bourjois Eye Catching Extrême Volume 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/Water/Eau
2. Paraffin
3. Glyceryl Stearate
4. Copernicia Cerifera Cera/Copernicia Cerifera Wax/Cire De Carnauba
5. PVP
6. Cera Alba/Beeswax/Cire D'Abeille
7. Propylene Glycol
8. Tribehenin
9. Polysorbate 20
10. Stearic Acid
11. Ammonium Acrylates Copolymer
12. Panthenol
13. Caprylyl Glycol
14. Hydroxyethylcellulose
15. Tocopheryl Acetate
16. Sodium Hydroxide
17. Talc
18. Mica
19. Hydrolyzed Collagen
20. Ascorbyl Glucoside
21. Gossypium Herbaceum Powder
22. Serica Powder/Silk Powder/Poudre De Soie
23. Retinyl Palmitate
24. Pantolactone
25. Glycerin
26. Hydrogenated Olive Oil
27. Olea Europaea Fruit Oil
28. Hydrolyzed Keratin
29. Sodium Sulfate
30. Ceramide NG
31. Olea Europaea Oil Unsaponifiables
32. Potassium Sorbate
33. Phenoxyethanol
34. Sodium Benzoate
35. Bambusa Arundinacea Stem Extract
36. Silica
37. Tocopherol
38. Iron Oxides (Ci 77491
39. Ci 77492
40. Ci 77499)
41. Titanium Dioxide
42. Ferric Ferrocyanide
43. Carmine
44. Chromium Hydroxide Green
45. Chromium Oxide Greens
46. Ultramarines

Highlights

Free of alcoholFree of parabensFree of siliconesFree of sulfatesFree of formaldehyde releasersContains fragranceContains mineral oilContains animal-derivedContains PEGContains essential oils

Key ingredients

溶剂

Aqua/Water/Eau

SKIN CONDITIONING

Paraffin

SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT

Glyceryl StearateTribehenin

成膜剂

Copernicia Cerifera Cera/Copernicia Cerifera Wax/Cire De Carnauba

ANTISTATIC

PVP

乳化剂

Cera Alba/Beeswax/Cire D'Abeille

HUMECTANT

Propylene Glycol

Other ingredients

Polysorbate 20Stearic AcidAmmonium Acrylates CopolymerPanthenolCaprylyl GlycolHydroxyethylcelluloseTocopheryl AcetateSodium HydroxideTalcMicaHydrolyzed CollagenAscorbyl GlucosideGossypium Herbaceum PowderSerica Powder/Silk Powder/Poudre De SoieRetinyl PalmitatePantolactoneGlycerinHydrogenated Olive OilOlea Europaea Fruit OilHydrolyzed KeratinSodium SulfateCeramide NGOlea Europaea Oil UnsaponifiablesPotassium SorbatePhenoxyethanolSodium BenzoateBambusa Arundinacea Stem ExtractSilicaTocopherolIron Oxides (Ci 77491Ci 77492Ci 77499)Titanium DioxideFerric FerrocyanideCarmineChromium Hydroxide GreenChromium Oxide GreensUltramarines

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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

Glyceryl Stearate

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

Copernicia Cerifera Cera/Copernicia Cerifera Wax/Cire De Carnauba

Botanical wax used for hardness and gloss

PVP

Polyvinylpyrrolidone for film forming and thickening; used in styling and adhesion, occasional eye irritation reported.

Cera Alba/Beeswax/Cire D'Abeille

Beeswax emulsifier and thickener; animal-derived, low allergenicity but high concentrations may clog pores, requires compatibility testing.

Propylene Glycol

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

Tribehenin

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

Polysorbate 20

Non-ionic emulsifier and cleansing surfactant; contains PEG, control microbial load.

Stearic Acid

Fatty acid emulsifier, white waxy solid; adds slip feel

Ammonium Acrylates Copolymer

Synthetic polymer for film forming, thickening, and antistatic; requires pH adjustment.

Panthenol

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

Caprylyl Glycol

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

Hydroxyethylcellulose

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

Tocopheryl Acetate

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

Sodium Hydroxide

Strong base neutralizer for pH adjustment; handle with extreme care

Talc

Inorganic mineral powder for texture and oil absorption; must be asbestos-free; fineness affects skin feel and safety, avoid inhalation.

Mica

Mineral colorant for pearlescence; heavy metal screening required

Hydrolyzed Collagen

Hydrolyzed protein for film-forming and moisture; molecular weight limits penetration, check source for shellfish allergies

Ascorbyl Glucoside

Stable Vitamin C derivative, antioxidant; more stable than pure ascorbic acid, releases activity slowly in neutral/basic conditions.

Gossypium Herbaceum Powder

Not decoded yet

Serica Powder/Silk Powder/Poudre De Soie

Silk protein powder for soft-focus finish and hydration; animal-derived, unsuitable for vegan products

Retinyl Palmitate

Vitamin A ester for skin conditioning; light-sensitive, requires protection, avoid in pregnancy.

Pantolactone

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

Glycerin

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

Hydrogenated Olive Oil

Hydrogenated olive oil for emollience and viscosity; potential comedogenic, caution for oily skin

Olea Europaea Fruit Oil

Olive oil, rich in squalene and oleic acid; moderate comedogenicity, caution for oily skin.

Hydrolyzed Keratin

Hydrolyzed keratin; small peptides; barrier repair, humectant, no pub comed data

Sodium Sulfate

Inorganic salt for viscosity; high concentrations cause osmotic dehydration.

Ceramide NG

Skin lipid repair ingredient to restore barrier; non-irritating, suitable for sensitive and compromised skin

Olea Europaea Oil Unsaponifiables

Olive oil unsaponifiables; rich in squalene and vitamin E. Use at 1-2% for repair; stable.

Potassium Sorbate

Preservative effective below pH 6; combinable with sodium benzoate

Phenoxyethanol

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

Sodium Benzoate

Preservative booster, effective below pH 4.5; combinable with sorbates

Bambusa Arundinacea Stem Extract

Bamboo stem extract; low-concentration skin conditioner, no significant irritancy data.

Silica

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

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

Titanium Dioxide

Physical UV filter and colorant up to 25%; nano form requires attention

Ferric Ferrocyanide

Colorant (Prussian blue); verify heavy metal limits for cosmetic safety

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

Ultramarines

Inorganic colorant for blue/purple shades; contains trace selenates, requires compliance with heavy metal limits.

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