Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Valentino Magnificent Mascara versus Lancôme Monsieur Big Volumizing Mascara .
Published on July 18, 2023
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe mascaras. They have a total of 34 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain exfoliants
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for anti aging
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens or parabens
What's Inside
They both contain fragrances, oils, silicones and sulfates
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Ingredient Info
Valentino Magnificent Mascara 35 ingredients
Lancôme Monsieur Big Volumizing Mascara 35 ingredients
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Contains Silicon
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Contains Fragrance
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Contains Sulfate
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Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Contains Oils
Ingredients in this product that are types of oil:
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 😥
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Contains Silicon
Ingredients in this product that are types of silicon:
Contains Fragrance
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Contains Sulfate
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Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Contains Oils
Ingredients in this product that are types of oil:
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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Valentino Magnificent Mascara 35 ingredients
Lancôme Monsieur Big Volumizing Mascara 35 ingredients
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Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
Valentino Magnificent Mascara 35 ingredients
Lancôme Monsieur Big Volumizing Mascara 35 ingredients
Water • Paraffin • CI 77499 • Potassium Cetyl Phosphate • Copernicia Cerifera Cera • Ethylene/Acrylic Acid Copolymer • Styrene/Acrylates/Ammonium Methacrylate Copolymer • Cera Alba • Synthetic Beeswax • Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2 • Polybutene • Cetyl Alcohol • Divinyldimethicone/Dimethicone Copolymer • Steareth-20 • Glyceryl Dibehenate • Steareth-2 • Phenoxyethanol • Hydroxyethylcellulose • Acacia Senegal Gum • Tribehenin • Ethylenediamine/Stearyl Dimer Dilinoleate Copolymer • Caprylyl Glycol • Glyceryl Behenate • Sodium Dehydroacetate • Hydrogenated Jojoba Oil • Hydrogenated Palm Oil • Disodium EDTA • Butylene Glycol • C12-13 Pareth-23 • C12-13 Pareth-3 • Sodium Laureth Sulfate • Tetrasodium EDTA • Potassium Sorbate • Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate • BHA
Water • Paraffin • Potassium Cetyl Phosphate • Copernicia Cerifera Cera • Ethylene/Acrylic Acid Copolymer • Styrene/Acrylates/Ammonium Methacrylate Copolymer • Cera Alba • Synthetic Beeswax • Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2 • Polybutene • Cetyl Alcohol • Steareth-20 • Glyceryl Dibehenate • Steareth-2 • C12-13 Pareth-23 • C12-13 Pareth-3 • Tribehenin • Acacia Senegal Gum • Glyceryl Behenate • Sodium Laureth Sulfate • Silica • Divinyldimethicone/Dimethicone Copolymer • Disodium EDTA • Hydrogenated Jojoba Oil • Hydrogenated Palm Oil • Hydroxyethylcellulose • Caprylyl Glycol • Tetrasodium EDTA • Ethylenediamine/Stearyl Dimer Dilinoleate Copolymer • Butylene Glycol • BHA • Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate • Potassium Sorbate • Sodium Dehydroacetate • Phenoxyethanol
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.
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 WaterValentino Magnificent Mascara contains this as ingredient number 1.
Lancôme Monsieur Big Volumizing Mascara 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.
Valentino Magnificent Mascara contains this as ingredient number 2.
Lancôme Monsieur Big Volumizing Mascara contains this as ingredient number 2.
Potassium Cetyl Phosphate is the potassium salt of a mixture. This mixture consists of the esters from phosphoricacid and cetyl alcohol.
Potassium Cetyl Phosphate is an emulsifier and cleansing agent. Emulsifiers help stabilize a product. It does this by preventing certain ingredients from separating.
As a cleansing agent, Potassium Cetyl Phosphate helps gather oils, dirts, and pollutants from your skin. This makes it easier to rinse them away with water.
Learn more about Potassium Cetyl PhosphateValentino Magnificent Mascara contains this as ingredient number 4.
Lancôme Monsieur Big Volumizing Mascara contains this as ingredient number 3.
Copernicia Cerifera Cera isn't fungal acne safe.
Valentino Magnificent Mascara contains this as ingredient number 5.
Lancôme Monsieur Big Volumizing Mascara contains this as ingredient number 4.
We don't have a description for Ethylene/Acrylic Acid Copolymer.
Valentino Magnificent Mascara contains this as ingredient number 6.
Lancôme Monsieur Big Volumizing Mascara contains this as ingredient number 5.
We don't have a description for Styrene/Acrylates/Ammonium Methacrylate Copolymer.
Valentino Magnificent Mascara contains this as ingredient number 7.
Lancôme Monsieur Big Volumizing Mascara contains this as ingredient number 6.
Cera alba is beeswax, or the wax used by bees to make honeycombs. It is a texture-enhancer and emollient. A study from 2003 found beeswax to be a stronger emollient than ingredients such as petroleum jelly.
As an emollient, beeswax helps hydrate the skin by creating a barrier on top. This barrier traps moisture in.
