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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 Sweed Beauty Cloud Mascara Dark Brown .

Last updated on March 21, 2024. Published on March 20, 2024

Overview

What they are

These products are both vegan, cruelty-free, and reef safe mascaras. They have a total of 15 ingredients in common

Cool Features

They both contain Vitamin C

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for anti aging, brightening skin, sensitive skin, scar healing, dark spots and better texture

Free From

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

What's Inside

They both contain harsh alcohols and oils

We independently verify ingredients, and our claims are backed by peer-reviewed research. Spot a product that need an update? Let us know.

Mascara American Brand United States
Mascara Swedish Brand Sweden

Mascara

Mascara is used to elongate, darken, or define the eyelashes.

Mascara

Mascara is used to elongate, darken, or define the eyelashes.

Price

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

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
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Ingredients Compared

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

Sweed Beauty Cloud Mascara Dark Brown contains this as ingredient number 1.

2
What it does: Emulsion Stabilising
Community Rating: Disliked

Hydrogenated Olive Oil Stearyl Esters is an oil.

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

Sweed Beauty Cloud Mascara Dark Brown contains this as ingredient number 3.

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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.

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Tarte Lights, Camera, Lashes 4-in-1 Mascara Black contains this as ingredient number 5.

Sweed Beauty Cloud Mascara Dark Brown contains this as ingredient number 6.

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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.

Sweed Beauty Cloud Mascara Dark Brown contains this as ingredient number 5.

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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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Tarte Lights, Camera, Lashes 4-in-1 Mascara Black contains this as ingredient number 7.

Sweed Beauty Cloud Mascara Dark Brown contains this as ingredient number 7.

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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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Tarte Lights, Camera, Lashes 4-in-1 Mascara Black contains this as ingredient number 8.

Sweed Beauty Cloud Mascara Dark Brown contains this as ingredient number 8.

7
What it does: Masking
Community Rating: Disliked

We don't have a description for Acacia Senegal Gum.

Tarte Lights, Camera, Lashes 4-in-1 Mascara Black contains this as ingredient number 11.

Sweed Beauty Cloud Mascara Dark Brown contains this as ingredient number 9.

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What it does: Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Loved

Panthenol (also referred to as pro-vitamin B5) is a common ingredient that helps hydrate and soothe the skin.

lt is a humectant, meaning that it helps the skin attract and retain moisture.

Another benefit is the anti-inflammatory abilities. This means that it's great for sensitive, irritation-prone skin.

Once oxidized, panthenol converts to pantothenic acid. Panthothenic acid is found in all living cells.

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Tarte Lights, Camera, Lashes 4-in-1 Mascara Black contains this as ingredient number 12.

Sweed Beauty Cloud Mascara Dark Brown contains this as ingredient number 12.

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What it does:
Community Rating: Disliked

We don't have a description for Vp/Va Copolymer.

Tarte Lights, Camera, Lashes 4-in-1 Mascara Black contains this as ingredient number 13.

Sweed Beauty Cloud Mascara Dark Brown contains this as ingredient number 15.

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What it does:
Community Rating: Very Disliked

We don't have a description for Polyvinyl Alcohol.

Tarte Lights, Camera, Lashes 4-in-1 Mascara Black contains this as ingredient number 14.

Sweed Beauty Cloud Mascara Dark Brown contains this as ingredient number 14.

11
What it does: Buffering

We don't have a description for Aminomethyl Propanediol.

Tarte Lights, Camera, Lashes 4-in-1 Mascara Black contains this as ingredient number 15.

Sweed Beauty Cloud Mascara Dark Brown contains this as ingredient number 10.

12
What it does: Antimicrobial, Preservative
Community Rating: Disliked

Chlorphenesin is a synthetic preservative. It helps protect a product against bacteria in order to extend shelf life. In most cases, Chlorphenesin is paired with other preservatives such as phenoxyethanol and caprylyl glycol.

Chlorphenesin is a biocide. This means it is able to help fight the microorganisms on our skin. It is also able to fight odor-releasing bacteria.

Chlorphenesin is soluble in both water and glycerin.

Studies show Chlorphenesin is easily absorbed by our skin. You should speak with a skincare professional if you have concerns about using Chlorphenesin.

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Tarte Lights, Camera, Lashes 4-in-1 Mascara Black contains this as ingredient number 16.

Sweed Beauty Cloud Mascara Dark Brown contains this as ingredient number 16.

13
What it does: Antioxidant, Masking
Community Rating: Disliked

Ascorbyl Palmitate is created by combining pure Vitamin C and palmitic acid. It is an antioxidant and helps reduce hyperpigmentation.

Antioxidants help fight free-radical molecules, or molecules that may break down skin cells. Antioxdants help reduce signs of aging.

Ascorbyl Palmitate is a stable version of Vitamin C, meaning it does not disintegrate when exposed to sunlight. However, studies show it does not penetrate skin as well as pure Vitamin C.

Read more about other types of Vitamin C:

Learn more about Ascorbyl Palmitate

Tarte Lights, Camera, Lashes 4-in-1 Mascara Black contains this as ingredient number 17.

Sweed Beauty Cloud Mascara Dark Brown contains this as ingredient number 17.

14
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.

Tarte Lights, Camera, Lashes 4-in-1 Mascara Black contains this as ingredient number 18.

Sweed Beauty Cloud Mascara Dark Brown contains this as ingredient number 13.

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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.

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

Sweed Beauty Cloud Mascara Dark Brown contains this as ingredient number 19.

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

11% are loved or liked
5% have mixed ratings
79% are disliked or very disliked
5% have no rating yet
10% are loved or liked
10% have mixed ratings
70% are disliked or very disliked
10% have no rating yet

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

5.0 /5
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Sweed Beauty Cloud Mascara 20 ingredients

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