catrice Better Than Waterproof Mascara
catrice Catrice Better Than Waterproof Mascara lists 29 ingredients on its label, 26 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.
- Aqua
- Polyurethane - 35
- Copernicia Cerifera Wax
- Kaolin
- Synthetic Beeswax
- Nylon - 12
- Glyceryl Stearate
- Propylene Glycol
- Vp/Eicosene Copolymer
- Tocopherol
- Stearic Acid
- PEG - 100 Stearate
- Hydroxyethylcellulose
- Palmitic Acid
- Cetearyl Alcohol
- Ethylhexylglycerin
- Acrylamide/Sodium Acryloyldimethyltaurate Copolymer
- Dimethicone
- Isohexadecane
- Polyester - 4
- Polysorbate 80
- Sodium Nitrate
- Sorbitan Oleate
- Aminomethyl Propanol
- Phenoxyethanol
- Potassium Sorbate
- Sodium Benzoate
- Sodium Dehydroacetate
- Ci 77499
Highlights
Free of alcoholFree of fragranceFree of sulfatesFree of essential oilsFree of formaldehyde releasersContains animal-derivedContains PEGContains siliconesContains mineral oilContains parabens
Formulation view Waterproof mascara featuring polyurethane and kaolin for film and adsorption. Includes synthetic beeswax and emulsifiers for smoothness. Contains multiple preservatives and antioxidants. Formulator note: Polyurethane film is thick, requiring strong removal; kaolin adsorbs oil, suitable for oily eye areas, but heavy mineral compliance is needed.
Key ingredients
- SOLVENT
- Aqua
- ABRASIVE
- Copernicia Cerifera WaxKaolin
- BINDING
- Synthetic BeeswaxVp/Eicosene Copolymer
- SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT
- Glyceryl Stearate
- HUMECTANT
- Propylene Glycol
- ANTIOXIDANT
- Tocopherol
Other ingredients
Polyurethane - 35Nylon - 12Stearic AcidPEG - 100 StearateHydroxyethylcellulosePalmitic AcidCetearyl AlcoholEthylhexylglycerinAcrylamide/Sodium Acryloyldimethyltaurate CopolymerDimethiconeIsohexadecanePolyester - 4Polysorbate 80Sodium NitrateSorbitan OleateAminomethyl PropanolPhenoxyethanolPotassium SorbateSodium BenzoateSodium DehydroacetateCi 77499
Skim through
| Ingredient | What it does | Irr. · Com. | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aqua | SOLVENT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Polyurethane - 35 | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Copernicia Cerifera Wax | ABRASIVE, EPILATING, EXFOLIATING, FILM FORMING, SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 1 · 2 | Green |
| Kaolin | ABRASIVE, ABSORBENT, ANTICAKING, BULKING, COLORANT, OPACIFYING · 限制 IV/119 | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Synthetic Beeswax | BINDING, EMULSION STABILISING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 1 | Green |
| Nylon - 12 | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Glyceryl Stearate | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Propylene Glycol | HUMECTANT, FRAGRANCE, SOLVENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING, SKIN CONDITIONING - HUMECTANT, SKIN CONDITIONING - MISCELLANEOUS | 1 · 0 | Green |
| Vp/Eicosene Copolymer | BINDING, FILM FORMING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Tocopherol | ANTIOXIDANT, FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING - MISCELLANEOUS, SKIN CONDITIONING - OCCLUSIVE | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Stearic Acid | CLEANSING, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, EMULSION STABILISING, FRAGRANCE, REFATTING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| PEG - 100 Stearate | 乳化剂,增溶剂,皮肤调理剂 | 1 · 0 | Green |
