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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Maybelline Sky High Mascara Very Black versus Maybelline Full n' Soft Waterproof Mascara Very Black .

Last updated on October 15, 2023. Published on December 26, 2023

Overview

What they are

These products are both mascaras. They have a total of 11 ingredients in common

Cool Features

They both contain exfoliants

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for anti aging and brightening skin

Free From

They both do not contain any common allergens or oils

What's Inside

They both contain fragrances

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Mascara American Brand United States
Mascara American Brand United States

Mascara

Mascara is used to elongate, darken, or define the eyelashes.

Mascara

Mascara is used to elongate, darken, or define the eyelashes.

Price

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
Ceramides

Benefits

Hydrating
Anti-Aging
Brightening

Concerns

Drying (2)
May Worsen Oily Skin (4)
Acne Trigger
Irritating
Rosacea (2)
Eczema (4)

Notable Ingredients

Vitamin E
Exfoliators

Benefits

Redness Reducing
Reduces Irritation (2)
Anti-Aging
Brightening

Concerns

Drying
May Worsen Oily Skin (3)
Acne Trigger
Irritating (2)
Rosacea
Eczema (4)
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Ingredients Compared

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Ingredients Explained

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Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.

1
What it does: Perfuming, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Very Disliked

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.

Maybelline Full n' Soft Waterproof Mascara Very Black contains this as ingredient number 9.

2
What it does:
Community Rating: Disliked

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.

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Maybelline Sky High Mascara Very Black contains this as ingredient number 27.

Maybelline Full n' Soft Waterproof Mascara Very Black contains this as ingredient number 24.

3
What it does: Abrasive, Absorbent
Community Rating: Disliked

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.

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Maybelline Sky High Mascara Very Black contains this as ingredient number 32.

Maybelline Full n' Soft Waterproof Mascara Very Black contains this as ingredient number 13.

4
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 Sky High Mascara Very Black contains this as ingredient number 36.

Maybelline Full n' Soft Waterproof Mascara Very Black contains this as ingredient number 32.

5
What it does: Cosmetic Colorant
Community Rating: Mixed

Ci 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.

Maybelline Sky High Mascara Very Black contains this as ingredient number 37.

Maybelline Full n' Soft Waterproof Mascara Very Black contains this as ingredient number 33.

6
What it does: Cosmetic Colorant

This pigment is called Ultramarine blue lazurite. It gives a saturated blue color, but can be used to create other colors as well.

According to the manufacturer, it is usually made from kaolin, sodium sulfate, sodium carbonate, sulfur, and charcoal.

Maybelline Sky High Mascara Very Black contains this as ingredient number 38.

Maybelline Full n' Soft Waterproof Mascara Very Black contains this as ingredient number 36.

7
What it does: Cosmetic Colorant
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Mica 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.

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Maybelline Sky High Mascara Very Black contains this as ingredient number 39.

Maybelline Full n' Soft Waterproof Mascara Very Black contains this as ingredient number 39.

8
What it does: Cosmetic Colorant
Community Rating: Disliked

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.

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Maybelline Sky High Mascara Very Black contains this as ingredient number 40.

Maybelline Full n' Soft Waterproof Mascara Very Black contains this as ingredient number 40.

9
What it does: Cosmetic Colorant, Masking
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Ci 75470 is a bright-red pigment. It is AKA carmine.

Carmine is derived from insects such as the cochineal beetle. This ingredient has been used as a natural dye for over 2000 years.

Maybelline Sky High Mascara Very Black contains this as ingredient number 41.

Maybelline Full n' Soft Waterproof Mascara Very Black contains this as ingredient number 35.

10
What it does: Cosmetic Colorant

Ci 77288 is used to add green pigment to products.

Maybelline Sky High Mascara Very Black contains this as ingredient number 42.

Maybelline Full n' Soft Waterproof Mascara Very Black contains this as ingredient number 37.

11
What it does: Cosmetic Colorant

We don't have a description for Ci 77510.

Maybelline Sky High Mascara Very Black contains this as ingredient number 44.

Maybelline Full n' Soft Waterproof Mascara Very Black contains this as ingredient number 41.

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

16% are loved or liked
16% have mixed ratings
42% are disliked or very disliked
27% have no rating yet
13% are loved or liked
8% have mixed ratings
50% are disliked or very disliked
30% have no rating yet

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Reviews

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Maybelline Sky High Mascara 45 ingredients

3.5 /5
from 4 ratings
Long Lasting (2) Buildable (1) Good Color (1)
kaya02's avatar

kaya02

3 months ago · Combination Skin
Review

it's a great mascara but it smudges under my brows 😭 the cosmic black version doesn't.

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rinaballerina

2 months ago · Unsure Skin
Review

Does the job, no issues. Have the True Brown version.

Maybelline Full n' Soft Waterproof Mascara 40 ingredients

4.0 /5
from 1 rating

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