Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Maybelline Sky High Mascara True Brown versus Lancôme Lash Idôle Mascara Glossy Black .
Last updated on May 02, 2024. Published on April 29, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe mascaras. They have a total of 29 ingredients in common
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for dry skin and brightening skin
Free From
They both do not contain any common allergens, oils, parabens or silicones
What's Inside
They both contain harsh alcohols, fragrances and sulfates
We independently verify ingredients, and our claims are backed by peer-reviewed research. Spot a product that need an update? Let us know.
Price
Ingredient Info
Maybelline Sky High Mascara 45 ingredients
Lancôme Lash Idôle Mascara 31 ingredients
Contains Alcohol
Ingredients in this product that are types of alcohol:
Silicon Free
This product is free of silicons 🎉
Contains Fragrance
Ingredients in this product that are forms of fragrance:
Contains Sulfate
Ingredients in this product that are types of sulfate:
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Oil Free
This product is free of oils 🎉
Not Malassezia Safe
Ingredients in this product that are not malassezia safe:
Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
EU Allergen Free
This product is free of EU allergens 🎉
Non Vegan
This product is not vegan 😥
Not Cruelty Free
This product is not cruelty-free 😥
Contains Alcohol
Ingredients in this product that are types of alcohol:
Silicon Free
This product is free of silicons 🎉
Contains Fragrance
Ingredients in this product that are forms of fragrance:
Contains Sulfate
Ingredients in this product that are types of sulfate:
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Oil Free
This product is free of oils 🎉
Not Malassezia Safe
Ingredients in this product that are not malassezia safe:
Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
EU Allergen Free
This product is free of EU allergens 🎉
Non Vegan
This product is not vegan 😥
Not Cruelty Free
This product is not cruelty-free 😥
At a glance
Click on any of the items below to learn more
Maybelline Sky High Mascara 45 ingredients
Lancôme Lash Idôle Mascara 31 ingredients
Notable Ingredients
This product contains 1 ingredient that may have this attribute:
This product contains 1 ingredient that may have this attribute:
Benefits
This product contains 1 ingredient that may have this attribute:
This product contains 1 ingredient that may have this attribute:
Concerns
This product contains 2 ingredients that may have this attribute:
This product contains 4 ingredients that may have this attribute:
This product contains 1 ingredient that may have this attribute:
This product contains 1 ingredient that may have this attribute:
This product contains 2 ingredients that may have this attribute:
This product contains 4 ingredients that may have this attribute:
Benefits
This product contains 1 ingredient that may have this attribute:
This product contains 1 ingredient that may have this attribute:
This product contains 1 ingredient that may have this attribute:
This product contains 1 ingredient that may have this attribute:
This product contains 1 ingredient that may have this attribute:
This product contains 1 ingredient that may have this attribute:
This product contains 1 ingredient that may have this attribute:
Concerns
This product contains 2 ingredients that may have this attribute:
This product contains 4 ingredients that may have this attribute:
This product contains 1 ingredient that may have this attribute:
This product contains 1 ingredient that may have this attribute:
This product contains 1 ingredient that may have this attribute:
This product contains 2 ingredients that may have this attribute:
Build your routine, track which ingredients work for you, and much more with your free account.
