Comparison between Clinique High Impact Mascara vs. Smashbox Full Exposure Waterproof Mascara - Jet Black

Find out which product is better for your skin.

23 Ingredients 51

1
Water
1
Isododecane
2
Copernicia Cerifera (Carnauba) Wax\ Copernicia Cerifera Cera \cire De Carnauba
2
Water
3
Stearic Acid
3
Ptfe (Teflon)
4
Glyceryl Stearate SE
4
Dimethicone Silylate
5
Polyisobutene
5
Sorbitan Olivate
6
Silica
6
Kaolin
7
Acrylates Copolymer
7
Trisiloxane
8
Aminomethyl Propanediol
8
Sorbitan Tristearate
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Uniqueness18 out of 23
78.3%
Uniqueness46 out of 51
90.2%

Positive Effects

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ECO Metrics

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Vegan
No
No
Cruelty free
No
No
Reef friendly
Yes
Yes
Ozone layer safe
Yes
Yes
Organic score
natural
4 out of 23
17%
chemical
16 out of 23
70%
natural
6 out of 51
12%
chemical
24 out of 51
47%

Concerns

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Components by Skin Type

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Dry skin
Positive: 2Negative: 0
Sodium Hyaluronate#10Panthenol#14
Oily skin
Positive: 0Negative: 2
Stearic Acid#3Glyceryl Stearate SE#4
Sensitive skin
Positive: 0Negative: 0
Dry skin
Positive: 1Negative: 0
Panthenol#12
Oily skin
Positive: 0Negative: 0
Sensitive skin
Positive: 1Negative: 0
Titanium Dioxide#33

Detailed view

Clinique High Impact Mascara vs. Smashbox Full Exposure Waterproof Mascara - Jet Black
Position 1

#1Water

Origin: natural
Role: Solvent
EWG Rating [ 1 ]

Water is a great solvent. It’s neutral and doesn’t provide any strong positive or negative effects. It just helps components to mix better and to transport active components.

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#1Isododecane

Origin: chemical
Role: Emollient, Fragrance ingredient, Solvent
Softening
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
CIR Rating [ B ]

Isododecane is an emollient and a good base for colorants. Very often used in powders and shades because it spreads on the skin nicely. It also helps to soften the skin and helps to lower water loss making all the moisturizing components work better.

Position 2

#2Copernicia Cerifera (Carnauba) Wax\ Copernicia Cerifera Cera \cire De Carnauba

Origin: No information
Role: No information
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#2Water

Origin: natural
Role: Solvent
EWG Rating [ 1 ]

Water is a great solvent. It’s neutral and doesn’t provide any strong positive or negative effects. It just helps components to mix better and to transport active components.

Position 3

#3Stearic Acid

Origin: natural
Role: Cleansing agent, Emulsifying agent, Emulsion stabilizer, Fragrance ingredient, Masking, Surfactant
Moisturizing
Softening
Malassezia unsafe
Comedogenic rating [ 3 ]
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
CIR Rating [ A ]
Bad for oily skin
Bad for oily skin

Stearic Acid doesn’t belong to aggressive acids. It’s a fatty acid that can be found in Shea Butter, Cocoa Butter, and many natural butters and oils. The component is mostly used for formulation purposes. It makes the product spread and feel better. It’s one of the most important fatty acids in our skin cells.

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#3Ptfe (Teflon)

Origin: chemical
Role: Skin conditioning agent, Binding, Bulking agent
EWG Rating [ 5 ]
Position 4

#4Glyceryl Stearate SE

Origin: chemical
Role: Emulsifying agent, Surfactant
Moisturizing
Softening
Comedogenic rating [ 3 ]
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
CIR Rating [ A ]
Bad for oily skin
Bad for oily skin

Glyceryl Stearate SE is a nice moisturizing ingredient. It hydrates the upper layers of the skin and fills small wrinkles. In haircare products, it's used for making hair softer.

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#4Dimethicone Silylate

Origin: No information
Role: Antifoaming agent
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
Position 5

#5Polyisobutene

Origin: chemical
Role: Binding, Film former, Viscosity controlling agent
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
CIR Rating [ A ]
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#5Sorbitan Olivate

Origin: chemical
Role: Emulsifying agent, Surfactant
Softening
Malassezia unsafe
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
CIR Rating [ A ]
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