Maybelline The Colossal Black Mascara Versus Rare Beauty Perfect Strokes Universal Volumizing Mascara - Black
Updated on October 15, 2023
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe mascaras. They have a total of 6 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain exfoliants
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for anti aging and dry skin
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, parabens or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain fragrances and oils
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Ingredient Info
Maybelline The Colossal Black Mascara 33 ingredients
Rare Beauty Perfect Strokes Universal Volumizing Mascara 29 ingredients
About this product
About this product
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Maybelline The Colossal Black Mascara 33 ingredients
Rare Beauty Perfect Strokes Universal Volumizing Mascara 29 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningParaffin
Perfuming
Potassium Cetyl Phosphate
EmulsifyingCera Alba
Emollient
Copernicia Cerifera Wax
Acacia Senegal Gum
MaskingGlycerin
Humectant
Cetyl Alcohol
Emollient
Hydroxyethylcellulose
Emulsion StabilisingSodium Polymethacrylate
Emulsion StabilisingHydrogenated Jojoba Oil
Abrasive
Hydrogenated Palm Oil
Emollient
Phenethyl Alcohol
MaskingPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Steareth-20
CleansingPEG/PPG-17/18 Dimethicone
Emulsifying
Silica
Abrasive
Polyquaternium-10
Soluble Collagen
Humectant
Simethicone
Emollient
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Disodium EDTA
CI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77007
Cosmetic ColorantCI 75470
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77288
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77289
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77742
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77510
Cosmetic ColorantMica
Cosmetic Colorant
Water, Paraffin, Potassium Cetyl Phosphate, Cera Alba, Copernicia Cerifera Wax, Acacia Senegal Gum, Glycerin, Cetyl Alcohol, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Sodium Polymethacrylate, Hydrogenated Jojoba Oil, Hydrogenated Palm Oil, Phenethyl Alcohol, Phenoxyethanol, Steareth-20, PEG/PPG-17/18 Dimethicone, Silica, Polyquaternium-10, Soluble Collagen, Simethicone, Panthenol, Disodium EDTA, CI 77499, CI 77492, CI 77491, CI 77007, CI 75470, CI 77891, CI 77288, CI 77289, CI 77742, CI 77510, Mica
Water
Skin ConditioningCopernicia Cerifera Wax
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Hydrogenated Olive Oil Stearyl Esters
Emulsion Stabilising
Synthetic Wax
Abrasive
Stearic Acid
Cleansing
Helianthus Annuus Seed Wax
Skin Conditioning
Palmitic Acid
Emollient
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Polyacrylate-21
Olea Europaea Oil Unsaponifiables
Skin Conditioning
Aminomethyl Propanol
BufferingRicinus Communis Seed Oil
Masking
Synthetic Beeswax
Emulsion Stabilising
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Caprylyl Glycol
EmollientGalactoarabinan
Rhus Succedanea Fruit Wax
Shorea Robusta Resin
TonicHydroxyethylcellulose
Emulsion StabilisingSodium Dehydroacetate
Preservative
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingTrideceth-6 Phosphate
EmulsifyingHydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Dipropylene Glycol
MaskingGlyceryl Caprylate
EmollientTocopherol
Antioxidant
CI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77007
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Copernicia Cerifera Wax, Glyceryl Stearate, Hydrogenated Olive Oil Stearyl Esters, Synthetic Wax, Stearic Acid, Helianthus Annuus Seed Wax, Palmitic Acid, Butylene Glycol, Polyacrylate-21, Olea Europaea Oil Unsaponifiables, Aminomethyl Propanol, Ricinus Communis Seed Oil, Synthetic Beeswax, Phenoxyethanol, Caprylyl Glycol, Galactoarabinan, Rhus Succedanea Fruit Wax, Shorea Robusta Resin, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Sodium Dehydroacetate, Xanthan Gum, Trideceth-6 Phosphate, Hydroxyacetophenone, Dipropylene Glycol, Glyceryl Caprylate, Tocopherol, CI 77499, CI 77007
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. If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!
Learn more about WaterCopernicia Cerifera Wax comes from a palm tree native to Brazil. This wax is added to help give a thicker texture. It also helps create a film when applied.
Copernicia Cerifera Wax contains aliphatic esters, diesters of cinnamic acid, myricyl cerotate, and small quantities of cerotic acid and myricyl alcohol.
Copernicia Cerifera Wax has the highest melting point of all natural waxes and low solubility.
Copernicia Cerifera Wax has commonly been used in Brazilian Folk medicine.
Learn more about Copernicia Cerifera WaxHydroxyethylcellulose 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.
This ingredient 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 HydroxyethylcellulosePhenoxyethanol is a preservative that has germicide, antimicrobial, and aromatic properties. Studies show that phenoxyethanol can prevent 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.
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.
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.
Ingredient Ratings
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Maybelline The Colossal Black Mascara 33 ingredients
Rare Beauty Perfect Strokes Universal Volumizing Mascara 29 ingredients
Reviews
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Maybelline The Colossal Black Mascara 33 ingredients
One of best affordable mascaras out there
It's really good, my lashes look great when I use it.
Rare Beauty Perfect Strokes Universal Volumizing Mascara 29 ingredients
Best mascara I've ever used! Doesn't clump, doesn't run even though it's not waterproof, and stays on forever.
