Our take
Why It’s on Our Radar
The PFAS class actions here were dismissed, and PFAS was never proven in these specific mascaras — so we present this as a dismissed-lawsuit record, not an ingredient verdict. Waterproof mascaras as a category can contain fluoro-ingredients, which is the general concern behind the suits.
What's inside
Ingredients & Safety
A conventional waterproof mascara (waxes, acrylates film-former, phenoxyethanol, fragrance). The PFAS the lawsuits alleged were never confirmed in these specific products, so we do not list them as an ingredient.
A couple to know — 2 ingredients we flag:
Phenoxyethanol
Widely used preservative considered safer than parabens but can irritate sensitive skin at high concentrations.
Fragrance — sometimes listed as Parfum
Undisclosed scent blend that is a common allergen and irritant; choose fragrance-free for sensitive or reactive skin.
Full Ingredient List
- Aqua also listed as Aqua, Purified Water
- Iron Oxides (CI 77499)
- Copernicia Cerifera (Carnauba) Wax
- Beeswax also listed as Cera Alba
- Acrylates Copolymer
- Phenoxyethanol Watch
- Fragrance also listed as Parfum, Perfume Watch
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Who owns it
Ownership & Independence
L'Oréal and Maybelline are both owned by L'Oréal.
Where to buy
Key Products
- Voluminous Waterproof Mascara View on Amazon →
- Falsies Waterproof Mascara View on Amazon →
- Great Lash Waterproof View on Amazon →
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