e.l.f. Cosmetics vs Maybelline: ingredient comparison (US formulas, our data only)
Updated · Based on 4158 screened products
e.l.f. or Maybelline: which has more products without watchlist ingredients, and where do the ranges overlap?
Short answer: in our directory, 63 of 122 e.l.f. Cosmetics products (52%) and 18 of 183 Maybelline products (10%) list none of our watchlist ingredients. This page compares only facts from our data: ingredient lists, flags, fragrance-free status, sunscreen filter type, the range we have screened and buy links. It says nothing about how well any product works, and our coverage of each range is incomplete.
Which formulas: this page compares the US formulas only: e.l.f. Cosmetics (including e.l.f. SKIN) from elfcosmetics.com (checked 19 Oct 2026) and Maybelline from maybelline.com (checked with the brand guide). The 53 Maybelline versions sold outside the US and older Open Beauty Facts records are left out here; they are on the Maybelline guide. e.l.f. has no Open Beauty Facts records in our data. Both brands sell makeup at drugstore prices, but their ranges differ (e.l.f. also has skincare and hair; Maybelline is makeup-led), so compare the shares, not the raw counts. Products shown side by side are not presented as equivalents.
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At a glance
| e.l.f. Cosmetics | Maybelline | |
|---|---|---|
| Products screened | 122 | 183 |
| Clean (no watchlist ingredients) | 63 | 18 |
| Flagged | 59 | 165 |
| Fragrance-free by our INCI check (all / clean) | 81 / 33 | 161 / 13 |
| Clean products with a verified brand link | 63 | 18 |
| Categories screened | 15 | 8 |
| Sunscreens (filter type) | 0 mineral (0 clean), 5 chemical (3 clean) | none in our data |
Range by category
| Category | e.l.f. Cosmetics clean / screened (fragrance-free) | Maybelline clean / screened (fragrance-free) |
|---|---|---|
| Body Lotion | 1 / 3 (0) | – |
| Cleansers | 6 / 6 (0) | 1 / 3 (3) |
| Concealers | 0 / 1 (1) | 2 / 7 (7) |
| Eye Makeup | 6 / 16 (15) | 4 / 52 (51) |
| Face Creams | 9 / 10 (5) | – |
| Face Makeup | 14 / 44 (35) | 8 / 31 (27) |
| Foundations | 0 / 1 (1) | 0 / 16 (15) |
| Hair Care | 3 / 4 (2) | – |
| Lip Care | 1 / 5 (0) | 0 / 4 (0) |
| Lipsticks | 2 / 3 (3) | 1 / 11 (2) |
| Mascaras | 3 / 8 (7) | 2 / 59 (56) |
| Masks | 2 / 2 (0) | – |
| Serums | 9 / 10 (6) | – |
| Sunscreen (Chemical Filters) | 3 / 5 (4) | – |
| Toners | 4 / 4 (2) | – |
Ingredient-list differences
Share of each brand's screened products whose INCI list contains the ingredient (ingredients present in at least 40% of either brand's products, largest differences first). This describes formulas; it is not a judgement of any ingredient.
