ELF - Enhancing Lash & Brow Serum
Finding Thirty Score - 28/30
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Final score is out of 30
Ingredients List
water (aqua), glycerin, polysorbate 20, hydroxyethylcellulose, sodium hyaluronate, larix europaea wood extract, camellia sinensis leaf extract, ricinus communis (castor) seed oil, panax ginseng root extract, disodium edta, sodium metabisulfite, glycine, sodium nitrate, zinc chloride, glyoxal, tromethamine, phenoxyethanol, caprylyl glycol, ethylhexylglycerin
Great for: hydration, strengthening, conditioning, supporting healthier lash environment.
Watch out if: you have extremely sensitive eyes, sulphite sensitivities, or have reacted to phenoxyethanol in the past.
Overall: A gentle, hydrating formula with solid conditioning ingredients, with a few common irritants worth keeping in mind if you're very reactive.
Beneficial Ingredients;
Glycerin
A humectant that pulls moisture into the lashes and skin. Helps keep lashes conditioned and prevents brittleness.
Sodium Hyaluronate (a form of Hyaluronic Acid)
Deep hydration in a lightweight form. Great for keeping the lash line moisturised and reducing breakage.
Larix Europaea Wood Extract
Often used to help condition hair and support a healthier growth environment. Strengthens the lash line.
Camellia Sinensis Leaf (Green Tea) Extract
Antioxidant rich, soothing, and known to support follicle health. A great ingredient for anyone with a sensitive lash line.
Ricinus Communis (Castor) Seed Oil
The classic. Not a miracle grower, but excellent for conditioning, enhancing shine, and reducing lash breakage.
Panax Ginseng Root Extract
Used in many “growth supporting” formulas. Helps strengthen the follicle environment and improve lash resilience over time.
Glycine
An amino acid that supports keratin structure, good for overall lash strength.
Caprylyl Glycol & Ethylhexylglycerin
Moisturising and acts as preservative boosters. Good for hydration and formula stability.
Ingredients to Be Aware Of
Polysorbate 20
Generally safe, but can be irritating around the eyes for those with very sensitive skin.
Phenoxyethanol
A common preservative. Safe within limits, but can be irritating for some people, especially around the eyes.
Sodium Metabisulfite
A sulphite ingredient. Can trigger irritation or reactions in people with sulphite sensitivities.
Disodium EDTA
A stabiliser. Low risk, but worth noting for extremely sensitive eyes.
Tromethamine
A pH adjuster, again safe, but occasionally irritating around the lash line.
Glyoxal
A preservative with a higher irritation potential than the others. Worth flagging for anyone prone to dermatitis.
Sodium Nitrate & Zinc Chloride
Used for stabilising the formula. Not harmful in the tiny amounts used, but not “skin loving” either.
Neutral / Function-Only Ingredients
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Water (aqua)
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Hydroxyethylcellulose (texture/thickener)
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Tromethamine (pH adjuster)
e.l.f is Cruelty Free and are PETA and Leaping Bunny certified.
This product is vegan
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