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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Pupa Milano Mascara Maxi Volume versus Yves Saint Laurent Lash Clash Extreme Volume Mascara .

Published on January 18, 2023

Overview

What they are

These products are both reef safe mascaras. They have a total of 10 ingredients in common

Free From

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

What's Inside

They both contain sulfates

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Mascara Brand

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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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

Vitamin C
Vitamin E

Benefits

Hydrating
Redness Reducing
Skin Texture
Anti-Aging (2)
Dark Spots
Scar Healing (2)
Brightening (2)

Concerns

May Worsen Oily Skin (2)
Irritating

Concerns

Drying
May Worsen Oily Skin (3)
Acne Trigger (2)
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Ingredients Compared

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Ingredients Side-by-side

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Ingredients Explained

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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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Pupa Milano Mascara Maxi Volume contains this as ingredient number 1.

Yves Saint Laurent Lash Clash Extreme Volume Mascara contains this as ingredient number 1.

2
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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Pupa Milano Mascara Maxi Volume contains this as ingredient number 3.

Yves Saint Laurent Lash Clash Extreme Volume Mascara contains this as ingredient number 7.

3
What it does: Emulsion Stabilising
Community Rating: Disliked

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.

Pvp is less effective in high-humidity. It tends to draw moisture, but this moisture dismantles the structure and "hold".

Pupa Milano Mascara Maxi Volume contains this as ingredient number 6.

Yves Saint Laurent Lash Clash Extreme Volume Mascara contains this as ingredient number 9.

4
What it does: Emollient, Humectant, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Liked

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.

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Pupa Milano Mascara Maxi Volume contains this as ingredient number 8.

Yves Saint Laurent Lash Clash Extreme Volume Mascara contains this as ingredient number 13.

5
What it does: Buffering

We don't have a description for Aminomethyl Propanediol.

Pupa Milano Mascara Maxi Volume contains this as ingredient number 9.

Yves Saint Laurent Lash Clash Extreme Volume Mascara contains this as ingredient number 11.

6
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.

Pupa Milano Mascara Maxi Volume contains this as ingredient number 12.

Yves Saint Laurent Lash Clash Extreme Volume Mascara contains this as ingredient number 12.

7
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.

Pupa Milano Mascara Maxi Volume contains this as ingredient number 15.

Yves Saint Laurent Lash Clash Extreme Volume Mascara contains this as ingredient number 14.

8
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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Pupa Milano Mascara Maxi Volume contains this as ingredient number 18.

Yves Saint Laurent Lash Clash Extreme Volume Mascara contains this as ingredient number 19.

9
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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Pupa Milano Mascara Maxi Volume contains this as ingredient number 30.

Yves Saint Laurent Lash Clash Extreme Volume Mascara contains this as ingredient number 8.

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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.

Pupa Milano Mascara Maxi Volume contains this as ingredient number 31.

Yves Saint Laurent Lash Clash Extreme Volume Mascara contains this as ingredient number 2.

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

13% are loved or liked
10% have mixed ratings
48% are disliked or very disliked
29% have no rating yet
15% are loved or liked
10% have mixed ratings
45% are disliked or very disliked
30% have no rating yet

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