| INCI ingredient | e.l.f. Cosmetics | Maybelline |
|---|---|---|
| ci 77492 | 15% | 65% |
| ci 77891 / titanium dioxide | 0% | 50% |
| ci 77499 / iron oxides | 0% | 49% |
| ci 77491 | 4% | 52% |
| ethylhexylglycerin | 59% | 14% |
| [+/- may contain / peut contenir | 0% | 42% |
| mica | 17% | 49% |
| phenoxyethanol | 77% | 46% |
| glycerin | 53% | 28% |
| disodium edta | 40% | 16% |
| silica | 40% | 58% |
| caprylyl glycol | 52% | 40% |
Flagged ingredients
e.l.f. Cosmetics
- Carbon black: 12 product(s) (Big Mood Mascara, Eyeliner Pen, H2O Proof Eyeliner Pen, Halo Glow Goddess Body Balm, Lash Beats Mascara, Lash 'N Roll Mascara, Lash XTNDR Mascara, No Budge Retractable Eyeliner, Prism Eyeshadow Palette, The New Classics Eyeshadow Palette, Volumizing Mascara, Wide Glide Eyeliner Pen)
- Titanium dioxide: 53 product(s) (Acne Fighting Putty Primer, Big Mood Mascara, Blush, Bright + Brew-tiful Eye Cream, Bronzer Palette, Bronzed Beauty, C-Brightening Putty Primer, Camo Liquid Blush, Camo Liquid Bronzer & Contour, Camo Slide Hydrating Blush Serum, Contour Palette, Cream Contour Palette, Glossy Lip Stain, Glow Reviver Melting Lip Balm, Halo Glow Goddess Body Balm, Halo Glow Highlight Beauty Wand, Halo Glow Liquid Filter, Halo Glow Soft Beam Body Cream, High Definition Powder, Holy Hydration! Lip Mask, Thirst Burst Drops, Illuminating Face Primer, Jelly Pop Glow Reviver Lip Oil, Jelly Pop Glow Stick, Lash XTNDR Mascara, Lip Exfoliator, Liquid Poreless Putty Primer, Liquid Poreless Putty Primer + Cica, Lock It Down Eyeshadow Primer, Lock On Liner and Brow Cream, Luminous Putty Primer, Matte Putty Primer, No Budge Retractable Eyeliner, No Budge Shadow Stick, Poreless Face Primer, Poreless Putty Primer, Powder Blush Palette, Power Grip Gold Drip Primer, Power Grip Gold Drip Setting Spray, Power Grip Rose Setting Spray, Prime & Stay Finishing Powder, Primer-Infused Matte Blush, Primer-Infused Matte Bronzer, Prism Eyeshadow Palette, Putty Color-Correcting Eye Brightener, Satin Eyeliner Pencil, Shimmer Glimmer Glitter Hair Stick, Soft Glam Cream Bronzer Stick, Soft Glam Satin Concealer, Soft Glam Satin Foundation, Suntouchable Invisi-Stick SPF 50 Glitz, Suntouchable Whoa Glow SPF 30, The New Classics Eyeshadow Palette, Tone Adjusting Face Primer)
Maybelline
- Parabens: 37 product(s) (Define-A-Lash Lengthening Washable Mascara, Master Precise All Day Liquid Eyeliner Makeup, Line Stiletto Ultimate Precision Liquid Eyeliner, Ultra Liner Waterproof Liquid Eyeliner, Define-A-Lash Lengthening Waterproof Mascara, Expert Eyes 100% Oil-Free Eye Makeup Remover, Expert Eyes Moisturizing Eye Makeup Remover, Full 'N Soft Washable Mascara, Full 'N Soft Waterproof Mascara, Great Lash Big Washable Mascara, Great Lash Clear Mascara Eye Makeup, Great Lash Lots Of Lashes Washable Mascara, Great Lash Curved Washable Mascara, Great Lash Royal Blue Washable Mascara, Great Lash Washable Volumizing Natural-Looking Mascara, Great Lash Waterproof Mascara, Lash Discovery Mini-brush Washable Mascara Eye Makeup, Lash Discovery Mini-brush Waterproof Mascara Eye Makeup, Lash Sensational Luscious Waterproof Mascara, Lash Stiletto Ultimate Length Waterproof Mascara, The Falsies Push Up Angel Washable Winged Mascara, The Falsies Push Up Angel Waterproof Mascara, The Falsies Push Up Drama Waterproof Mascara, The Colossal Big Shot Waterproof Mascara, The Colossal Cat Eyes Waterproof Mascara, The Colossal Waterproof Mascara, The Falsies Flared Washable Mascara, The Falsies Waterproof Mascara, Mega Plush Waterproof Mascara, The Rocket Waterproof Mascara, Dream Lumi Touch Highlighting Concealer, Fit Me Oil-Free Concealer, Master Camo Color Correcting Pen, Dream Matte Mousse Foundation Makeup, Fit Me Matte + Poreless Liquid Foundation Pouch, Instant Age Rewind Eraser Treatment Makeup, Instant Age Rewind Radiant Firming Foundation Makeup)
