben, Butylparaben, CI 77000, CI 77288, CI 77289, CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499, CI 77510, CI 77742, CI 77891, Mica
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
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. If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!
Learn more about WaterMethylparaben 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.
Learn more about MethylparabenButylparaben is a preservative, is a paraben, and is not reef safe. It can be bad for dry skin and worsen eczema.
Ci 77891 is a white pigment from Titanium dioxide. It is naturally found in minerals such as rutile and ilmenite.
It's main function is to add a white color to cosmetics. It can also be mixed with other colors to create different shades.
Ci 77891 is commonly found in sunscreens due to its ability to block UV rays.
Learn more about CI 77891Mica refers to a group of silicate minerals. Mica crystals are easily split to give products a shimmer. These crystals are able to reflect light to temporarily give your skin a glowy look.
Mica is found to be safe. Trace amounts of heavy metals may be found in mica, but these metals are not harmful in our personal products.
Mica has been used since prehistoric times throughout the world. Ancient Egyptian, Indian, Greek, Roman, Aztec, and Chinese civilizations have used mica.
Mica can be naturally found throughout the world. However, some sources of mica may be controversial. In 2016, mica mined in the Jharkhand state in India was found to be using child labor. However, companies are able to source ethical mica affiliated with international organizations that monitor the mica supply chain.
Learn more about MicaIngredient Ratings
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