Join SkinSortIngredients Compared
Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
Maybelline Sky High Mascara 45 ingredients
Lancôme Lash Idôle Mascara 31 ingredients
Water • Propylene Glycol • Styrene/Acrylates/Ammonium Methacrylate Copolymer • Polyurethane-35 • Cera Alba • Synthetic Fluorphlogopite • Glyceryl Stearate • Cetyl Alcohol • Peg-200 Glyceryl Stearate • Ethylenediamine/Stearyl Dimer Dilinoleate Copolymer • Copernicia Cerifera Cera • Stearic Acid • Palmitic Acid • Ethylene/Va Copolymer • Alcohol Denat. • Paraffin • Aminomethyl Propanediol • Phenoxyethanol • Caprylyl Glycol • Glycerin • Hydroxyethylcellulose • Butylene Glycol • Methylpropanediol • Rayon • Xanthan Gum • Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride • Sodium Laureth Sulfate • Myristic Acid • Tetrasodium EDTA • Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate • Potassium Sorbate • Silica • Phenylpropanol • Bambusa Vulgaris Extract • CI 77491 • CI 77492 • CI 77499 • CI 77007 • Mica • CI 77891 • CI 75470 • CI 77288 • CI 77742 • CI 77510 • Ceramide AP
Water • Propylene Glycol • Styrene/Acrylates/Ammonium Methacrylate Copolymer • Polyurethane-35 • Cera Alba • Synthetic Fluorphlogopite • Glyceryl Stearate • Cetyl Alcohol • Peg-200 Glyceryl Stearate • Ethylenediamine/Stearyl Dimer Dilinoleate Copolymer • Copernicia Cerifera Cera • Stearic Acid • Palmitic Acid • Ethylene/Va Copolymer • Alcohol Denat. • Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract • Paraffin • Glycerin • Sodium Laureth Sulfate • Myristic Acid • Aminomethyl Propanediol • Disodium EDTA • Hydroxyethylcellulose • Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride • Caprylyl Glycol • Tetrasodium EDTA • Xanthan Gum • Butylene Glycol • Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate • Potassium Sorbate • Phenoxyethanol
Ingredients Side-by-side
Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
Learn more about what what Com. / Irr. ratings are
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. Talk about multi-purpose! If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!
Learn more about WaterMaybelline Sky High Mascara True Brown contains this as ingredient number 1.
Lancôme Lash Idôle Mascara Glossy Black contains this as ingredient number 1.
Propylene Glycol is an odorless, colorless liquid. As a humectant, it helps skin retain moisture. It also aids in delivering active ingredients.
Another role of this ingredient is preventing a product from melting or freezing. Propylene glycol also adds antimicrobrial properties to a product, elongating product lifespan.
This ingredient is considered an organic alcohol and commonly added into both cosmetics and foods.
Those with sensitive skin or conditions may deliver a rash when using this ingredient.
Learn more about Propylene GlycolMaybelline Sky High Mascara True Brown contains this as ingredient number 2.
Lancôme Lash Idôle Mascara Glossy Black contains this as ingredient number 2.
We don't have a description for Styrene/Acrylates/Ammonium Methacrylate Copolymer.
Maybelline Sky High Mascara True Brown contains this as ingredient number 3.
Lancôme Lash Idôle Mascara Glossy Black contains this as ingredient number 3.
We don't have a description for Polyurethane-35.
Maybelline Sky High Mascara True Brown contains this as ingredient number 4.
Lancôme Lash Idôle Mascara Glossy Black contains this as ingredient number 4.
Cera alba is beeswax, or the wax used by bees to make honeycombs. It is a texture-enhancer and emollient. A study from 2003 found beeswax to be a stronger emollient than ingredients such as petroleum jelly.
As an emollient, beeswax helps hydrate the skin by creating a barrier on top. This barrier traps moisture in.
Emulsifiers help prevent ingredients from separating. This helps create consistent texture.
The structure of beeswax is mainly long-chain alcohols and the esters of fatty acids.
There are three types of beeswax: yellow, white, and absolute. Yellow is pure beeswax taken from the honeycomb. White beeswax is created by filtering or bleaching yellow beeswax. Absolute beeswax is created by treating beeswax with alcohol. Beeswax used in cosmetics are purified.
Beeswax has been used throughout history and even in prehistoric times. Some common uses for beeswax still used today are making candles, as a waterproofing agent, and polish for leather.
Learn more about Cera AlbaMaybelline Sky High Mascara True Brown contains this as ingredient number 5.