- Formaldehyde / formaldehyde releasers: 9 product(s) (Line Stiletto Ultimate Precision Liquid Eyeliner, Expert Eyes 100% Oil-Free Eye Makeup Remover, Full 'N Soft Washable Mascara, Full 'N Soft Waterproof Mascara, Great Lash Lots Of Lashes Washable Mascara, Great Lash Curved Washable Mascara, Great Lash Royal Blue Washable Mascara, Great Lash Washable Volumizing Natural-Looking Mascara, Instant Age Rewind Radiant Firming Foundation Makeup)
- Talc: 42 product(s) (Define-A-Lash Lengthening Washable Mascara, Eyestudio Brow Define + Fill Duo Eyebrow Makeup, Brow Drama Pro Palette Eye Shadow Makeup, Expert Wear Twin Brow & Eye Wood Pencil, Eyestudio Master Kajal Eyeliner Makeup, Line Express Sharpenable Wood Pencil Eyeliner, Expert Wear Eyeshadow Quads, Expert Wear Eye Shadow, Lemonade Craze Eyeshadow Palette Makeup, Nudes Of New York Eyeshadow Palette, The Blushed Nudes Eye Shadow Palette, The City Kits All-In-One Eye & Cheek Palette, The City Mini Eyeshadow Palette, The Nudes Eyeshadow Palette, Define-A-Lash Lengthening Waterproof Mascara, Lash Sensational Luscious Waterproof Mascara, The Falsies Lash Lift Waterproof Mascara Eye Makeup, The Falsies Push Up Angel Waterproof Mascara, The Falsies Push Up Drama Waterproof Mascara, Total Temptation Waterproof Mascara, The Colossal Curl Bounce Waterproof Mascara Makeup, The Colossal Up To 36 Hour Waterproof Mascara, The Colossal Big Shot Waterproof Mascara, Mega Plush Waterproof Mascara, The Rocket Waterproof Mascara, Fit Me Tinted Moisturizer Natural Coverage, Face Makeup, City Bronzer Bronzer & Contour Powder Makeup, Facestudio Master Blush Color & Highlight Kit, Fit Me Blush Face Makeup, Facestudio Master Contour Face Contouring Kit, Dream Cushion Fresh Face Liquid Foundation Face Makeup, Green Edition Superdrop Tinted Oil Adjustable Coverage, Instant Age Rewind Radiant Firming Foundation Makeup, Dream Wonder Face Powder Makeup, Facestudio Lasting Fix Setting + Perfecting Loose Powder, Fit Me Set + Smooth Powder Makeup, Lasting Fix Banana Powder Loose Setting Powder Makeup, Shine Free Oil-Control Loose Powder, Super Stay Better Skin Powder Foundation Makeup, Super Stay Full Coverage Powder Foundation Makeup, Super Stay Up To 24Hr Hybrid Powder-Foundation, Facestudio Lasting Fix Matte Finish Setting Spray)
- Carbon black: 21 product(s) (Brow Extensions Fiber Pomade Crayon Eyebrow Makeup, Build-A-Brow 2-in-1 Brow Pen and Sealing Gel Eye Makeup, Define-A-Line Eye Liner Eye Makeup, Hyper Easy Liquid Eyeliner, Eye Makeup, Eyestudio Lasting Drama Waterproof Gel Pencil Eyeliner, Eyestudio Master Kajal Eyeliner Makeup, Flash Wing Liquid Liner, Lasting Drama Matte Eyeliner Makeup, Line Express Sharpenable Wood Pencil Eyeliner, Line Stiletto Ultimate Precision Liquid Eyeliner, Master Precise Skinny Gel Pencil Eyeliner, Tattoo Studio Ink Pen Eyeliner Makeup, Up To 24 Hours Of Wear, Tattoo Studio Liquid Ink Eyeliner Eye Makeup, Tattoo Studio Automatic Gel Pencil Eyeliner Eye Makeup, Unstoppable Mechanical Eyeliner Pencil, Shadow Drip Eye Tint Shimmer Liquid Eyeshadow, The City Kits All-In-One Eye & Cheek Palette, Illegal Length Fiber Extensions Washable Mascara, Lash Sensational Sky Tubes Tubing Mascara, The Falsies Push Up Angel Washable Winged Mascara, Total Temptation Washable Mascara)
