Is Eyeliner Super Brun Profond Performance Safe? Ingredient Analysis
L'Oreal Norge
This page reviews Eyeliner Super Brun Profond Performance by L'Oreal Norge as a makeup. Its current score is 60/100, suggesting that it looks generally acceptable but still includes some ingredients worth reviewing.
If you want the short version, start with these flagged ingredients: Alcohol Denat, Phenoxyethanol.
60 / 100
Why score is 60
The composition includes several synthetic ingredients like propylene glycol and phenoxyethanol, which raise quality concerns. The presence of titanium dioxide and iron oxides indicates potential for irritation in sensitive users.
Main concern
Includes alcohol denat., which can be drying and irritating for sensitive skin types.
Why it matters: This ingredient is flagged in our analysis based on regulatory and scientific sources. Check the Ingredients section for details and see Data sources for methodology.
Regulation status: Ingredient safety is assessed from EU/EPA/CIR and similar databases; formulations may vary. Always read the product label.
Pros
- Contains water as a base, which is essential for product application and helps in achieving a smooth texture.
- Incorporates xanthan gum, a natural thickener that enhances product stability and application consistency.
Concerns
- Includes alcohol denat., which can be drying and irritating for sensitive skin types.
- Phenoxyethanol is a synthetic preservative that raises concerns about potential skin irritation and sensitivity.
Ingredients breakdown
The ingredient notes below are written to explain what each ingredient does in this makeup and why it matters.
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Is Water safe in this makeup?
Good
Water is used here as base. Water serves as the primary solvent in this eyeliner, providing a smooth application and helping to dissolve other ingredients.
Role in formula: base
Original: AQUA / WATER
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Is Propylene Glycol safe in this makeup?
Medium
Propylene Glycol is used here as solvent. Propylene glycol acts as a solvent and humectant, helping to retain moisture but may cause irritation in sensitive individuals.
Role in formula: solvent
Original: PROPYLENE GLYCOL
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Is Alcohol Denat safe in this makeup?
Bad
Alcohol Denat is used here as solvent. Alcohol denat. is used for its quick-drying properties but can be drying and irritating, especially for sensitive skin.
Role in formula: solvent
Original: ALCOHOL DENAT.
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Is Acrylates Copolymer safe in this makeup?
Medium
Acrylates Copolymer is used here as film_former. Acrylates copolymer provides a film-forming property that helps the eyeliner adhere to the skin, but it is a synthetic polymer.
Role in formula: film_former
Original: ACRYLATES COPOLYMER
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Is Polyester 5 safe in this makeup?
Medium
Polyester 5 is used here as film_former. Polyester-5 is used to enhance the texture and application of the product, though it is a synthetic ingredient.
Role in formula: film_former
Original: POLYESTER-5
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Is Phenoxyethanol safe in this makeup?
Bad
Phenoxyethanol is used here as preservative. Phenoxyethanol is a synthetic preservative that can cause skin irritation and is a concern for sensitive skin types.
Role in formula: preservative
Original: PHENOXYETHANOL
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Is Xanthan Gum safe in this makeup?
Good
Xanthan Gum is used here as thickener. Xanthan gum is a natural thickener that stabilizes the formulation and improves texture, contributing positively to product quality.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: XANTHAN GUM
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Is Sodium Dehydroacetate safe in this makeup?
Medium
Sodium Dehydroacetate is used here as preservative. Sodium dehydroacetate is a preservative that helps prevent microbial growth but may raise concerns for some users.
Role in formula: preservative
Original: SODIUM DEHYDROACETATE
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Is Disodium Edta safe in this makeup?
Medium
Disodium Edta is used here as chelating_agent. Disodium EDTA is used to bind metal ions and enhance product stability, though it is a synthetic compound.
Role in formula: chelating_agent
Original: DISODIUM EDTA
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Is Laureth 21 safe in this makeup?
Medium
Laureth 21 is used here as surfactant. Laureth-21 is a synthetic surfactant that helps improve texture and application but may cause irritation for some users.
Role in formula: surfactant
Original: LAURETH-21
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Is Iron Oxides safe in this makeup?
Good
Iron Oxides is used here as colorant. Iron oxides are natural pigments used for coloring, providing a stable and safe option for cosmetic formulations.
Role in formula: colorant
Original: CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499
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Is Mica safe in this makeup?
Good
Mica is used here as colorant. Mica is a natural mineral that adds shimmer and enhances the aesthetic appeal of the product without safety concerns.
Role in formula: colorant
Original: MICA
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Is Titanium Dioxide safe in this makeup?
Medium
Titanium Dioxide is used here as colorant. Titanium dioxide is used for opacity and whiteness but may cause irritation in sensitive individuals.
Role in formula: colorant
Original: CI 77891
How we score
Our safety scores and ingredient breakdowns are based on regulatory and scientific sources. See Data sources & methodology and How Zerotox works for full details.
Product info
Product ID: 4271046
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