| Hydroxyethylcellulose | BINDING, EMULSION STABILISING, FILM FORMING, LIGHT STABILIZER, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Palmitic Acid | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Cetearyl Alcohol | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, EMULSION STABILISING, SURFACTANT - FOAM BOOSTING, OPACIFYING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Ethylhexylglycerin | DEODORANT, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Acrylamide/Sodium Acryloyldimethyltaurate Copolymer | EMULSION STABILISING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING · 限制 III/66 | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Dimethicone | ANTIFOAMING, SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SKIN CONDITIONING, SKIN PROTECTING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Isohexadecane | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SOLVENT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Polyester - 4 | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Polysorbate 80 | DENATURANT, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Sodium Nitrate | ORAL CARE, SOOTHING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Sorbitan Oleate | SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Aminomethyl Propanol | BUFFERING · 限制 III/61 | 2 · 0 | Green |
| Phenoxyethanol | ANTIMICROBIAL, PRESERVATIVE · 限制 V/29 | 1 · 0 | Yellow |
| Potassium Sorbate | FRAGRANCE, PRESERVATIVE · 限制 V/4 | 0 · – | Yellow |
| Sodium Benzoate | ANTICORROSIVE, FRAGRANCE, PRESERVATIVE · 限制 V/1 | 0 · – | Yellow |
| Sodium Dehydroacetate | PRESERVATIVE · 限制 V/13 | — | Yellow |
| Ci 77499 | COLORANT · 限制 IV/137 | — | Green |
Ingredients explained
- Aqua
- Solvent, main base; microbial control is critical
- Polyurethane - 35
- Not decoded yet
- Copernicia Cerifera Wax
- High-melting plant wax; thickener and abrasive for exfoliation or texture, high load may clog
- Kaolin
- Kaolin absorbent and bulk for powders/masks; check for heavy metals and comply with EU colorant limits IV/119
- Synthetic Beeswax
- Synthetic wax for binding/emulsion stability; replaces natural wax, lower allergenic risk
- Nylon - 12
- Not decoded yet
- Glyceryl Stearate
- Emulsifier at 1-3%; may require acid to prevent saponification
- Propylene Glycol
- Polyol humectant at 3-10%; hygroscopic, slight tackiness, mild irritation at high conc., verify preservative efficacy, no allergen.
- 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
- Stearic Acid
- Fatty acid emulsifier, white waxy solid; adds slip feel
- PEG - 100 Stearate
- Nonionic emulsifier for O/W systems; PEG-based, potential osmotic stress at high levels.
- Hydroxyethylcellulose
- Water-soluble cellulose ether for thickening and suspension stabilization; sensitive to ions, electrolytes reduce viscosity, use at pH 7-8.
- Palmitic Acid
- Palmitic acid for emulsification/emollient; solid fat, high melting point, occlusive.
- Cetearyl Alcohol
- Fatty alcohol emulsifier at 1-5%; non-ionic surfactant
- Ethylhexylglycerin
- Mild conditioner and preservative booster at 0.5–1%; reduces preservative load, smooth feel
- Acrylamide/Sodium Acryloyldimethyltaurate Copolymer
- Polyacrylamide-based thickener with strong emulsion stabilizing power; strict control of residual monomer levels is required.
- Dimethicone
- Silicone occlusive at 1–5%; provides smooth feel, non-penetrating, suitable for sensitive skin
- Isohexadecane
- Lightweight mineral-oil-derived emollient and solvent; low viscosity, non-comedogenic, improves texture
- Polyester - 4
- Not decoded yet
- Polysorbate 80
- Non-ionic emulsifier and solubilizer; watch for interaction with parabens
- Sodium Nitrate
- Milding agent mainly in oral care (mouthwash/toothpaste); rare in cosmetics.
- Sorbitan Oleate
- Non-ionic emulsifier for oil-in-water systems; plant-derived, check oxidative stability
- Aminomethyl Propanol
- pH buffer at 0.1–1%; irritating at high levels, avoid direct mixing with strong acids/bases
- 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 Benzoate
- Preservative booster, effective below pH 4.5; combinable with sorbates
- 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.
Source: full ingredient list published on the product label, collected 2026-09-20. Ratings are our internal reading, not a regulatory conclusion. · Product page
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