Lancôme Lash Idôle Mascara Glossy Black contains this as ingredient number 5.
Synthetic Fluorphlogopite is the synthethic version of mica. It consists of fluorine, aluminum and silicate.
Synthetic Fluorphlogopite is used to add volume to products.
It is considered non-irritating on the skin.
Learn more about Synthetic FluorphlogopiteMaybelline Sky High Mascara True Brown contains this as ingredient number 6.
Lancôme Lash Idôle Mascara Glossy Black contains this as ingredient number 6.
Glyceryl Stearate is a mix of glycerin and stearic acid.
Glyceryl Stearate is used to stabilize the mixing of water and oil ingredients. By preventing these ingredients from separating, it can help elongate shelf life. It can also help thicken the product's texture.
As an emollient, it helps soften skin and supports barrier-replenishing ingredients.
In cosmetics, Glyceryl Stearate is often made from vegetable oils or synthetically produced. The human body also creates Glyceryl Stearate naturally.
Learn more about Glyceryl StearateMaybelline Sky High Mascara True Brown contains this as ingredient number 7.
Lancôme Lash Idôle Mascara Glossy Black contains this as ingredient number 7.
Cetyl Alcohol is a fatty alcohol. Fatty Alcohols are most often used as an emollient or to thicken a product.
Cetyl Alcohol is not related to SD alcohol, denatured alcohol, or ethyl alcohol. The FDA allows products labeled "alcohol-free" to have fatty alcohols.
Its main roles are:
Learn more about Cetyl AlcoholMaybelline Sky High Mascara True Brown contains this as ingredient number 8.
Lancôme Lash Idôle Mascara Glossy Black contains this as ingredient number 8.
Peg-200 Glyceryl Stearate isn't fungal acne safe.
Maybelline Sky High Mascara True Brown contains this as ingredient number 9.
Lancôme Lash Idôle Mascara Glossy Black contains this as ingredient number 9.
Ethylenediamine/Stearyl Dimer Dilinoleate Copolymer isn't fungal acne safe.
Maybelline Sky High Mascara True Brown contains this as ingredient number 10.
Lancôme Lash Idôle Mascara Glossy Black contains this as ingredient number 10.
Copernicia Cerifera Cera isn't fungal acne safe.
Maybelline Sky High Mascara True Brown contains this as ingredient number 11.
Lancôme Lash Idôle Mascara Glossy Black contains this as ingredient number 11.
Stearic Acid is a fatty acid. It is an emollient, emulsifier, and texture enhancer.
As an emollient, stearic acid helps soften skin. It aids the skin's protective barrier by preventing water loss. It also provides a gentle cleansing effect without stripping away natural oils.
Stearic acid may also be used to enhance the texture of products. It can add volume and stabilize ingredients such as water and oil. This can help water and oil ingredients from separating.
Sources of stearic acid include animal or vegetable fats/oils such as coconut or shea. It can be naturally found in butter, cocoa butter, shea butter, vegetable fats, and animal tallow.
This ingredient may not be Malassezia folliculitis, or fungal-acne safe.
Learn more about Stearic AcidMaybelline Sky High Mascara True Brown contains this as ingredient number 12.
Lancôme Lash Idôle Mascara Glossy Black contains this as ingredient number 12.
Palmitic Acid is a fatty acid found in our skin. In cosmetics, it is usually derived from palm oil. It is a cleanser, emollient, and emulsifier.
As an emollient, it helps hydrate the skin. The emulsifying properties keep ingredients together in a product.
Palmitic Acid may not be fungal-acne safe. It can worsen oily skin and cause breakouts due to its emollient nature.
Learn more about Palmitic AcidMaybelline Sky High Mascara True Brown contains this as ingredient number 13.
Lancôme Lash Idôle Mascara Glossy Black contains this as ingredient number 13.
We don't have a description for Ethylene/Va Copolymer.
Maybelline Sky High Mascara True Brown contains this as ingredient number 14.
