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What are the primary solvents used in water-resistant mascara, and which other ingredients are they often combined with?
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?
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?
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?
Which of the following is NOT a common thickener and stabilizer used in mascara formulations?
What are the primary film formers used in mascara and what do they do?
What are the primary film formers used in mascara and what do they do?
What is the primary function of lash-elongating synthetics in mascara formulations?
What is the primary function of lash-elongating synthetics in mascara formulations?
