L'Oreal Paris Extensionist Curling & Lengthening Mascara - Black Waterproof 997 - 0.41 fl oz

Beeswax is a natural wax produced by honeybees and is used as a thickening agent in cosmetics. It provides a protective barrier on the skin and helps to retain moisture. It is well-tolerated and beneficial for skin conditioning.

Beneficial ingredient — whole-food or functional value in this product class.

Beneficial ingredient — whole-food or functional value in this product class.

Water is a common solvent used in cosmetics to dissolve other ingredients. It is essential for the formulation but does not provide direct benefits or risks. It acts as a base for the product.

This copolymer is used as a film-forming agent in cosmetics, providing a smooth and even application. It helps in the adhesion of the product to the skin or hair. It is generally considered safe for use in cosmetics.

Synthetic Fluorphlogopite is a synthetic mica used to add shimmer and improve texture in cosmetics. It is considered safe and is used as an alternative to natural mica. It provides a smooth, silky feel.

Glyceryl Stearate is an emulsifier that helps to blend oil and water components in cosmetics. It provides a smooth texture and is generally considered safe. It is derived from glycerin and stearic acid.

Cetyl Alcohol is a fatty alcohol used as an emollient and thickener in cosmetics. It provides a creamy texture and helps to soften the skin. It is generally considered safe and non-irritating.

PEG-200 Glyceryl Stearate is an emulsifier that helps to blend oil and water components in cosmetics. It provides a smooth texture and is generally considered safe. It is derived from glycerin and stearic acid.

This copolymer is used as a film-forming agent in cosmetics, providing a smooth and even application. It helps in the adhesion of the product to the skin or hair. It is generally considered safe for use in cosmetics.

Standard formulation ingredient — neither beneficial nor harmful at typical use.

Stearic Acid is a fatty acid used as an emulsifier and thickener in cosmetics. It provides a creamy texture and helps to stabilize formulations. It is generally considered safe and non-irritating.

Palmitic Acid is a fatty acid used as an emollient and thickener in cosmetics. It provides a creamy texture and helps to soften the skin. It is generally considered safe and non-irritating.

Ethylene/VA Copolymer is used as a film-forming agent in cosmetics, providing water resistance and durability. It helps in the adhesion of the product to the skin or hair. It is generally considered safe for use in cosmetics.

Aminomethyl Propanediol is used as a pH adjuster in cosmetics. It helps to maintain the stability and effectiveness of the formulation. It is generally considered safe for use in cosmetics.

Caprylyl Glycol is used as a humectant and preservative in cosmetics. It helps to retain moisture and improve the texture of the product. It is generally considered safe and non-irritating.

Hydroxyethylcellulose is used as a thickening agent in cosmetics. It provides a smooth texture and helps to stabilize formulations. It is generally considered safe and non-irritating.

Butylene Glycol is used as a humectant and solvent in cosmetics. It helps to retain moisture and improve the texture of the product. It is generally considered safe and non-irritating.

Xanthan Gum is used as a thickening agent and stabilizer in cosmetics. It provides a smooth texture and helps to stabilize formulations. It is generally considered safe and non-irritating.

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride is used as an emollient and thickener in cosmetics. It provides a smooth texture and helps to soften the skin. It is generally considered safe and non-irritating.

Rayon is a synthetic fiber used to add volume and length in mascara formulations. It provides a fibrous texture that enhances the appearance of lashes. It is generally considered safe for use in cosmetics.

Myristic Acid is a fatty acid used as an emollient and thickener in cosmetics. It provides a creamy texture and helps to soften the skin. It is generally considered safe and non-irritating.

Sodium Dehydroacetate is a preservative used to prevent microbial growth in cosmetics. It is effective in low concentrations and is generally considered safe. It helps to extend the shelf life of the product.

Laureth-21 is an emulsifier used to blend oil and water components in cosmetics. It provides a smooth texture and is generally considered safe. It helps to stabilize formulations.

C11-15 Alketh-7 is an emulsifier used to blend oil and water components in cosmetics. It provides a smooth texture and is generally considered safe. It helps to stabilize formulations.

This ingredient is an antioxidant used to prevent the oxidation of other ingredients in cosmetics. It helps to extend the shelf life of the product. It is generally considered safe for use in cosmetics.

Tetrasodium EDTA is a chelating agent used to bind metal ions in cosmetics. It helps to improve the stability and effectiveness of the formulation. It is generally considered safe for use in cosmetics.

Silica is used as a thickening agent and absorbent in cosmetics. It provides a smooth texture and helps to control oil. It is generally considered safe for use in cosmetics.

Bambusa Vulgaris Extract is a plant extract used for its antioxidant properties in cosmetics. It helps to protect the skin from environmental damage. It is generally considered safe for use in cosmetics.

Processed additive flagged under Scout's ingredient doctrine.

Processed additive flagged under Scout's ingredient doctrine.

Processed additive flagged under Scout's ingredient doctrine.

Processed additive flagged under Scout's ingredient doctrine.

Sodium Laureth-12 Sulfate is a surfactant used to create foam and cleanse in cosmetics. It is milder than SLS but can still strip natural oils and cause irritation. There is a risk of 1,4-dioxane contamination from ethoxylation.

Synthetic preservative — flagged in daily-use products.

Heavily flagged ingredient class under Scout's doctrine.