- Titanium dioxide: 149 product(s) (Super Stay Long-Lasting Skin Tint with Vitamin C Up to 24 HR Wear, Lash Sensational Sky High Waterproof Mascara Makeup, The Falsies Lash Lift Washable Mascara Eye Makeup, The Colossal Big Shot Washable Mascara, Define-A-Lash Lengthening Washable Mascara, Brow Extensions Fiber Pomade Crayon Eyebrow Makeup, Express Brow Fast Sculpt Clear Gel Brow Mascara, Express Brow Fast Sculpt Gel Brow Mascara, Brow Inserts Eyebrow Multiplying Pen & Brush, Brow Ultra Slim Micro-Definer Pencil, Express Brow Duo 2-IN-1 Pencil And Powder, Express Brow Shaping Pencil Eye Makeup, Eyestudio Brow Define + Fill Duo Eyebrow Makeup, Brow Drama Pro Palette Eye Shadow Makeup, Tattoo Studio Brow Styling Gel Up To 36HR Wear, Tattoo Studio Brow Lift Stick Fade-Resistant & Smudge-Resistant, Tattoo Studio Brow Pomade Long Lasting, Buildable Eyebrow Makeup, Tattoo Studio Brow Gel Waterproof Eyebrow Makeup, Total Temptation Eyebrow Definer Eye Pencil Eye Makeup, Define-A-Line Eye Liner Eye Makeup, Expert Wear Twin Brow & Eye Wood Pencil, Eyestudio Lasting Drama Waterproof Gel Pencil Eyeliner, Eyestudio Master Kajal Eyeliner Makeup, Lasting Drama Matte Eyeliner Makeup, Line Express Sharpenable Wood Pencil Eyeliner, Line Stiletto Ultimate Precision Liquid Eyeliner, Master Precise Ink Metallic Liquid Eyeliner, Master Precise Skinny Gel Pencil Eyeliner, Sculpting Stix Double-Ended Eyeliner Pencil with Brush, Tattoo Studio Gel Pot Eyeliner, Tattoo Studio Automatic Gel Pencil Eyeliner Eye Makeup, Ultra Liner Waterproof Liquid Eyeliner, Unstoppable Mechanical Eyeliner Pencil, Color Strike Cream-To-Powder Eye Shadow Pen Makeup, Expert Wear Eyeshadow Quads, Expert Wear Eye Shadow, Color Tattoo Cream Eyeshadow Up To 24Hr Longwear Cream Eyeshadow Makeup, Lemonade Craze Eyeshadow Palette Makeup, Master Prime Long-Lasting Eyeshadow Primer, Nudes Of New York Eyeshadow Palette, Shadow Blocks Eyeshadow Palette Makeup, Shadow Drip Eye Tint Shimmer Liquid Eyeshadow, The 24K Nudes Eyeshadow Palette, The Blushed Nudes Eye Shadow Palette, The City Kits All-In-One Eye & Cheek Palette, The City Mini Eyeshadow Palette, The Nudes Eyeshadow Palette, Colossal Bubble Washable Mascara, Colossal Bubble Waterproof Mascara Buildable, sleek volume, Full 'N Soft Washable Mascara, Full 'N Soft Waterproof Mascara, Great Lash Big Washable Mascara, Great Lash Lots Of Lashes Washable Mascara, Great Lash Curved Washable Mascara, Great Lash Royal Blue Washable Mascara, Great Lash Washable Volumizing Natural-Looking Mascara, Great Lash Waterproof Mascara, Illegal Length Fiber Extensions Washable Mascara, Lash Discovery Mini-brush Washable Mascara Eye Makeup, Lash Sensational Body Full Volume Lifting Washable Mascara, Lash Sensational Body Waterproof Mascara with Up To 24HR Lift and Full Body Volume, Lash Sensational Firework Washable Lash Flaring Mascara, Lash Sensational Firework Waterproof Mascara Makeup, Lash Sensational Luscious Waterproof Mascara, Lash Sensational Sky High Tinted Primer Mascara Makeup, Lash Sensational Sky High Space Diamond Glitter Mascara Topper, Lash Stiletto Ultimate Length Washable Mascara, Lash Stiletto Ultimate Length Waterproof Mascara, Snapscara Washable Mascara, Snapscara Waterproof Mascara, The Falsies Lash Lift Waterproof Mascara Eye Makeup, The Falsies Push Up Angel Washable Winged Mascara, The Falsies Push Up Angel Waterproof Mascara, The Falsies Push Up Drama Washable Mascara, The Falsies Push Up Drama Waterproof Mascara, The Falsies Surreal Extensions Washable Mascara Eye Makeup, The Falsies Surreal Extensions Waterproof Mascara Eye Makeup, Total Temptation Washable Mascara, Total