clinique High Impact Waterproof Mascara
clinique Clinique High Impact Waterproof Mascara lists 34 ingredients on its label, 34 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.
- Isododecane
- Water\Aqua\Eau
- Trisiloxane
- Dimethicone Silylate
- PTFE
- Sorbitan Olivate
- Sorbitan Tristearate
- Kaolin
- Silica Silylate
- Polyisobutene
- Trihydroxystearin
- Diisopropyl Adipate
- Copernicia Cerifera Wax\ Copernicia Cerifera Cera \Cire De Carnauba
- Quaternium-90 Bentonite
- Microcrystalline Wax\Cera Microcristallina\Cire Microcristalline
- Hectorite
- Cholesterol
- Caprylyl Glycol
- Propylene Carbonate
- Methicone
- Hexylene Glycol
- Trimethylsiloxysilicate
- Magnesium Salicylate
- Phenoxyethanol
- Iron Oxides
- Iron Oxides
- Iron Oxides
- Manganese Violet
- Ferric Ferrocyanide
- Titanium Dioxide
- Mica
- Yellow 5 Lake
- Chromium Oxide Greens
- Chromium
Highlights
Free of alcoholFree of parabensFree of sulfatesFree of essential oilsFree of formaldehyde releasersContains mineral oilContains siliconesContains fragranceContains animal-derived
Key ingredients
- SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT
- Isododecane
- 溶剂
- Water\Aqua\Eau
- ANTIFOAMING
- TrisiloxaneDimethicone Silylate
- BULKING
- PTFE
- SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING
- Sorbitan OlivateSorbitan Tristearate
- ABRASIVE
- Kaolin
Other ingredients
Silica SilylatePolyisobuteneTrihydroxystearinDiisopropyl AdipateCopernicia Cerifera Wax\ Copernicia Cerifera Cera \Cire De CarnaubaQuaternium-90 BentoniteMicrocrystalline Wax\Cera Microcristallina\Cire MicrocristallineHectoriteCholesterolCaprylyl GlycolPropylene CarbonateMethiconeHexylene GlycolTrimethylsiloxysilicateMagnesium SalicylatePhenoxyethanolIron OxidesIron OxidesIron OxidesManganese VioletFerric FerrocyanideTitanium DioxideMicaYellow 5 LakeChromium Oxide GreensChromium
Skim through
| Ingredient | What it does | Irr. · Com. | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Isododecane | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SOLVENT, PERFUMING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Water\Aqua\Eau | 溶剂 | 0 · – | Green |
| Trisiloxane | ANTIFOAMING, SKIN CONDITIONING - MISCELLANEOUS | 0 · – | Green |
| Dimethicone Silylate | ANTIFOAMING | 0 · 2 | Green |
| PTFE | BULKING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Sorbitan Olivate | SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING | 0 · – | Green |
| Sorbitan Tristearate | SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING | 0 · – | Green |
| Kaolin | ABRASIVE, ABSORBENT, ANTICAKING, BULKING, COLORANT, OPACIFYING · 限制 IV/119 | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Silica Silylate | ANTICAKING, ANTIFOAMING, BULKING, SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, EMULSION STABILISING, SKIN CONDITIONING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Polyisobutene | BINDING, FILM FORMING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 1 | Green |
| Trihydroxystearin | SKIN CONDITIONING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Diisopropyl Adipate | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, FRAGRANCE, PLASTICISER, SKIN CONDITIONING, SOLVENT | 0 · 3 | Green |
| Copernicia Cerifera Wax\ Copernicia Cerifera Cera \Cire De Carnauba | 成膜剂,粘度控制剂,蜡 | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Quaternium-90 Bentonite | VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Microcrystalline Wax\Cera Microcristallina\Cire Microcristalline | 润肤剂, 粘度控制剂 | 0 · – | Green |
| Hectorite | ABSORBENT, BULKING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Cholesterol | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, SKIN CONDITIONING, LIGHT STABILIZER, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Caprylyl Glycol | DEODORANT, SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, HAIR CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Propylene Carbonate | SOLVENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · – | Green |
| Methicone | ANTISTATIC, SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · – | Green |
| Hexylene Glycol | SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, SKIN CONDITIONING, SOLVENT, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING, PERFUMING | 1 · 0 | Green |
| Trimethylsiloxysilicate | ANTIFOAMING, SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · – | Green |
| Magnesium Salicylate | PRESERVATIVE · 限制 V/3 | 1 · 0 | Green |
| Phenoxyethanol | ANTIMICROBIAL, PRESERVATIVE · 限制 V/29 | 1 · 0 | Yellow |
| Iron Oxides | 着色剂 | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Iron Oxides | 着色剂 | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Iron Oxides | 着色剂 | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Manganese Violet | 着色剂 | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Ferric Ferrocyanide | COLORANT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Titanium Dioxide | UV FILTER · 附录 VI · 最高浓度 25%* *: In case of combined use of Titanium Dioxide and Titanium Dioxide (nano), the sum shall not exceed the limit given in column g (Maximum concentration in ready for use preparation) · 限制 <empty>; as a constituent of other substances, or in mixtures, in concentrations equal to, or greater than 0.1% by weight; Shall not be placed on the market, or used, as substance or in mixtures in concentrations equal to ot greater than 0.1% by weight; Shall not be used as propellant in aerosols for any use. Aerosols dispenser containing the substance as propellant shall not | 0 · 0 | Yellow |
| Mica | ANTICAKING, BULKING, COLORANT, OPACIFYING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Yellow 5 Lake | 着色剂 | — | Green |
| Chromium Oxide Greens | 着色剂 | 0 · – | Green |
| Chromium | COLORANT · 限制 II/97 | — | Green |
Ingredients explained
- Isododecane
- Synthetic hydrocarbon solvent providing dry, silky skin feel; high volatility, non-comedogenic, common in sunscreens and foundations, usage 5-30%.
