Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Maybelline Sky High Mascara Very Black versus Lancôme Monsieur Big Volumizing Mascara .
Last updated on October 13, 2023. Published on April 29, 2023
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe mascaras. They have a total of 16 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain exfoliants
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for anti aging
Free From
They both do not contain any common allergens or parabens
What's Inside
They both contain fragrances and sulfates
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Ingredient Info
Maybelline Sky High Mascara 45 ingredients
Lancôme Monsieur Big Volumizing Mascara 35 ingredients
Contains Alcohol
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Silicon Free
This product is free of silicons 🎉
Contains Fragrance
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Contains Sulfate
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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 😥
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Contains Silicon
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Contains Fragrance
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Contains Sulfate
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Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Contains Oils
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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 😥
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Maybelline Sky High Mascara 45 ingredients
Lancôme Monsieur Big Volumizing Mascara 35 ingredients
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Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
Maybelline Sky High Mascara 45 ingredients
Lancôme Monsieur Big Volumizing Mascara 35 ingredients
Rosa Damascena Flower 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 • Rayon • Xanthan Gum • Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride • Sodium Laureth Sulfate • Disodium EDTA • Myristic Acid • Tetrasodium EDTA • Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate • Potassium Sorbate • Silica • Soluble Collagen • Bambusa Vulgaris Extract • Trisodium EDTA • CI 77492 • CI 77499 • CI 77007 • Mica • CI 77891 • CI 75470 • CI 77288 • CI 77742 • CI 77510 • Ceramide AP
Water • Paraffin • Potassium Cetyl Phosphate • Copernicia Cerifera Cera • Ethylene/Acrylic Acid Copolymer • Styrene/Acrylates/Ammonium Methacrylate Copolymer • Cera Alba • Synthetic Beeswax • Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2 • Polybutene • Cetyl Alcohol • Steareth-20 • Glyceryl Dibehenate • Steareth-2 • C12-13 Pareth-23 • C12-13 Pareth-3 • Tribehenin • Acacia Senegal Gum • Glyceryl Behenate • Sodium Laureth Sulfate • Silica • Divinyldimethicone/Dimethicone Copolymer • Disodium EDTA • Hydrogenated Jojoba Oil • Hydrogenated Palm Oil • Hydroxyethylcellulose • Caprylyl Glycol • Tetrasodium EDTA • Ethylenediamine/Stearyl Dimer Dilinoleate Copolymer • Butylene Glycol • BHA • Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate • Potassium Sorbate • Sodium Dehydroacetate • Phenoxyethanol
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Ingredients Explained
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Maybelline Sky High Mascara Very Black contains this as ingredient number 3.
Lancôme Monsieur Big Volumizing Mascara contains this as ingredient number 6.
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 Very Black contains this as ingredient number 5.
Lancôme Monsieur Big Volumizing Mascara 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 Very Black contains this as ingredient number 8.
Lancôme Monsieur Big Volumizing Mascara contains this as ingredient number 11.
Ethylenediamine/Stearyl Dimer Dilinoleate Copolymer isn't fungal acne safe.
Maybelline Sky High Mascara Very Black contains this as ingredient number 10.
Lancôme Monsieur Big Volumizing Mascara contains this as ingredient number 29.
Copernicia Cerifera Cera isn't fungal acne safe.
Maybelline Sky High Mascara Very Black contains this as ingredient number 11.
Lancôme Monsieur Big Volumizing Mascara contains this as ingredient number 4.
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 Very Black contains this as ingredient number 16.
Lancôme Monsieur Big Volumizing Mascara contains this as ingredient number 2.
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 Very Black contains this as ingredient number 18.
Lancôme Monsieur Big Volumizing Mascara contains this as ingredient number 35.
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 Very Black contains this as ingredient number 19.
Lancôme Monsieur Big Volumizing Mascara contains this as ingredient number 27.
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 Very Black contains this as ingredient number 21.
Lancôme Monsieur Big Volumizing Mascara contains this as ingredient number 26.
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 Very Black contains this as ingredient number 22.
Lancôme Monsieur Big Volumizing Mascara contains this as ingredient number 30.
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 Very Black contains this as ingredient number 26.
Lancôme Monsieur Big Volumizing Mascara contains this as ingredient number 20.
Disodium EDTA plays a role in making products more stable by aiding other preservatives.
It is a chelating agent, meaning it neutralizes metal ions that may be found in a product.
Disodium EDTA is a salt of edetic acid and is found to be safe in cosmetic ingredients.
Learn more about Disodium EDTAMaybelline Sky High Mascara Very Black contains this as ingredient number 27.
Lancôme Monsieur Big Volumizing Mascara contains this as ingredient number 23.
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 Very Black contains this as ingredient number 29.
Lancôme Monsieur Big Volumizing Mascara contains this as ingredient number 28.
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 Very Black contains this as ingredient number 30.
Lancôme Monsieur Big Volumizing Mascara contains this as ingredient number 32.
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 Very Black contains this as ingredient number 31.
Lancôme Monsieur Big Volumizing Mascara contains this as ingredient number 33.
Silica is a mineral naturally found in our skin. It helps to thicken and smooth the texture of a product. It also acts as an agent for other ingredients by increasing the absorption of other ingredients into the skin.
Silica is often used for absorption and can help reduce shine when products are applied. Silica occurs in naturally in materials like clay and sandstone, and it can also be produced synthetically.
Silica is present naturally within the skin during collagen production and when reducing inflammation.
Learn more about SilicaMaybelline Sky High Mascara Very Black contains this as ingredient number 32.
Lancôme Monsieur Big Volumizing Mascara contains this as ingredient number 21.
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