bourjois Volume Glamour Mascara

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. Paraffin
3. Cyclopentasiloxane
4. Cera Alba
5. Palmitic Acid
6. Stearic Acid
7. Copernicia Cerifera Wax
8. Acacia Senegal Gum
9. Triethanolamine
10. Tribehenin
11. Polyurethane-1
12. Isododecane
13. Dimethiconol
14. Hydroxyethylcellulose
15. Silica
16. Aminomethyl Propanediol
17. Alcohol
18. Panthenol
19. Phenethyl Alcohol
20. Caprylyl Glycol
21. Tocopheryl Acetate
22. Ethylhexylglycerin
23. Sodium Acetate
24. Simethicone
25. Isopropyl Alcohol
26. Polysorbate 65
27. Cellulose
28. Pantolactone
29. Methylcellulose
30. Sorbic Acid
31. Benzoic Acid
32. BHT
33. Sulfuric Acid
34. Tocopherol
35. Ci 75470
36. Ci 77000
37. Ci 77007
38. Ci. 77019
39. Ci 77163
40. Ci 77288
41. Ci 77289
42. Ci 77491
43. Ci 77492
44. Ci 77499
45. Ci 77510
46. Ci 77510
47. Ci 77742
48. Ci 77891

Highlights

Free of parabensFree of sulfatesFree of essential oilsFree of formaldehyde releasersContains fragranceContains mineral oilContains siliconesContains animal-derivedContains alcohol

Key ingredients

SOLVENT

Aqua

SKIN CONDITIONING

Paraffin

SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT

CyclopentasiloxaneCera AlbaPalmitic Acid

CLEANSING

Stearic Acid

ABRASIVE

Copernicia Cerifera Wax

FILM FORMING

Acacia Senegal Gum

Other ingredients

TriethanolamineTribeheninPolyurethane-1IsododecaneDimethiconolHydroxyethylcelluloseSilicaAminomethyl PropanediolAlcoholPanthenolPhenethyl AlcoholCaprylyl GlycolTocopheryl AcetateEthylhexylglycerinSodium AcetateSimethiconeIsopropyl AlcoholPolysorbate 65CellulosePantolactoneMethylcelluloseSorbic AcidBenzoic AcidBHTSulfuric AcidTocopherolCi 75470Ci 77000Ci 77007Ci. 77019Ci 77163Ci 77288Ci 77289Ci 77491Ci 77492Ci 77499Ci 77510Ci 77510Ci 77742Ci 77891

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Ingredients explained

Aqua

Solvent, main base; microbial control is critical

Paraffin

Paraffin wax for occlusion/viscosity control; inert/safe, may affect breathability

Cyclopentasiloxane

Cyclopentasiloxane for emollient/solvent; volatile silicone, smooth feel, check VOC regulations.

Cera Alba

Animal-derived wax; emulsifier and occlusive; adds texture and emollience

Palmitic Acid

Palmitic acid for emulsification/emollient; solid fat, high melting point, occlusive.

Stearic Acid

Fatty acid emulsifier, white waxy solid; adds slip feel

Copernicia Cerifera Wax

High-melting plant wax; thickener and abrasive for exfoliation or texture, high load may clog

Acacia Senegal Gum

Natural film-former and fragrance agent; used for viscosity or film, check purity for allergens

Triethanolamine

Triethanolamine for buffering; restricted, limit concentration to avoid high pH and irritation

Tribehenin

Waxy emollient providing slip; prone to oxidation, needs antioxidant system; good for dry skin.

Polyurethane-1

Not decoded yet

Isododecane

Synthetic hydrocarbon solvent providing dry, silky skin feel; high volatility, non-comedogenic, common in sunscreens and foundations, usage 5-30%.

Dimethiconol

Dimethiconol; silicone emollient providing silky feel and reducing friction; moderate comedogenicity, avoid excess.

Hydroxyethylcellulose

Water-soluble cellulose ether for thickening and suspension stabilization; sensitive to ions, electrolytes reduce viscosity, use at pH 7-8.

Silica

Silica powder at 1–10%; absorbs oil, thickens, provides matte finish, for oil-control products

Aminomethyl Propanediol

Chelator and buffer; ammonia-like odor usually requires fragrance to mask it.

Alcohol

Ethanol for solubility/drying at 5-15%; high conc. is drying/irritating, avoid lip/eye, low residue, balance with humectants.

Panthenol

Panthenol (vitamin B5) at 1–5%; moisturizing and reparative, supports barrier recovery

Phenethyl Alcohol

Alcohol with preservative and fragrance properties; 0.5-1%, floral scent, can replace some preservatives

Caprylyl Glycol

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

Tocopheryl Acetate

Vitamin E derivative antioxidant at 0.1–1%; more stable than tocopherol, store protected from light

Ethylhexylglycerin

Mild conditioner and preservative booster at 0.5–1%; reduces preservative load, smooth feel

Sodium Acetate

Sodium acetate buffer for pH adjustment; sometimes acts as mild fragrance, common in lotions and washes

Simethicone

Silicone antifoam and conditioner; non-allergenic, smooth feel

Isopropyl Alcohol

Alcohol solvent at 1–10%; fast-evaporating, high levels may cause dryness/irritation

Polysorbate 65

Not decoded yet

Cellulose

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

Pantolactone

Pantolactone, humectant; hydrolyzes to release panthenol, improves skin hydration, low level use, high safety

Methylcellulose

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.

BHT

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

Sulfuric Acid

Not decoded yet

Tocopherol

Natural antioxidant (vitamin E) at 0.1–1%; prone to oxidation, store protected from light

Ci 75470

Inorganic pigment for color and scent; EU restricted, compliance required.

Ci 77000

Titanium dioxide, white pigment and physical sunscreen; high refractive index, ensure dispersion

Ci 77007

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

Ci. 77019

Titanium dioxide; white physical sunscreen pigment, high opacity, nano-size requires photo-stabilization

Ci 77163

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

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

Tin oxide, inert white pigment; non-toxic and non-irritating; used for coverage or as physical sunscreen aid

Ci 77510

Tin oxide, inert white pigment; non-toxic and non-irritating; used for coverage or as physical sunscreen aid

Ci 77742

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

Ci 77891

Titanium dioxide inorganic pigment and UV filter; assess inhalation risk for nano-forms and EU restrictions

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