Emulsifiers help prevent ingredients from separating. This helps create consistent texture.
The structure of beeswax is mainly long-chain alcohols and the esters of fatty acids.
There are three types of beeswax: yellow, white, and absolute. Yellow is pure beeswax taken from the honeycomb. White beeswax is created by filtering or bleaching yellow beeswax. Absolute beeswax is created by treating beeswax with alcohol. Beeswax used in cosmetics are purified.
Beeswax has been used throughout history and even in prehistoric times. Some common uses for beeswax still used today are making candles, as a waterproofing agent, and polish for leather.
Learn more about Cera AlbaValentino Magnificent Mascara contains this as ingredient number 8.
Lancôme Monsieur Big Volumizing Mascara contains this as ingredient number 7.
Synthetic beeswax is created to be identical in structure to beeswax. It possesses the same occlusive and emulsion properties.
A blend of fatty acid esters, fatty acids, and alcohols are used to create synthetic beeswax. Whether or not this ingredient is vegan depends on the source. Sometimes, lanolin is used for its creation.
This ingredient may not be Malassezia folliculitis, or fungal-acne safe.
Learn more about Synthetic BeeswaxValentino Magnificent Mascara contains this as ingredient number 9.
Lancôme Monsieur Big Volumizing Mascara contains this as ingredient number 8.
Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2 is lipid-based synthetic skin-conditioning agent. As an emollient, it helps soften and hydrate the skin.
Emollients create a barrier on the skin to trap moisture in.
Valentino Magnificent Mascara contains this as ingredient number 10.
Lancôme Monsieur Big Volumizing Mascara contains this as ingredient number 9.
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%.
Learn more about PolybuteneValentino Magnificent Mascara contains this as ingredient number 11.
Lancôme Monsieur Big Volumizing Mascara contains this as ingredient number 10.
Cetyl Alcohol is a fatty alcohol. Fatty Alcohols are most often used as an emollient or to thicken a product.
Cetyl Alcohol is not related to SD alcohol, denatured alcohol, or ethyl alcohol. The FDA allows products labeled "alcohol-free" to have fatty alcohols.
Its main roles are:
Learn more about Cetyl AlcoholValentino Magnificent Mascara contains this as ingredient number 12.
Lancôme Monsieur Big Volumizing Mascara contains this as ingredient number 11.
We don't have a description for Divinyldimethicone/Dimethicone Copolymer.
Valentino Magnificent Mascara contains this as ingredient number 13.
Lancôme Monsieur Big Volumizing Mascara contains this as ingredient number 22.
Steareth-20 is a waxy compound used to emulsify ingredients. It is created from stearyl alcohol.
It possesses surfactant properties. This means it reduces surface tension and helps oils, dirt, and pollutants to be washed away.
The 20 stands for the number of ethylene oxide used to create this ingredient.
Learn more about Steareth-20Valentino Magnificent Mascara contains this as ingredient number 14.
Lancôme Monsieur Big Volumizing Mascara contains this as ingredient number 12.
Glyceryl Dibehenate isn't fungal acne safe.
Valentino Magnificent Mascara contains this as ingredient number 15.
Lancôme Monsieur Big Volumizing Mascara contains this as ingredient number 13.
Steareth-2 is a waxy compound used to emulsify ingredients. It is created from polyethylene glycol and stearyl alcohol.
The 2 stands for the number of ethylene oxide units used to create this ingredient.
Valentino Magnificent Mascara contains this as ingredient number 16.
Lancôme Monsieur Big Volumizing Mascara contains this as ingredient number 14.
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.
Valentino Magnificent Mascara contains this as ingredient number 17.
Lancôme Monsieur Big Volumizing Mascara contains this as ingredient number 35.
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 HydroxyethylcelluloseValentino Magnificent Mascara contains this as ingredient number 18.
Lancôme Monsieur Big Volumizing Mascara contains this as ingredient number 26.
We don't have a description for Acacia Senegal Gum.
Valentino Magnificent Mascara contains this as ingredient number 19.
Lancôme Monsieur Big Volumizing Mascara contains this as ingredient number 18.
Tribehenin comes from glycerin and behenic acid.
It is used as an emollient, or moisturizer. Emollients form a thin barrier on skin to prevent moisture from escaping.
This ingredient may not be Malassezia folliculitis, or fungal-acne safe.
Learn more about TribeheninValentino Magnificent Mascara contains this as ingredient number 20.
Lancôme Monsieur Big Volumizing Mascara contains this as ingredient number 17.
Ethylenediamine/Stearyl Dimer Dilinoleate Copolymer isn't fungal acne safe.
Valentino Magnificent Mascara contains this as ingredient number 21.
Lancôme Monsieur Big Volumizing Mascara contains this as ingredient number 29.
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.
Learn more about Caprylyl GlycolValentino Magnificent Mascara contains this as ingredient number 22.
Lancôme Monsieur Big Volumizing Mascara contains this as ingredient number 27.
Glyceryl Behenate is a fatty acid created from glycerin and behenic acid. It is an emollient and emulsifier.