Lancôme Lash Idôle Mascara Glossy Black contains this as ingredient number 14.
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 Sky High Mascara True Brown contains this as ingredient number 15.
Lancôme Lash Idôle Mascara Glossy Black contains this as ingredient number 15.
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.
Maybelline Sky High Mascara True Brown contains this as ingredient number 16.
Lancôme Lash Idôle Mascara Glossy Black contains this as ingredient number 17.
We don't have a description for Aminomethyl Propanediol.
Maybelline Sky High Mascara True Brown contains this as ingredient number 17.
Lancôme Lash Idôle Mascara Glossy Black contains this as ingredient number 21.
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.
Maybelline Sky High Mascara True Brown contains this as ingredient number 18.
Lancôme Lash Idôle Mascara Glossy Black contains this as ingredient number 31.
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.
Learn more about Caprylyl GlycolMaybelline Sky High Mascara True Brown contains this as ingredient number 19.
Lancôme Lash Idôle Mascara Glossy Black contains this as ingredient number 25.
Glycerin is already naturally found in your skin. It helps moisturize and protect your skin.
A study from 2016 found glycerin to be more effective as a humectant than AHAs and hyaluronic acid.
As a humectant, it helps the skin stay hydrated by pulling moisture to your skin. The low molecular weight of glycerin allows it to pull moisture into the deeper layers of your skin.
Hydrated skin improves your skin barrier; Your skin barrier helps protect against irritants and bacteria.
Glycerin has also been found to have antimicrobial and antiviral properties. Due to these properties, glycerin is often used in wound and burn treatments.
In cosmetics, glycerin is usually derived from plants such as soybean or palm. However, it can also be sourced from animals, such as tallow or animal fat.
This ingredient is organic, colorless, odorless, and non-toxic.
Glycerin is the name for this ingredient in American English. British English uses Glycerol/Glycerine.
Learn more about GlycerinMaybelline Sky High Mascara True Brown contains this as ingredient number 20.
Lancôme Lash Idôle Mascara Glossy Black contains this as ingredient number 18.
Hydroxyethylcellulose is used to improve the texture of products. It is created from a chemical reaction involving ethylene oxide and alkali-cellulose. Cellulose is a sugar found in plant cell walls and help give plants structure.
Hydroxyethylcellulose helps stabilize products by preventing ingredients from separating. It can also help thicken the texture of a product.
This ingredient can also be found in pill medicines to help our bodies digest other ingredients.
Learn more about HydroxyethylcelluloseMaybelline Sky High Mascara True Brown contains this as ingredient number 21.
Lancôme Lash Idôle Mascara Glossy Black contains this as ingredient number 23.
Butylene Glycol (or BG) is used within cosmetic products for a few different reasons:
- It is a solvent, meaning that it helps to dissolve other ingredients. This also enhances the absorption of the product into one's skin.
- It is a humectant, which means that it helps attract moisture into the skin.
- It helps improve product application.
Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient. It is unlikely to irritate skin, and works well with pretty much all other ingredients.
Maybelline Sky High Mascara True Brown contains this as ingredient number 22.
Lancôme Lash Idôle Mascara Glossy Black contains this as ingredient number 28.
Xanthan gum is used as a stabilizer and thickener within cosmetic products. It helps give products a sticky, thick feeling - preventing them from being too runny.
On the technical side of things, xanthan gum is a polysaccharide - a combination consisting of multiple sugar molecules bonded together.
Xanthan gum is a pretty common and great ingredient. It is a natural, non-toxic, non-irritating ingredient that is also commonly used in food products.
Learn more about Xanthan GumMaybelline Sky High Mascara True Brown contains this as ingredient number 25.
Lancôme Lash Idôle Mascara Glossy Black contains this as ingredient number 27.
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.
Learn more about Caprylic/Capric TriglycerideMaybelline Sky High Mascara True Brown contains this as ingredient number 26.
