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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Rare Beauty Perfect Strokes Universal Volumizing Mascara Black versus Maybelline The Colossal Waterproof Mascara Classic Black .

Last updated on October 15, 2023. Published on December 18, 2023

Overview

What they are

These products are both mascaras. They have a total of 5 ingredients in common

Cool Features

They both contain exfoliants

Free From

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

What's Inside

They both contain 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

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Buy Perfect Strokes Universal Volumizing Mascara

Starts at $20.00
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Starts at $8.12

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 E
Exfoliators

Benefits

Brightening

Concerns

May Worsen Oily Skin (3)

Notable Ingredients

Exfoliators (2)

Benefits

Reduces Irritation
Anti-Aging

Concerns

Drying (3)
May Worsen Oily Skin
Acne Trigger
Rosacea
Eczema (4)
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Ingredients Compared

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Ingredients Explained

These ingredients are found in both products.

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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Rare Beauty Perfect Strokes Universal Volumizing Mascara Black contains this as ingredient number 1.

Maybelline The Colossal Waterproof Mascara Classic Black contains this as ingredient number 7.

2
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

Rare Beauty Perfect Strokes Universal Volumizing Mascara Black contains this as ingredient number 2.

Maybelline The Colossal Waterproof Mascara Classic Black contains this as ingredient number 6.

3
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.

Rare Beauty Perfect Strokes Universal Volumizing Mascara Black contains this as ingredient number 15.

Maybelline The Colossal Waterproof Mascara Classic Black contains this as ingredient number 14.

4
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.

Rare Beauty Perfect Strokes Universal Volumizing Mascara Black contains this as ingredient number 28.

Maybelline The Colossal Waterproof Mascara Classic Black contains this as ingredient number 27.

5
What it does: Cosmetic Colorant

This 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.

Rare Beauty Perfect Strokes Universal Volumizing Mascara Black contains this as ingredient number 29.

Maybelline The Colossal Waterproof Mascara Classic Black contains this as ingredient number 30.

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

21% are loved or liked
14% have mixed ratings
41% are disliked or very disliked
24% have no rating yet
14% are loved or liked
8% have mixed ratings
47% are disliked or very disliked
31% have no rating yet

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Reviews

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Rare Beauty Perfect Strokes Universal Volumizing Mascara 29 ingredients

4.0 /5
from 2 reviews
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Mar 20, 2024

Best mascara I've ever used! Doesn't clump, doesn't run even though it's not waterproof, and stays on forever.

Best mascara I've ever used! Doesn't clump, doesn't run even though it's not waterproof, and stays on forever.

Long-Lasting
Buildable
Good Color
Color: Black

Maybelline The Colossal Waterproof Mascara 36 ingredients

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