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

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.

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

<p>Polyisobutene</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>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.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To provide the illusion of false lashes</p> Signup and view all the answers