maximum DEFINITION waterproof volume mascara

Full ingredient list, decoded

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

1. 1IsododecaneIsododecane is a light, branched oil made only of carbon and hydrogen, mainly used as a…
2. 2ParaffinParaffin is a solid, waxy mix of hydrocarbons made from refined petroleum. Its main job…Mineral oil & petrolatum
3. 3Aqua (Water)Aqua is the INCI name for water, the main base of many creams, lotions and cleansers…
4. 4TrimethylsiloxysilicateTrimethylsiloxysilicate is a silicone resin that forms a thin, flexible film on skin,…Silicones
5. 5VP/Eicosene CopolymerA film-forming polymer built from vinylpyrrolidone and a long hydrocarbon chain. It…
6. 6Euphorbia Cerifera (Candelilla) WaxCandelilla wax is a hard, plant-based wax taken from a desert shrub. Its main job is to…
7. 7TalcTalc is a soft, powdery mineral made of magnesium, silicon, and oxygen. It absorbs oil…
8. 8Copernicia Cerifera (Carnauba) WaxA hard plant wax taken from the leaves of a Brazilian palm. It firms up formulas and…
9. 9Disteardimonium HectoriteDisteardimonium Hectorite is a natural clay modified with a fatty ammonium compound to…
10. 10Propylene GlycolPropylene Glycol is a colorless, slightly syrupy liquid that attracts water and is…
11. 11SilicaSilica is a fine, white powder made of silicon and oxygen that mainly helps control…
12. 12Sorbitan IsostearateSorbitan Isostearate is a common emulsifier made by joining sorbitol with isostearic…
13. 13PanthenolPanthenol is a form of vitamin B5 that the skin and hair convert to pantothenic acid.…
14. 14Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed OilJojoba seed oil is a light, liquid oil pressed from the seeds of a desert shrub. It…
15. 15TocopherolTocopherol is vitamin E, a fat-soluble antioxidant. Its main job is to slow the…
16. 16Propylene CarbonatePropylene Carbonate is a clear, nearly odorless liquid that acts as a solvent. It helps…
17. 17Trimethyl Pentanyl Diisobutyrate
18. 18EthylhexylglycerinEthylhexylglycerin is a lab-made, skin-friendly ingredient that boosts the power of…
19. 19Hydrolyzed Rice ProteinHydrolyzed Rice Protein is rice protein cut into smaller pieces called peptides. Its…
20. 20PhenoxyethanolA synthetic preservative that helps stop bacteria, yeast and mold from growing in…
21. 21Potassium SorbatePotassium sorbate is the potassium salt of sorbic acid, a mild preservative that helps…
22. 22Sodium BenzoateSodium benzoate is the sodium salt of benzoic acid, a water-soluble powder used mainly…
23. 23CI 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/924203/maximum-definition-waterproof-volume-mas, retrieved November 5, 2026.

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