essence Lash Princess False Lash Effect Mascara, Black (Pack of 1) | Volumizing & Lengthening, Clump-Free Fiber Brush, Defines a

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. RHUS VERNICIFLUA PEEL CERA
4. GLYCERYL STEARATE SE
5. POLYBUTENE
6. BUTYLENE GLYCOL
7. ACACIA SENEGAL GUM
8. ORYZA SATIVA BRAN WAX
9. PALMITIC ACID
10. STEARIC ACID
11. VP/EICOSENE COPOLYMER
12. TOCOPHEROL
13. HYDROXYETHYLCELLULOSE
14. TRIMETHYL PENTANYL DIISOBUTYRATE
15. ETHYLHEXYLGLYCERIN
16. SODIUM NITRATE
17. DISODIUM PHOSPHATE
18. SODIUM PHOSPHATE
19. POLYSORBATE 60
20. POTASSIUM HYDROXIDE
21. PHENOXYETHANOL
22. POTASSIUM SORBATE
23. SODIUM DEHYDROACETATE
24. CI 77007
25. CI 77499 . OR INGREDIENTS: AQUA
26. CERA ALBA
27. PARAFFIN
28. GLYCERYL STEARATE
29. ORYZA SATIVA BRAN WAX
30. BUTYLENE GLYCOL
31. PALMITIC ACID
32. ACACIA SENEGAL GUM
33. POLYBUTENE
34. COPERNICIA CERIFERA CERA WAX)
35. AMINOMETHYL PROPANOL
36. STEARIC ACID
37. VP/EICOSENE COPOLYMER
38. TOCOPHEROL
39. HYDROXYETHYLCELLULOSE
40. DIMETHICONE
41. POLYESTER-4
42. ETHYLHEXYLGLYCERIN
43. SODIUM NITRATE
44. PHENOXYETHANOL
45. POTASSIUM SORBATE
46. CI 77499 .

Highlights

Free of alcoholFree of parabensFree of sulfatesFree of essential oilsFree of formaldehyde releasersContains fragranceContains mineral oilContains PEGContains animal-derivedContains silicones

Formulation view Fiber-infused mascara using paraffin and plant waxes for structure. Cellulose thickener provides slip. Complex preservative system including phenoxethanol and dehydroacetic acid. Pigments provide opacity. Dries quickly. Sensitive skin should patch test due to fragrance.

Key ingredients

SOLVENT

AQUA

SKIN CONDITIONING

PARAFFINORYZA SATIVA BRAN WAX

SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING

GLYCERYL STEARATE SE

BINDING

POLYBUTENE

HUMECTANT

BUTYLENE GLYCOL

FILM FORMING

ACACIA SENEGAL GUM

SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT

PALMITIC ACID

Other ingredients

RHUS VERNICIFLUA PEEL CERASTEARIC ACIDVP/EICOSENE COPOLYMERTOCOPHEROLHYDROXYETHYLCELLULOSETRIMETHYL PENTANYL DIISOBUTYRATEETHYLHEXYLGLYCERINSODIUM NITRATEDISODIUM PHOSPHATESODIUM PHOSPHATEPOLYSORBATE 60POTASSIUM HYDROXIDEPHENOXYETHANOLPOTASSIUM SORBATESODIUM DEHYDROACETATECI 77007CI 77499 . OR INGREDIENTS: AQUACERA ALBAPARAFFINGLYCERYL STEARATEORYZA SATIVA BRAN WAXBUTYLENE GLYCOLPALMITIC ACIDACACIA SENEGAL GUMPOLYBUTENECOPERNICIA CERIFERA CERA WAX)AMINOMETHYL PROPANOLSTEARIC ACIDVP/EICOSENE COPOLYMERTOCOPHEROLHYDROXYETHYLCELLULOSEDIMETHICONEPOLYESTER-4ETHYLHEXYLGLYCERINSODIUM NITRATEPHENOXYETHANOLPOTASSIUM SORBATECI 77499 .

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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

RHUS VERNICIFLUA PEEL CERA

Not decoded yet

GLYCERYL STEARATE SE

Emulsifier at 1–3%; oil-phase ingredient, easy emulsification, low sensitization.

POLYBUTENE

Polybutene for film forming and thickening; high-viscosity inert polymer used in setting sprays or gels.

BUTYLENE GLYCOL

Polyol humectant and solvent at 1–5%; aids solubilization, light feel

ACACIA SENEGAL GUM

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

ORYZA SATIVA BRAN WAX

Rice bran wax for conditioning and film formation; hydrophobic, low comedogenicity.

PALMITIC ACID

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

STEARIC ACID

Fatty acid emulsifier, white waxy solid; adds slip feel

VP/EICOSENE COPOLYMER

Water-soluble film former and thickener; no known irritancy or comedogenic issues.

TOCOPHEROL

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

HYDROXYETHYLCELLULOSE

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

TRIMETHYL PENTANYL DIISOBUTYRATE

Trimethyl pentane diisobutylate; plasticizer and solvent; improves product flexibility; low toxicity, no known allergen data.

ETHYLHEXYLGLYCERIN

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

SODIUM NITRATE

Milding agent mainly in oral care (mouthwash/toothpaste); rare in cosmetics.

DISODIUM PHOSPHATE

Phosphate buffer for pH adjustment and preservation; water-soluble; high levels may irritate mucous membranes.

SODIUM PHOSPHATE

Phosphate buffer and anti-seborrheic; pH regulator, aids sebum control, high levels are irritating

POLYSORBATE 60

Non-ionic emulsifier and solubilizer for O/W or W/O stability; may cause mild stinging on sensitive skin, typically 1-5%.

POTASSIUM HYDROXIDE

Strong alkali pH adjuster, trace usage (<0.1%); corrosive, must be neutralized.

PHENOXYETHANOL

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

POTASSIUM SORBATE

Preservative effective below pH 6; combinable with sodium benzoate

SODIUM DEHYDROACETATE

Sodium dehydroacetate, preservative <0.5%; restricted for eye, children, and lip use.

CI 77007

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

CI 77499 . OR INGREDIENTS: AQUA

Not decoded yet

CERA ALBA

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

PARAFFIN

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

GLYCERYL STEARATE

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

ORYZA SATIVA BRAN WAX

Rice bran wax for conditioning and film formation; hydrophobic, low comedogenicity.

BUTYLENE GLYCOL

Polyol humectant and solvent at 1–5%; aids solubilization, light feel

PALMITIC ACID

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

ACACIA SENEGAL GUM

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

POLYBUTENE

Polybutene for film forming and thickening; high-viscosity inert polymer used in setting sprays or gels.

COPERNICIA CERIFERA CERA WAX)

Not decoded yet

AMINOMETHYL PROPANOL

pH buffer at 0.1–1%; irritating at high levels, avoid direct mixing with strong acids/bases

STEARIC ACID

Fatty acid emulsifier, white waxy solid; adds slip feel

VP/EICOSENE COPOLYMER

Water-soluble film former and thickener; no known irritancy or comedogenic issues.

TOCOPHEROL

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

HYDROXYETHYLCELLULOSE

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

DIMETHICONE

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

POLYESTER-4

Not decoded yet

ETHYLHEXYLGLYCERIN

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

SODIUM NITRATE

Milding agent mainly in oral care (mouthwash/toothpaste); rare in cosmetics.

PHENOXYETHANOL

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

POTASSIUM SORBATE

Preservative effective below pH 6; combinable with sodium benzoate

CI 77499 .

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

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