ScandalEyes Exaggerate Eye Definer

A lightweight hydrocarbon that gives formulas a smooth, silky feel. Used in color cosmetics and sunscreens. Well tolerated and inert.

A synthetic polymer used as a gentle exfoliant in scrubs and peeling products. It is an inert, non-biodegradable microparticle with no known skin irritation or sensitization potential when used topically in cosmetic formulations.

A chemically produced wax derived from petroleum refining, used to add texture, viscosity, and occlusive properties to formulations. It is an inert ingredient with a long history of safe use in cosmetics and is well documented as non-toxic and non-irritating.

Ethylene/Propylene Copolymer is a synthetic plastic made from two petroleum derived building blocks, ground into fine particles that bulk up scrubs and mascara or help control the texture and gloss of a formula. It falls under a CIR review of vinyl type and related polymers, which reported very low residual monomer levels and concluded the polyene group ingredients are safe in the practices of use described.

A complex polyester used as an emollient in cosmetics to soften and protect the skin. Limited published safety data exists, but cosmetic industry use patterns show no significant adverse effects reported.

Hydrogenated Polycyclopentadiene is a synthetic hydrocarbon resin used in small amounts in mascara, lip products, and depilatory waxes to give a formula body and hold. It is described as chemically inert with negligible skin absorption, and it falls within a CIR review of related polyene and hydrocarbon polymers, though published ingredient specific irritation or sensitization data is thin compared to more heavily studied cosmetic polymers.

A synthetic polymer that functions as a lightweight occlusive emollient, providing slip and smoothness to formulations. It is an inert ingredient with no reported sensitization or irritation concerns and is widely used in cosmetic and personal care products.

A mineral thickener and anti-caking agent widely used in sunscreens and cosmetics to control texture and prevent ingredient separation. CIR has reviewed silica in cosmetic use and found no basis for concern at the levels used topically.

A fatty alcohol emollient that softens and conditions skin. The CIR Expert Panel concluded it is safe as used in cosmetics, with this determination originally made in 1985 and reaffirmed in 2006.

A synthetic antioxidant approved in the EU and used at low levels to prevent product degradation and extend shelf life. Not absorbed through skin and presents no safety concern in cosmetic formulations.