Temptation Waterproof Mascara, The Colossal Curl Bounce Washable Mascara Makeup, The Colossal Curl Bounce Waterproof Mascara Makeup, The Colossal Up To 36 Hour Waterproof Mascara, Pumped Up! Colossal Washable Mascara Makeup, Pumped Up! Colossal Waterproof Mascara, The Colossal Big Shot Waterproof Mascara, The Colossal Cat Eyes Washable Mascara, The Colossal Cat Eyes Waterproof Mascara, The Colossal Washable Mascara, The Colossal Waterproof Mascara, The Falsies Flared Washable Mascara, The Falsies Washable Mascara, The Falsies Waterproof Mascara, Mega Plush Washable Mascara, Mega Plush Waterproof Mascara, The Rocket Washable Mascara, The Rocket Waterproof Mascara, Dream BB Fresh BB Cream, Dream BB Pure BB Cream, Fit Me Tinted Moisturizer Natural Coverage, Face Makeup, Cheek Heat Gel-Cream Blush, City Bronzer Bronzer & Contour Powder Makeup, Facestudio Master Blush Color & Highlight Kit, Fit Me Blush Face Makeup, Sunkisser Multi-use Liquid Blush and Bronzer, Cover Stick Corrector Concealer, Dream Brightening Creamy Concealer, Dream Lumi Touch Highlighting Concealer, Facestudio Mastercamo Color Correcting Kit, Fit Me Oil-Free Concealer, Master Camo Color Correcting Pen, Super Stay Longwear Liquid Concealer Up To 30Hr Wear, Facestudio Master Chrome Metallic Highlighter Makeup, Facestudio Master Contour Face Contouring Kit, Facestudio Master Holographic Prismatic Highlighter, Facestudio Master Strobing Liquid Illuminating Highlighter, Facestudio Master Strobing Stick Illuminating Highlighter, Dream Cushion Fresh Face Liquid Foundation Face Makeup, Dream Satin Liquid Foundation Makeup, Dream Matte Mousse Foundation Makeup, Dream Urban Cover Flawless Coverage Foundation Makeup, Spf 50, Dream Velvet Soft-Matte Hydrating Foundation, Fit Me Matte + Poreless Liquid Foundation Pouch, Fit Me Shine-Free + Balance Powder Foundation Stick, Face Makeup, Green Edition Superdrop Tinted Oil Adjustable Coverage, Instant Age Rewind Eraser Treatment Makeup, Instant Age Rewind Perfector 4-In-1 Glow Makeup, Instant Age Rewind Radiant Firming Foundation Makeup, Super Stay Multi-Use Foundation Stick Face Makeup, Dream Wonder Face Powder Makeup, Fit Me Set + Smooth Powder Makeup, Super Stay Better Skin Powder Foundation Makeup, Super Stay Full Coverage Powder Foundation Makeup, Super Stay Up To 24Hr Hybrid Powder-Foundation, Facestudio Master Blur Stick Primer Makeup, Facestudio Master Prime Primer Makeup, Baby Lips Dr Rescue Medicated Lip Balm, Baby Lips Glow Balm, Baby Lips Lip Makeup Crystal Moisturizing Lip Balm, Baby Lips Moisturizing Lip Balm, Color Sensational Vivid Hot Lacquer Lip Gloss, Lifter Gel Oil-in-Gel Lip Gloss with Hyaluronic Acid, Lifter Plump Lip Plumping Gloss Makeup, Color Sensational Shaping Lip Liner for Defined Lips with Creamy Formula, Lifter Liner Glimmer Collection Lip Liner Makeup with Hyaluronic Acid, Color Sensational Made For All Lipstick, Color Sensational Shine Compulsion Lipstick Makeup, Color Sensational The Creams Cream Finish Lipstick Makeup, Super Stay Vinyl Ink Longwear Liquid Lipcolor Glimmer Collection, Super Stay Matte Ink Liquid Lipstick Birthday Edition)
Sources: IARC Monographs – List of Classifications; EU Cosmetics Regulation (EC) 1223/2009; our methodology.
Clean picks where both brands compete
The 4 categories where both brands have the most clean products in our data (of 5 shared categories; the rest are in the range table above), up to 3 clean products per category with the brands alternating, ordered by our data score (see how guide scores work); the score measures data completeness, not performance.
