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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Milk Makeup Kush Lash Primer versus Milk Makeup Kush Volumizing Mascara Blackest Black .

Last updated on October 13, 2023. Published on October 06, 2023

Overview

What they are

These products are both vegan, cruelty-free, and reef safe mascaras. They have a total of 28 ingredients in common

Cool Features

They both contain exfoliants

Suited For

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

Free From

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

What's Inside

They both contain fragrances and oils

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Mascara American Brand United States
Mascara American Brand United States

Mascara

Mascara is used to elongate, darken, or define the eyelashes.

Mascara

Mascara is used to elongate, darken, or define the eyelashes.

Price

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 (2)
Brightening

Concerns

May Worsen Oily Skin (5)
Acne Trigger
Rosacea
Eczema

Notable Ingredients

Exfoliators

Benefits

Hydrating (2)
Brightening

Concerns

May Worsen Oily Skin (4)
Acne Trigger
Rosacea
Eczema
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Ingredients Compared

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Ingredients Explained

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Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.

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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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Milk Makeup Kush Lash Primer contains this as ingredient number 1.

Milk Makeup Kush Volumizing Mascara Blackest Black contains this as ingredient number 1.

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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.

Milk Makeup Kush Lash Primer contains this as ingredient number 2.

Milk Makeup Kush Volumizing Mascara Blackest Black contains this as ingredient number 2.

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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.

Learn more about Glyceryl Stearate

Milk Makeup Kush Lash Primer contains this as ingredient number 4.

Milk Makeup Kush Volumizing Mascara Blackest Black contains this as ingredient number 3.

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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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Milk Makeup Kush Lash Primer contains this as ingredient number 6.

Milk Makeup Kush Volumizing Mascara Blackest Black contains this as ingredient number 5.

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What it does: Masking
Community Rating: Disliked

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

Milk Makeup Kush Lash Primer contains this as ingredient number 7.

Milk Makeup Kush Volumizing Mascara Blackest Black contains this as ingredient number 6.

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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.

Milk Makeup Kush Lash Primer contains this as ingredient number 8.

Milk Makeup Kush Volumizing Mascara Blackest Black contains this as ingredient number 7.

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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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Milk Makeup Kush Lash Primer contains this as ingredient number 9.

Milk Makeup Kush Volumizing Mascara Blackest Black contains this as ingredient number 8.

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What it does:
Community Rating: Disliked

Polybutene is used to help control the viscosity of a product. This just means it helps adjusts the texture.

It is a polymer and does not get absorbed into the skin due to its large size.

Studies found this ingredient did not irritate skin in concentrations below 15%.

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Milk Makeup Kush Lash Primer contains this as ingredient number 10.

Milk Makeup Kush Volumizing Mascara Blackest Black contains this as ingredient number 9.

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What it does: Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Disliked

Oryza Sativa Bran Wax is wax from the outer layer of a rice kernel. It is a byproduct of milling rice, or the operation to produce a whole grain rice product.

Oryza Sativa Bran is moisturizing. This is due to its components of polysaccharides and omega-3 fatty acids.

Milk Makeup Kush Lash Primer contains this as ingredient number 11.

Milk Makeup Kush Volumizing Mascara Blackest Black contains this as ingredient number 10.

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We don't have a description for Vp/Eicosene Copolymer.

Milk Makeup Kush Lash Primer contains this as ingredient number 12.

Milk Makeup Kush Volumizing Mascara Blackest Black contains this as ingredient number 11.

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What it does: Emulsion Stabilising
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Ozokerite is a naturally occuring mineral wax. In cosmetics, ozokerite is used as a texture enhancer.

Ceresin wax is derived from this ingredient.

The melting point of ozokerite is 58-100 C.

Ozokerite is found all over the world including Scotland, the US, and India.

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Milk Makeup Kush Lash Primer contains this as ingredient number 13.

Milk Makeup Kush Volumizing Mascara Blackest Black contains this as ingredient number 12.

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What it does: Buffering
Community Rating: Liked

Aminomethyl Propanol is used to adjust the pH of products. It is also used as a base to create other organic compounds. Having a balanced pH is important for protecting your skin.

Aminomethyl propanol is safe to use in cosmetics up to 1%. It is soluble in water.

Milk Makeup Kush Lash Primer contains this as ingredient number 14.

Milk Makeup Kush Volumizing Mascara Blackest Black contains this as ingredient number 13.

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What it does: Emollient, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil is created by adding hydrogen to vegetable oil in order to give it more stability. This process also raises the melting point of vegetable oil. In cosmetics, it is an emollient.

Emollients help soothe and soften the skin. They do this by creating a protective film on your skin. This barrier helps trap moisture and keeps your skin hydrated. Emollients may be effective at treating dry or itchy skin.

The term "Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil" is an umbrella term and can refer to a variety of vegetable oils and blends of: sunflower oil, soybean oil, olive oil, coconut oil, palm oil, and more.

Due to the differences in vegetables, the benefits may vary.

Learn more about Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil

Milk Makeup Kush Lash Primer contains this as ingredient number 15.

Milk Makeup Kush Volumizing Mascara Blackest Black contains this as ingredient number 14.

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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.

Milk Makeup Kush Lash Primer contains this as ingredient number 16.

