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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Tarte Lights, Camera, Lashes 4-in-1 Mascara Black versus Maybelline Lash Sensational Sky High Waterproof Mascara Very Black .

Last updated on October 15, 2023. Published on May 25, 2023

Overview

What they are

These products are both reef safe mascaras. They have a total of 3 ingredients in common

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for anti aging

Free From

They both do not contain any common allergens, parabens or sulfates

What's Inside

They both contain harsh alcohols and 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 Lights, Camera, Lashes 4-in-1 Mascara

Starts at $25.00
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Starts at $9.98

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

Benefits

Redness Reducing
Reduces Irritation
Skin Texture
Anti-Aging
Dark Spots
Scar Healing
Brightening

Concerns

Drying
May Worsen Oily Skin (3)
Irritating
Rosacea
Eczema

Notable Ingredients

Exfoliators (3)

Benefits

Anti-Aging

Concerns

Drying
May Worsen Oily Skin (2)
Irritating
Rosacea (2)
Eczema (3)
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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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Tarte Lights, Camera, Lashes 4-in-1 Mascara Black contains this as ingredient number 1.

Maybelline Lash Sensational Sky High Waterproof Mascara Very Black contains this as ingredient number 5.

2
What it does: Antimicrobial, Astringent, Masking, Solvent
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Alcohol Denat. is an alcohol with a denaturant property. It is created by mixing ethanol and other additives. It has a low molecular weight and will evaporate quickly. This helps other ingredients become better absorbed and dry once applied.

Alcohol Denat. is volatile and may cause irritation. It helps draw out natural oils in skin and dry out your skin.

One study from 2005 found adding emollients to propanol-based sanitizer decreased irritation.

Alcohol is antibacterial by nature. This can help preserve products and increase their shelf life.

Other types of astringent alcohols include:

Learn more about Alcohol Denat.

Tarte Lights, Camera, Lashes 4-in-1 Mascara Black contains this as ingredient number 6.

Maybelline Lash Sensational Sky High Waterproof Mascara Very Black contains this as ingredient number 6.

3
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.

Tarte Lights, Camera, Lashes 4-in-1 Mascara Black contains this as ingredient number 19.

Maybelline Lash Sensational Sky High Waterproof Mascara Very Black contains this as ingredient number 25.

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

11% are loved or liked
5% have mixed ratings
63% are disliked or very disliked
21% have no rating yet
13% are loved or liked
9% have mixed ratings
38% are disliked or very disliked
41% have no rating yet

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Reviews

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Tarte Lights, Camera, Lashes 4-in-1 Mascara 19 ingredients

5.0 /5
from 2 reviews

Maybelline Lash Sensational Sky High Waterproof Mascara 32 ingredients

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