Hourglass Unlocked Instant Extensions Mascara ingredients, decoded
What Hourglass Unlocked Instant Extensions Mascara is mostly made of, which ingredients do the work and what to watch for — based on the ingredient list the brand publishes.
Tubing mascara with a custom brush that the brand says gives extension-like length, lift and definition in one coat, smudge-free for up to 16 hours.
What it targets
Based on which ingredients are in it, how high up the list they are, and whether they are key actives.
Key ingredients
Provitamin B5. Soothes, hydrates and supports barrier repair.
Ingredient guide →Worth knowing
- Alcohol Denat. is high on the list (#3). It can feel drying or stinging on dry or sensitive skin.
What most of it is made of
- WaterBase
- Acrylates/ethylhexyl Acrylate CopolymerThickener / texture
- Alcohol Denat.Solvent
- Glyceryl StearateEmulsifier
- GlycerinHumectant
1% line: from Phenoxyethanol (#26) onward, ingredients are probably at 1% or less. Phenoxyethanol is limited to 1% in the EU, and ingredients at 1% or less may be listed in any order. Products made only for other markets can use more.
Full ingredient list, decoded (28)
| 1 | Water정제수The base of most creams and toners; dissolves the water-loving ingredients. | Base |
| 2 | Acrylates/ethylhexyl Acrylate Copolymer아크릴레이트/에틸헥실아크릴레이트코폴리머Thickener, film-former or powder that sets the texture and finish. | Thickener / texture |
| 3 | Alcohol Denat.변성알코올Denatured alcohol: quick-drying, light feel. High up the list it can dry out sensitive skin. | Solvent |
| 4 | Glyceryl Stearate글리세릴스테아레이트Emulsifier that keeps oil and water mixed. | Emulsifier |
| 5 | Glycerin글리세린A classic humectant that draws water into the outer skin layer. Well tolerated by almost everyone. | Humectant |
| 6 | Dimethicone다이메티콘Silicone that smooths, adds slip and forms a breathable protective film. | Silicone |
| 7 | Glyceryl Stearate SE글리세릴스테아레이트에스이Self-emulsifying version of glyceryl stearate. | Emulsifier |
| 8 | Vp/Eicosene Copolymer브이피/에이코신코폴리머Thickener, film-former or powder that sets the texture and finish. | Thickener / texture |
| 9 | Copernicia Cerifera Wax카나우바왁스Wax that gives structure and a protective film. | Wax |
| 10 | Stearic Acid스테아릭애씨드Fatty acid used as thickener and co-emulsifier. | Emulsifier |
| 11 | Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter시어버터Rich plant butter that softens and protects dry skin. | Plant oil |
| 12 | Ricinus Communis (castor) Seed Oil피마자씨오일Plant oil that softens and nourishes dry skin. | Plant oil |
| 13 | Butylene Glycol부틸렌글라이콜Light humectant and solvent that helps other ingredients spread and absorb. | Humectant |
| 14 | Camellia Japonica Flower Extract동백나무꽃추출물Plant extract, usually present in small amounts for conditioning. | Plant extract |
| 15 | Disodium EDTA다이소듐이디티에이Binds metal ions so the formula stays stable. | Chelating agent |
| 16 | Ethylhexylglycerin에틸헥실글리세린Preservative booster, usually paired with phenoxyethanol. | Preservative |
| 17 | Laureth-21라우레스-21Emulsifier or solubiliser that keeps oil and water mixed. | Emulsifier |
| 18 | Methylglucamine메틸글루카민Skin-conditioning ingredient. | Skin conditioning |
| 19 | Myristic Acid미리스틱애씨드Fatty acid that forms foam in cleansers when combined with an alkali. | Cleansing agent |
| 20 | Palmitic Acid팔미틱애씨드Fatty acid; part of the soap base in foaming cleansers. | Cleansing agent |
| 21 | Panthenol판테놀Provitamin B5. Soothes, hydrates and supports barrier repair.Ingredient guide → | Soothing |
| 22 | Pvp피브이피Thickener, film-former or powder that sets the texture and finish. | Thickener / texture |
| 23 | Tocopherol토코페롤Vitamin E. Antioxidant that also protects oils in the formula from going rancid. | Antioxidant |
| 24 | Tromethamine트로메타민pH adjuster. | pH adjuster |
| 25 | Xanthan Gum잔탄검Natural gum thickener. | Thickener / texture |
| 1% line — probably 1% or less below this point | ||
| 26 | Phenoxyethanol페녹시에탄올The most common preservative. The EU caps it at 1%, so everything listed after it is at 1% or less. | Preservative |
| 27 | CI 77499흑색산화철Colourant. | Colourant |
| 28 | CI 77007울트라마린Colourant. | Colourant |
Based on the ingredient list the brand publishes; formulas can change and differ by country. The order shows relative amounts, not exact percentages. General information, not medical advice.
Ingredient list as published on the brand’s official website. Formulas change and can differ by country, so check the list on your pack too. General information, not medical advice.