- Water\Aqua\Eau
- Solvent and diluent; the base for most aqueous formulations.
- Trisiloxane
- Used as anti-foaming and lubricant; provides silkiness, used at low levels.
- Dimethicone Silylate
- Siloxane; used for defoaming and skin feel; low allergenicity, may clog pores, cautious for oily skin.
- PTFE
- PTFE as insoluble filler; inert and non-allergenic, but control particle size to avoid physical irritation
- Sorbitan Olivate
- O/W emulsifier, HLB ~15, requires ionic co-surfactant, potential sensitizer.
- Sorbitan Tristearate
- Non-ionic emulsifier for lotions; pairs with water-soluble surfactants.
- Kaolin
- Kaolin absorbent and bulk for powders/masks; check for heavy metals and comply with EU colorant limits IV/119
- Silica Silylate
- Silylate silica for anticaking, defoaming, emulsion stabilization, film-forming; improves powder flow/texture
- Polyisobutene
- Inert film former and occlusive; increases viscosity, slippery feel, used in lipsticks
- Trihydroxystearin
- Polyol thickener and humectant; water-soluble, improves viscosity and basic conditioning
- Diisopropyl Adipate
- Diisopropyl adipate for emollience and plasticizing; lipophilic, potential comedogenic
- Copernicia Cerifera Wax\ Copernicia Cerifera Cera \Cire De Carnauba
- Carnauba wax, high-melting natural wax for hardness and shine; common in lipsticks; 1-5%, shear-sensitive
- Quaternium-90 Bentonite
- Modified clay for high-viscosity gels and powder suspensions; excessive use causes heavy texture
- Microcrystalline Wax\Cera Microcristallina\Cire Microcristalline
- Mineral-derived semi-solid wax providing occlusion and shine; high melting point
- Hectorite
- Clay absorbent and viscosity controller; used in silicone-free hair products.
- Cholesterol
- Cholesterol; barrier repair lipid mimicking stratum corneum; often blended with ceramides, plant or fermentation source.
- Caprylyl Glycol
- Polyol conditioner and preservative booster at 0.5–3%; emollient feel, often paired with 1,2-hexanediol
- Propylene Carbonate
- Inert solvent and viscosity modifier; often used as penetration enhancer, mild at low levels
- Methicone
- Volatile silicone offering slip and antistatic properties; inert at high purity, check cyclic isomer limits
- Hexylene Glycol
- Polyol solvent and humectant with penetration enhancement; limit concentration to avoid irritation, no specific allergen tag
- Trimethylsiloxysilicate
- Silicate powder, oil-absorbing emollient; insoluble, high levels feel powdery.
- Magnesium Salicylate
- Magnesium salicylate preservative/chelator; magnesium salt reduces direct irritation of salicylic acid, high levels may cause dryness.
- Phenoxyethanol
- Broad-spectrum preservative at ≤1%; may irritate sensitive eye areas, often paired with ethylhexylglycerin
- Iron Oxides
- Inorganic pigment for color; particulate form, inhalation risk low in cosmetics.
- Iron Oxides
- Inorganic pigment for color; particulate form, inhalation risk low in cosmetics.
- Iron Oxides
- Inorganic pigment for color; particulate form, inhalation risk low in cosmetics.
- Manganese Violet
- Purple inorganic pigment for color; water-insoluble, used in powders/creams
- Ferric Ferrocyanide
- Colorant (Prussian blue); verify heavy metal limits for cosmetic safety
- Titanium Dioxide
- Physical UV filter and colorant up to 25%; nano form requires attention
- Mica
- Mineral colorant for pearlescence; heavy metal screening required
- Yellow 5 Lake
- Yellow 5 lake for color; stability affected by pH and metal ions
- Chromium Oxide Greens
- Green inorganic colorant for pigmentation; non-allergenic, used in color cosmetics
- Chromium
- Chromium element, used as trace additive or stabilizer. Strictly control dosage to prevent allergy or discoloration.
Source: full ingredient list published on the product label, collected 2026-09-19. Ratings are our internal reading, not a regulatory conclusion. · Product page
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