bourjois Volume Reveal Mascara
bourjois Bourjois Volume Reveal Mascara lists 36 ingredients on its label, 32 decoded. See what each one does, its irritancy and comedogenic tendency, and its status in national inventories.
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.
- Aqua/Water/Eau
- Paraffin
- Cera Alba/Beeswax/Cire D'Abeille
- Styrene/Acrylates/Ammonium Methacrylate Copolymer
- Copernicia Cerifera Cera/Copernicia Cerifera Wax/Cire De Carnauba
- Stearic Acid
- Jojoba Esters
- Palmitic Acid
- Polybutene
- Triethanolamine
- Hydroxyethylcellulose
- Phenoxyethanol
- Butylene Glycol
- Polyethylene
- Sodium Laureth-12 Sulfate
- Methylparaben
- PVP
- Panthenol
- Cellulose
- Tocopheryl Acetate
- Propylparaben
- Ammonium Hydroxide
- Sodium Acetate
- Potassium Sorbate
- Simethicone
- Isopropyl Alcohol
- Tetrasodium EDTA
- Polysorbate 65
- Pantolactone
- Sulfuric Acid
- Sorbic Acid
- Benzoic Acid
- Tocopherol
- Iron Oxides (Ci 77491
- Ci 77492
- Ci 77499)
Highlights
Free of essential oilsFree of formaldehyde releasersContains fragranceContains mineral oilContains animal-derivedContains PEGContains sulfatesContains parabensContains siliconesContains alcohol
Key ingredients
- 溶剂
- Aqua/Water/Eau
- SKIN CONDITIONING
- Paraffin
- 乳化剂
- Cera Alba/Beeswax/Cire D'Abeille
- FILM FORMING
- Styrene/Acrylates/Ammonium Methacrylate Copolymer
- 成膜剂
- Copernicia Cerifera Cera/Copernicia Cerifera Wax/Cire De Carnauba
- CLEANSING
- Stearic Acid
- SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT
- Jojoba EstersPalmitic Acid
Other ingredients
PolybuteneTriethanolamineHydroxyethylcellulosePhenoxyethanolButylene GlycolPolyethyleneSodium Laureth-12 SulfateMethylparabenPVPPanthenolCelluloseTocopheryl AcetatePropylparabenAmmonium HydroxideSodium AcetatePotassium SorbateSimethiconeIsopropyl AlcoholTetrasodium EDTAPolysorbate 65PantolactoneSulfuric AcidSorbic AcidBenzoic AcidTocopherolIron Oxides (Ci 77491Ci 77492Ci 77499)
Skim through
| Ingredient | What it does | Irr. · Com. | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aqua/Water/Eau | 溶剂 | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Paraffin | SKIN CONDITIONING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING, PERFUMING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Cera Alba/Beeswax/Cire D'Abeille | 乳化剂, 增稠剂, 膜形成剂 | 0 · 1 | Green |
| Styrene/Acrylates/Ammonium Methacrylate Copolymer | FILM FORMING, OPACIFYING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Copernicia Cerifera Cera/Copernicia Cerifera Wax/Cire De Carnauba | 成膜剂,皮肤调理剂 | 0 · 1 | Green |
| Stearic Acid | CLEANSING, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, EMULSION STABILISING, FRAGRANCE, REFATTING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Jojoba Esters | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, MOISTURISING, SKIN CONDITIONING, SOOTHING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Palmitic Acid | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Polybutene | BINDING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Triethanolamine | BUFFERING, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, FRAGRANCE, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING · 限制 III/62 | 2 · – | Yellow |
| Hydroxyethylcellulose | BINDING, EMULSION STABILISING, FILM FORMING, LIGHT STABILIZER, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Phenoxyethanol | ANTIMICROBIAL, PRESERVATIVE · 限制 V/29 | 1 · 0 | Yellow |
| Butylene Glycol | HUMECTANT, FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING, SOLVENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Polyethylene | ABRASIVE, FILM FORMING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Sodium Laureth-12 Sulfate | CLEANSING, FOAMING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING | 2 · 0 | Green |
| Methylparaben | FRAGRANCE, PRESERVATIVE · 限制 V/12 | 0 · 0 | Yellow |
| PVP | ANTISTATIC, BINDING, EMULSION STABILISING, FILM FORMING, HAIR FIXING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Panthenol | ANTISTATIC, HAIR CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Cellulose | ABSORBENT, BULKING, OPACIFYING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Tocopheryl Acetate | ANTIOXIDANT, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Propylparaben | PRESERVATIVE, PERFUMING · 限制 V/12 | 1 · 0 | Yellow |
| Ammonium Hydroxide | BUFFERING, DENATURANT · 限制 III/4 | 5 · 0 | Green |
| Sodium Acetate | BUFFERING, FRAGRANCE | 0 · – | Green |
| Potassium Sorbate | FRAGRANCE, PRESERVATIVE · 限制 V/4 | 0 · – | Yellow |
| Simethicone | ANTIFOAMING, SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, HAIR CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Isopropyl Alcohol | ANTIFOAMING, SOLVENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING, PERFUMING | 3 · 0 | Green |
| Tetrasodium EDTA | CHELATING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Polysorbate 65 | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Pantolactone | HUMECTANT, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Sulfuric Acid | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Sorbic Acid | FRAGRANCE, PRESERVATIVE · 限制 V/4 | 1 · – | Yellow |
| Benzoic Acid | FRAGRANCE, PRESERVATIVE, pH ADJUSTERS · 限制 V/1 | 1 · – | Green |
| Tocopherol | ANTIOXIDANT, FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING - MISCELLANEOUS, SKIN CONDITIONING - OCCLUSIVE | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Iron Oxides (Ci 77491 | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Ci 77492 | COLORANT · 限制 IV/136 | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Ci 77499) | Not decoded yet | — | — |
Ingredients explained
- Aqua/Water/Eau
- Water as solvent/base; main ingredient, microbial control needed, paired with preservatives.
