artdeco Length & Volume 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. Copernicia Cerifera Cera Wax)
3. Stearic Acid
4. PVP
5. Vp/Eicosene Copolymer
6. Glyceryl Stearate
7. PPG-25-Laureth-25
8. Ricinus Communis Seed Oil
9. Propylene Glycol
10. Cera Microcristallina
11. Simethicone
12. Caprylyl Glycol
13. 1,2-Hexanediol
14. Hydroxyethylcellulose
15. Phenoxyethanol
16. Sodium Hydroxide
17. Acrylates Copolymer
18. Potassium Sorbate
19. Silica
20. Tocopheryl Acetate
21. Ethylene/Methacrylate Copolymer
22. Ethylparaben
23. Methylparaben
24. Glycerin
25. Panthenol
26. Tetrasodium EDTA
27. Propylparaben
28. Tropolone
29. Isopropyl Titanium Triisostearate
30. Ci 77266
31. Ci 77499

Highlights

Free of alcoholFree of sulfatesFree of formaldehyde releasersContains essential oilsContains mineral oilContains siliconesContains parabensContains fragrance

Formulation view Mascara using a wax blend base with PVP and VP/Eicosene copolymers for strong hold and curl retention. Castor Oil adds shine, while Silica adjusts dryness. Preserved with parabens and 1,2-hexanediol for eye safety. Hydroxyethylcellulose thickens the system, prioritizing adhesion and smooth application, ideal for a dense, lengthening look suitable for daily wear.

Key ingredients

SOLVENT

Aqua

CLEANSING

Stearic Acid

ANTISTATIC

PVP

BINDING

Vp/Eicosene CopolymerCera Microcristallina

SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT

Glyceryl Stearate

FRAGRANCE

Ricinus Communis Seed Oil

HUMECTANT

Propylene Glycol

Other ingredients

Copernicia Cerifera Cera Wax)PPG-25-Laureth-25SimethiconeCaprylyl Glycol1,2-HexanediolHydroxyethylcellulosePhenoxyethanolSodium HydroxideAcrylates CopolymerPotassium SorbateSilicaTocopheryl AcetateEthylene/Methacrylate CopolymerEthylparabenMethylparabenGlycerinPanthenolTetrasodium EDTAPropylparabenTropoloneIsopropyl Titanium TriisostearateCi 77266Ci 77499

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Ingredients explained

Aqua

Solvent, main base; microbial control is critical

Copernicia Cerifera Cera Wax)

Not decoded yet

Stearic Acid

Fatty acid emulsifier, white waxy solid; adds slip feel

PVP

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

Vp/Eicosene Copolymer

Water-soluble film former and thickener; no known irritancy or comedogenic issues.

Glyceryl Stearate

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

PPG-25-Laureth-25

Not decoded yet

Ricinus Communis Seed Oil

Castor oil for heavy moisturization and film formation; high viscosity, high levels may be comedogenic, blend with other oils.

Propylene Glycol

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

Cera Microcristallina

Mineral-derived microcrystalline wax, potent occlusive moisturizer; 1-3% significantly extends hydration, heavy texture.

Simethicone

Silicone antifoam and conditioner; non-allergenic, smooth feel

Caprylyl Glycol

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

1,2-Hexanediol

Polyol solvent and preservative booster at 1–5%; light feel, can replace some traditional preservatives

Hydroxyethylcellulose

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

Phenoxyethanol

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

Sodium Hydroxide

Strong base neutralizer for pH adjustment; handle with extreme care

Acrylates Copolymer

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

Potassium Sorbate

Preservative effective below pH 6; combinable with sodium benzoate

Silica

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

Tocopheryl Acetate

Vitamin E derivative antioxidant at 0.1–1%; more stable than tocopherol, store protected from light

Ethylene/Methacrylate Copolymer

Cationic film former for styling and thickening; absorbs oils, needs solvent co-use; mild eye irritation

Ethylparaben

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

Methylparaben

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

Glycerin

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

Panthenol

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

Tetrasodium EDTA

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

Propylparaben

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

Tropolone

Natural phenolic compound used as a skin conditioner; strong antioxidant activity, often a fragrance alternative.

Isopropyl Titanium Triisostearate

Titanium isostearate complex for UVB absorption and emulsification aid; photostable, low irritancy, low comedogenicity.

Ci 77266

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

Ci 77499

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

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