Milk Makeup Kush Volumizing Mascara Blackest Black contains this as ingredient number 15.

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What it does: Emollient, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Stearyl Stearate isn't fungal acne safe.

Milk Makeup Kush Lash Primer contains this as ingredient number 17.

Milk Makeup Kush Volumizing Mascara Blackest Black contains this as ingredient number 16.

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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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Milk Makeup Kush Lash Primer contains this as ingredient number 18.

Milk Makeup Kush Volumizing Mascara Blackest Black contains this as ingredient number 17.

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What it does:

We don't have a description for Nylon-6.

Milk Makeup Kush Lash Primer contains this as ingredient number 19.

Milk Makeup Kush Volumizing Mascara Blackest Black contains this as ingredient number 18.

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What it does: Emollient

Papaver Somniferum Seed Oil is an oil and isn't fungal acne safe.

Milk Makeup Kush Lash Primer contains this as ingredient number 20.

Milk Makeup Kush Volumizing Mascara Blackest Black contains this as ingredient number 19.

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

Cannabis Sativa Seed Oil is the fixed oil expressed from the seeds of the Cannabis sativa plant. This is also known as hemp oil.

Hemp oil is an emollient and nourishes the skin. It contains many fatty acids such as linoleic acid, amino acids, phospholipids, and vitamin E.

The difference between hemp and cannabis is their psychoactive component. Hemp has low amounts of THC.

Learn more about Cannabis Sativa Seed Oil

Milk Makeup Kush Lash Primer contains this as ingredient number 21.

Milk Makeup Kush Volumizing Mascara Blackest Black contains this as ingredient number 20.

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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.

Learn more about Glycerin

Milk Makeup Kush Lash Primer contains this as ingredient number 22.

Milk Makeup Kush Volumizing Mascara Blackest Black contains this as ingredient number 21.

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What it does: Emollient, Masking, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Disliked

Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil is the oil derived from the seeds of a Sunflower. Sunflower seed oil is non-fragrant. It is an emollient, meaning it helps to soften the skin.

Sunflower seed oil contains many fatty acids. The fatty acids found in sunflower seeds include (from highest amount to least): linoleic acid, myristic acid, palmitic acid, stearic acid, arachidic acid, oleic acid, and linolenic acid.

These fatty acids help the skin create ceramides. Ceramides play a role in repairing the skin barrier.

Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil helps moisturize the skin. This in turn helps the skin look more rejuvenated and smoother.

Sunflowers are rich in vitamin E.

Historians believe Indigenous cultures of North America domesticated sunflowers before corn. Thus they relied on sunflower oil for a variety of uses. One such use is moisturizing skin and hair.

Sunflower seed oil may not be fungal acne safe. We recommend speaking with a professional if you have any concerns.

Learn more about Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil

Milk Makeup Kush Lash Primer contains this as ingredient number 23.

Milk Makeup Kush Volumizing Mascara Blackest Black contains this as ingredient number 22.

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What it does: Masking

We don't have a description for Dipteryx Odorata Seed Extract.

Milk Makeup Kush Lash Primer contains this as ingredient number 24.

Milk Makeup Kush Volumizing Mascara Blackest Black contains this as ingredient number 23.

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What it does: Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Disliked

Theobroma Grandiflorum Seed Butter isn't fungal acne safe.

Milk Makeup Kush Lash Primer contains this as ingredient number 25.

Milk Makeup Kush Volumizing Mascara Blackest Black contains this as ingredient number 24.

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What it does:
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Copernicia 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 Wax

Milk Makeup Kush Lash Primer contains this as ingredient number 26.

Milk Makeup Kush Volumizing Mascara Blackest Black contains this as ingredient number 25.

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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.

Learn more about Silica

Milk Makeup Kush Lash Primer contains this as ingredient number 27.

Milk Makeup Kush Volumizing Mascara Blackest Black contains this as ingredient number 26.

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What it does: Skin Conditioning

We don't have a description for Tropolone.

Milk Makeup Kush Lash Primer contains this as ingredient number 28.

Milk Makeup Kush Volumizing Mascara Blackest Black contains this as ingredient number 27.

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What it does: Skin Conditioning

Aframomum Melegueta is a species of ginger from west Africa. It is closely related to cardamom.

Aframomum Melegueta Seeds are used in both traditional folk medicine and as a spice. The taste can be described as similar to strong black pepper with a bit of citrus.

According to a company that has derived a cosmetic active from this seed, this ingredient is inspired by lowland gorillas. Observations show this seed protects the gorillas from inflammatory disorders.

Learn more about Aframomum Melegueta Seed Extract

Milk Makeup Kush Lash Primer contains this as ingredient number 29.

Milk Makeup Kush Volumizing Mascara Blackest Black contains this as ingredient number 28.

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What it does: Antiseborrhoeic, Masking, Soothing

We don't have a description for Helichrysum Italicum Extract.

Milk Makeup Kush Lash Primer contains this as ingredient number 30.

Milk Makeup Kush Volumizing Mascara Blackest Black contains this as ingredient number 29.

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7% have mixed ratings
53% are disliked or very disliked
27% have no rating yet
13% are loved or liked
10% have mixed ratings
53% are disliked or very disliked
23% have no rating yet

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