lumene Essential 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
2. Polyester-5
3. Acrylates/Octylacrylamide Copolymer
4. Stearic Acid
5. Octyldodecanol
6. VP/Hexadecene Copolymer
7. Euphorbia Cerifera Cera Wax)
8. Palmitic Acid
9. Aminomethyl Propanediol
10. Cetyl Alcohol
11. Copernicia Cerifera Cera Wax)
12. Cellulose
13. Caprylyl Glycol
14. Helianthus Annuus Seed Wax
15. Glyceryl Dibehenate
16. Eriophorum Spissum Flower/Stem Extract
17. Olea Europaea Oil Unsaponifiables
18. Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
19. Glyceryl Rosinate
20. Phenoxyethanol
21. Ethylhexylglycerin
22. Xanthan Gum
23. Hectorite
24. Pectin
25. Propanediol
26. PEG-8
27. Rhus Verniciflua Peel Cera
28. Shorea Robusta Resin
29. Disodium EDTA
30. Glycerin
31. Hydrolyzed Vegetable Protein
32. Tocopherol
33. Triethoxycaprylylsilane
34. Ascorbyl Palmitate
35. Ascorbic Acid
36. Citric Acid
37. Potassium Sorbate
38. Sorbic Acid
39. Ultramarines
40. Iron Oxides

Highlights

Free of alcoholFree of parabensFree of sulfatesFree of mineral oilFree of formaldehyde releasersContains essential oilsContains siliconesContains fragrance

Key ingredients

SOLVENT

Aqua

FILM FORMING

Acrylates/Octylacrylamide Copolymer

CLEANSING

Stearic Acid

SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT

OctyldodecanolPalmitic Acid

BINDING

VP/Hexadecene Copolymer

增稠剂

Euphorbia Cerifera Cera Wax)

BUFFERING

Aminomethyl Propanediol

Other ingredients

Polyester-5Cetyl AlcoholCopernicia Cerifera Cera Wax)CelluloseCaprylyl GlycolHelianthus Annuus Seed WaxGlyceryl DibehenateEriophorum Spissum Flower/Stem ExtractOlea Europaea Oil UnsaponifiablesButyrospermum Parkii ButterGlyceryl RosinatePhenoxyethanolEthylhexylglycerinXanthan GumHectoritePectinPropanediolPEG-8Rhus Verniciflua Peel CeraShorea Robusta ResinDisodium EDTAGlycerinHydrolyzed Vegetable ProteinTocopherolTriethoxycaprylylsilaneAscorbyl PalmitateAscorbic AcidCitric AcidPotassium SorbateSorbic AcidUltramarinesIron Oxides

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Ingredients explained

Aqua

Solvent, main base; microbial control is critical

Polyester-5

Not decoded yet

Acrylates/Octylacrylamide Copolymer

Film former for fixation and moisture retention; use in aqueous phase, control solid content

Stearic Acid

Fatty acid emulsifier, white waxy solid; adds slip feel

Octyldodecanol

Light emollient/emulsifier at 1-5%; low comedogenic, non-greasy feel, broadly compatible, sensitive-skin friendly.

VP/Hexadecene Copolymer

Film-former for hair fixation; often needs co-solvents or cationic system.

Euphorbia Cerifera Cera Wax)

Cactus wax; plant-based thickener/occlusive; moderate melting point, use in hand creams

Palmitic Acid

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

Aminomethyl Propanediol

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

Cetyl Alcohol

Cetyl alcohol for emulsification/thickening; high concentration >10% may irritate.

Copernicia Cerifera Cera Wax)

Not decoded yet

Cellulose

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

Caprylyl Glycol

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

Helianthus Annuus Seed Wax

Sunflower seed wax for thickness/filming; waxy texture, potential comedogenic at high levels.

Glyceryl Dibehenate

Glycerol dibehenate as emollient and skin conditioner. High-carbon chain ester providing slip; non-comedogenic, suitable for all skin types.

Eriophorum Spissum Flower/Stem Extract

Botanical extract for skin conditioning; low inclusion, requires preservation

Olea Europaea Oil Unsaponifiables

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

Butyrospermum Parkii Butter

Shea butter for occlusive moisturizing; high melt point, rich texture, caution for oily skin.

Glyceryl Rosinate

Film former and fixative, 0.1–0.5%; prone to oxidation and yellowing, add antioxidants

Phenoxyethanol

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

Ethylhexylglycerin

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

Xanthan Gum

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

Hectorite

Clay absorbent and viscosity controller; used in silicone-free hair products.

Pectin

Natural polysaccharide binder/stabilizer for gels; incompatible with cationics

Propanediol

Polyol solvent at 1–5%; light feel, aids solubilization, propylene glycol alternative

PEG-8

Not decoded yet

Rhus Verniciflua Peel Cera

Not decoded yet

Shorea Robusta Resin

Katha bark resin rich in tannins used as a tonic; high phenol content may cause phototoxicity or darkening.

Disodium EDTA

Chelating agent at 0.05–0.5%; sequesters metal ions for stability, boosts preservative efficacy

Glycerin

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

Hydrolyzed Vegetable Protein

Peptide conditioning agent; control pH to prevent degradation, used in hair and skin care.

Tocopherol

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

Triethoxycaprylylsilane

Silane coupling agent at 0.1-0.5%; enhances inorganic filler adhesion, trace use, low toxicity, avoid direct contact with aqueous systems.

Ascorbyl Palmitate

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

Ascorbic Acid

Vitamin C, potent antioxidant requiring acidic environment for stability; oxidizes and discolors easily, needs light and air protection, concentration 1-10%, pure L-ascorbic acid is more irritating.

Citric Acid

Buffer and chelator at 0.1–2%; adjusts pH, may irritate sensitive skin at low pH

Potassium Sorbate

Preservative effective below pH 6; combinable with sodium benzoate

Sorbic Acid

Preservative effective at low pH, often combined with sorbate salts; check regulatory limits

Ultramarines

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

Iron Oxides

Inorganic pigment for color; particulate form, inhalation risk low in cosmetics.

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