Face Makeup
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| # | Product | Brand | Fragrance-free | Score | Where to buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Velvet Finish Face Primer | e.l.f. Cosmetics | ✓ | 9/9 | Amazon (brand store) |
| 2 | Fit Me Loose Finishing Powder Universal Shades | Maybelline | ✓ | 9/9 | Amazon (brand store) |
| 3 | Hydrating Face Primer | e.l.f. Cosmetics | ✓ | 9/9 | Amazon (brand store) |
e.l.f. CosmeticsVelvet Finish Face PrimerFace Makeup✓ No watchlist ingredients foundSee ingredients →
Eye Makeup
| # | Product | Brand | Fragrance-free | Score | Where to buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tattoo Studio Waterproof Brow Pencil Up To 36HR Wear | Maybelline | ✓ | 9/9 | Amazon (brand store) |
| 2 | Brow Lift | e.l.f. Cosmetics | ✓ | 9/9 | Amazon (brand store) |
| 3 | Super Lock Brow Glue Clear & Tinted Eyebrow Gel | Maybelline | ✓ | 9/9 | Amazon (brand store) |
MaybellineTattoo Studio Waterproof Brow Pencil Up To 36HR WearEye Makeup✓ No watchlist ingredients foundSee ingredients →Buy at Amazon (brand store) Buy at Maybelline Ulta
Full ingredient check: Tattoo Studio Waterproof Brow Pencil Up To 36HR Wear →
Cleansers
| # | Product | Brand | Fragrance-free | Score | Where to buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Holy Hydration! e.l.f. Off Makeup Remover | e.l.f. Cosmetics | – | 8/9 | Amazon (brand store) |
| 2 | Super Stay Eraser Lip Color Remover | Maybelline | ✓ | 9/9 | Amazon (brand store) |
| 3 | Holy Hydration! e.l.f.ssential Daily Cleanser | e.l.f. Cosmetics | – | 8/9 | Amazon (brand store) |
e.l.f. CosmeticsHoly Hydration! e.l.f. Off Makeup RemoverCleansers✓ No watchlist ingredients foundSee ingredients →Buy at Amazon (brand store) Buy at e.l.f. Cosmetics Ulta
Full ingredient check: Holy Hydration! e.l.f. Off Makeup Remover →
Mascaras
| # | Product | Brand | Fragrance-free | Score | Where to buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Green Edition Mega Mousse Mascara Eye Makeup | Maybelline | ✓ | 9/9 | Amazon (brand store) |
| 2 | Big Mood Waterproof Mascara | e.l.f. Cosmetics | ✓ | 9/9 | Amazon (brand store) |
| 3 | The Falsies Lash Mask Eyelash Conditioner | Maybelline | – | 8/9 | Amazon (brand store) |
MaybellineGreen Edition Mega Mousse Mascara Eye MakeupMascaras✓ No watchlist ingredients foundSee ingredients →Buy at Amazon (brand store) Buy at Maybelline Ulta
Full ingredient check: Green Edition Mega Mousse Mascara Eye Makeup →
Which to choose: facts mapped to needs
- If you want fragrance-free (by our INCI check): e.l.f. Cosmetics has 33 clean fragrance-free products in our data, Maybelline has 13.
- If you need body lotion, face creams, hair care, lip care, masks, serums, sunscreen (chemical filters), toners: only e.l.f. Cosmetics has clean products in these categories in our data (1 body lotion, 9 face creams, 3 hair care, 1 lip care, 2 masks, 9 serums, 3 sunscreen (chemical filters), 4 toners).
- If you need concealers: only Maybelline has clean products in this category in our data (2 concealers).
- If you want to buy from the brand's own product page: we have verified brand links for 63 clean e.l.f. Cosmetics and 18 clean Maybelline products.
- If you want a mascara that passes our check: e.l.f. has 3 of 8 US mascaras clean in our data and Maybelline has 2 of 59; see is Maybelline mascara clean? and clean mascara alternatives.
- If you want to avoid every watchlist flag: 59 of 122 e.l.f. Cosmetics and 165 of 183 Maybelline products we screened are flagged; the flagged ones are listed above.
None of this is a verdict on performance; patch-test new products and ask a dermatologist about skin conditions.
Full brand pages: e.l.f. Cosmetics products: ingredient check · Maybelline products: ingredient check
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Hazard is not risk. An IARC classification says whether a substance can cause cancer under some conditions (e.g. titanium dioxide is classified for inhaled powder), not that a cosmetic containing it is harmful at normal use. EU restrictions set use limits. This page is informational, not medical advice; talk to a dermatologist about your own skin.