red
Hydrogenated Palm Glycerides
Trans-fat source. Banned/restricted by FDA, EU and most jurisdictions due to cardiovascular risk.
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Maybelline Hypersharp Eyeliner Black each
Is Maybelline Hypersharp Eyeliner Black each low tox? Our scanner flagged 6 ingredients (2 in the avoid tier, 4 caution) on its published label, screened against our 237 source-cited chemical rules.
2 avoid4 caution
6 ingredients flagged
What we flagged
red
Red 3
Banned by FDA in food (2025) over thyroid carcinogenicity. Iodine-containing.
amber
Ammonium Acrylates Copolymer
Synthetic polymer film-former. Microplastic concern (rinse-off products), low-grade monomer-residue concern.
amber
Dipropylene Glycol
Common humectant. Documented contact allergen — especially for eczema-prone skin.
amber
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative — generally well-tolerated but documented as MCAS and contact-dermatitis trigger in sensitive individuals.
amber
Titanium/Titanium Dioxide
Banned as a food additive in the EU (2022) due to nano-particle genotoxicity concerns. Inhalation classified IARC Group 2B.
Full ingredients (from label)
G850254 Ingredients: Aqua / WaterButylene GlycolAmmonium Acrylates Copolymer12-HexanediolDipropylene GlycolAcrylates CopolymerBeheneth-30EthylhexylglycerinPhenoxyethanolAminomethyl PropanolTitanium/Titanium DioxideSimethiconeSorbitan LaurateSorbitan PalmitateHydrogenated Palm GlyceridesSorbitan TrioleateSucrose Palmitate+/- May Contain: Ci 77266 Nano / Black 2Ci 77491 / Iron OxidesCi 73360 / Red 30Ci 77510 / Ferric Ammonium Ferrocyanide. F.I.L C172953/1 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.