Dior
Summary
This mascara contains a mix of safe and concerning ingredients. While it may include beneficial components like natural oils or waxes, the presence of synthetic fragrance and potential irritants such as parabens or formaldehyde releasers can pose risks. The product's processing level and inclusion of certain synthetic chemicals prevent it from achieving a higher score.
At a glance
Key ingredients 8
Alcohol
Alcohol is commonly used in cosmetics as a solvent and to help other ingredients penetrate the skin. It can also act as a preservative to extend the shelf life of the product. However, it can be drying and irritating to the skin, especially in high concentrations.
Risks
Alcohol can cause skin dryness and irritation, particularly for sensitive skin types.
Benefits
It helps in the quick evaporation of the product, leaving a non-greasy finish.
Parfum (Fragrance)
Fragrance is added to cosmetics to provide a pleasant scent, enhancing the user experience. However, it is a common cause of allergic reactions and skin irritation. Fragrance formulations are proprietary, so specific allergens may not be disclosed.
Risks
Fragrance can cause allergic reactions and skin irritation, especially in sensitive individuals.
Benefits
It enhances the sensory experience of the product, making it more appealing to use.
Aqua (Water)
Water is a universal solvent and is used as a base in many cosmetic formulations. It helps to dissolve other ingredients and provides hydration to the skin. It is generally considered safe and non-irritating.
Risks
There are no significant risks associated with water in cosmetics.
Benefits
Water hydrates the skin and helps in the absorption of other beneficial ingredients.
Butylphenyl Methylpropional
Butylphenyl Methylpropional is a synthetic fragrance ingredient used to impart a floral scent. It is known to cause allergic reactions in some individuals. It is restricted in some regions due to potential sensitization risks.
Risks
It can cause allergic reactions and skin sensitization in susceptible individuals.
Benefits
Provides a pleasant floral fragrance to the product.
Benzyl Salicylate
Benzyl Salicylate is used in cosmetics as a fragrance ingredient and UV light absorber. It can cause allergic reactions in some individuals. It is generally considered safe in low concentrations.
Risks
Potential allergen that can cause skin irritation in sensitive individuals.
Benefits
Acts as a UV light absorber and provides a pleasant scent.
Hexyl Cinnamal
Hexyl Cinnamal is a fragrance ingredient used to impart a jasmine-like scent. It is a known allergen and can cause skin sensitization. It is regulated in some regions due to its allergenic potential.
Risks
Can cause allergic reactions and skin sensitization.
Benefits
Provides a jasmine-like fragrance to enhance the product's scent.
Hydroxycitronellal
Hydroxycitronellal is a fragrance ingredient used for its floral scent. It is a known allergen and can cause skin sensitization. It is subject to concentration restrictions in some regions due to its potential to cause allergic reactions.
Risks
May cause allergic reactions and skin sensitization.
Benefits
Imparts a floral fragrance to the product.
Citronellol
Citronellol is a fragrance ingredient used for its rose-like scent. It is a known allergen and can cause skin sensitization. It is generally considered safe in low concentrations.
Risks
Can cause allergic reactions and skin sensitization.
Benefits
Provides a rose-like fragrance to enhance the product's scent.
Processing
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