No7 Lash Extender Fiber Mascara Versus Idun Minerals Mascara Vatn Waterproof 38°C
Updated on October 15, 2023
Overview
What they are
These products are both vegan, cruelty-free, and reef safe mascaras. They have a total of 8 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain exfoliants and Vitamin E
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, oily skin and scar healing
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances, oils, parabens, silicones or sulfates
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Ingredient Info
No7 Lash Extender Fiber Mascara 35 ingredients
Idun Minerals Mascara Vatn Waterproof 38°C 22 ingredients
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No7 Lash Extender Fiber Mascara 35 ingredients
Idun Minerals Mascara Vatn Waterproof 38°C 22 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningEuphorbia Cerifera Wax
Euphorbia Cerifera Cera
Astringent
Acacia Senegal Gum
MaskingSynthetic Wax
Abrasive
Polybutene
Pvp
Emulsion StabilisingCopernicia Cerifera Wax
Arginine
Masking
Palmitic Acid
Emollient
Stearic Acid
Cleansing
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Rhus Verniciflua Peel Wax
Cellulose
AbsorbentPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Caprylyl Glycol
EmollientHydroxyethylcellulose
Emulsion StabilisingPotassium Sorbate
Preservative
Ascorbyl Palmitate
Antioxidant
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Pentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningC10-18 Triglycerides
Emollient
Pyrus Malus Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningTartaric Acid
Buffering
Citric Acid
Buffering
Citrus Limon Fruit Extract
Masking
Triticum Vulgare Bran Extract
Skin ConditioningVitis Vinifera Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningPlankton Extract
Skin ConditioningDisodium Phosphate
BufferingPolysorbate 60
Emulsifying
Sodium Phosphate
BufferingSodium Benzoate
Masking
CI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Euphorbia Cerifera Wax, Euphorbia Cerifera Cera, Acacia Senegal Gum, Synthetic Wax, Polybutene, Pvp, Copernicia Cerifera Wax, Arginine, Palmitic Acid, Stearic Acid, Butylene Glycol, Glyceryl Stearate, Rhus Verniciflua Peel Wax, Cellulose, Phenoxyethanol, Caprylyl Glycol, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Potassium Sorbate, Ascorbyl Palmitate, Tocopherol, Pentylene Glycol, C10-18 Triglycerides, Pyrus Malus Fruit Extract, Tartaric Acid, Citric Acid, Citrus Limon Fruit Extract, Triticum Vulgare Bran Extract, Vitis Vinifera Fruit Extract, Plankton Extract, Disodium Phosphate, Polysorbate 60, Sodium Phosphate, Sodium Benzoate, CI 77499
Water
Skin ConditioningPPG-17/Ipdi/Dmpa Copolymer
Kaolin
Abrasive
Cera Alba
Emollient
Polyurethane-35
Jojoba Wax PEG-120 Esters
Methylpropanediol
SolventMica
Cosmetic Colorant
Caprylyl Glycol
EmollientPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Sorbitol
Humectant
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Cellulose
AbsorbentHectorite
AbsorbentXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingCitric Acid
Buffering
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Caprylhydroxamic Acid
Glycerin
Humectant
Tropolone
Skin ConditioningCI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantWater, PPG-17/Ipdi/Dmpa Copolymer, Kaolin, Cera Alba, Polyurethane-35, Jojoba Wax PEG-120 Esters, Methylpropanediol, Mica, Caprylyl Glycol, Phenoxyethanol, Sorbitol, Potassium Sorbate, Cellulose, Hectorite, Xanthan Gum, Citric Acid, Panthenol, Tocopherol, Caprylhydroxamic Acid, Glycerin, Tropolone, CI 77499
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 WaterCellulose is the main component of plant cell walls. It is used as an emulsifier, absorbent, and texture enhancer.
This ingredient has many functions:
Fun fact: Cellulose is the most abundant form of organic polymer on Earth.
Learn more about CellulosePhenoxyethanol 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.
Caprylyl Glycol is a humectant and emollient, meaning it attracts and preserves moisture.
It is a common ingredient in many products, especially those designed to hydrate skin. The primary benefits are retaining moisture, skin softening, and promoting a healthy skin barrier.
Though Caprylyl Glycol is an alcohol derived from fatty acids, it is not the kind that can dry out skin.
This ingredient is also used as a preservative to extend the life of products. It has slight antimicrobial properties.
Learn more about Caprylyl GlycolPotassium Sorbate is a preservative used to prevent yeast and mold in products. It is commonly found in both cosmetic and food products.
This ingredient comes from potassium salt derived from sorbic acid. Sorbic acid is a natural antibiotic and effective against fungus.
Both potassium sorbate and sorbic acid can be found in baked goods, cheeses, dried meats, dried fruit, ice cream, pickles, wine, yogurt, and more.
You'll often find this ingredient used with other preservatives.
Learn more about Potassium SorbateTocopherol (also known as Vitamin E) is a common antioxidant used to help protect the skin from free-radicals and strengthen the skin barrier. It's also fat soluble - this means our skin is great at absorbing it.
Vitamin E also helps keep your natural skin lipids healthy. Your lipid skin barrier naturally consists of lipids, ceramides, and fatty acids. Vitamin E offers extra protection for your skin’s lipid barrier, keeping your skin healthy and nourished.
Another benefit is a bit of UV protection. Vitamin E helps reduce the damage caused by UVB rays. (It should not replace your sunscreen). Combining it with Vitamin C can decrease sunburned cells and hyperpigmentation after UV exposure.
You might have noticed Vitamin E + C often paired together. This is because it is great at stabilizing Vitamin C. Using the two together helps increase the effectiveness of both ingredients.
There are often claims that Vitamin E can reduce/prevent scarring, but these claims haven't been confirmed by scientific research.
Learn more about TocopherolCitric Acid is an AHA derived from citrus fruits (think oranges, lemons, and limes!).
As an AHA, Citric Acid removes the top layer of skin cells from the newer layer of skin underneath. This helps skin to remove dark spots and even out skin tone.
If you spot Citric Acid near the end of an ingredient list, it's likely there as a pH adjuster rather than an active ingredient.
Read more about some other popular AHA's here:
Learn more about Citric AcidCi 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.
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