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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Maybelline Lash Sensational Sky High Waterproof Mascara Very Black versus Covergirl Lash Blast Volume Mascara Very Black .

Last updated on January 16, 2024. Published on February 28, 2024

Overview

What they are

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

Cool Features

They both contain exfoliants

What's Inside

They both contain harsh alcohols and fragrances

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Mascara American Brand United States
Mascara Brand

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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Starts at $9.98
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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

Anti-Aging

Concerns

Drying
May Worsen Oily Skin (2)
Irritating
Rosacea (2)
Eczema (3)

Notable Ingredients

Vitamin E (2)
Exfoliators (2)

Benefits

Hydrating
Reduces Irritation
Brightening (3)

Concerns

Drying (4)
May Worsen Oily Skin (5)
Acne Trigger
Irritating (2)
Rosacea (2)
Eczema (4)
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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: Stabilising
Community Rating: Disliked

Disteardimonium Hectorite comes from the clay mineral named hectorite. It is used to add thickness to a product.

It can also help stabilize a product by helping to disperse other ingredients.

Hectorite is a rare, white clay mineral.

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Maybelline Lash Sensational Sky High Waterproof Mascara Very Black contains this as ingredient number 4.

Covergirl Lash Blast Volume Mascara Very Black contains this as ingredient number 4.

2
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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Maybelline Lash Sensational Sky High Waterproof Mascara Very Black contains this as ingredient number 5.

Covergirl Lash Blast Volume Mascara Very Black contains this as ingredient number 1.

3
What it does: Antimicrobial, Astringent, Masking, Solvent
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Alcohol Denat. is an alcohol with a denaturant property. It is created by mixing ethanol and other additives. It has a low molecular weight and will evaporate quickly. This helps other ingredients become better absorbed and dry once applied.

Alcohol Denat. is volatile and may cause irritation. It helps draw out natural oils in skin and dry out your skin.

One study from 2005 found adding emollients to propanol-based sanitizer decreased irritation.

Alcohol is antibacterial by nature. This can help preserve products and increase their shelf life.

Other types of astringent alcohols include:

Learn more about Alcohol Denat.

Maybelline Lash Sensational Sky High Waterproof Mascara Very Black contains this as ingredient number 6.

Covergirl Lash Blast Volume Mascara Very Black contains this as ingredient number 16.

4
What it does: Solvent

This ingredient is a solvent. It helps dissolve active ingredients and alter the texture of products.

Propylene Carbonate is commonly used in makeup and with clay, such as montmorillonite or bentonite.

Studies show this ingredient to be safe for cosmetics. When it is undiluted, it can cause skin irritation. (It is always diluted in skincare and makeup). This ingredient is water-soluble.

Propylene Carbonate is created from propylene glycol and carbonic acid.

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Maybelline Lash Sensational Sky High Waterproof Mascara Very Black contains this as ingredient number 12.

Covergirl Lash Blast Volume Mascara Very Black contains this as ingredient number 13.

5
What it does: Cosmetic Colorant
Community Rating: Mixed

Ci 77492 is also hydrated iron III oxide. It's sole purpose is to give a yellow hue to products.

Iron III oxides are classified as inorganic chemicals for coloring.

Synthetically created Ci 77492 is considered safer than those naturally found. This is because the synthetically created version may contain less impurities. Iron oxides are generally non-toxic and non-allergenic.

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Maybelline Lash Sensational Sky High Waterproof Mascara Very Black contains this as ingredient number 24.

Covergirl Lash Blast Volume Mascara Very Black contains this as ingredient number 30.

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

13% are loved or liked
9% have mixed ratings
38% are disliked or very disliked
41% have no rating yet
16% are loved or liked
16% have mixed ratings
59% are disliked or very disliked
9% have no rating yet

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Reviews

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Maybelline Lash Sensational Sky High Waterproof Mascara 32 ingredients

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Covergirl Lash Blast Volume Mascara 32 ingredients

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