red
Hydrogenated Palm Oil
Trans-fat source. Banned/restricted by FDA, EU and most jurisdictions due to cardiovascular risk.
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Maybelline Colossal Big Shot Volumizing Mascara - Baddest Black 9.5mL
Is Maybelline Colossal Big Shot Volumizing Mascara - Baddest Black 9.5mL low tox? Our scanner flagged 10 ingredients (1 in the avoid tier, 9 caution) on its published label, screened against our 237 source-cited chemical rules.
1 avoid9 caution
10 ingredients flagged
What we flagged
amber
Styrene/Acrylates/Ammonium Methacrylate Copolymer
Synthetic polymer film-former. Microplastic concern (rinse-off products), low-grade monomer-residue concern.
amber
Steareth-20
Manufacturing process can leave 1,4-dioxane (probable carcinogen) and ethylene oxide as contaminants. Look for 'vacuum-stripped' products.
amber
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative — generally well-tolerated but documented as MCAS and contact-dermatitis trigger in sensitive individuals.
amber
Disodium EDTA
Chelating agent — generally tolerated but documented MCAS trigger in case reports.
amber
Sodium Laureth Sulfate
Milder than SLS but still drying for sensitive skin.
amber
Propylene Glycol
Common humectant. Documented contact allergen — especially for eczema-prone skin.
amber
BHT
Endocrine concerns at high exposure levels.
Full ingredients (from label)
G684469 Ingredients: Aqua / WaterParaffinPotassium Cetyl PhosphateCopernicia Cerifera Cera / Carnauba WaxEthylene/Acrylic Acid CopolymerStyrene/Acrylates/Ammonium Methacrylate CopolymerCera Alba / BeeswaxSynthetic BeeswaxBis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2PolybuteneCetyl AlcoholSteareth-20Glyceryl DibehenateSteareth-2PhenoxyethanolHydroxyethylcelluloseAcacia Senegal GumTribeheninCaprylyl GlycolGlyceryl BehenateSodium DehydroacetateHydrogenated Jojoba OilHydrogenated Palm OilDisodium EdtaButylene GlycolSodium Laureth SulfateStearyl AlcoholMyristyl AlcoholTetrasodium EdtaPropylene GlycolPotassium SorbateSilicaSoluble CollagenBhtTrisodium Edta. [+/- May Contain: Ci 77491, Ci 77492, Ci 77499 / Iron Oxides, Ci 77007 / Ultramarines, Ci 77891 / Titanium Dioxide, Mica, Ci 75470 / Carmine, Ci 77288 / Chromium Oxide Greens, Ci 77742 / Manganese Violet, Ci 77510 / Ferric Ferrocyanide]. D187882/3<br>Please be aware that ingredient lists for the products of our brand are updated regularly. Please refer to the ingredient list on your product package for the most up to date list of ingredients to ensure it is suitable to your personal use.
How this analysis is generated
Each ingredient on this product's published label is matched against our 237 source-cited chemical rules, each documenting a concern from peer-reviewed research and regulatory sources. Severity tiers:
- Avoid (red) — banned or restricted in the EU, UK or Canada but still legal in the US, IARC-listed, or strong contact-allergen evidence.
- Caution (amber) — regulatory caution, contamination risk, or condition-specific irritant.
- Mild (green) — low concern but commonly avoided in low-tox formulations.
Each flag links to its primary chemical-level source, and each condition pill links to a PubMed-indexed paper that discusses the chemical class in the context of that condition. Every citation is a real peer-reviewed paper — we don't link to Wikipedia or PubMed search pages. Some pairs use a topically-broad paper (e.g. a fragrance-allergen patch-test review) rather than a single-pair study where the literature is thin. The full evidence chain (chemical → mechanism → condition → paper) is one click away.
This is automated analysis of a published label, not medical advice — always verify the label yourself before changing products. Methodology and source list at scan.lowtoxgear.com.