amber
Styrene/Acrylates Copolymer
Synthetic polymer film-former. Microplastic concern (rinse-off products), low-grade monomer-residue concern.
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Maybelline Hyper Easy Brush Tip Lip Liner Black each
Is Maybelline Hyper Easy Brush Tip Lip Liner Black each low tox? Our scanner flagged 7 ingredients (7 in the caution tier) on its published label, screened against our 237 source-cited chemical rules.
7 caution
7 ingredients flagged
What we flagged
amber
Propylene Glycol
Common humectant. Documented contact allergen — especially for eczema-prone skin.
amber
Laureth-21
Manufacturing process can leave 1,4-dioxane (probable carcinogen) and ethylene oxide as contaminants. Look for 'vacuum-stripped' products.
amber
PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Common solubiliser; same 1,4-dioxane contamination risk as other PEGs.
amber
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative — generally well-tolerated but documented as MCAS and contact-dermatitis trigger in sensitive individuals.
amber
Sodium Lauryl Sulfate
Strong surfactant that strips skin lipids. Worsens eczema, rosacea and psoriasis barrier issues.
amber
Disodium Laureth Sulfosuccinate
Ethoxylated surfactants — 1,4-dioxane contamination concern plus mild stripping action.
Full ingredients (from label)
G2015752- INGREDIENTS: AQUA/WATER/EAUSTYRENE/ACRYLATES COPOLYMERPROPYLENE GLYCOLLAURETH-21PENTYLENE GLYCOLPEG-40 HYDROGENATED CASTOR OILPHENOXYETHANOLAMMONIUM ACRYLATES COPOLYMERCAPRYLYL GLYCOLPPG-2-DECETH-30SODIUM DEHYDROACETATESODIUM LAURYL SULFATEDISODIUM LAURETH SULFOSUCCINATE. +/- MAY CONTAIN: CI 77266/ BLACK 2 F.I.L. D238371/1Please 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.