Name: Mary Kay Ultimate Mascara
Brand: Mary Kay
SKU: 621281

Mary Kay Ultimate Mascara

Mary Kay Inc.

/100

Lab tested

No

Harmful ingredients

13

Why this score

IngredientsSeverity and exposure-weighted ingredient concerns
Not lab testedNo indexed lab report (-8)

What's inside

DMDM Hydantoin

Formaldehyde release, skin irritation, sensitization, potential carcinogen classification

Diazolidinyl Urea

Formaldehyde release, potential skin sensitization, possible allergen, potential endocrine disruption

PEG-4 Laurate

May contain 1,4-dioxane, synthetic, possible carcinogen, skin irritation in some individuals

VP/Hexadecene Copolymer

Not approved for food use or GRAS, limited oral safety data, potential residual monomer impurities (N‑vinyl‑2‑pyrrolidone), synthetic polymer/microplastic exposure, environmental persistence

Paraffin

Irritant potential for skin and eyes upon prolonged contact, contamination risk with polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) in low-grade grades, inhalation toxicity concerns with combustion byproducts

Methylparaben

Potential endocrine disruption, possible estrogenic effects, allergenic reactions in sensitive individuals, bioaccumulation concern

Laureth-21

Skin irritation, potential contamination with 1,4-dioxane (a probable carcinogen), environmental persistence

Acrylates/Ethylhexyl Acrylate Copolymer

Potential skin irritation, allergic reaction on topical exposure, no established safety for ingestion

Bis-PEG-12 Dimethicone

Potential skin irritation in sensitive individuals, environmental persistence, possible bioaccumulation

Copernicia cerifera (Carnauba) wax

Possible mild allergenicity in sensitive individuals, rare gastrointestinal irritation if consumed in large amounts

Triethanolamine

Skin irritation, allergic reactions, potential nitrosamine formation with secondary amines, respiratory irritation on inhalation of aerosols

Xanthan Gum

Possible gastrointestinal discomfort in large amounts, rare allergy or sensitivity, minor irritation in sensitive individuals

Disodium EDTA

Potential skin irritation and sensitization with topical use, environmental persistence, potential accumulation in organisms

Water

Non-toxic, non-irritating, environmentally safe, solvent for other ingredients

Cera Alba

Natural, renewable resource, non-toxic, burns cleanly, skin conditioning properties in cosmetics, safe food additive

Silica

Prevents clumping and improves texture in powdered products

Isostearic Acid

Emollient properties, improves skin texture, stabilizes formulations

Beeswax

Effective thickener and emulsifier, natural biodegradable material

Glyceryl Stearate

Emulsifier, skin conditioning agent, helps blend oil and water phases

Stearic Acid

Emulsifying agent, texture stabilizer, surfactant, energy source in diet

Iodopropynyl Butylcarbamate

Preservative efficacy preventing microbial contamination

Kaolin

Mild abrasive, gentle cleaning agent, non-toxic, non-sensitizing, environmentally benign

Butylene Glycol

Improves texture and absorption of products, acts as a humectant to retain moisture

Cetyl PEG-PPG-10/1 Dimethicone

Provides skin conditioning, improves texture and spreadability

Hydroxyethylcellulose

Thickening, film-forming, stabilizing agent in formulations

Panthenol

Moisturizing, improves skin hydration and barrier function

CI 77499 (Iron Oxides)

Provides stable, non-toxic pigmentation, widely used as colorant in cosmetics and sunscreens

Iron Oxides (CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499)

Colorant providing stable, non-reactive pigmentation, widely used in cosmetics and foods

Product Details

Form Type

liquid

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