Lancôme Lash Idôle Mascara Glossy Black contains this as ingredient number 24.
Sodium Laureth Sulfate (SLES) is a foaming, cleansing, and emulsifying ingredient. It is created from palm kernel oil or coconut oil. SLES is not the same as sodium lauryl sulfate. It is much milder and less likely to irritate.
SLES helps create foam in personal products. It also prevents ingredients from separating, helping to elongate the shelf life.
Sodium Laureth Sulfate is a type of sulfate. It can be drying. We recommend speaking with a professional about using this ingredient if you have concerns.
Learn more about Sodium Laureth SulfateMaybelline Sky High Mascara True Brown contains this as ingredient number 27.
Lancôme Lash Idôle Mascara Glossy Black contains this as ingredient number 19.
Myristic Acid is a saturated fatty acid. It is naturally found in milk fat. Other sources include palm oil, coconut oil, and butter fat.
Myristic Acid is an emulsifer and cleanser. As an emulsifer, it stabilizes a product by preventing ingredients from separating. Myristic Acid helps clean your skin by acting as a surfactant. It tends to gather oil and dirt on your skin to be easily rinsed away.
One study from 2021 found Myristic Acid to have anti-inflammatory properties.
Learn more about Myristic AcidMaybelline Sky High Mascara True Brown contains this as ingredient number 28.
Lancôme Lash Idôle Mascara Glossy Black contains this as ingredient number 20.
Tetrasodium EDTA is the salt formed from neutralizing ethylenediamine tetraacetic acid with sodium hydroxide. It is a chelating agent and used to prevent metal ions from binding to other ingredients. This helps keep the product and ingredients stable.
Tetrasodium EDTA comes as a white solid and is soluble in water.
Maybelline Sky High Mascara True Brown contains this as ingredient number 29.
Lancôme Lash Idôle Mascara Glossy Black contains this as ingredient number 26.
Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate (long name, huh?) is a synthetic antioxidant.
It is used to help stabilize other antioxidants or prevent the color from changing in a product.
As an antioxidant, it helps fight free-radical molecules. Free-radical molecules are capable of damaging our cells and other genetic material. Thus, antioxidants may reduce the signs of aging.
This ingredient is oil-soluble.
Learn more about Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl HydroxyhydrocinnamateMaybelline Sky High Mascara True Brown contains this as ingredient number 30.
Lancôme Lash Idôle Mascara Glossy Black contains this as ingredient number 29.
Potassium Sorbate is a preservative used to prevent yeast and mold in products. It is commonly found in both cosmetic and food products.
Potassium sorbate is potassium salt derived from sorbic acid. Sorbic acid is a natural antibiotic and effective against fungus.
Potassium sorbate and sorbic acid can be found in baked goods, cheeses, dried meats, dried fruit, ice cream, pickles, wine, yogurt, and more.
Potassium sorbate is often used with stronger preservatives.
Learn more about Potassium SorbateMaybelline Sky High Mascara True Brown contains this as ingredient number 31.
Lancôme Lash Idôle Mascara Glossy Black contains this as ingredient number 30.
Here's what our community thinks of the ingredients in these two products.
Maybelline Sky High Mascara 45 ingredients
Lancôme Lash Idôle Mascara 31 ingredients
Usage
Here's some more info on how this product is used by our community.
When to use
Maybelline Sky High Mascara 45 ingredients
Lancôme Lash Idôle Mascara 31 ingredients
Reviews
Here's what our community thinks
Lancôme Lash Idôle Mascara 31 ingredients
Alternatives
Our Dupe Finder has found 44 potential alternatives that have similar ingredients to Maybelline Sky High Mascara True Brown.
See 44 alternativesOur Dupe Finder has found 50 potential alternatives that have similar ingredients to Lancôme Lash Idôle Mascara Glossy Black.
See 50 alternatives