FAUX MINK LASHES

WHAT IT IS:

Faux Mink is a premium type of synthetic lash that was intended to mimic the quality and fineness of real Mink Lashes. 

PERFECT FOR:

Those looking for a vegan-friendly option! It is made of hair-like silk fibre that is lightweight, fine and cruelty-free! 

BENEFITS

They are (with proper care) very long-lasting, and are great if your own lashes are fine and weak.

IS IT SAFE?

Very safe to natural lashes.

 

WATER (AQUA)

WHAT IT IS:

Aqua is primarily used as a solvent in cosmetics and personal care products to help dissolve ingredients in preparations.

PERFECT FOR:

Forming emulsions in which the oil and water components of the product are combined to form creams and lotions.

BENEFITS

Hydrates skin.

IS IT SAFE?

The quality of water used in the production of cosmetics and personal care products, called process water, is monitored according to Good Manufacturing Practices outlined in FDA's Guidance on Cosmetic Manufacturing Practice Guidelines, and in international guidelines on Good Manufacturing Practices known as ISO 22716.

STYRENE/ACRYLATES COPOLYMER

WHAT IS IT?

Styrene/Acrylates Copolymer is a chain of polymers consisting of styrene and acrylate that has opaque properties and is seen in a variety of formulas, including those for sunscreens, other lotions, and eyeliner. It has large molecules that do not penetrate the skin.

PERFECT FOR:

A film forming synthetic polymer that brings water-resistance to cosmetics products and personal care products.

BENEFITS:

Adds color to cosmetics.

IS IT SAFE?

Styrene/Acrylates Copolymer is listed as a moderate hazard ingredient by the Cosmetics Database stating it is "considered safe based on the assumption of low absorption.”

PHENOXYETHANOL

WHAT IS IT?

Phenoxyethanol is a widely used synthetic preservative that has global approval for use in all cosmetic products in concentrations up to 1%.

PERFECT FOR:

A broad, balanced spectrum of effect against bacteria, yeasts, and mold fungi.

BENEFITS:

In other cosmetics, it's used as an antibacterial and/or a preservative to prevent products from losing their potency or spoiling.

IS IT SAFE?

 

The safety of phenoxyethanol, as used in cosmetics and personal care products since the 1950s, has been affirmed by authoritative scientific experts in both the United States and Europe.

XANTHAN GUM

WHAT IS IT?

Xanthan Gum is a natural gum polysaccharide created through fermentation of sugar (glucose or sucrose) by Xanthomonas campestris bacteria. 

PERFECT FOR:

An emulsifying agent that can create a smooth and evenly-texture product

BENEFITS

Most often used as a thickener or to bind other ingredients together. One of the only naturally-derived thickeners commonly used in skincare.

IS IT SAFE?

FDA includes Xanthan Gum on its list of food additives permitted for direct addition to food.

The safety of Xanthan Gum and Biosaccharide Gum-1 has been reviewed by the Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR) Expert Panel, and concluded that these ingredients were safe as used in cosmetics and personal care products.

PROPYLENE GLYCOL
Black and Clear Liner only

WHAT IS IT?

Propylene glycol is a colorless, odorless liquid that is completely water-soluble. 

Propylene glycol is used as a humectant, a preservative, a solvent, or an emollient in a wide variety of formulas, such as creams, lotions, serums, shampoos and many other types of personal care products.

PERFECT FOR:

A skin-conditioning agent, viscosity-decreasing agent, solvent, and fragrance ingredient. 

BENEFITS:

Because propylene glycol attracts water it functions as a humectant and is used in moisturizers to enhance the appearance of skin by reducing flaking and restoring suppleness. As an emollient, propylene glycol forms a protective film on the skin that prevents water loss and helps to smooth and soften skin

IS IT SAFE?

In general, products containing propylene glycol are fine to use for most people. 

According to Joshua Zeichner, MD, the director of cosmetic research in dermatology at Mount Sinai Medical Center, "based on what we know today and based on years of use in cosmetic products, propylene glycol is a safe ingredient to use, provided that you do not have an allergy to it.”

CARBON BLACK CI 77266

WHAT IS IT?

It is a high purity carbon black prepared by the “oil furnace” process. Manufactured by combustion of aromatic petroleum oil feedstock and consists essentially of pure carbon.

PERFECT FOR:

Deep black pigment for coloring mascaras but also other color cosmetic products and as a very fine powder providing less streaking. 

BENEFITS:

Straight colors are color additives that have not been mixed or chemically reacted with any other substance. Black 2 is a straight color.

IS IT SAFE?

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has reviewed the safety of Black 2 and determined that it may be safely used for coloring eyeliner, brush-on-brow, eye shadow, mascara, lipstick, blushers and rouge, makeup and foundation, and nail enamel when it conforms to FDA specifications.

‘CI’ stands for Colour Index and is used under the INCI (International Nomenclature of Cosmetic Ingredients) system to identify different colourants and pigments used in cosmetics and personal care products.

IRON OXIDE BLACK CI 77499
Brown Liner only

WHAT IS IT?

CI 77499, also known as Iron Oxide Black, is a dark pigment derived from minerals. It is found in nature in the mineral magnetite.

PERFECT FOR:

In cosmetics and personal care products, Iron Oxides are used in the formulation of a wide variety of product types, including makeup and skin care preparations.

BENEFITS

Iron Oxide imparts color to cosmetics and personal care products, which, in this case, controls the darkness of the liner.

IS IT SAFE?

Iron oxides are gentle and non-toxic in cosmetic products placed on the surface of the skin; usually not irritating to the skin and aren’t known to be allergenic. Iron oxides typically don’t cause problems even for people with sensitive skin. FDA lists this as a color additive exempt from certification. 

‘CI’ stands for Colour Index and is used under the INCI (International Nomenclature of Cosmetic Ingredients) system to identify different colourants and pigments used in cosmetics and personal care products.

CELLULOSE ACETATE BUTYRATE (7.8%)

WHAT IT IS:

Namely Cellulose acetate butyrate (CAB) is a transparent thermoplastic that looks like Cellulose acetate but is more expensive and more resistant. 

PERFECT FOR:

Cosmetics mainly in nail polish as a film-forming agent as it produces a continuous film on the nails.

BENEFITS

Chip Resistant: Reduces cracking/chipping for longer lasting nails

Fast Drying: Reduces the possibility of streaking/smearing and improves wear resistance. 

Excellent Clarity & Shine: Keeps colors vibrant and won’t dull 

Non-Yellowing: Prevents yellowing, increases vibrancy and gloss in UV curable formula

IS IT SAFE?

The CIR Expert Panel evaluated the scientific data and concluded that these ingredients were safe as cosmetic ingredients - safer and easier to handle due to low flammability.

POLYACRYLIC ACID (58.3%)

WHAT IT IS:

Polyacrylic Acid  is a synthetic high-molecular weight polymer of acrylic acid and its salts allowing sculptured artificial nails to mold and adhere to the natural nail plate. 

PERFECT FOR:

Its use as a binder, emulsion stabilizer, film former, viscosity increasing agent - aqueous, binding, emulsion stabilizing, and viscosity controlling.

BENEFITS

Used as a gel, it suspends solid in liquids, prevents emulsions from separating, and controls the consistency in the flow of nail polish.

IS IT SAFE?

Determined safe for use in cosmetics by Cosmetic Ingredient Review Assessments, subject to concentration or use limitations - safe for use in cosmetics with some qualifications.

POLYURETHANE (31%)