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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Maybelline The Colossal Black Mascara versus Lancôme Définicils High-Definition Mascara Black .

Last updated on January 09, 2024. Published on January 27, 2024

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 sensitive skin

Free From

They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens or sulfates

What's Inside

They both contain fragrances and silicones

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Mascara American Brand United States
Mascara French Brand France

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 $8.73
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Starts at $34.00

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 (2)

Benefits

Hydrating
Reduces Irritation
Anti-Aging
Brightening

Concerns

May Worsen Oily Skin
Rosacea
Eczema (2)

Notable Ingredients

Exfoliators

Benefits

Reduces Irritation

Concerns

May Worsen Oily Skin (3)
Acne Trigger
Rosacea
Eczema (3)
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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: 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 The Colossal Black Mascara contains this as ingredient number 1.

Lancôme Définicils High-Definition Mascara Black contains this as ingredient number 1.

2
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 The Colossal Black Mascara contains this as ingredient number 2.

Lancôme Définicils High-Definition Mascara Black contains this as ingredient number 2.

3
What it does: Emollient, Emulsifying
Community Rating: Disliked

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.

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Maybelline The Colossal Black Mascara contains this as ingredient number 4.

Lancôme Définicils High-Definition Mascara Black contains this as ingredient number 5.

4
What it does: Masking
Community Rating: Disliked

We don't have a description for Acacia Senegal Gum.

Maybelline The Colossal Black Mascara contains this as ingredient number 6.

Lancôme Définicils High-Definition Mascara Black contains this as ingredient number 6.

5
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 The Colossal Black Mascara contains this as ingredient number 9.

Lancôme Définicils High-Definition Mascara Black contains this as ingredient number 15.

6
What it does: Emulsion Stabilising

We don't have a description for Sodium Polymethacrylate.

Maybelline The Colossal Black Mascara contains this as ingredient number 10.

Lancôme Définicils High-Definition Mascara Black contains this as ingredient number 12.

7
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 The Colossal Black Mascara contains this as ingredient number 17.

Lancôme Définicils High-Definition Mascara Black contains this as ingredient number 13.

8
What it does:
Community Rating: Disliked

Polyquaternium-10 is an ammonium salt of hydroxyethylcellulose. It is a white and granular powder used as a film-former and anti-static agent.

This ingredient is commonly found in hair conditioning products. According to a manufacturer, its positive charge makes it great for absorbing hair proteins. The manufacturer also states this ingredient helps with curl retention.

For haircare friends: this ingredient is not a silicone.

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Maybelline The Colossal Black Mascara contains this as ingredient number 18.

Lancôme Définicils High-Definition Mascara Black contains this as ingredient number 17.

9
What it does: Emollient, Skin Conditioning

Simethicone is a silicone. It is an emollient and used to reduce foaming in a product. It is also often used to coat sunscreen ingredients for better spreadability.

This ingredient is created by mixing dimethylpolysiloxane and hydrated silica.

Maybelline The Colossal Black Mascara contains this as ingredient number 20.

Lancôme Définicils High-Definition Mascara Black contains this as ingredient number 11.

10
What it does: Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Loved

Panthenol (also referred to as pro-vitamin B5) is a common ingredient that helps hydrate and soothe the skin.

lt is a humectant, meaning that it helps the skin attract and retain moisture.

Another benefit is the anti-inflammatory abilities. This means that it's great for sensitive, irritation-prone skin.

Once oxidized, panthenol converts to pantothenic acid. Panthothenic acid is found in all living cells.

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Maybelline The Colossal Black Mascara contains this as ingredient number 21.

Lancôme Définicils High-Definition Mascara Black contains this as ingredient number 16.

11
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 The Colossal Black Mascara contains this as ingredient number 25.

Lancôme Définicils High-Definition Mascara Black contains this as ingredient number 10.

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

19% are loved or liked
9% have mixed ratings
47% are disliked or very disliked
25% have no rating yet
10% are loved or liked
10% have mixed ratings
62% are disliked or very disliked
19% have no rating yet

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Reviews

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Maybelline The Colossal Black Mascara 32 ingredients

5.0 /5
from 1 rating
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wthtay

6 months ago · Combination Skin
Review

One of best affordable mascaras out there
It's really good, my lashes look great when I use it.

Lancôme Définicils High-Definition Mascara 21 ingredients

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