max-factor Max Factor False Lash Effect
max-factor Max Factor False Lash Effect lists 42 ingredients on its label, 42 decoded. See what each one does, its irritancy and comedogenic tendency, and its status in national inventories.
Ingredients overview
Label order. Colour is our internal rating: green routine, yellow restricted or worth a look, red prohibited or high-risk, grey not yet decoded.
Ingredients are listed in label order; the order reflects the label only, not exact concentrations.
- Aqua
- Acrylates Copolymer
- Glyceryl Stearate
- Disteardimonium Hectorite
- Propylene Glycol
- Stearic Acid
- Cera Carnauba
- Alcohol Denat
- Triethanolamine
- Synthetic Wax
- Polyvinyl Alcohol
- Lecithin
- Propylene Carbonate
- Polyethylene
- Tocopherol
- Panthenol
- Ascorbyl Palmitate
- Glycine Soja Oil
- Glycerin
- Nylon-6
- Xanthan Gum
- Methylcellulose
- Simethicone
- Sodium Laureth-12 Sulfate
- Oleic Acid
- Glyceryl Oleate
- Silica
- Tetrasodium EDTA
- Disodium EDTA
- EDTA
- Phosphoric Acid
- Potassium Sorbate
- Phenoxyethanol
- Benzyl Alcohol
- Ethylparaben
- Methylparaben
- Propylparaben
- Ci 77499
- Ci 77007
- Ci 77491
- Ci 77492
- Ci 77266
Highlights
Free of mineral oilFree of essential oilsFree of formaldehyde releasersContains alcoholContains fragranceContains animal-derivedContains siliconesContains PEGContains sulfatesContains EU-26 allergensContains parabens
Formulation view Aqueous system with acrylate and PVA film-formers, hectorite thickener. Carnauba wax adds hardness; preserved by parabens and phenoxyethanol. Contains panthenol. For lash holding. Factory view: High PVA solubility affects drying time; TEA neutralizer levels must be controlled to minimize irritation.E · AI inference · to be verified
Key ingredients
- SOLVENT
- Aqua
- ANTISTATIC
- Acrylates Copolymer
- SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT
- Glyceryl Stearate
- LIGHT STABILIZER
- Disteardimonium Hectorite
- HUMECTANT
- Propylene Glycol
- CLEANSING
- Stearic Acid
- 增稠剂
- Cera Carnauba
- 溶剂
- Alcohol Denat
Other ingredients
TriethanolamineSynthetic WaxPolyvinyl AlcoholLecithinPropylene CarbonatePolyethyleneTocopherolPanthenolAscorbyl PalmitateGlycine Soja OilGlycerinNylon-6Xanthan GumMethylcelluloseSimethiconeSodium Laureth-12 SulfateOleic AcidGlyceryl OleateSilicaTetrasodium EDTADisodium EDTAEDTAPhosphoric AcidPotassium SorbatePhenoxyethanolBenzyl AlcoholEthylparabenMethylparabenPropylparabenCi 77499Ci 77007Ci 77491Ci 77492Ci 77266
Skim through
| Ingredient | What it does | Irr. · Com. | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aqua | SOLVENT | 0 · – | Green |
| Acrylates Copolymer | ANTISTATIC, BINDING, FILM FORMING | 0 · – | Green |
| Glyceryl Stearate | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING | 0 · – | Green |
| Disteardimonium Hectorite | LIGHT STABILIZER, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · – | Green |
| Propylene Glycol | HUMECTANT, FRAGRANCE, SOLVENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING, SKIN CONDITIONING - HUMECTANT, SKIN CONDITIONING - MISCELLANEOUS | 1 · 0 | Green |
| Stearic Acid | CLEANSING, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, EMULSION STABILISING, FRAGRANCE, REFATTING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING | 0 · 3 | Green |
| Cera Carnauba | 增稠剂,固定剂,光泽剂 | 0 · – | Green |
| Alcohol Denat | 溶剂,皮肤调理剂 | 1 · – | Yellow |
| Triethanolamine | BUFFERING, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, FRAGRANCE, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING · 限制 III/62 | 2 · 2 | Yellow |
| Synthetic Wax | ABRASIVE, BINDING, EMULSION STABILISING, FRAGRANCE, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | — | Green |
| Polyvinyl Alcohol | FILM FORMING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · – | Green |
| Lecithin | ANTISTATIC, SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · – | Green |
| Propylene Carbonate | SOLVENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 2 · – | Green |
| Polyethylene | ABRASIVE, FILM FORMING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · – | Green |
| Tocopherol | ANTIOXIDANT, FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING - MISCELLANEOUS, SKIN CONDITIONING - OCCLUSIVE | 0 · – | Green |
| Panthenol | ANTISTATIC, HAIR CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Ascorbyl Palmitate | ANTIOXIDANT, FRAGRANCE | — | Green |
