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What are the primary solvents used in water-resistant mascara, and which other ingredients are they often combined with?

Glycerin, propylene glycol, and sorbitol are often combined with water as the primary solvent in water-resistant mascara.

What are the primary structurants used in liquid mascara and what do they do?

Primary waxes like beeswax, candelilla wax, carnauba wax, ozokerite wax, and cetyl alcohol are used as structurants in liquid mascara to provide optimal, creamy texture for gliding onto the lashes.

What is the primary function of chelating agents in mascara formulations?

To contribute to product stability (correct)

To enhance film formation on the lashes

To protect against microbial contamination

To provide a creamy texture for gliding onto the lashes

Which of the following is NOT a common thickener and stabilizer used in mascara formulations?

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What are the primary film formers used in mascara and what do they do?

Cellulosic polymers like hydroxyethyl cellulose, gums, acrylate copolymers, and other polymers like polyvinylpyrrolidone, polyvinyl alcohol, and carboxymethyl chitosan are used as film formers in mascara to act as adhesion promoters and enhance film formation on the lashes. Signup and view all the answers