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Maybelline Mascara

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Maybelline

Mascara

mascara · 9.5 ml · Makeup

Maybelline Mascara is free of fragrance, essential oils, labelled fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, parabens and MI / MCI, going by its full 37-ingredient list, with dimethicone and vitamin e. List checked November 5, 2026.

The catch: it contains sulfates (Sodium Laureth Sulfate) and silicones (Dimethicone, Dimethiconol).

  • Fragrance-free
  • No essential oils
  • No labelled fragrance allergens
  • No drying alcohol
  • Contains sulfates
  • Contains silicones
  • Paraben-free
  • No MI/MCI

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Key ingredients in Mascara

  • Dimethicone

    A skin protectant that forms a breathable barrier.

  • Vitamin E

    An antioxidant that protects the formula and the skin.

Full ingredient list, decoded

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

  1. 1Aqua / WaterAqua is the INCI name for water, the main base of many creams, lotions and cleansers…
  2. 2ParaffinParaffin is a solid, waxy mix of hydrocarbons made from refined petroleum. Its main job…Mineral oil & petrolatum
  3. 3Cera Alba / BeeswaxCera Alba is beeswax, a natural wax made by honeybees. It thickens formulas and helps…
  4. 4Styrene/Acrylates/Ammonium Methacrylate CopolymerA film-forming polymer made from linked acrylic building blocks. Its main job is to…
  5. 5Peg-200 Glyceryl Stearate
  6. 6Copernicia Cerifera Cera / Carnauba WaxA hard plant wax scraped from the leaves of a Brazilian palm. It gives firmness, shine…
  7. 7Butylene GlycolButylene Glycol is a clear, odorless liquid that attracts and holds water. It is a…
  8. 8SilicaSilica is a fine, white powder made of silicon and oxygen that mainly helps control…
  9. 9Ethylenediamine/Stearyl Dimer Dilinoleate Copolymer
  10. 10Stearic AcidStearic acid is a solid, waxy fatty acid that comes from animal and plant fats. It…
  11. 11Cetyl AlcoholCetyl Alcohol is a waxy fatty alcohol that softens skin and helps creams and lotions…
  12. 12Palmitic AcidPalmitic Acid is a natural fatty acid found in palm oil, shea butter and animal fats.…
  13. 13Lithium Magnesium Sodium Silicate
  14. 14Carthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil / Safflower Seed Oil
  15. 15Vp/Eicosene Copolymer
  16. 16PhenoxyethanolA synthetic preservative that helps stop bacteria, yeast and mold from growing in…
  17. 17DimethiconeDimethicone is a silicone, a light, water-resistant oil that forms a smooth, breathable…Silicones
  18. 18Aminomethyl Propanediol
  19. 19Caprylyl GlycolCaprylyl Glycol is a mild, multi-tasking ingredient that softens skin and helps keep…
  20. 20Polyurethane-35
  21. 21Argania Spinosa Kernel OilArgania Spinosa Kernel Oil is a plant oil pressed from argan tree kernels. It mainly…
  22. 22Sodium DehydroacetateA water-soluble salt of dehydroacetic acid that is used as a preservative to help stop…
  23. 23Tocopheryl AcetateTocopheryl Acetate is a stable form of vitamin E. Its main job is to act as an…
  24. 24Rosa Canina Fruit Oil
  25. 25DimethiconolDimethiconol is a silicone with reactive chain ends. It forms a thin, smooth film on…Silicones
  26. 26Sodium Laureth SulfateSodium laureth sulfate is a cleansing agent, called a surfactant, that lifts oil and…Sulfates
  27. 27Disodium EdtaDisodium EDTA is a salt of ethylenediamine tetraacetic acid, a chelating agent that…
  28. 28Myristic AcidMyristic Acid is a saturated fatty acid from plant oils like coconut and palm kernel.…
  29. 29Tetrasodium EdtaTetrasodium EDTA is the salt form of EDTA, a chelating agent that binds metal ions in…
  30. 30MethylpropanediolMethylpropanediol is a small, colorless liquid that attracts water, helps keep formulas…
  31. 31Potassium SorbatePotassium sorbate is the potassium salt of sorbic acid, a mild preservative that helps…
  32. 32Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl HydroxyhydrocinnamateA synthetic antioxidant that keeps the oils and fats in a formula from going stale,…
  33. 33Propylene GlycolPropylene Glycol is a colorless, slightly syrupy liquid that attracts water and is…
  34. 34Phenylpropanol
  35. 35BhtBHT is a synthetic antioxidant that slows down oxidation, the process that makes oils…
  36. 36Propyl Gallate
  37. 37Citric AcidCitric acid is a mild, naturally occurring acid found in citrus fruit. In skincare and…

Source: Open Beauty Facts (ODbL), world.openbeautyfacts.org/product/3600531230906, retrieved November 5, 2026.

Every flag we check

CheckResultIngredients found
FragranceNone listed—
Essential oilsNone listed—
Labelled fragrance allergensNone listed—
Drying alcoholNone listed—
SulfatesContainsSodium Laureth Sulfate (#26)
SiliconesContainsDimethicone (#17), Dimethiconol (#25)
ParabensNone listed—
MI / MCINone listed—
Formaldehyde releasersNone listed—
Mineral oil & petrolatumContainsParaffin (#2)
LanolinNone listed—
Chemical UV filtersNone listed—

Frequently asked questions

Is Maybelline Mascara fragrance-free?

Yes. Maybelline Mascara lists no parfum or fragrance and no essential oils. Checked against its full ingredient list on November 5, 2026.

Does Maybelline Mascara contain silicones, sulfates or parabens?

Silicones: yes (Dimethicone, Dimethiconol). Sulfates: yes (Sodium Laureth Sulfate). Parabens: none listed.

What is Maybelline Mascara good for?

By its ingredient list it fits sensitive skin, eczema-prone skin, contact dermatitis and perfume allergy: it passes every free-from rule we set for those needs. Key ingredients: Dimethicone and Vitamin E.

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