| Glycine Soja Oil | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SKIN CONDITIONING, PERFUMING | — | Green |
| Glycerin | DENATURANT, HAIR CONDITIONING, HUMECTANT, ORAL CARE, SKIN PROTECTING, SOLVENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING, PERFUMING, FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING - HUMECTANT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Nylon-6 | FILM_FORMER, VISCOSITY_INCREASING | 0 · – | Green |
| Xanthan Gum | BINDING, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, EMULSION STABILISING, GEL FORMING, SKIN CONDITIONING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · – | Green |
| Methylcellulose | THICKENING, VISCOSITY INCREASING, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · – | Green |
| Simethicone | ANTIFOAMING, SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, HAIR CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 1 | Green |
| Sodium Laureth-12 Sulfate | CLEANSING, FOAMING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING | 2 · – | Green |
| Oleic Acid | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING | 0 · – | Green |
| Glyceryl Oleate | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, PERFUMING | 0 · – | Green |
| Silica | ABRASIVE, ABSORBENT, ANTICAKING, BULKING, OPACIFYING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · – | Green |
| Tetrasodium EDTA | CHELATING | 3 · – | Green |
| Disodium EDTA | CHELATING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · – | Green |
| EDTA | CHELATING | 2 · – | Green |
| Phosphoric Acid | BUFFERING | 5 · – | Green |
| Potassium Sorbate | FRAGRANCE, PRESERVATIVE · 限制 V/4 | 2 · – | Yellow |
| Phenoxyethanol | ANTIMICROBIAL, PRESERVATIVE · 限制 V/29 | 3 · – | Yellow |
| Benzyl Alcohol | PRESERVATIVE, SOLVENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING, PERFUMING · 限制 III/45 and V/34 | 3 · – | Yellow |
| Ethylparaben | FRAGRANCE, PRESERVATIVE · 限制 V/12 | 1 · – | Yellow |
| Methylparaben | FRAGRANCE, PRESERVATIVE · 限制 V/12 | 0 · – | Yellow |
| Propylparaben | PRESERVATIVE, PERFUMING · 限制 V/12 | 1 · 0 | Yellow |
| Ci 77499 | COLORANT · 限制 IV/137 | — | Green |
| Ci 77007 | COLORANT · 限制 IV/120 | 0 · – | Green |
| Ci 77491 | COLORANT · 限制 IV/135 | 0 · – | Green |
| Ci 77492 | COLORANT · 限制 IV/136 | 0 · – | Green |
| Ci 77266 | 着色剂,紫外线吸收剂 | 0 · – | Green |
The comedogenic column only shows scores with a published source. A blank means "no public source", not "non-comedogenic".
Ingredients explained
Each note carries its evidence level: C comes from official inventories (NMPA names, CosIng functions, annex restrictions); E is AI inference nobody has checked yet — treat it as a candidate. How we grade evidence →
- Aqua
- Solvent, main base; microbial control is criticalE · AI inference · to be verified
- Acrylates Copolymer
- Acrylate synthetic polymer for film forming and antistatic; breathable film, control dosage carefullyB · Third-party verified
- Glyceryl Stearate
- Emulsifier at 1-3%; may require acid to prevent saponificationC · Official source
- Disteardimonium Hectorite
- Inorganic ionic clay thickener at 0.25-1%; water/oil/solvent systems, rheology control, avoid strong acids, may affect active release.B · Third-party verified
- Propylene Glycol
- Polyol humectant at 3-10%; hygroscopic, slight tackiness, mild irritation at high conc., verify preservative efficacy, no allergen.B · Third-party verified
- Stearic Acid
- Fatty acid emulsifier, white waxy solid; adds slip feelB · Third-party verified
- Cera Carnauba
- High-melting wax for structure and shine; use sparingly to avoid greasiness.E · AI inference · to be verified
- Alcohol Denat
- Denatured ethanol; solvent, penetration enhancer, and quick-dry agent; high % may compromise barrier in dry skin.E · AI inference · to be verified
- Triethanolamine
- Triethanolamine for buffering; restricted, limit concentration to avoid high pH and irritationB · Third-party verified
- Synthetic Wax
- Waxy solidifier for hardness and gloss; complex mixture, not a single molecule.B · Third-party verified
- Polyvinyl Alcohol
- Film/viscosity agent for masks/cleansers; water-soluble, forms flexible filmB · Third-party verified
- Lecithin
- Phospholipid emulsifier at 1-5%; biocompatible, moisturizing/antioxidant, prone to oxidation (add TBHQ), mild for sensitive skin.B · Third-party verified
