Bye Bye Panda Eyes! Smudge-proof Volumizing And Defining Mascara

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29 ingredients, in label order (highest amount first; below about 1% the order is free).

1. 1Aqua (Water)Aqua is the INCI name for water, the main base of many creams, lotions and cleansers…
2. 2Copernicia Cerifera Cera (Copernicia Cerifera (Carnauba) Wax)
3. 3Synthetic BeeswaxA man-made wax that copies the firm, smooth feel of natural beeswax. It thickens…
4. 4Butylene GlycolButylene Glycol is a clear, odorless liquid that attracts and holds water. It is a…
5. 5Polyurethane-35
6. 6Cetearyl AlcoholA waxy fatty alcohol blend that thickens formulas and helps oil and water mix into…
7. 7Glyceryl StearateGlyceryl stearate is a waxy blend of glycerin and stearic acid, a fatty acid from plant…
8. 8PEG-100 Stearate
9. 9Stearic AcidStearic acid is a solid, waxy fatty acid that comes from animal and plant fats. It…
10. 10KaolinKaolin is a soft white clay, mostly made of the mineral kaolinite, that mainly absorbs…
11. 11Palmitic AcidPalmitic Acid is a natural fatty acid found in palm oil, shea butter and animal fats.…
12. 12Acacia Senegal GumA natural gum from the sap of Acacia trees, mainly grown in Africa. It thickens, binds,…
13. 13TocopherolTocopherol is vitamin E, a fat-soluble antioxidant. Its main job is to slow the…
14. 14EthylhexylglycerinEthylhexylglycerin is a lab-made, skin-friendly ingredient that boosts the power of…
15. 15Caprylyl GlycolCaprylyl Glycol is a mild, multi-tasking ingredient that softens skin and helps keep…
16. 16HydroxyethylcelluloseHydroxyethylcellulose is a plant-derived thickener made by modifying cellulose, the…
17. 17MethylpropanediolMethylpropanediol is a small, colorless liquid that attracts water, helps keep formulas…
18. 18Polyester-4
19. 19Sodium Nitrate
20. 20Phenylpropanol
21. 21Disodium PhosphateDisodium Phosphate is a salt of phosphoric acid and sodium. In skincare and haircare it…
22. 22Sodium PhosphateSodium Phosphate is a simple salt made from phosphoric acid and sodium that mainly…
23. 23Polysorbate 60Polysorbate 60 is a mild, water-loving emulsifier made from sorbitol, ethylene oxide…
24. 24Potassium HydroxidePotassium Hydroxide is a strong alkali used to raise pH and help make soap from fatty…
25. 25PhenoxyethanolA synthetic preservative that helps stop bacteria, yeast and mold from growing in…
26. 26Potassium SorbatePotassium sorbate is the potassium salt of sorbic acid, a mild preservative that helps…
27. 27Sodium BenzoateSodium benzoate is the sodium salt of benzoic acid, a water-soluble powder used mainly…
28. 28Sodium DehydroacetateA water-soluble salt of dehydroacetic acid that is used as a preservative to help stop…
29. 29CI 77499 (Iron Oxides)A group of mineral pigments made from iron and oxygen, used to give color in makeup,…

Source: Essence product page, www.essence.eu/en-gb/p/924608/bye-bye-panda-eyes-smudge-proof-volumizi, retrieved November 5, 2026.

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