Rimmel London Ultimate Boost Volume Primer Versus Maybelline Lash Sensational Boosting Eyelash Serum
Updated on January 18, 2024
Overview
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin and scar healing
What's Inside
They both contain harsh alcohols
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Ingredient Info
Rimmel London Ultimate Boost Volume Primer 44 ingredients
Maybelline Lash Sensational Boosting Eyelash Serum 21 ingredients
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Rimmel London Ultimate Boost Volume Primer 44 ingredients
Maybelline Lash Sensational Boosting Eyelash Serum 21 ingredients
Key Ingredients
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningAcrylates Copolymer
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Disteardimonium Hectorite
StabilisingTalc
Abrasive
Stearic Acid
Cleansing
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
Triethanolamine
BufferingParaffin
Perfuming
Cera Alba
Emollient
Propylene Carbonate
SolventSynthetic Wax
Abrasive
Oleic Acid
Emollient
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningAlcohol Denat.
Antimicrobial
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Cera Microcristallina
Emulsion Stabilising
Benzyl Alcohol
Perfuming
Polyethylene
Abrasive
Ascorbyl Palmitate
Antioxidant
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Laureth Sulfate
Cleansing
Simethicone
Emollient
Glycine Soja Oil
Emollient
Cellulose
AbsorbentTrisodium EDTA
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingAloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract
Emollient
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Methylparaben
Preservative
Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil
Emollient
Ricinus Communis Seed Oil
Masking
Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Emollient
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Propylparaben
Preservative
Ammonium Hydroxide
BufferingTetrasodium EDTA
Citric Acid
Buffering
Cocos Nucifera Oil
Masking
Hippophae Rhamnoides Fruit Juice
Skin ConditioningTrideceth-9
EmulsifyingBisabolol
Masking
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Acrylates Copolymer, Glyceryl Stearate, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Talc, Stearic Acid, Propylene Glycol, Triethanolamine, Paraffin, Cera Alba, Propylene Carbonate, Synthetic Wax, Oleic Acid, Ethylhexylglycerin, Alcohol Denat., Phenoxyethanol, Cera Microcristallina, Benzyl Alcohol, Polyethylene, Ascorbyl Palmitate, Tocopherol, Panthenol, Sodium Laureth Sulfate, Simethicone, Glycine Soja Oil, Cellulose, Trisodium EDTA, Xanthan Gum, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Potassium Sorbate, Methylparaben, Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil, Ricinus Communis Seed Oil, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Tocopheryl Acetate, Propylparaben, Ammonium Hydroxide, Tetrasodium EDTA, Citric Acid, Cocos Nucifera Oil, Hippophae Rhamnoides Fruit Juice, Trideceth-9, Bisabolol, CI 77891
Water
Skin ConditioningAlcohol Denat.
Antimicrobial
Glycerin
Humectant
Hydroxyethylcellulose
Emulsion StabilisingPentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Polysorbate 21
Emulsifying
Madecassoside
Antioxidant
Acrylamide/Sodium Acryloyldimethyltaurate Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingOctyldodecanol
EmollientIsohexadecane
EmollientSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Arginine
Masking
Serine
MaskingCitric Acid
Buffering
Glutamic Acid
HumectantPolysorbate 80
Emulsifying
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingSorbitan Oleate
Emulsifying
2-Oleamido-1,3-Octadecanediol
Skin ConditioningWater, Alcohol Denat., Glycerin, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Pentylene Glycol, Phenoxyethanol, Panthenol, Polysorbate 21, Madecassoside, Acrylamide/Sodium Acryloyldimethyltaurate Copolymer, Octyldodecanol, Isohexadecane, Sodium Hyaluronate, Arginine, Serine, Citric Acid, Glutamic Acid, Polysorbate 80, Sodium Hydroxide, Sorbitan Oleate, 2-Oleamido-1,3-Octadecanediol
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 WaterAlcohol Denat. is an alcohol with a denaturant property. It is created by mixing ethanol with other additives.
This ingredient gets a bad rep because it is irritating and drying - mostly due to its astringent property. Astringents draw out natural oils in tissue, constricting pores and leaving your skin dried out.
However, alcohol denat. is not all that bad.
Due to its low molecular weight, alcohol denat. tends to evaporate quickly. One study on pig skin found half of applied alcohol evaporated in 10 seconds and less than 3% stayed on skin.
This also helps other ingredients become better absorbed upon application.
Studies are conflicted about whether this ingredient causes skin dehydration. One study from 2005 found adding emollients to propanol-based sanitizer decreased skin dryness and irritation. Another study found irritation only occurs if your skin is already damaged.
Small amounts of alcohol are generally tolerated by oily skin or people who live in humid environments.
The rule of thumb is if this alcohol is near the end of an ingredients list, it will probably not affect your skin much.
Also...
This ingredient has antimicrobial and solvent properties.
The antimicrobial property helps preserve products and increase their shelf life. As a solvent, it helps dissolve other ingredients.
Other types of astringent alcohols include:
Learn more about Alcohol Denat.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.
Panthenol is a common ingredient that helps hydrate and soothe the skin. It is found naturally in our skin and hair.
There are two forms of panthenol: D and L.
D-panthenol is also known as dexpanthenol. Most cosmetics use dexpanthenol or a mixture of D and L-panthenol.
Panthenol is famous due to its ability to go deeper into the skin's layers. Using this ingredient has numerous pros (and no cons):
Like hyaluronic acid, panthenol is a humectant. Humectants are able to bind and hold large amounts of water to keep skin hydrated.
This ingredient works well for wound healing. It works by increasing tissue in the wound and helps close open wounds.
Once oxidized, panthenol converts to pantothenic acid. Panthothenic acid is found in all living cells.
This ingredient is also referred to as pro-vitamin B5.
Learn more about PanthenolCitric 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 AcidIngredient Ratings
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