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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Maybelline The Falsies Lash Lift Mascara Ultra Black versus Essence Lash Princess Mascara Curl & Volume .

Last updated on October 17, 2023. Published on October 04, 2022

Overview

What they are

These products are both mascaras. They have a total of 8 ingredients in common

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for anti aging

Free From

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

What's Inside

They both contain oils

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Mascara American Brand United States
Mascara German Brand Germany

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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Buy The Falsies Lash Lift Mascara

Starts at $9.98
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Starts at $4.99

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)
Ceramides

Benefits

Anti-Aging

Concerns

Drying
May Worsen Oily Skin
Rosacea
Eczema (4)

Notable Ingredients

Vitamin E (2)

Benefits

Hydrating (3)
Anti-Aging
Scar Healing
Brightening (2)

Concerns

May Worsen Oily Skin (3)
Irritating
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Ingredients Compared

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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 Falsies Lash Lift Mascara Ultra Black contains this as ingredient number 1.

Essence Lash Princess Mascara Curl & Volume contains this as ingredient number 1.

2
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 The Falsies Lash Lift Mascara Ultra Black contains this as ingredient number 15.

Essence Lash Princess Mascara Curl & Volume contains this as ingredient number 25.

3
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 Falsies Lash Lift Mascara Ultra Black contains this as ingredient number 17.

Essence Lash Princess Mascara Curl & Volume contains this as ingredient number 17.

4
What it does: Masking
Community Rating: Disliked

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

Maybelline The Falsies Lash Lift Mascara Ultra Black contains this as ingredient number 18.

Essence Lash Princess Mascara Curl & Volume contains this as ingredient number 5.

5
What it does: Preservative
Community Rating: Loved

This ingredient is a preservative with antimicrobial properties. It is the sodium salt of dehydroacetic acid.

It is especially effective at preventing bacterial and fungal growth in low concentrations.

Maybelline The Falsies Lash Lift Mascara Ultra Black contains this as ingredient number 22.

Essence Lash Princess Mascara Curl & Volume contains this as ingredient number 27.

6
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 The Falsies Lash Lift Mascara Ultra Black contains this as ingredient number 27.

Essence Lash Princess Mascara Curl & Volume contains this as ingredient number 4.

7
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.

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Maybelline The Falsies Lash Lift Mascara Ultra Black contains this as ingredient number 34.

Essence Lash Princess Mascara Curl & Volume contains this as ingredient number 26.

8
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 The Falsies Lash Lift Mascara Ultra Black contains this as ingredient number 39.

Essence Lash Princess Mascara Curl & Volume contains this as ingredient number 28.

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

13% are loved or liked
11% have mixed ratings
50% are disliked or very disliked
26% have no rating yet
18% are loved or liked
18% have mixed ratings
36% are disliked or very disliked
29% have no rating yet

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Reviews

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Maybelline The Falsies Lash Lift Mascara 46 ingredients

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Essence Lash Princess Mascara 28 ingredients

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