Maybelline Volum' Express Colossal Curl Bounce Mascara Versus Covergirl Lash Blast Cleantopia Mascara
What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningBehenyl Behenate
EmollientStyrene/Acrylates/Ammonium Methacrylate Copolymer
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Stearic Acid
Cleansing
Palmitic Acid
Emollient
Poly C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate
Emulsion StabilisingPvp
Emulsion StabilisingVp/Eicosene Copolymer
Aminomethyl Propanediol
BufferingPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Potassium Cetyl Phosphate
EmulsifyingButylene Glycol
Humectant
Myristic Acid
Cleansing
Sodium Laureth Sulfate
Cleansing
Tetrasodium EDTA
Silica
Abrasive
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
CI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77007
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantMica
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77742
Cosmetic ColorantCeramide AP
Skin Conditioning
Water, Behenyl Behenate, Styrene/Acrylates/Ammonium Methacrylate Copolymer, Cetearyl Alcohol, Stearic Acid, Palmitic Acid, Poly C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate, Pvp, Vp/Eicosene Copolymer, Aminomethyl Propanediol, Phenoxyethanol, Caprylyl Glycol, Potassium Cetyl Phosphate, Butylene Glycol, Myristic Acid, Sodium Laureth Sulfate, Tetrasodium EDTA, Silica, Potassium Sorbate, CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499, CI 77007, CI 77891, Mica, CI 77742, Ceramide AP
Water
Skin ConditioningParaffin
Perfuming
Stearic Acid
Cleansing
Pvp
Emulsion StabilisingCetyl Alcohol
Emollient
Cera Microcristallina
Emulsion StabilisingHydrogenated Vegetable Oil
Emollient
Arginine
Masking
Polysorbate 20
Emulsifying
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
Rhus Verniciflua Peel Wax
Copernicia Cerifera Cera
Emollient
2,3-Butanediol
HumectantStearyl Stearate
Emollient
Synthetic Wax
Abrasive
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Euphorbia Cerifera Cera
Astringent
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Hectorite
AbsorbentSimethicone
Emollient
Silica
Abrasive
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Kaolin
Abrasive
Pantolactone
Humectant
Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil
Emollient
Camellia Sinensis Seed Oil
Humectant
Cellulose
Absorbent
Passiflora Edulis Seed Oil
Emollient
Ricinus Communis Seed Oil
Masking
Sclerocarya Birrea Seed Oil
Humectant
Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Emollient
Cocos Nucifera Oil
Masking
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Persea Gratissima Oil
Skin Conditioning
Biotin
AntiseborrhoeicCeramide Ng
Skin Conditioning
Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract
Masking
Cucumis Sativus Fruit Extract
Emollient
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract
Emollient
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Iron Oxides
CI 77007
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Paraffin, Stearic Acid, Pvp, Cetyl Alcohol, Cera Microcristallina, Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil, Arginine, Polysorbate 20, Propylene Glycol, Rhus Verniciflua Peel Wax, Copernicia Cerifera Cera, 2,3-Butanediol, Stearyl Stearate, Synthetic Wax, Panthenol, Euphorbia Cerifera Cera, Caprylyl Glycol, Hectorite, Simethicone, Silica, Tocopheryl Acetate, Kaolin, Pantolactone, Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil, Camellia Sinensis Seed Oil, Cellulose, Passiflora Edulis Seed Oil, Ricinus Communis Seed Oil, Sclerocarya Birrea Seed Oil, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Cocos Nucifera Oil, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Persea Gratissima Oil, Biotin, Ceramide Ng, Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract, Cucumis Sativus Fruit Extract, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Tocopherol, Iron Oxides, 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.
Caprylyl Glycol is a humectant, skin conditioner, emollient, and preservative booster derived from either caprylic acid or synthetically created.
Typical use levels vary from 0.3-1% as a preservative booster and go up to 2% to condition skin.
Because it is not a free-fatty acid or alcohol, this ingredient is fungal acne safe (there's nothing for Malassezia to feed on).
Learn more about Caprylyl GlycolThis 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.
Pvp is a water-soluble synthetic polymer and common hairstyling ingredient. It is a film-forming ingredient and used to "hold" specific shapes of hair.
In cosmetics, PVP helps products like sunscreens and color cosmetics last longer and wear more evenly.
It is less effective in high-humidity. It tends to draw moisture, but this moisture dismantles the structure and "hold".
PVP is generally well tolerated on skin and toxicity studies are negative for dermal irritation.
Learn more about PvpSilica, also known as silicon dioxide, is a naturally occurring mineral. It is used as a fine, spherical, and porous powder in cosmetics.
Though it has exfoliant properties, the function of silica varies depending on the product.
The unique structure of silica enhances the spreadability and adds smoothness, making it a great texture enhancer.
It is also used as an active carrier, emulsifier, and mattifier due to its ability to absorb excess oil.
In some products, tiny microneedles called spicules are made from silica or hydrolyzed sponge. When you rub them in, they lightly polish away dead skin layers and enhance the penetration of active ingredients.
Learn more about SilicaStearic Acid is a fatty acid that is already found in your skin. It's one of the free fatty acids that works alongside ceramides and cholesterols to maintain your barrier.
In cosmetics, it is a multitasker:
Safety-wise, the CIR Expert Panel has concluded it to be safe in cosmetics when formulated to be non-irritating and non-sensitizing.
Free stearic acid is a C18 fatty acid that the Malassezia yeast can substrate, so this ingredient may not be fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Stearic AcidWater. 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. Remember to stay hydrated!
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