bell HYPOAllergenic Thickening 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. Acrylates Copolymer
3. Stearic Acid
4. Talc
5. Glyceryl Stearate
6. Paraffin
7. Oryza Sativa Cera Wax)
8. Hydrogenated Olive Oil
9. Glycerin
10. PVP
11. Triethanolamine
12. Cera Alba
13. Glyceryl Behenate
14. Paraffinum Liquidum
15. Cyclopentasiloxane
16. Cetearyl Ethylhexanoate
17. Panthenol
18. PEG-100 Stearate
19. Propylene Glycol
20. Synthetic Beeswax
21. Olea Europaea Fruit Oil
22. Olea Europaea Oil Unsaponifiables
23. Copernicia Cerifera Cera Wax)
24. Montan Cera
25. Cyclohexasiloxane
26. Dimethicone
27. Tocopherol
28. Ascorbyl Palmitate
29. Ascorbic Acid
30. Synthetic Wax
31. Polyethylene
32. Ethylhexylglycerin
33. Polyquaternium-10
34. Hydroxyethylcellulose
35. C20-40 Alcohols
36. PEG-8
37. PPG-2-Deceth-30
38. Sodium Acetate
39. Sodium Laureth Sulfate
40. Sodium Chloride
41. Citric Acid
42. Alcohol
43. Isopropyl Alcohol
44. Phenoxyethanol
45. Sodium Dehydroacetate
46. Ci 77499

Highlights

Free of parabensFree of formaldehyde releasersContains fragranceContains mineral oilContains animal-derivedContains siliconesContains PEGContains essential oilsContains sulfatesContains alcohol

Key ingredients

SOLVENT

Aqua

ANTISTATIC

Acrylates Copolymer

CLEANSING

Stearic Acid

ABRASIVE

Talc

SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT

Glyceryl Stearate

SKIN CONDITIONING

ParaffinHydrogenated Olive Oil

DENATURANT

Glycerin

Other ingredients

Oryza Sativa Cera Wax)PVPTriethanolamineCera AlbaGlyceryl BehenateParaffinum LiquidumCyclopentasiloxaneCetearyl EthylhexanoatePanthenolPEG-100 StearatePropylene GlycolSynthetic BeeswaxOlea Europaea Fruit OilOlea Europaea Oil UnsaponifiablesCopernicia Cerifera Cera Wax)Montan CeraCyclohexasiloxaneDimethiconeTocopherolAscorbyl PalmitateAscorbic AcidSynthetic WaxPolyethyleneEthylhexylglycerinPolyquaternium-10HydroxyethylcelluloseC20-40 AlcoholsPEG-8PPG-2-Deceth-30Sodium AcetateSodium Laureth SulfateSodium ChlorideCitric AcidAlcoholIsopropyl AlcoholPhenoxyethanolSodium DehydroacetateCi 77499

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Ingredients explained

Aqua

Solvent, main base; microbial control is critical

Acrylates Copolymer

Acrylate synthetic polymer for film forming and antistatic; breathable film, control dosage carefully

Stearic Acid

Fatty acid emulsifier, white waxy solid; adds slip feel

Talc

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

Glyceryl Stearate

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

Paraffin

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

Oryza Sativa Cera Wax)

Not decoded yet

Hydrogenated Olive Oil

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

Glycerin

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

PVP

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

Triethanolamine

Triethanolamine for buffering; restricted, limit concentration to avoid high pH and irritation

Cera Alba

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

Glyceryl Behenate

Emulsifier and thickener with emollient properties; high melting point, low comedogenicity.

Paraffinum Liquidum

Mineral oil occlusive; high moisture retention but heavy feel, moderate comedogenicity, caution for acne-prone skin.

Cyclopentasiloxane

Cyclopentasiloxane for emollient/solvent; volatile silicone, smooth feel, check VOC regulations.

Cetearyl Ethylhexanoate

Cetearyl ester for emollience/stabilizing; light texture, low comedogenicity, suitable for oily skin.

Panthenol

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

PEG-100 Stearate

Non-ionic emulsifier, requires ionics for stability; check PEG for formaldehyde.

Propylene Glycol

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

Synthetic Beeswax

Synthetic wax for binding/emulsion stability; replaces natural wax, lower allergenic risk

Olea Europaea Fruit Oil

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

Olea Europaea Oil Unsaponifiables

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

Copernicia Cerifera Cera Wax)

Not decoded yet

Montan Cera

Not decoded yet

Cyclohexasiloxane

Volatile cyclic silicone evaporating without residue; ensure compliance with EU limits on cyclic polydimethylsiloxanes, use octamer

Dimethicone

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

Tocopherol

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

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.

Synthetic Wax

Waxy solidifier for hardness and gloss; complex mixture, not a single molecule.

Polyethylene

Plastic polymer particles for abrasion or film; check EU ban on microplastics in rinse-off products, flush-off only

Ethylhexylglycerin

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

Polyquaternium-10

Cationic polymer for fabric or hair smoothness; generally low irritation but may conflict with other cationic actives

Hydroxyethylcellulose

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

C20-40 Alcohols

Blended long-chain fatty alcohols for emulsification and skin conditioning; moderate comedogenicity (2–3), avoid for oily skin, pair with emulsifiers

PEG-8

Not decoded yet

PPG-2-Deceth-30

Not decoded yet

Sodium Acetate

Sodium acetate buffer for pH adjustment; sometimes acts as mild fragrance, common in lotions and washes

Sodium Laureth Sulfate

Common anionic surfactant, strong foam but drying; check cationic compatibility, high eye irritation

Sodium Chloride

Salt for gel viscosity control; used as precipitant in soaps

Citric Acid

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

Alcohol

Ethanol for solubility/drying at 5-15%; high conc. is drying/irritating, avoid lip/eye, low residue, balance with humectants.

Isopropyl Alcohol

Alcohol solvent at 1–10%; fast-evaporating, high levels may cause dryness/irritation

Phenoxyethanol

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

Sodium Dehydroacetate

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

Ci 77499

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

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