almay Thickening Mascara
almay Almay Thickening Mascara lists 32 ingredients on its label, 24 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
- Pentaerythrityl Tetrastearate
- Cera Alba
- Glyceryl Stearate SE
- Ozokerite
- PVP
- Polybutene
- Oleic Acid
- Cera Carnauba Wax
- Isopropanolamine
- Sorbitan Sesquioleate
- Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
- Tocopheryl Acetate
- Magnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate
- Panthenol
- Retinyl Palmitate
- Quaternium-22
- Simethicone
- Quaternium-15
- Methylparaben
- Ethylparaben
- Propylparaben
- Imidazolidinyl Urea
- Iron Oxides (Ci 77491
- 77492
- 77499)
- Ultramarine Blue
- Titanium Dioxide
- Carmine
- Chromium Hydroxide Green
- Chromium Oxide Greens
- Black 2
Highlights
Contains animal-derivedContains mineral oilContains siliconesContains fragranceContains parabensContains formaldehyde releasers
Key ingredients
- SOLVENT
- Aqua
- SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT
- Pentaerythrityl TetrastearateCera AlbaOleic Acid
- SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING
- Glyceryl Stearate SE
- BINDING
- OzokeritePolybutene
- ANTISTATIC
- PVP
Other ingredients
Cera Carnauba WaxIsopropanolamineSorbitan SesquioleateAloe Barbadensis Leaf JuiceTocopheryl AcetateMagnesium Ascorbyl PhosphatePanthenolRetinyl PalmitateQuaternium-22SimethiconeQuaternium-15MethylparabenEthylparabenPropylparabenImidazolidinyl UreaIron Oxides (Ci 774917749277499)Ultramarine BlueTitanium DioxideCarmineChromium Hydroxide GreenChromium Oxide GreensBlack 2
Skim through
| Ingredient | What it does | Irr. · Com. | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aqua | SOLVENT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Pentaerythrityl Tetrastearate | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 2 | Green |
| Cera Alba | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, FILM FORMING, PERFUMING | 1 · 1 | Green |
| Glyceryl Stearate SE | SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING | 0 · 1 | Green |
| Ozokerite | BINDING, EMULSION STABILISING, OPACIFYING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 5 | Green |
| PVP | ANTISTATIC, BINDING, EMULSION STABILISING, FILM FORMING, HAIR FIXING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Polybutene | BINDING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Oleic Acid | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Cera Carnauba Wax | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Isopropanolamine | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Sorbitan Sesquioleate | SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING | 0 · – | Green |
| Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice | SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Tocopheryl Acetate | ANTIOXIDANT, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Magnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate | ANTIOXIDANT, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Panthenol | ANTISTATIC, HAIR CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Retinyl Palmitate | SKIN CONDITIONING - MISCELLANEOUS · 限制 III/376 | 1 · 2 | Green |
| Quaternium-22 | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Simethicone | ANTIFOAMING, SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, HAIR CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Quaternium-15 | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Methylparaben | FRAGRANCE, PRESERVATIVE · 限制 V/12 | 0 · 0 | Yellow |
| Ethylparaben | FRAGRANCE, PRESERVATIVE · 限制 V/12 | 1 · 0 | Yellow |
| Propylparaben | PRESERVATIVE, PERFUMING · 限制 V/12 | 1 · 0 | Yellow |
| Imidazolidinyl Urea | PRESERVATIVE · 限制 V/27 | 1 · – | Yellow |
| Iron Oxides (Ci 77491 | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| 77492 | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| 77499) | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Ultramarine Blue | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Titanium Dioxide | UV FILTER · 附录 VI · 最高浓度 25%* *: In case of combined use of Titanium Dioxide and Titanium Dioxide (nano), the sum shall not exceed the limit given in column g (Maximum concentration in ready for use preparation) · 限制 <empty>; as a constituent of other substances, or in mixtures, in concentrations equal to, or greater than 0.1% by weight; Shall not be placed on the market, or used, as substance or in mixtures in concentrations equal to ot greater than 0.1% by weight; Shall not be used as propellant in aerosols for any use. Aerosols dispenser containing the substance as propellant shall not | 0 · 0 | Yellow |
| Carmine | 着色剂 | 0 · – | Green |
| Chromium Hydroxide Green | 着色剂 | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Chromium Oxide Greens | 着色剂 | 0 · – | Green |
| Black 2 | 着色剂 | 0 · 0 | Green |
Ingredients explained
- Aqua
- Solvent, main base; microbial control is critical
- Pentaerythrityl Tetrastearate
- Estearate emollient and viscosity modifier providing cream feel; control load to adjust rheology without excessive thickening.
- Cera Alba
- Animal-derived wax; emulsifier and occlusive; adds texture and emollience
- Glyceryl Stearate SE
- Emulsifier at 1–3%; oil-phase ingredient, easy emulsification, low sensitization.
- Ozokerite
- Mineral ozokerite for viscosity and stabilization; derived from mineral oil, highly comedogenic, avoid facial use.
- PVP
- Polyvinylpyrrolidone for film forming and thickening; used in styling and adhesion, occasional eye irritation reported.
- Polybutene
- Polybutene for film forming and thickening; high-viscosity inert polymer used in setting sprays or gels.
- Oleic Acid
- Oleic acid for emolliency/emulsification; high levels may increase skin penetration
- Cera Carnauba Wax
- Not decoded yet
- Isopropanolamine
- Not decoded yet
- Sorbitan Sesquioleate
- Non-ionic emulsifier for O/W or W/O systems; moderate emulsification power, often used with co-emulsifiers
- Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
- Natural humectant and soother with high water activity; requires preservative system, generally well-tolerated
- Tocopheryl Acetate
- Vitamin E derivative antioxidant at 0.1–1%; more stable than tocopherol, store protected from light
- Magnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate
- Water-soluble Vitamin C derivative for antioxidant and brightening; more stable than ascorbic acid
- Panthenol
- Panthenol (vitamin B5) at 1–5%; moisturizing and reparative, supports barrier recovery
- Retinyl Palmitate
- Vitamin A ester for skin conditioning; light-sensitive, requires protection, avoid in pregnancy.
- Quaternium-22
- Not decoded yet
- Simethicone
- Silicone antifoam and conditioner; non-allergenic, smooth feel
- Quaternium-15
- Not decoded yet
- Methylparaben
- Preservative, narrow spectrum; often combined, check allergen risk and regulatory limits.
- Ethylparaben
- Paraben preservative; EU restricted, watch total load and sensitive skin reactions
- Propylparaben
- Medium-chain preservative; restricted use, pH-sensitive efficacy.
- Imidazolidinyl Urea
- Formaldehyde releaser in preservative systems; monitor for formaldehyde and urea sensitivity issues.
- Iron Oxides (Ci 77491
- Not decoded yet
- 77492
- Not decoded yet
- 77499)
- Not decoded yet
- Ultramarine Blue
- Not decoded yet
- Titanium Dioxide
- Physical UV filter and colorant up to 25%; nano form requires attention
- Carmine
- Natural red colorant (cochineal); may trigger reactions in those with insect protein allergy
- Chromium Hydroxide Green
- Green colorant used for product aesthetics; purely a pigment.
- Chromium Oxide Greens
- Green inorganic colorant for pigmentation; non-allergenic, used in color cosmetics
- Black 2
- Iron Oxide Black (CI 77499) colorant; inert mineral, low irritancy, prevent inhalation risks from fine particles.
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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