Sugar Based Natural Mascara (Black)

• WaterSolvent
• KaolinSkin Protecting, Abrasive, Absorbent, Bulking Agent, Opacifying, Anticaking Agent, Slip Modifier
• Vegetable GlycerinHumectant, Solvent

  Ingredient Notes

  In a lab study, Malassezia was unable to grow on glycerin without the presence of fatty acids in the agar, indicating that it is not a fungal acne trigger.

  EWG1

  References

  • https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/4128616
  • http://en.cnki.com.cn/Article_en/CJFDTOTAL-ZHYY201307007.htm
  • https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/18510666
  • https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/11301638
  • https://www.mdpi.com/2079-9284/6/3/45
  • https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/29737895
  • https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC118058/
  • https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0022202X15498574
  • https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5137500/
• Hydrolyzed Corn StarchSkin Conditioning, Humectant, Viscosity Controlling, Binding
• LecithinSkin Conditioning, Emollient, Surfactant, Emulsifying, Antistatic Agent
• Citrus Grandis (Grapefruit) Seed ExtractSkin Conditioning, Tonic, Astringent, Preservative
• Tocopherol (Vitamin E)CautionAntioxidant, Fragrance, Skin Conditioning, Occlusive,

  Ingredient Notes

  Depending on the source, Tocopherols may be UNSAFE. The Synthetic versions without trace amounts of soybean oil are okay. Patch testing recommended.

  EWG1

  CIRS

  References

  • https://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/compound/Vitamin-E
  • https://www.cosmeticsinfo.org/ingredient/tocopherol
• Citric AcidMasking, Fragrance, Chelating Agent, Ph Adjuster, Buffering Agent
• Iron OxidesColorant, Cosmetic Colorant, Pigment

Packaging and formulations can change. Always verify the live box, bottle, or retailer ingredient list before use.