- Paraffin
- Paraffin wax for occlusion/viscosity control; inert/safe, may affect breathability
- Cera Alba/Beeswax/Cire D'Abeille
- Beeswax emulsifier and thickener; animal-derived, low allergenicity but high concentrations may clog pores, requires compatibility testing.
- Styrene/Acrylates/Ammonium Methacrylate Copolymer
- Film-forming and opacifying copolymer; provides a durable, non-tacky surface layer.
- Copernicia Cerifera Cera/Copernicia Cerifera Wax/Cire De Carnauba
- Botanical wax used for hardness and gloss
- Stearic Acid
- Fatty acid emulsifier, white waxy solid; adds slip feel
- Jojoba Esters
- Jojoba esters, light emollient ester, low comedogenic; sebum-like, excellent spreadability.
- Palmitic Acid
- Palmitic acid for emulsification/emollient; solid fat, high melting point, occlusive.
- Polybutene
- Polybutene for film forming and thickening; high-viscosity inert polymer used in setting sprays or gels.
- Triethanolamine
- Triethanolamine for buffering; restricted, limit concentration to avoid high pH and irritation
- Hydroxyethylcellulose
- Water-soluble cellulose ether for thickening and suspension stabilization; sensitive to ions, electrolytes reduce viscosity, use at pH 7-8.
- Phenoxyethanol
- Broad-spectrum preservative at ≤1%; may irritate sensitive eye areas, often paired with ethylhexylglycerin
- Butylene Glycol
- Polyol humectant and solvent at 1–5%; aids solubilization, light feel
- Polyethylene
- Plastic polymer particles for abrasion or film; check EU ban on microplastics in rinse-off products, flush-off only
- Sodium Laureth-12 Sulfate
- Anionic sulfate surfactant for cleansing/foaming; strong foamer but can be stripping; lower concentration or blend for sensitive skin.
- Methylparaben
- Preservative, narrow spectrum; often combined, check allergen risk and regulatory limits.
- PVP
- Polyvinylpyrrolidone for film forming and thickening; used in styling and adhesion, occasional eye irritation reported.
- Panthenol
- Panthenol (vitamin B5) at 1–5%; moisturizing and reparative, supports barrier recovery
- Cellulose
- Plant-derived thickener at 0.1–1%; requires full hydration, poor cationic compatibility
- Tocopheryl Acetate
- Vitamin E derivative antioxidant at 0.1–1%; more stable than tocopherol, store protected from light
- Propylparaben
- Medium-chain preservative; restricted use, pH-sensitive efficacy.
- Ammonium Hydroxide
- Strong alkaline pH adjuster; use in low concentrations to neutralize acids, avoid direct mixing with strong acids.
- Sodium Acetate
- Sodium acetate buffer for pH adjustment; sometimes acts as mild fragrance, common in lotions and washes
- Potassium Sorbate
- Preservative effective below pH 6; combinable with sodium benzoate
- Simethicone
- Silicone antifoam and conditioner; non-allergenic, smooth feel
- Isopropyl Alcohol
- Alcohol solvent at 1–10%; fast-evaporating, high levels may cause dryness/irritation
- Tetrasodium EDTA
- Chelator removing metal ions to enhance antioxidant and preservative efficacy; very low usage, typically 0.05-0.1%, no direct skincare function.
- Polysorbate 65
- Not decoded yet
- Pantolactone
- Pantolactone, humectant; hydrolyzes to release panthenol, improves skin hydration, low level use, high safety
- Sulfuric Acid
- Not decoded yet
- Sorbic Acid
- Preservative effective at low pH, often combined with sorbate salts; check regulatory limits
- Benzoic Acid
- Preservative and pH adjuster at 0.1–0.5%; low water solubility, best in acidic media, irritant at high levels.
- Tocopherol
- Natural antioxidant (vitamin E) at 0.1–1%; prone to oxidation, store protected from light
- Iron Oxides (Ci 77491
- Not decoded yet
- Ci 77492
- Iron oxide red; stable inorganic pigment, non-toxic; ensure dispersion to prevent sedimentation.
- Ci 77499)
- Not decoded yet
Source: full ingredient list published on the product label, collected 2026-09-19. Ratings are our internal reading, not a regulatory conclusion. · Product page
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