This ingredient may not be Malassezia folliculitis, or fungal acne safe.
Valentino Magnificent Mascara contains this as ingredient number 23.
Lancôme Monsieur Big Volumizing Mascara contains this as ingredient number 19.
This ingredient is a preservative with antimicrobial properties. It is the sodium salt of dehydroacetic acid.
It is especially effective at preventing bacterial and fungal growth in low concentrations.
Valentino Magnificent Mascara contains this as ingredient number 24.
Lancôme Monsieur Big Volumizing Mascara contains this as ingredient number 34.
Hydrogenated Jojoba Oil is an exfoliant, is an oil, and isn't fungal acne safe. It can help to reduce the effects of aging.
Valentino Magnificent Mascara contains this as ingredient number 25.
Lancôme Monsieur Big Volumizing Mascara contains this as ingredient number 24.
Hydrogenated Palm Oil is an oil and isn't fungal acne safe.
Valentino Magnificent Mascara contains this as ingredient number 26.
Lancôme Monsieur Big Volumizing Mascara contains this as ingredient number 25.
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 EDTAValentino Magnificent Mascara contains this as ingredient number 27.
Lancôme Monsieur Big Volumizing Mascara contains this as ingredient number 23.
Butylene Glycol (or BG) is used within cosmetic products for a few different reasons:
- It is a solvent, meaning that it helps to dissolve other ingredients. This also enhances the absorption of the product into one's skin.
- It is a humectant, which means that it helps attract moisture into the skin.
- It helps improve product application.
Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient. It is unlikely to irritate skin, and works well with pretty much all other ingredients.
Valentino Magnificent Mascara contains this as ingredient number 28.
Lancôme Monsieur Big Volumizing Mascara contains this as ingredient number 30.
We don't have a description for C12-13 Pareth-23.
Valentino Magnificent Mascara contains this as ingredient number 29.
Lancôme Monsieur Big Volumizing Mascara contains this as ingredient number 15.
We don't have a description for C12-13 Pareth-3.
Valentino Magnificent Mascara contains this as ingredient number 30.
Lancôme Monsieur Big Volumizing Mascara contains this as ingredient number 16.
Sodium Laureth Sulfate (SLES) is a foaming, cleansing, and emulsifying ingredient. It is created from palm kernel oil or coconut oil. SLES is not the same as sodium lauryl sulfate. It is much milder and less likely to irritate.
SLES helps create foam in personal products. It also prevents ingredients from separating, helping to elongate the shelf life.
Sodium Laureth Sulfate is a type of sulfate. It can be drying. We recommend speaking with a professional about using this ingredient if you have concerns.
Learn more about Sodium Laureth SulfateValentino Magnificent Mascara contains this as ingredient number 31.
Lancôme Monsieur Big Volumizing Mascara contains this as ingredient number 20.
Tetrasodium EDTA is the salt formed from neutralizing ethylenediamine tetraacetic acid with sodium hydroxide. It is a chelating agent and used to prevent metal ions from binding to other ingredients. This helps keep the product and ingredients stable.
Tetrasodium EDTA comes as a white solid and is soluble in water.
Valentino Magnificent Mascara contains this as ingredient number 32.
Lancôme Monsieur Big Volumizing Mascara contains this as ingredient number 28.
Potassium Sorbate is a preservative used to prevent yeast and mold in products. It is commonly found in both cosmetic and food products.
Potassium sorbate is potassium salt derived from sorbic acid. Sorbic acid is a natural antibiotic and effective against fungus.
Potassium sorbate and sorbic acid can be found in baked goods, cheeses, dried meats, dried fruit, ice cream, pickles, wine, yogurt, and more.
Potassium sorbate is often used with stronger preservatives.
Learn more about Potassium SorbateValentino Magnificent Mascara contains this as ingredient number 33.
Lancôme Monsieur Big Volumizing Mascara contains this as ingredient number 33.
Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate (long name, huh?) is a synthetic antioxidant.
It is used to help stabilize other antioxidants or prevent the color from changing in a product.
As an antioxidant, it helps fight free-radical molecules. Free-radical molecules are capable of damaging our cells and other genetic material. Thus, antioxidants may reduce the signs of aging.
This ingredient is oil-soluble.
Learn more about Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl HydroxyhydrocinnamateValentino Magnificent Mascara contains this as ingredient number 34.
Lancôme Monsieur Big Volumizing Mascara contains this as ingredient number 32.
This BHA stands for butylated hydroxyanisole. If you are looking for the beta-hydroxy acid, aka as Salicylic Acid, click here.
In cosmetics, butylated hydroxyanisole is used as a perservative. It also has antioxidant properties. The concentrations usually used in skincare are low and do not penetrate through skin.
However, it is considered a carcinogen when ingested.
Butylated Hydroxyanisole is a synthetic and waxy petrochemical. It is used as a preservative in foods and cosmetics.
Learn more about BHAValentino Magnificent Mascara contains this as ingredient number 35.
Lancôme Monsieur Big Volumizing Mascara contains this as ingredient number 31.
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