Allergen & irritant analysis
4 flaggedThis mascara from Neutrogena lists 29 ingredients. AllerNote's analysis flags 3 known contact allergens and 1 common irritant in the INCI list. That includes 1 EU-labelled fragrance allergen (parfum). No MI / MCI (isothiazolinones), formaldehyde-releasing preservatives, SLS / SLES sulfates were detected in the listed ingredients.
- ParfumKnown allergen (fragrance): Fragrance Mix I
- MethylparabenKnown allergen (preservative): Methylparaben
- PropylparabenKnown allergen (preservative): Propylparaben
- Alcohol denat.Can be drying and sensitizing, especially for sensitive skin, by stripping natural oils and disrupting the skin barrier.
Not detected: MI / MCI (isothiazolinones), formaldehyde-releasing preservatives, SLS / SLES sulfates. Contains: added fragrance, parabens.
Based on what's flagged, take extra care if you're among:
- People with fragrance allergy or fragrance-sensitive skin
- People sensitised to preservatives (e.g. MI/MCI or formaldehyde releasers)
Generated from this product's ingredient list and AllerNote's allergen database — educational, not medical advice or a substitute for patch testing.
Benefits
Key Ingredients
- 1AntioxidantsShields skin from free radical damage.
- 2ExfoliatorsRemoves dead skin cells to smoothe texture.
Full Ingredient List
29INCI (full list, INCI order): water, beeswax, c18-36 acid triglyceride, glyceryl stearate, copernicia cerifera wax, stearic acid, alcohol denat., polyisobutene, isododecane, vp/va copolymer, glycerin, silica, ethyl trisiloxane, c10-30 cholesterol/lanosterol esters, limnanthes alba seed oil, olea europaea fruit oil, prunus amygdalus dulcis oil, myristic acid, isostearic acid, xanthan gum, triethanolamine, trisodium edta, disodium cetyl phenyl ether disulfonate, phenoxyethanol, methylparaben, propylparaben, parfum, iron oxides, camellia sinensis leaf extract
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Potential Concerns
- May Trigger AcneCan clog pores or trigger breakouts.
- May Worsen EczemaMay worsen itching or irritation for eczema.
- May Worsen Oily SkinMay increase shine or excess oil.
- May Worsen RosaceaCan trigger flare-ups in rosacea-prone skin.
- May Worsen DrynessCan strip moisture and worsen dryness.
- May Worsen IrritationMay cause stinging, redness, or sensitivity.
Frequently asked questions
Does Healthy Volume Mascara contain fragrance allergens?
Yes — analysing the INCI list, AllerNote found 1 of the EU-labelled fragrance allergens: parfum. If you're fragrance-sensitive or patch-test positive to a fragrance mix, treat Healthy Volume Mascara with caution and patch test before full use.
Does Healthy Volume Mascara contain parabens?
Yes, Healthy Volume Mascara's INCI list includes one or more parabens. For most people that's low-risk — parabens have a notably low contact-allergy rate — but if you've patch-tested positive to parabens specifically, choose a paraben-free alternative.
Is Healthy Volume Mascara suitable for sensitive or allergy-prone skin?
It depends on your specific triggers. Healthy Volume Mascara contains 3 flagged allergens and 1 irritant (listed in the analysis above). If none are on your personal allergen list it may suit you, but patch test first — add your allergens to AllerNote to check Healthy Volume Mascara against your own profile.

