EWG Skin Deep® | Inika Mascara Long Lash Black (2017 formulation) Rating

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Inika Mascara Long Lash Black (2017 formulation)

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Ingredient concerns

See how this product scores for common concerns.

LOW

Cancer
LOW

Allergies & Immunotoxicity
MODERATE

Developmental and Reproductive Toxicity
HIGH

Use Restrictions

Ingredient scores

Ingredients are scored based on their formulation and concentration in this product. Click on an ingredient for more information.

WATER
Appeared as: AQUA (WATER)

Data Availability: Robust

FUNCTION(S)	solvent
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COPERNICIA CERIFERA (CARNAUBA) WAX
Appeared as: COPERNICIA CERIFERA WAX* (CARNAUBA)

Data Availability: Limited

FUNCTION(S)	epilating agent, depilatory
CONCERNS	• Allergies/immunotoxicity (low)
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STEARIC ACID

Data Availability: Fair

FUNCTION(S)	fragrance ingredient, surfactant - cleansing agent, surfactant - emulsifying agentsurfactant-cleansing agent is included as a function for the soap form of stearic acid., cleansing, emulsifying, emulsion stabilising, masking, refatting, surfactant
CONCERNS	• Multiple, additive exposure sources (low)
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RICINUS COMMUNIS (CASTOR) SEED OIL
Appeared as: RICINUS COMMUNIS SEED OIL* (CASTOR)

Data Availability: Fair

FUNCTION(S)	fragrance ingredient, skin-conditioning agent - occlusive, emollient, masking, moisturising, skin conditioning, smoothing, solvent
CONCERNS	• Developmental/reproductive toxicity (moderate) • Enhanced skin absorption • Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs) (moderate) • Biochemical or cellular level changes (low)
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PALMITIC ACID

Data Availability: Fair

FUNCTION(S)	fragrance ingredient, opacifying agent, surfactant - cleansing agent, surfactant -emulsifying agentsurfactant-cleansing agent is included as a function for the soap form of palmitic acid., emollient, emulsifying
CONCERNS	• Multiple, additive exposure sources (low)
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PROPANEDIOL

Data Availability: Fair

FUNCTION(S)	solvent, viscosity decreasing agent, viscosity controlling
CONCERNS	• Cancer (low) • Enhanced skin absorption • Endocrine disruption (low) • Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs) (high)
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PENTYLENE GLYCOL
Appeared as: PENTYLENE GLYCOL (SUGAR CANE)

Data Availability: Limited

FUNCTION(S)	solvent, skin conditioning
CONCERNS	• Allergies/immunotoxicity (low) • Enhanced skin absorption • Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs) (low)
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GLYCERYL STEARATE SE

Data Availability: Limited

FUNCTION(S)	surfactant - emulsifying agent, emulsifying
CONCERNS	• Enhanced skin absorption
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PALMITIC/ STEARIC TRIGLYCERIDE

Data Availability: None

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TOCOPHEROL
Appeared as: TOCOPHEROL (VITAMIN E)

Data Availability: Fair

FUNCTION(S)	antioxidant, fragrance ingredient, skin-conditioning agent - miscellaneous;skin-conditioning agent - occlusive, skin conditioning
CONCERNS	• Cancer (low) • Allergies/immunotoxicity (low) • Endocrine disruption (low) • Contamination concerns (HYDROQUINONE)
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HONOKIOL
Appeared as: HONOKIOL (MAGNOLIA BARK) EXTRACT

Data Availability: None

FUNCTION(S)	antioxidant, bleaching, skin conditioning
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HELIANTHUS ANNUUS (SUNFLOWER) SEED OIL

Data Availability: Fair

FUNCTION(S)	skin-conditioning agent - miscellaneous, skin-conditioning agent - occlusive, emollient
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XANTHAN GUM

Data Availability: Fair

FUNCTION(S)	binder, emulsion stabilizer, skin-conditioning agent - miscellaneous, surfactant -emulsifying agent, viscosity increasing agent - aqueous, binding, emulsifying, emulsion stabilising, gel forming, skin conditioning, surfactant, viscosity controlling
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KAOLIN

Data Availability: Fair

FUNCTION(S)	abrasive, absorbent, anticaking agent, bulking agent, opacifying agent, skin protectant;slip modifier, anticaking, bulking, opacifying
CONCERNS	• Non-reproductive organ system toxicity (low)
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SODIUM HYDROXIDE

Data Availability: Fair

FUNCTION(S)	denaturant, ph adjuster, buffering
CONCERNS	• Use restrictions (high) • Non-reproductive organ system toxicity (moderate) • Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs) (low)
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GALACTOARABINAN

Data Availability: Fair

FUNCTION(S)	film former, fragrance ingredient, film forming
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MYRISTIC ACID

Data Availability: Fair

FUNCTION(S)	fragrance ingredient, opacifying agent, surfactant - cleansing agentsurfactant-cleansing agent is included as a function for the soap form of myristic acid., cleansing, emulsifying, perfuming
CONCERNS	• Multiple, additive exposure sources (low)
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LAURIC ACID

Data Availability: Fair

FUNCTION(S)	fragrance ingredient, surfactant - cleansing agentsurfactant-cleansing agent is included as a function for the soap form of lauric acid., cleansing, emulsifying, surfactant
CONCERNS	• Multiple, additive exposure sources (low)
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OLEIC ACID

Data Availability: Fair

FUNCTION(S)	fragrance ingredient, surfactant - cleansing agentsurfactant-cleansing agent is included as a function for the soap form of oleic acid., emollient, emulsifying
CONCERNS	• Multiple, additive exposure sources (low)
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CI 77499
Appeared as: IRON OXIDES (;)

Data Availability: Fair

FUNCTION(S)	colorant, cosmetic colorant
CONCERNS	• Enhanced skin absorption • Persistence and bioaccumulation (high) • Non-reproductive organ system toxicity (low)
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TITANIUM DIOXIDE
Appeared as: TITANIUM DIOXIDE . *CERTIFIED ORGANIC (CI 77891)

Data Availability: Good

FUNCTION(S)	colorant, opacifying agent, sunscreen agent, ultraviolet light absorber
CONCERNS	• Cancer (moderate) • Non-reproductive organ system toxicity (moderate) • Occupational hazards (high)
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Ingredients from packaging:

Aqua (Water), Copernicia Cerifera (Carnauba) Wax*, Stearic Acid, Ricinus Communis (Castor) Seed Oil*, Palmitic Acid, Propanediol, Pentylene Glycol (Sugar Cane), Glyceryl Stearate Se, Palmitic/Stearic Triglyceride, Tocopherol (Vitamin E), Honokiol (Magnolia Bark Extract), Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil, Xanthan Gum, Kaolin, Sodium Hydroxide, Galactoarabinan, Myristic Acid, Lauric Acid, Oleic Acid, May Contain (+/-) Iron Oxides (CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499), Titanium Dioxide (CI 77891). *Certified Organic

Directions from packaging:

Use the brush to coat, lift, separate, and length to lashes. If a stronger look is preferred, the mascara can be built up in layers. Wiggle the wand at the roots of the lashes through to the tip and let dry between coats. A handy tip, ensure you don’t pump the INIKA Vegan Long Lash Mascara in and out of the container as this can pump air into the mascara and dry it out. Instead, swirl the mascara wand around the inside of the container to really load the brush with product.

Warnings from packaging:

Shake before use. Patch test before use. Keep out of reach of children. Discontinue use if irritation occurs. If irritation occurs, rinse well with water.

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Hazard score

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