lumene Birch Black 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. Polyester-5
3. Stearic Acid
4. Acrylates/Octylacrylamide Copolymer
5. Cera Alba
6. Cetyl Alcohol
7. Triethanolamine
8. Birch Charcoal
9. Euphorbia Cerifera Cera Wax)
10. Octyldodecanol
11. VP/Hexadecene Copolymer
12. Copernicia Cerifera Cera Wax)
13. Caprylyl Glycol
14. Glyceryl Dibehenate
15. Betula Alba Juice
16. Vaccinium Myrtillus Seed Oil
17. Phenoxyethanol
18. Ethylhexylglycerin
19. Xanthan Gum
20. Cellulose
21. Hectorite
22. Propanediol
23. PEG-8
24. Disodium EDTA
25. Tocopherol
26. Triethoxycaprylylsilane
27. Ascorbyl Palmitate
28. Citric Acid
29. Ascorbic Acid
30. Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
31. Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract
32. Ultramarines
33. Iron Oxides

Highlights

Free of alcoholFree of parabensFree of sulfatesFree of mineral oilFree of formaldehyde releasersContains animal-derivedContains essential oilsContains siliconesContains fragranceContains EU-26 allergens

Key ingredients

SOLVENT

Aqua

CLEANSING

Stearic Acid

FILM FORMING

Acrylates/Octylacrylamide Copolymer

SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT

Cera AlbaCetyl AlcoholOctyldodecanol

BUFFERING

Triethanolamine

增稠剂

Euphorbia Cerifera Cera Wax)

Other ingredients

Polyester-5Birch CharcoalVP/Hexadecene CopolymerCopernicia Cerifera Cera Wax)Caprylyl GlycolGlyceryl DibehenateBetula Alba JuiceVaccinium Myrtillus Seed OilPhenoxyethanolEthylhexylglycerinXanthan GumCelluloseHectoritePropanediolPEG-8Disodium EDTATocopherolTriethoxycaprylylsilaneAscorbyl PalmitateCitric AcidAscorbic AcidHelianthus Annuus Seed OilRosmarinus Officinalis Leaf ExtractUltramarinesIron Oxides

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Ingredients explained

Aqua

Solvent, main base; microbial control is critical

Polyester-5

Not decoded yet

Stearic Acid

Fatty acid emulsifier, white waxy solid; adds slip feel

Acrylates/Octylacrylamide Copolymer

Film former for fixation and moisture retention; use in aqueous phase, control solid content

Cera Alba

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

Cetyl Alcohol

Cetyl alcohol for emulsification/thickening; high concentration >10% may irritate.

Triethanolamine

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

Birch Charcoal

Not decoded yet

Euphorbia Cerifera Cera Wax)

Cactus wax; plant-based thickener/occlusive; moderate melting point, use in hand creams

Octyldodecanol

Light emollient/emulsifier at 1-5%; low comedogenic, non-greasy feel, broadly compatible, sensitive-skin friendly.

VP/Hexadecene Copolymer

Film-former for hair fixation; often needs co-solvents or cationic system.

Copernicia Cerifera Cera Wax)

Not decoded yet

Caprylyl Glycol

Polyol conditioner and preservative booster at 0.5–3%; emollient feel, often paired with 1,2-hexanediol

Glyceryl Dibehenate

Glycerol dibehenate as emollient and skin conditioner. High-carbon chain ester providing slip; non-comedogenic, suitable for all skin types.

Betula Alba Juice

Not decoded yet

Vaccinium Myrtillus Seed Oil

Bilberry seed oil, antioxidant and skin conditioner. Rich in GLA; store away from light to prevent oxidation.

Phenoxyethanol

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

Ethylhexylglycerin

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

Xanthan Gum

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

Cellulose

Plant-derived thickener at 0.1–1%; requires full hydration, poor cationic compatibility

Hectorite

Clay absorbent and viscosity controller; used in silicone-free hair products.

Propanediol

Polyol solvent at 1–5%; light feel, aids solubilization, propylene glycol alternative

PEG-8

Not decoded yet

Disodium EDTA

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

Tocopherol

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

Triethoxycaprylylsilane

Silane coupling agent at 0.1-0.5%; enhances inorganic filler adhesion, trace use, low toxicity, avoid direct contact with aqueous systems.

Ascorbyl Palmitate

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

Citric Acid

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

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.

Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil

Sunflower seed oil for emollient/occlusive; high linoleic acid, low comedogenicity.

Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract

Plant extract containing rosmarinic acid etc., with antioxidant and antimicrobial properties; may contain allergenic fragrances, patch test for sensitive skin, typical concentration <1%.

Ultramarines

Inorganic colorant for blue/purple shades; contains trace selenates, requires compliance with heavy metal limits.

Iron Oxides

Inorganic pigment for color; particulate form, inhalation risk low in cosmetics.

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