benefit Liquid Liner

Ingredients overview

Label order. Colour is our internal rating: green routine, yellow restricted or worth a look, red prohibited or high-risk, grey not yet decoded.

Ingredients are listed in label order; the order reflects the label only, not exact concentrations.

1. Aqua
2. Methylpropanediol
3. Styrene/Acrylates Copolymer
4. Styrene/Acrylates/Ammonium Methacrylate Copolymer
5. Cellulose
6. PEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
7. Coco-Glucoside
8. Poloxamer 407
9. Citric Acid
10. Phenoxyethanol
11. Potassium Sorbate
12. Phenylpropanol
13. Sodium Benzoate
14. Sodium Laureth-12 Sulfate
15. Sodium Lauryl Sulfate
16. Caprylyl Glycol
17. Sodium Dehydroacetate
18. BHT
19. Ci 19140 (Yellow 5
20. Yellow 5 Lake)
21. Ci 42090
22. Ci 77007
23. Ci 77163
24. Ci 77266
25. Ci 77288
26. Ci 77289
27. Ci 77491
28. Ci 77492
29. Ci 77499
30. Ci 77510 (Ferric Ferrocyanide
31. Ferric Ammonium Ferrocyanide)
32. Ci 77742
33. Ci 77891 ]

Highlights

Free of parabensFree of siliconesFree of mineral oilFree of essential oilsFree of formaldehyde releasersContains alcoholContains PEGContains EU-26 allergensContains fragranceContains sulfates

Formulation view Water-based liquid liner using a dual acrylic polymer film for durability, smoothed with PEG-60. A multi-preservative system includes phenoxyethanol and sorbates. Color comes from various lakes. Formulator note: ensure thorough polymer hydration to prevent grittiness; low pH enhances benzoate efficacy.

Key ingredients

SOLVENT

AquaMethylpropanediol

FILM FORMING

Styrene/Acrylates CopolymerStyrene/Acrylates/Ammonium Methacrylate Copolymer

ABSORBENT

Cellulose

SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING

PEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil

CLEANSING

Coco-Glucoside

BUFFERING

Citric Acid

Other ingredients

Poloxamer 407PhenoxyethanolPotassium SorbatePhenylpropanolSodium BenzoateSodium Laureth-12 SulfateSodium Lauryl SulfateCaprylyl GlycolSodium DehydroacetateBHTCi 19140 (Yellow 5Yellow 5 Lake)Ci 42090Ci 77007Ci 77163Ci 77266Ci 77288Ci 77289Ci 77491Ci 77492Ci 77499Ci 77510 (Ferric FerrocyanideFerric Ammonium Ferrocyanide)Ci 77742Ci 77891 ]

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Ingredients explained

Aqua

Solvent, main base; microbial control is critical

Methylpropanediol

Diol solvent and extraction carrier; enhances solubility of actives, low irritation profile.

Styrene/Acrylates Copolymer

Film former and opacifier for powder makeup; some batches contain sensitizing monomers.

Styrene/Acrylates/Ammonium Methacrylate Copolymer

Film-forming and opacifying copolymer; provides a durable, non-tacky surface layer.

Cellulose

Plant-derived thickener at 0.1–1%; requires full hydration, poor cationic compatibility

PEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil

Non-ionic emulsifier and solubilizer at 1–5%; contains PEG, check acid compatibility and sensitive skin irritation

Coco-Glucoside

Mild non-ionic surfactant for cleansing and foaming; rich foam, low irritation, suitable for sensitive and children's products

Poloxamer 407

Not decoded yet

Citric Acid

Buffer and chelator at 0.1–2%; adjusts pH, may irritate sensitive skin at low pH

Phenoxyethanol

Broad-spectrum preservative at ≤1%; may irritate sensitive eye areas, often paired with ethylhexylglycerin

Potassium Sorbate

Preservative effective below pH 6; combinable with sodium benzoate

Phenylpropanol

Phenylpropanol for fragrance and solvent; allergen risk, requires assessment

Sodium Benzoate

Preservative booster, effective below pH 4.5; combinable with sorbates

Sodium Laureth-12 Sulfate

Anionic sulfate surfactant for cleansing/foaming; strong foamer but can be stripping; lower concentration or blend for sensitive skin.

Sodium Lauryl Sulfate

Strong anionic surfactant, high foam; high irritation risk, avoid in sensitive formulas.

Caprylyl Glycol

Polyol conditioner and preservative booster at 0.5–3%; emollient feel, often paired with 1,2-hexanediol

Sodium Dehydroacetate

Sodium dehydroacetate, preservative <0.5%; restricted for eye, children, and lip use.

BHT

Lipophilic antioxidant at 0.01-0.05%; ineffective with acidic systems, label-sensitive, check regulatory limits as preservative alternative.

Ci 19140 (Yellow 5

Not decoded yet

Yellow 5 Lake)

Not decoded yet

Ci 42090

Acid Blue 9 lake; for coloring and brow tints. Non-permanent hair dye, watch for lake precipitation and batch shade variance.

Ci 77007

Mica-based colorant, restricted use; mineral origin, check heavy metal impurities compliance

Ci 77163

Titanium dioxide; physical UV filter and white pigment; not absorbed; potential for rare sensitivity, patch test.

Ci 77266

Zinc oxide; white physical sunscreen pigment, low antibacterial activity, high levels yield white/cream appearance

Ci 77288

Iron Oxide Red colorant, EU restricted; ensure uniform dispersion, avoid metal ion cross-contamination.

Ci 77289

Synthetic color lake, green pigment; EU Restriction IV/130, not for ophthalmic products, may cause photosensitivity or staining

Ci 77491

Iron oxides red; physical pigment. Coloring and photo-protective, stable and non-irritating.

Ci 77492

Iron oxide red; stable inorganic pigment, non-toxic; ensure dispersion to prevent sedimentation.

Ci 77499

Inorganic colorant manganese dioxide used in cosmetics; restricted use component subject to regulatory limits.

Ci 77510 (Ferric Ferrocyanide

Green inorganic pigment; Ferric Ferrocyanide, stable color, inert, for tinting, avoid dust inhalation.

Ferric Ammonium Ferrocyanide)

Ammonium ferric ferrocyanide; often listed as an alternative name for Iron Oxide Blue (CI 77491). Used as a colorant.

Ci 77742

Titanium dioxide pigment; physical UV filter with no known irritation or sensitization

Ci 77891 ]

Not decoded yet

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