Amazon Essentials Eyelash Curler, Black (Previously Amazon Basics)
Amazon Essentials Eyelash Curler, Black (Previously Amazon Basics) lists 22 ingredients on its label, 22 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
- Sodium Laureth Sulfate
- Cocamidopropyl Betaine
- Sodium Chloride
- Urea
- Glycerin
- Citric Acid
- Glycereth-2 Cocoate
- Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate
- Lysine
- Potassium Chloride
- Aluminum Chloride
- Zinc Chloride
- Manganese Chloride
- Dehydroacetic Acid
- Sodium Sulfate
- Sodium Benzoate
- Phenoxyethanol
- Benzoic Acid
- Parfum
- Benzyl Salicylate
- Ci 42090
Highlights
Free of alcoholFree of parabensFree of siliconesFree of mineral oilFree of essential oilsFree of formaldehyde releasersContains sulfatesContains PEGContains EU-26 allergensContains fragrance
Formulation view Water-based formula using SLES and betaine for cleansing, enriched with urea and chlorides for viscosity control. Preserved with benzoic acid and dehydroacetic acid. Contains colorants and fragrance for eye care use. Factory note: multiple metal salts require strict pH monitoring to maintain stability and prevent irritation.
Key ingredients
- SOLVENT
- Aqua
- CLEANSING
- Sodium Laureth Sulfate
- ANTISTATIC
- Cocamidopropyl BetaineUrea
- BULKING
- Sodium Chloride
- DENATURANT
- Glycerin
- BUFFERING
- Citric Acid
- SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING
- Glycereth-2 Cocoate
Other ingredients
Tetrasodium Glutamate DiacetateLysinePotassium ChlorideAluminum ChlorideZinc ChlorideManganese ChlorideDehydroacetic AcidSodium SulfateSodium BenzoatePhenoxyethanolBenzoic AcidParfumBenzyl SalicylateCi 42090
Skim through
| Ingredient | What it does | Irr. · Com. | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aqua | SOLVENT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Sodium Laureth Sulfate | CLEANSING, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, FOAMING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING | 2 · 0 | Green |
| Cocamidopropyl Betaine | ANTISTATIC, CLEANSING, SURFACTANT - FOAM BOOSTING, HAIR CONDITIONING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING, SKIN CONDITIONING - MISCELLANEOUS | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Sodium Chloride | BULKING, FRAGRANCE, ORAL CARE, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Urea | ANTISTATIC, BUFFERING, HUMECTANT, SKIN CONDITIONING | 1 · 0 | Red |
| Glycerin | DENATURANT, HAIR CONDITIONING, HUMECTANT, ORAL CARE, SKIN PROTECTING, SOLVENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING, PERFUMING, FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING - HUMECTANT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Citric Acid | BUFFERING, CHELATING, FRAGRANCE | 1 · 0 | Green |
| Glycereth-2 Cocoate | SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate | CHELATING | 0 · – | Green |
| Lysine | ANTISTATIC, HAIR CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Potassium Chloride | VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 2 · – | Green |
| Aluminum Chloride | ANTIPERSPIRANT, ASTRINGENT, DEODORANT | 1 · 0 | Green |
| Zinc Chloride | ANTIMICROBIAL, ASTRINGENT, ORAL CARE, SOOTHING · 限制 III/24 | 2 · 0 | Yellow |
| Manganese Chloride | SKIN CONDITIONING | 1 · 0 | Green |
| Dehydroacetic Acid | PRESERVATIVE · 限制 V/13 | — | Yellow |
| Sodium Sulfate | BULKING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Sodium Benzoate | ANTICORROSIVE, FRAGRANCE, PRESERVATIVE · 限制 V/1 | 0 · – | Yellow |
| Phenoxyethanol | ANTIMICROBIAL, PRESERVATIVE · 限制 V/29 | 1 · 0 | Yellow |
| Benzoic Acid | FRAGRANCE, PRESERVATIVE, pH ADJUSTERS · 限制 V/1 | 1 · – | Green |
| Parfum | FRAGRANCE, PERFUMING | 2 · 0 | Yellow |
| Benzyl Salicylate | PERFUMING, LIGHT STABILIZER · 限制 III/75 | 0 · – | Yellow |
| Ci 42090 | COLORANT, HAIR DYEING · 限制 IV/63 (CI 42090) III/190 (Acid Blue 9; Acid Blue 9 Ammonium Salt; Acid Blue 9 Aluminum Lake) | 0 · 0 | Green |
Ingredients explained
- Aqua
- Solvent, main base; microbial control is critical
- Sodium Laureth Sulfate
- Common anionic surfactant, strong foam but drying; check cationic compatibility, high eye irritation
- Cocamidopropyl Betaine
- Cocamidopropyl betaine; zwitterionic co-surfactant reducing irritation and boosting foam, common in mild cleansers.
- Sodium Chloride
- Salt for gel viscosity control; used as precipitant in soaps
- Urea
- Potent humectant and keratolytic, >10% has exfoliating effect; stinging sensation at high levels, sensitive skin caution
- Glycerin
- Workhorse humectant at 3–10%; tacky at high levels, pair with occlusives
- Citric Acid
- Buffer and chelator at 0.1–2%; adjusts pH, may irritate sensitive skin at low pH
- Glycereth-2 Cocoate
- Cocoate emulsifier with cleansing and emulsifying functions; coconut-derived, watch for mild irritation from residual oleic acid.
- Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate
- Gluconate diacetate tetrasodium chelator; replaces EDTA, improves stability against metals
- Lysine
- Amino acid conditioner for anti-static hair care; low irritation at typical cosmetic concentrations.
- Potassium Chloride
- Viscosity modifier for gels and shampoos; high concentrations may cause local stinging.
- Aluminum Chloride
- Aluminum salt at 2–10% for antiperspirant; astringent, may irritate sensitive skin
- Zinc Chloride
- Antimicrobial astringent for oral care; usage levels are restricted.
- Manganese Chloride
- Inorganic manganese salt; use <0.01% for trace element supplement, avoid excess
- Dehydroacetic Acid
- Broad-spectrum preservative for acidic and oil-based systems; has concentration limits, requires challenge testing.
- Sodium Sulfate
- Inorganic salt for viscosity; high concentrations cause osmotic dehydration.
- Sodium Benzoate
- Preservative booster, effective below pH 4.5; combinable with sorbates
- Phenoxyethanol
- Broad-spectrum preservative at ≤1%; may irritate sensitive eye areas, often paired with ethylhexylglycerin
- Benzoic Acid
- Preservative and pH adjuster at 0.1–0.5%; low water solubility, best in acidic media, irritant at high levels.
- Parfum
- Fragrance for scent; may contain allergens, caution for sensitive skin, full labeling required.
- Benzyl Salicylate
- UV absorber/light stabilizer, restricted in EU; potential sensitizer, risk assessment needed.
- Ci 42090
- Acid Blue 9 lake; for coloring and brow tints. Non-permanent hair dye, watch for lake precipitation and batch shade variance.
Source: full ingredient list published on the product label, collected 2026-09-17. Ratings are our internal reading, not a regulatory conclusion. · Product page
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