max-factor Max Factor Lash Crown 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. Acrylates Copolymer
3. Glyceryl Stearate
4. Disteardimonium Hectorite
5. Propylene Glycol
6. Stearic Acid
7. Copernicia Cerifera Cera
8. Triethanolamine
9. Polyethylene
10. Propylene Carbonate
11. Lecithin
12. Polyvinyl Alcohol
13. Synthetic Wax
14. Oleic Acid
15. Ascorbyl Palmitate
16. Tocopherol
17. Alcohol Denat
18. Benzyl Alcohol
19. Phenoxyethanol
20. Panthenol
21. Glycine Soja Oil
22. Methylparaben
23. Glycerin
24. Ethylparaben
25. Sodium Laureth Sulfate
26. Propylparaben
27. Xanthan Gum
28. Trisodium EDTA
29. Potassium Sorbate
30. Tocopheryl Acetate
31. Dimethicone
32. Methylcellulose
33. Tetrasodium EDTA
34. Ammonium Hydroxide
35. Silica Dimethicone Silylate
36. Glyceryl Oleate
37. Sulfuric Acid
38. Sorbic Acid
39. Benzoic Acid
40. Ci 77499
41. Ci 77492
42. Ci 77491

Highlights

Free of mineral oilFree of essential oilsFree of formaldehyde releasersContains fragranceContains alcoholContains EU-26 allergensContains animal-derivedContains parabensContains sulfatesContains silicones

Formulation view Water-based formula using acrylate copolymer and hectorite for film and rheology. Carnauba and synthetic waxes boost adhesion. Lecithin emulsifies. Preserved by phenoxyethanol and parabens. Smooth, long-wearing texture for lashes. Formulator note: Clay and polymer synergy ensures smooth application; waxes aid fixation.

Key ingredients

SOLVENT

Aqua

ANTISTATIC

Acrylates Copolymer

SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT

Glyceryl StearateCopernicia Cerifera Cera

LIGHT STABILIZER

Disteardimonium Hectorite

HUMECTANT

Propylene Glycol

CLEANSING

Stearic Acid

BUFFERING

Triethanolamine

Other ingredients

PolyethylenePropylene CarbonateLecithinPolyvinyl AlcoholSynthetic WaxOleic AcidAscorbyl PalmitateTocopherolAlcohol DenatBenzyl AlcoholPhenoxyethanolPanthenolGlycine Soja OilMethylparabenGlycerinEthylparabenSodium Laureth SulfatePropylparabenXanthan GumTrisodium EDTAPotassium SorbateTocopheryl AcetateDimethiconeMethylcelluloseTetrasodium EDTAAmmonium HydroxideSilica Dimethicone SilylateGlyceryl OleateSulfuric AcidSorbic AcidBenzoic AcidCi 77499Ci 77492Ci 77491

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Ingredients explained

Aqua

Solvent, main base; microbial control is critical

Acrylates Copolymer

Acrylate synthetic polymer for film forming and antistatic; breathable film, control dosage carefully

Glyceryl Stearate

Emulsifier at 1-3%; may require acid to prevent saponification

Disteardimonium Hectorite

Inorganic ionic clay thickener at 0.25-1%; water/oil/solvent systems, rheology control, avoid strong acids, may affect active release.

Propylene Glycol

Polyol humectant at 3-10%; hygroscopic, slight tackiness, mild irritation at high conc., verify preservative efficacy, no allergen.

Stearic Acid

Fatty acid emulsifier, white waxy solid; adds slip feel

Copernicia Cerifera Cera

Carnauba wax, viscosity and film; high melt point, heat-stable, for creams.

Triethanolamine

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

Polyethylene

Plastic polymer particles for abrasion or film; check EU ban on microplastics in rinse-off products, flush-off only

Propylene Carbonate

Inert solvent and viscosity modifier; often used as penetration enhancer, mild at low levels

Lecithin

Phospholipid emulsifier at 1-5%; biocompatible, moisturizing/antioxidant, prone to oxidation (add TBHQ), mild for sensitive skin.

Polyvinyl Alcohol

Film/viscosity agent for masks/cleansers; water-soluble, forms flexible film

Synthetic Wax

Waxy solidifier for hardness and gloss; complex mixture, not a single molecule.

Oleic Acid

Oleic acid for emolliency/emulsification; high levels may increase skin penetration

Ascorbyl Palmitate

Ascorbyl palmitate, lipophilic Vit C ester, antioxidant; oxidizes, needs light/air protection.

Tocopherol

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

Alcohol Denat

Denatured ethanol; solvent, penetration enhancer, and quick-dry agent; high % may compromise barrier in dry skin.

Benzyl Alcohol

Mild preservative/solvent at 0.5-1.0%; EU allergen (labeling required), irritation risk if concentrated, avoid in infant/highly sensitive skin.

Phenoxyethanol

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

Panthenol

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

Glycine Soja Oil

Soybean oil emollient; prone to oxidation, needs antioxidants; suitable for dry skin

Methylparaben

Preservative, narrow spectrum; often combined, check allergen risk and regulatory limits.

Glycerin

Workhorse humectant at 3–10%; tacky at high levels, pair with occlusives

Ethylparaben

Paraben preservative; EU restricted, watch total load and sensitive skin reactions

Sodium Laureth Sulfate

Common anionic surfactant, strong foam but drying; check cationic compatibility, high eye irritation

Propylparaben

Medium-chain preservative; restricted use, pH-sensitive efficacy.

Xanthan Gum

Natural thickener at 0.1–1%; provides gel texture, pH-stable, requires full hydration

Trisodium EDTA

Metal chelator improving formula stability and synergizing preservatives; used at very low levels (<0.1%), control heavy metals.

Potassium Sorbate

Preservative effective below pH 6; combinable with sodium benzoate

Tocopheryl Acetate

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

Dimethicone

Silicone occlusive at 1–5%; provides smooth feel, non-penetrating, suitable for sensitive skin

Methylcellulose

Not decoded yet

Tetrasodium EDTA

Chelator removing metal ions to enhance antioxidant and preservative efficacy; very low usage, typically 0.05-0.1%, no direct skincare function.

Ammonium Hydroxide

Strong alkaline pH adjuster; use in low concentrations to neutralize acids, avoid direct mixing with strong acids.

Silica Dimethicone Silylate

Silanized silica providing matte and moisturizing feel. Excellent for oil absorption in primers and powders.

Glyceryl Oleate

Glyceride-based emulsifier and emolient with mild perfuming properties.

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.

Ci 77499

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

Ci 77492

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

Ci 77491

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

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