max-factor Max Factor False Lash Effect Raven Black
max-factor Max Factor False Lash Effect Raven Black lists 39 ingredients on its label, 35 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
- Acrylates Copolymer
- Glyceryl Stearate
- Disteardimonium Hectorite
- Propylene Glycol
- Stearic Acid
- Copernicia Cerifera Cera/Copernicia Cerifera Wax/Cire De Carnauba
- Triethanolamine
- Polyethylene
- Lecithin
- Propylene Carbonate
- Synthetic Wax
- Oleic Acid
- Alcohol Denat
- Benzyl Alcohol
- Ascorbyl Palmitate
- Panthenol
- Phenoxyethanol
- Tocopherol
- Methylparaben
- Ethylparaben
- Sodium Laureth Sulfate
- Propylparaben
- Glycine Soja Oil
- Trisodium EDTA
- Xanthan Gum
- Simethicone
- Potassium Sorbate
- Tocopheryl Acetate
- Ammonium Hydroxide
- Tetrasodium EDTA
- Methylcellulose
- Benzoic Acid
- Sorbic Acid
- Sulfuric Acid
- Iron Oxides (Ci 77491
- Ci 77492
- Ci 77499)
- Ultramarines ]
Highlights
Free of mineral oilFree of essential oilsFree of formaldehyde releasersContains fragranceContains alcoholContains EU-26 allergensContains parabensContains sulfatesContains animal-derivedContains silicones
Formulation view Aqueous thickening matrix with acrylates and Carnauba/Synthetic waxes for firmness. Preserved by phenoxyethanol and parabens, enriched with panthenol and Vitamin E. Ideal for dense lash effect. Factory view: Polyethylene particles and TEA require strict pH control and compliance monitoring for rinse-off safety.
Key ingredients
- 溶剂
- Aqua/Water/Eau
- ANTISTATIC
- Acrylates Copolymer
- SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT
- Glyceryl Stearate
- LIGHT STABILIZER
- Disteardimonium Hectorite
- HUMECTANT
- Propylene Glycol
- CLEANSING
- Stearic Acid
- 成膜剂
- Copernicia Cerifera Cera/Copernicia Cerifera Wax/Cire De Carnauba
- BUFFERING
- Triethanolamine
Other ingredients
PolyethyleneLecithinPropylene CarbonateSynthetic WaxOleic AcidAlcohol DenatBenzyl AlcoholAscorbyl PalmitatePanthenolPhenoxyethanolTocopherolMethylparabenEthylparabenSodium Laureth SulfatePropylparabenGlycine Soja OilTrisodium EDTAXanthan GumSimethiconePotassium SorbateTocopheryl AcetateAmmonium HydroxideTetrasodium EDTAMethylcelluloseBenzoic AcidSorbic AcidSulfuric AcidIron Oxides (Ci 77491Ci 77492Ci 77499)Ultramarines ]
Skim through
| Ingredient | What it does | Irr. · Com. | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aqua/Water/Eau | 溶剂 | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Acrylates Copolymer | ANTISTATIC, BINDING, FILM FORMING | 0 · – | Green |
| Glyceryl Stearate | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Disteardimonium Hectorite | LIGHT STABILIZER, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Propylene Glycol | HUMECTANT, FRAGRANCE, SOLVENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING, SKIN CONDITIONING - HUMECTANT, SKIN CONDITIONING - MISCELLANEOUS | 1 · 0 | Green |
| Stearic Acid | CLEANSING, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, EMULSION STABILISING, FRAGRANCE, REFATTING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Copernicia Cerifera Cera/Copernicia Cerifera Wax/Cire De Carnauba | 成膜剂,皮肤调理剂 | 0 · 1 | Green |
| Triethanolamine | BUFFERING, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, FRAGRANCE, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING · 限制 III/62 | 2 · – | Yellow |
| Polyethylene | ABRASIVE, FILM FORMING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Lecithin | ANTISTATIC, SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Propylene Carbonate | SOLVENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · – | Green |
| Synthetic Wax | ABRASIVE, BINDING, EMULSION STABILISING, FRAGRANCE, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | — | Green |
| Oleic Acid | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Alcohol Denat | 溶剂,皮肤调理剂 | 1 · 0 | Yellow |
| Benzyl Alcohol | PRESERVATIVE, SOLVENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING, PERFUMING · 限制 III/45 and V/34 | 1 · 0 | Yellow |
| Ascorbyl Palmitate | ANTIOXIDANT, FRAGRANCE | — | Green |
| Panthenol | ANTISTATIC, HAIR CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Phenoxyethanol | ANTIMICROBIAL, PRESERVATIVE · 限制 V/29 | 1 · 0 | Yellow |
| Tocopherol | ANTIOXIDANT, FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING - MISCELLANEOUS, SKIN CONDITIONING - OCCLUSIVE | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Methylparaben | FRAGRANCE, PRESERVATIVE · 限制 V/12 | 0 · 0 | Yellow |