- Propylene Carbonate
- Inert solvent and viscosity modifier; often used as penetration enhancer, mild at low levelsB · Third-party verified
- Polyethylene
- Plastic polymer particles for abrasion or film; check EU ban on microplastics in rinse-off products, flush-off onlyB · Third-party verified
- Tocopherol
- Natural antioxidant (vitamin E) at 0.1–1%; prone to oxidation, store protected from lightC · Official source
- Panthenol
- Panthenol (vitamin B5) at 1–5%; moisturizing and reparative, supports barrier recoveryC · Official source
- Ascorbyl Palmitate
- Ascorbyl palmitate, lipophilic Vit C ester, antioxidant; oxidizes, needs light/air protection.B · Third-party verified
- Glycine Soja Oil
- Soybean oil emollient; prone to oxidation, needs antioxidants; suitable for dry skinE · AI inference · to be verified
- Glycerin
- Workhorse humectant at 3–10%; tacky at high levels, pair with occlusivesC · Official source
- Nylon-6
- Film-forming polymer at 0.5-1.0%; provides elasticity and shine for makeup bases; insoluble in water, needs pre-solventB · Third-party verified
- Xanthan Gum
- Natural thickener at 0.1–1%; provides gel texture, pH-stable, requires full hydrationC · Official source
- Methylcellulose
- Cellulose derivative, water-soluble film former; matte finish, high levels may cause tightnessB · Third-party verified
- Simethicone
- Silicone antifoam and conditioner; non-allergenic, smooth feelC · Official source
- Sodium Laureth-12 Sulfate
- Anionic sulfate surfactant for cleansing/foaming; strong foamer but can be stripping; lower concentration or blend for sensitive skin.E · AI inference · to be verified
- Oleic Acid
- Oleic acid for emolliency/emulsification; high levels may increase skin penetrationB · Third-party verified
- Glyceryl Oleate
- Glyceride-based emulsifier and emolient with mild perfuming properties.B · Third-party verified
- Silica
- Silica powder at 1–10%; absorbs oil, thickens, provides matte finish, for oil-control productsC · Official source
- Tetrasodium EDTA
- Chelator removing metal ions to enhance antioxidant and preservative efficacy; very low usage, typically 0.05-0.1%, no direct skincare function.B · Third-party verified
- Disodium EDTA
- Chelating agent at 0.05–0.5%; sequesters metal ions for stability, boosts preservative efficacyC · Official source
- EDTA
- Chelating agent for stability; use metal salts, keep concentration low (<0.1%) to maintain pH.B · Third-party verified
- Phosphoric Acid
- Strong buffering agent for pH control; highly irritant, requires precise concentration managementB · Third-party verified
- Potassium Sorbate
- Preservative effective below pH 6; combinable with sodium benzoateC · Official source
- Phenoxyethanol
- Broad-spectrum preservative at ≤1%; may irritate sensitive eye areas, often paired with ethylhexylglycerinC · Official source
- Benzyl Alcohol
- Mild preservative/solvent at 0.5-1.0%; EU allergen (labeling required), irritation risk if concentrated, avoid in infant/highly sensitive skin.B · Third-party verified
- Ethylparaben
- Paraben preservative; EU restricted, watch total load and sensitive skin reactionsB · Third-party verified
- Methylparaben
- Preservative, narrow spectrum; often combined, check allergen risk and regulatory limits.B · Third-party verified
- Propylparaben
- Medium-chain preservative; restricted use, pH-sensitive efficacy.B · Third-party verified
- Ci 77499
- Inorganic colorant manganese dioxide used in cosmetics; restricted use component subject to regulatory limits.E · AI inference · to be verified
- Ci 77007
- Mica-based colorant, restricted use; mineral origin, check heavy metal impurities complianceE · AI inference · to be verified
- Ci 77491
- Iron oxides red; physical pigment. Coloring and photo-protective, stable and non-irritating.E · AI inference · to be verified
- Ci 77492
- Iron oxide red; stable inorganic pigment, non-toxic; ensure dispersion to prevent sedimentation.E · AI inference · to be verified
- Ci 77266
- Zinc oxide; white physical sunscreen pigment, low antibacterial activity, high levels yield white/cream appearanceE · AI inference · to be verified
Source: full ingredient list published on the product label, collected 2026-09-18. Ratings are our internal reading, not a regulatory conclusion. · Product page
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