False Lash Effect Mascara

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37 ingredients, in label order (highest amount first; below about 1% the order is free).

1. 1AquaAqua is the INCI name for water, the main base of many creams, lotions and cleansers…
2. 2Acrylates CopolymerA film-forming polymer made from linked acrylic building blocks. Its main job is to…
3. 3Glyceryl StearateGlyceryl stearate is a waxy blend of glycerin and stearic acid, a fatty acid from plant…
4. 4Disteardimonium HectoriteDisteardimonium Hectorite is a natural clay modified with a fatty ammonium compound to…
5. 5Propylene GlycolPropylene Glycol is a colorless, slightly syrupy liquid that attracts water and is…
6. 6Stearic AcidStearic acid is a solid, waxy fatty acid that comes from animal and plant fats. It…
7. 7Cera Carnauba
8. 8Alcohol DenatAlcohol, usually ethanol, is a light liquid that dissolves oils and fragrance and dries…Drying alcohol
9. 9TriethanolamineTriethanolamine is a clear, thick, slightly alkaline liquid used mainly to adjust a…
10. 10Synthetic WaxSynthetic Wax is a man-made wax, often built from petroleum or other hydrocarbons, that…
11. 11Polyvinyl Alcohol
12. 12LecithinLecithin is a natural mix of fatty substances called phospholipids, taken from plant or…
13. 13Propylene CarbonatePropylene Carbonate is a clear, nearly odorless liquid that acts as a solvent. It helps…
14. 14PolyethylenePolyethylene is a synthetic polymer, a plastic-type material made from ethylene. Its…
15. 15TocopherolTocopherol is vitamin E, a fat-soluble antioxidant. Its main job is to slow the…
16. 16PanthenolPanthenol is a form of vitamin B5 that the skin and hair convert to pantothenic acid.…
17. 17Ascorbyl PalmitateA fat-soluble form of vitamin C that acts as an antioxidant and is used to brighten and…
18. 18Glycine Soja OilA plant oil taken from soybean seeds. Its main job is as an emollient, a conditioning…
19. 19GlycerinGlycerin is a clear, thick, odorless liquid that pulls water into the skin and helps…
20. 20Nylon-6
21. 21Xanthan GumXanthan Gum is a thickener and stabilizer made by fermenting sugar with a bacterium. It…
22. 22Methylcellulose
23. 23SimethiconeSilicones
24. 24Sodium Laureth-12 Sulfate
25. 25Oleic AcidOleic acid is a fatty acid found in many plant oils, including olive oil. In skincare…
26. 26Glyceryl OleateGlyceryl Oleate is a gentle, oil-like ingredient that softens skin and helps oil and…
27. 27SilicaSilica is a fine, white powder made of silicon and oxygen that mainly helps control…
28. 28Tetrasodium EDTATetrasodium EDTA is the salt form of EDTA, a chelating agent that binds metal ions in…
29. 29Disodium EDTADisodium EDTA is a salt of ethylenediamine tetraacetic acid, a chelating agent that…
30. 30EDTAEDTA is a chelating agent, a small molecule that grabs onto metal ions like calcium and…
31. 31Phosphoric AcidPhosphoric acid is a mineral acid used in small amounts to adjust a product's pH,…
32. 32Potassium SorbatePotassium sorbate is the potassium salt of sorbic acid, a mild preservative that helps…
33. 33PhenoxyethanolA synthetic preservative that helps stop bacteria, yeast and mold from growing in…
34. 34Benzyl AlcoholBenzyl Alcohol is a clear, mild liquid that works as a preservative. It helps stop…Labelled fragrance allergens
35. 35EthylparabenEthylparaben is a preservative from the paraben family. It is used in small amounts to…Parabens
36. 36MethylparabenMethylparaben is a preservative that helps keep water-based products free from mold and…Parabens
37. 37PropylparabenPropylparaben is a preservative used to help keep water-based products free from mold,…Parabens

May contain (shade colorants): CI 77499, CI 77007, CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77266].

Source: Max Factor product page, www.maxfactor.com/en-gb/eyes/mascara/false-lash-effect-mascara, retrieved November 5, 2026.

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