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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Too Faced Better Than Sex Waterproof Mascara Black versus Urban Decay Perversion Mascara Black .

Last updated on October 15, 2023. Published on November 14, 2023

Overview

What they are

These products are both cruelty-free and reef safe mascaras. They have a total of 6 ingredients in common

Free From

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

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Mascara American Brand United States
Mascara Brand

Mascara

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

Mascara

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

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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

Exfoliators (2)

Concerns

May Worsen Oily Skin (2)
Rosacea
Eczema

Benefits

Hydrating
Anti-Aging
Brightening

Concerns

May Worsen Oily Skin (3)
Acne Trigger (2)
Eczema
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Ingredients Side-by-side

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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

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

Too Faced Better Than Sex Waterproof Mascara Black contains this as ingredient number 3.

Urban Decay Perversion Mascara Black contains this as ingredient number 10.

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.

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Too Faced Better Than Sex Waterproof Mascara Black contains this as ingredient number 9.

Urban Decay Perversion Mascara Black contains this as ingredient number 6.

3
What it does:
Community Rating: Disliked

Polybutene is used to help control the viscosity of a product. This just means it helps adjusts the texture.

It is a polymer and does not get absorbed into the skin due to its large size.

Studies found this ingredient did not irritate skin in concentrations below 15%.

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Too Faced Better Than Sex Waterproof Mascara Black contains this as ingredient number 10.

Urban Decay Perversion Mascara Black contains this as ingredient number 9.

4
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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Too Faced Better Than Sex Waterproof Mascara Black contains this as ingredient number 11.

Urban Decay Perversion Mascara Black contains this as ingredient number 1.

5
What it does: Emollient, Humectant, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Liked

Caprylyl Glycol is a humectant and emollient, meaning it attracts and preserves moisture.

It is a common ingredient in many products, especially those designed to hydrate skin. The primary benefits are retaining moisture, skin softening, and promoting a healthy skin barrier.

Though Caprylyl Glycol is an alcohol derived from fatty acids, it is not the kind that can dry out skin.

This ingredient is also used as a preservative to extend the life of products. It has slight antimicrobial properties.

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Too Faced Better Than Sex Waterproof Mascara Black contains this as ingredient number 13.

Urban Decay Perversion Mascara Black contains this as ingredient number 14.

6
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.

Too Faced Better Than Sex Waterproof Mascara Black contains this as ingredient number 21.

Urban Decay Perversion Mascara Black contains this as ingredient number 13.

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

9% are loved or liked
13% have mixed ratings
52% are disliked or very disliked
26% have no rating yet
28% are loved or liked
10% have mixed ratings
48% are disliked or very disliked
14% have no rating yet

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Reviews

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Too Faced Better Than Sex Waterproof Mascara 23 ingredients

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Urban Decay Perversion Mascara 29 ingredients

5.0 /5
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screamadelica

1 year ago · Normal Skin
Review

great mascara
this is a great mascara. it’s not clumpy, and despite not being waterproof, it barely smudges even when i sweat excessively.

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Stphmllr

7 months ago · Oily Skin
Review

Goes one easy, doesn’t flake off and looks fantastic

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