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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Maybelline Sky High Mascara Very Black versus Urban Decay Perversion Mascara Black .

Last updated on October 15, 2023. Published on June 23, 2023

Overview

What they are

These products are both reef safe mascaras. They have a total of 12 ingredients in common

Suited For

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

Free From

They both do not contain any common allergens, oils, parabens or silicones

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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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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)

Benefits

Hydrating
Anti-Aging
Brightening

Concerns

May Worsen Oily Skin (3)
Acne Trigger (2)
Eczema
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Ingredients Compared

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Ingredients Explained

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

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.

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Maybelline Sky High Mascara Very Black contains this as ingredient number 2.

Urban Decay Perversion Mascara Black contains this as ingredient number 23.

2
What it does: Emollient, Emulsifying
Community Rating: Disliked

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.

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Maybelline Sky High Mascara Very Black contains this as ingredient number 7.

Urban Decay Perversion Mascara Black contains this as ingredient number 8.

3
What it does: Cleansing, Emulsifying, Emulsion Stabilising, Masking
Community Rating: Very Disliked

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.

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

Urban Decay Perversion Mascara Black contains this as ingredient number 4.

4
What it does: Emollient, Emulsifying
Community Rating: Very Disliked

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.

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Maybelline Sky High Mascara Very Black contains this as ingredient number 13.

Urban Decay Perversion Mascara Black contains this as ingredient number 5.

5
What it does: Preservative
Community Rating: Very Disliked

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.

Urban Decay Perversion Mascara Black contains this as ingredient number 13.

6
What it does: Emollient, Humectant, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Liked

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.

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Maybelline Sky High Mascara Very Black contains this as ingredient number 19.

Urban Decay Perversion Mascara Black contains this as ingredient number 14.

7
What it does: Humectant, Skin Conditioning, Skin Protecting, Solvent
Community Rating: Loved

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.

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Maybelline Sky High Mascara Very Black contains this as ingredient number 20.

Urban Decay Perversion Mascara Black contains this as ingredient number 22.

8
What it does: Emulsion Stabilising, Stabilising
Community Rating: Mixed

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.

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Maybelline Sky High Mascara Very Black contains this as ingredient number 21.

Urban Decay Perversion Mascara Black contains this as ingredient number 17.

9
What it does: Humectant, Masking, Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Community Rating: Mixed

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.

Urban Decay Perversion Mascara Black contains this as ingredient number 7.

10
What it does: Cleansing, Emulsifying
Community Rating: Very Disliked

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.

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Maybelline Sky High Mascara Very Black contains this as ingredient number 28.

Urban Decay Perversion Mascara Black contains this as ingredient number 19.

11
What it does: Preservative
Community Rating: Disliked

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 Sorbate

Maybelline Sky High Mascara Very Black contains this as ingredient number 31.

Urban Decay Perversion Mascara Black contains this as ingredient number 16.

12
What it does: Humectant, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Liked

Soluble Collagen can help to reduce the effects of aging.

Maybelline Sky High Mascara Very Black contains this as ingredient number 33.

Urban Decay Perversion Mascara Black contains this as ingredient number 18.

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

16% are loved or liked
11% have mixed ratings
47% are disliked or very disliked
27% have no rating yet
28% are loved or liked
10% have mixed ratings
48% are disliked or very disliked
14% 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)
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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

1 month ago · Unsure Skin
Review

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

Urban Decay Perversion Mascara 29 ingredients

5.0 /5
from 2 ratings
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screamadelica

1 year ago · Normal Skin
Review

great mascara
this is a great mascara. it’s not clumpy, and despite not being waterproof, it barely smudges even when i sweat excessively.

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Stphmllr

6 months ago · Oily Skin
Review

Goes one easy, doesn’t flake off and looks fantastic

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