max-factor Max Factor False Lash Effect

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. Glyceryl Stearate
4. Disteardimonium Hectorite
5. Propylene Glycol
6. Stearic Acid
7. Cera Carnauba
8. Alcohol Denat
9. Triethanolamine
10. Synthetic Wax
11. Polyvinyl Alcohol
12. Lecithin
13. Propylene Carbonate
14. Polyethylene
15. Tocopherol
16. Panthenol
17. Ascorbyl Palmitate
18. Glycine Soja Oil
19. Glycerin
20. Nylon-6
21. Xanthan Gum
22. Methylcellulose
23. Simethicone
24. Sodium Laureth-12 Sulfate
25. Oleic Acid
26. Glyceryl Oleate
27. Silica
28. Tetrasodium EDTA
29. Disodium EDTA
30. EDTA
31. Phosphoric Acid
32. Potassium Sorbate
33. Phenoxyethanol
34. Benzyl Alcohol
35. Ethylparaben
36. Methylparaben
37. Propylparaben
38. Ci 77499
39. Ci 77007
40. Ci 77491
41. Ci 77492
42. Ci 77266

Highlights

Free of mineral oilFree of essential oilsFree of formaldehyde releasersContains alcoholContains fragranceContains animal-derivedContains siliconesContains PEGContains sulfatesContains EU-26 allergensContains parabens

Formulation view Aqueous system with acrylate and PVA film-formers, hectorite thickener. Carnauba wax adds hardness; preserved by parabens and phenoxyethanol. Contains panthenol. For lash holding. Factory view: High PVA solubility affects drying time; TEA neutralizer levels must be controlled to minimize irritation.

Key ingredients

SOLVENT

Aqua

ANTISTATIC

Acrylates Copolymer

SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT

Glyceryl Stearate

LIGHT STABILIZER

Disteardimonium Hectorite

HUMECTANT

Propylene Glycol

CLEANSING

Stearic Acid

增稠剂

Cera Carnauba

溶剂

Alcohol Denat

Other ingredients

TriethanolamineSynthetic WaxPolyvinyl AlcoholLecithinPropylene CarbonatePolyethyleneTocopherolPanthenolAscorbyl PalmitateGlycine Soja OilGlycerinNylon-6Xanthan GumMethylcelluloseSimethiconeSodium Laureth-12 SulfateOleic AcidGlyceryl OleateSilicaTetrasodium EDTADisodium EDTAEDTAPhosphoric AcidPotassium SorbatePhenoxyethanolBenzyl AlcoholEthylparabenMethylparabenPropylparabenCi 77499Ci 77007Ci 77491Ci 77492Ci 77266

Skim through

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

Glyceryl Stearate

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

Disteardimonium Hectorite

Inorganic ionic clay thickener at 0.25-1%; water/oil/solvent systems, rheology control, avoid strong acids, may affect active release.

Propylene Glycol

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

Stearic Acid

Fatty acid emulsifier, white waxy solid; adds slip feel

Cera Carnauba

High-melting wax for structure and shine; use sparingly to avoid greasiness.

Alcohol Denat

Denatured ethanol; solvent, penetration enhancer, and quick-dry agent; high % may compromise barrier in dry skin.

Triethanolamine

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

Synthetic Wax

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

Polyvinyl Alcohol

Film/viscosity agent for masks/cleansers; water-soluble, forms flexible film

Lecithin

Phospholipid emulsifier at 1-5%; biocompatible, moisturizing/antioxidant, prone to oxidation (add TBHQ), mild for sensitive skin.

Propylene Carbonate

Inert solvent and viscosity modifier; often used as penetration enhancer, mild at low levels

Polyethylene

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

Tocopherol

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

Panthenol

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

Ascorbyl Palmitate

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

Glycine Soja Oil

Soybean oil emollient; prone to oxidation, needs antioxidants; suitable for dry skin

Glycerin

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

Nylon-6

Not decoded yet

Xanthan Gum

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

Methylcellulose

Not decoded yet

Simethicone

Silicone antifoam and conditioner; non-allergenic, smooth feel

Sodium Laureth-12 Sulfate

Anionic sulfate surfactant for cleansing/foaming; strong foamer but can be stripping; lower concentration or blend for sensitive skin.

Oleic Acid

Oleic acid for emolliency/emulsification; high levels may increase skin penetration

Glyceryl Oleate

Glyceride-based emulsifier and emolient with mild perfuming properties.

Silica

Silica powder at 1–10%; absorbs oil, thickens, provides matte finish, for oil-control products

Tetrasodium EDTA

Chelator removing metal ions to enhance antioxidant and preservative efficacy; very low usage, typically 0.05-0.1%, no direct skincare function.

Disodium EDTA

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

EDTA

Chelating agent for stability; use metal salts, keep concentration low (<0.1%) to maintain pH.

Phosphoric Acid

Strong buffering agent for pH control; highly irritant, requires precise concentration management

Potassium Sorbate

Preservative effective below pH 6; combinable with sodium benzoate

Phenoxyethanol

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

Benzyl Alcohol

Mild preservative/solvent at 0.5-1.0%; EU allergen (labeling required), irritation risk if concentrated, avoid in infant/highly sensitive skin.

Ethylparaben

Paraben preservative; EU restricted, watch total load and sensitive skin reactions

Methylparaben

Preservative, narrow spectrum; often combined, check allergen risk and regulatory limits.

Propylparaben

Medium-chain preservative; restricted use, pH-sensitive efficacy.

Ci 77499

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

Ci 77007

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

Ci 77491

Iron oxides red; physical pigment. Coloring and photo-protective, stable and non-irritating.

Ci 77492

Iron oxide red; stable inorganic pigment, non-toxic; ensure dispersion to prevent sedimentation.

Ci 77266

Zinc oxide; white physical sunscreen pigment, low antibacterial activity, high levels yield white/cream appearance

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