Physician's Formula Mineral Wear Diamond Mascara - Black Diamond Versus Almay Length & Lift Mascara - Blackest Black
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe mascaras. They have a total of 11 ingredients in common
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin and scar healing
Free From
They both do not contain any common allergens, parabens or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain silicones
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Ingredient Info
Physician's Formula Mineral Wear Diamond Mascara 36 ingredients
Almay Length & Lift Mascara 23 ingredients
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Physician's Formula Mineral Wear Diamond Mascara 36 ingredients
Almay Length & Lift Mascara 23 ingredients
Key Ingredients
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Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningParaffin
Perfuming
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Palmitic Acid
Emollient
Polyacrylate-21
Copernicia Cerifera Wax
Stearic Acid
Cleansing
Steareth-20
CleansingTriethanolamine
BufferingCetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Oryza Sativa Bran Wax
Skin Conditioning
Tribehenin
Emollient
Silica
Abrasive
Steareth-2
EmulsifyingAcacia Senegal Gum
MaskingPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2
Emollient
Polybutene
Hydroxyethylcellulose
Emulsion StabilisingTrideceth-6 Phosphate
EmulsifyingCaprylyl Glycol
EmollientEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Myristic Acid
Cleansing
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Dipropylene Glycol
MaskingLauric Acid
Cleansing
Glyceryl Caprylate
EmollientTocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Polymethylsilsesquioxane
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningMyristoyl Pentapeptide-17
Skin Conditioning
Benzoic Acid
Masking
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Diamond Powder
Abrasive
CI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Paraffin, Butylene Glycol, Palmitic Acid, Polyacrylate-21, Copernicia Cerifera Wax, Stearic Acid, Steareth-20, Triethanolamine, Cetearyl Alcohol, Oryza Sativa Bran Wax, Tribehenin, Silica, Steareth-2, Acacia Senegal Gum, Phenoxyethanol, Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2, Polybutene, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Trideceth-6 Phosphate, Caprylyl Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Glycerin, Myristic Acid, Allantoin, Dipropylene Glycol, Lauric Acid, Glyceryl Caprylate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, 1,2-Hexanediol, Myristoyl Pentapeptide-17, Benzoic Acid, Sodium Benzoate, Diamond Powder, CI 77499
Water
Skin ConditioningOryza Sativa Bran Wax
Skin Conditioning
Cyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
Hydrogenated Olive Oil Stearyl Esters
Emulsion Stabilising
Alcohol Denat.
Antimicrobial
Copernicia Cerifera Wax
Palmitic Acid
Emollient
Stearic Acid
Cleansing
Triethanolamine
BufferingAcacia Senegal Gum
MaskingCandelilla Cera
Emollient
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningAminomethyl Propanediol
BufferingAscorbyl Palmitate
Antioxidant
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Laureth-20
EmulsifyingPolyvinyl Alcohol
Vp/Va Copolymer
Chlorphenesin
Antimicrobial
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
CI 77266
CI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Oryza Sativa Bran Wax, Cyclopentasiloxane, Hydrogenated Olive Oil Stearyl Esters, Alcohol Denat., Copernicia Cerifera Wax, Palmitic Acid, Stearic Acid, Triethanolamine, Acacia Senegal Gum, Candelilla Cera, Panthenol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Aminomethyl Propanediol, Ascorbyl Palmitate, Butylene Glycol, Laureth-20, Polyvinyl Alcohol, Vp/Va Copolymer, Chlorphenesin, Phenoxyethanol, CI 77266, 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 WaterButylene 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.
- It has mild preservative properties.
Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient that works well with other ingredients.
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.
Learn more about Palmitic AcidCopernicia 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 WaxStearic 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.
Learn more about Stearic AcidTriethanolamine is an emulsifier and pH adjuster. It is created using ethylene oxide and ammonia. This gives Triethanolamine a nitrogen core and a similar scent to ammonia.
As an emulsifier, it prevents ingredients from separating and enhances texture by adding volume to a product.
PH adjusters are common in cosmetic products. The pH of a product can affect the effectiveness of other ingredients. A product with a high pH may also irritate the skin.
Learn more about TriethanolamineOryza Sativa Bran Wax is wax from the outer layer of a rice kernel. It has moisturizing properties due to its polysaccharides and omega-3 fatty acids content.
This ingredient is a byproduct of milling rice, or the operation to produce a whole grain rice product.
Acacia Senegal Gum has skin soothing, thickening, and formulation stabilizing properties. It comes from the Acacia tree that is native to sub-Saharan Africa.
Phenoxyethanol 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.
1,2-Hexanediol is a synthetic liquid and another multi-functional powerhouse.
It is a:
- Humectant, drawing moisture into the skin
- Emollient, helping to soften skin
- Solvent, dispersing and stabilizing formulas
- Preservative booster, enhancing the antimicrobial activity of other preservatives
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.
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