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mascara
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Encyclopedic overview
12 sectionsContents
- Definition
- Etymology
- History
- Ingredients and manufacture
- Cosmetic pigments
- Oils, waxes, etc.
- Manufacture
- Safety
- Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS)
- See also
- References
- External links
thumb|A mascara tube and a wand applicator
Mascara (, ) is a cosmetic commonly used to enhance the upper and lower eyelashes. It is used to darken, thicken, lengthen, and/or define the eyelashes. Normally in one of three forms—liquid, powder, or cream—the modern mascara product has various formulas; however, most contain the same basic components of pigments, oils, waxes, and preservatives. The most common form of mascara is a liquid in a tube with an application brush.
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