| Ethylparaben | FRAGRANCE, PRESERVATIVE · 限制 V/12 | 1 · 0 | Yellow |
| Sodium Laureth Sulfate | CLEANSING, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, FOAMING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING | 2 · 0 | Green |
| Propylparaben | PRESERVATIVE, PERFUMING · 限制 V/12 | 1 · 0 | Yellow |
| Glycine Soja Oil | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SKIN CONDITIONING, PERFUMING | – · 1 | Green |
| Trisodium EDTA | CHELATING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Xanthan Gum | BINDING, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, EMULSION STABILISING, GEL FORMING, SKIN CONDITIONING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Simethicone | ANTIFOAMING, SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, HAIR CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Potassium Sorbate | FRAGRANCE, PRESERVATIVE · 限制 V/4 | 0 · – | Yellow |
| Tocopheryl Acetate | ANTIOXIDANT, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Ammonium Hydroxide | BUFFERING, DENATURANT · 限制 III/4 | 5 · 0 | Green |
| Tetrasodium EDTA | CHELATING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Methylcellulose | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Benzoic Acid | FRAGRANCE, PRESERVATIVE, pH ADJUSTERS · 限制 V/1 | 1 · – | Green |
| Sorbic Acid | FRAGRANCE, PRESERVATIVE · 限制 V/4 | 1 · – | Yellow |
| Sulfuric Acid | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Iron Oxides (Ci 77491 | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Ci 77492 | COLORANT · 限制 IV/136 | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Ci 77499) | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Ultramarines ] | 着色剂 | 0 · 0 | Green |
Ingredients explained
- Aqua/Water/Eau
- Water as solvent/base; main ingredient, microbial control needed, paired with preservatives.
- 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/Copernicia Cerifera Wax/Cire De Carnauba
- Botanical wax used for hardness and gloss
- 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
- Lecithin
- Phospholipid emulsifier at 1-5%; biocompatible, moisturizing/antioxidant, prone to oxidation (add TBHQ), mild for sensitive skin.
- Propylene Carbonate
- Inert solvent and viscosity modifier; often used as penetration enhancer, mild at low levels
- 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
- 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.
- Ascorbyl Palmitate
- Ascorbyl palmitate, lipophilic Vit C ester, antioxidant; oxidizes, needs light/air protection.
- Panthenol
- Panthenol (vitamin B5) at 1–5%; moisturizing and reparative, supports barrier recovery
- Phenoxyethanol
- Broad-spectrum preservative at ≤1%; may irritate sensitive eye areas, often paired with ethylhexylglycerin
- Tocopherol
- Natural antioxidant (vitamin E) at 0.1–1%; prone to oxidation, store protected from light
- Methylparaben
- Preservative, narrow spectrum; often combined, check allergen risk and regulatory limits.
- 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.
- Glycine Soja Oil
- Soybean oil emollient; prone to oxidation, needs antioxidants; suitable for dry skin
- Trisodium EDTA
- Metal chelator improving formula stability and synergizing preservatives; used at very low levels (<0.1%), control heavy metals.
- Xanthan Gum
- Natural thickener at 0.1–1%; provides gel texture, pH-stable, requires full hydration
- Simethicone
- Silicone antifoam and conditioner; non-allergenic, smooth feel
- 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
- Ammonium Hydroxide
- Strong alkaline pH adjuster; use in low concentrations to neutralize acids, avoid direct mixing with strong acids.
- Tetrasodium EDTA
- Chelator removing metal ions to enhance antioxidant and preservative efficacy; very low usage, typically 0.05-0.1%, no direct skincare function.
- Methylcellulose
- Not decoded yet
- Benzoic Acid
- Preservative and pH adjuster at 0.1–0.5%; low water solubility, best in acidic media, irritant at high levels.
- Sorbic Acid
- Preservative effective at low pH, often combined with sorbate salts; check regulatory limits
- Sulfuric Acid
- Not decoded yet
- 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
- Ultramarines ]
- Ultramarine inorganic blue pigment for tinting; water-insoluble, pre-disperse to prevent flocculation
Source: full ingredient list published on the product label, collected 2026-09-18. Ratings are our internal reading, not a regulatory conclusion. · Product page
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