Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Too Faced Better Than Sex Volumizing Mascara Deep Black versus L'Oreal Lash Paradise Mascara Black .
Last updated on October 15, 2023. Published on November 07, 2023
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe mascaras. They have a total of 9 ingredients in common
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for dry skin and brightening skin
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, parabens or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain fragrances
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Ingredient Info
Too Faced Better Than Sex Volumizing Mascara 33 ingredients
L'Oreal Lash Paradise Mascara 30 ingredients
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Silicon Free
This product is free of silicons 🎉
Contains Fragrance
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Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Oil Free
This product is free of oils 🎉
Not Malassezia Safe
Ingredients in this product that are not malassezia safe:
Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
EU Allergen Free
This product is free of EU allergens 🎉
Vegan
This product is vegan 🎉
Cruelty Free
This product is cruelty-free 🎉
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Contains Silicon
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Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Contains Oils
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Not Malassezia Safe
Ingredients in this product that are not malassezia safe:
Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
EU Allergen Free
This product is free of EU allergens 🎉
Non Vegan
This product is not vegan 😥
Not Cruelty Free
This product is not cruelty-free 😥
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Too Faced Better Than Sex Volumizing Mascara 33 ingredients
L'Oreal Lash Paradise Mascara 30 ingredients
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Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
Too Faced Better Than Sex Volumizing Mascara 33 ingredients
L'Oreal Lash Paradise Mascara 30 ingredients
Water • Synthetic Beeswax • Paraffin • Glyceryl Stearate • Acacia Senegal Gum • Butylene Glycol • Oryza Sativa Bran Wax • Stearic Acid • Palmitic Acid • Polybutene • Vp/Eicosene Copolymer • Copernicia Cerifera Wax • Aminomethyl Propanol • Glycerin • Pvp • Ethylhexylglycerin • Hydroxyethylcellulose • Disodium EDTA • Polyester-11 • Cellulose • Trimethylpentanediol/Adipic Acid/Glycerin Crosspolymer • Propylene Glycol • Disodium Phosphate • Polysorbate 60 • Acacia Seyal Gum Extract • Sodium Phosphate • Acetyl Hexapeptide-1 • Dextran • Phenoxyethanol • Potassium Sorbate • CI 77499 • CI 77007 • CI 77267
Water • Paraffin • Potassium Cetyl Phosphate • Cera Alba • Copernicia Cerifera Cera • Acacia Senegal Gum • Cetyl Alcohol • Glycerin • Hydroxyethylcellulose • Phenoxyethanol • Peg/Ppg-17/18 Dimethicone • Steareth-20 • Phenethyl Alcohol • Synthetic Fluorphlogopite • Sodium Polymethacrylate • Hydrogenated Jojoba Oil • Hydrogenated Palm Oil • Parfum • Polyquaternium-10 • Disodium EDTA • Kaolin • Panthenol • Tin Oxide • BHT • Castanea Sativa Seed Extract • Ethylhexylglycerin • CI 77492 • CI 77499 • Mica • CI 77891
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.
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!
Learn more about WaterToo Faced Better Than Sex Volumizing Mascara Deep Black contains this as ingredient number 1.
L'Oreal Lash Paradise Mascara Black contains this as ingredient number 1.
Paraffin is a solid created from petroleum. The term 'paraffin' can also refer to either petroleum Jelly or mineral oil.
It has natural occlusive properties which can worsen oily skin. Due to its petrolatum base, this ingredient is not fungal-acne safe.
Too Faced Better Than Sex Volumizing Mascara Deep Black contains this as ingredient number 3.
L'Oreal Lash Paradise Mascara Black contains this as ingredient number 2.
We don't have a description for Acacia Senegal Gum.
Too Faced Better Than Sex Volumizing Mascara Deep Black contains this as ingredient number 5.
L'Oreal Lash Paradise Mascara Black contains this as ingredient number 6.
Glycerin is already naturally found in your skin. It helps moisturize and protect your skin.
A study from 2016 found glycerin to be more effective as a humectant than AHAs and hyaluronic acid.
As a humectant, it helps the skin stay hydrated by pulling moisture to your skin. The low molecular weight of glycerin allows it to pull moisture into the deeper layers of your skin.
Hydrated skin improves your skin barrier; Your skin barrier helps protect against irritants and bacteria.
Glycerin has also been found to have antimicrobial and antiviral properties. Due to these properties, glycerin is often used in wound and burn treatments.
In cosmetics, glycerin is usually derived from plants such as soybean or palm. However, it can also be sourced from animals, such as tallow or animal fat.
This ingredient is organic, colorless, odorless, and non-toxic.
Glycerin is the name for this ingredient in American English. British English uses Glycerol/Glycerine.
Learn more about GlycerinToo Faced Better Than Sex Volumizing Mascara Deep Black contains this as ingredient number 14.
L'Oreal Lash Paradise Mascara Black contains this as ingredient number 8.
Ethylhexylglycerin (we can't pronounce this either) is commonly used as a preservative and skin softener. It is derived from glyceryl.
You might see Ethylhexylglycerin often paired with other preservatives such as phenoxyethanol. Ethylhexylglycerin has been found to increase the effectiveness of these other preservatives.
Too Faced Better Than Sex Volumizing Mascara Deep Black contains this as ingredient number 16.
L'Oreal Lash Paradise Mascara Black contains this as ingredient number 26.
Hydroxyethylcellulose is used to improve the texture of products. It is created from a chemical reaction involving ethylene oxide and alkali-cellulose. Cellulose is a sugar found in plant cell walls and help give plants structure.
Hydroxyethylcellulose helps stabilize products by preventing ingredients from separating. It can also help thicken the texture of a product.
This ingredient can also be found in pill medicines to help our bodies digest other ingredients.
Learn more about HydroxyethylcelluloseToo Faced Better Than Sex Volumizing Mascara Deep Black contains this as ingredient number 17.
L'Oreal Lash Paradise Mascara Black contains this as ingredient number 9.
Disodium EDTA plays a role in making products more stable by aiding other preservatives.
It is a chelating agent, meaning it neutralizes metal ions that may be found in a product.
Disodium EDTA is a salt of edetic acid and is found to be safe in cosmetic ingredients.
Learn more about Disodium EDTAToo Faced Better Than Sex Volumizing Mascara Deep Black contains this as ingredient number 18.
L'Oreal Lash Paradise Mascara Black contains this as ingredient number 20.
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.
Too Faced Better Than Sex Volumizing Mascara Deep Black contains this as ingredient number 29.
L'Oreal Lash Paradise Mascara Black contains this as ingredient number 10.
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.
Too Faced Better Than Sex Volumizing Mascara Deep Black contains this as ingredient number 31.
L'Oreal Lash Paradise Mascara Black contains this as ingredient number 28.
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Too Faced Better Than Sex Volumizing Mascara 33 ingredients
L'Oreal Lash Paradise Mascara 30 ingredients
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