2nd on the list, which puts it at an estimated 5–20% of the formula.
Silica, reaction products with trimethylsilane
Hydration
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Shades
Fit by skin type
General, ingredient-based — not your personalized match.
Dry
80%
Combination (dry)
80%
Balanced
90%
Combination (oily)
60%
Oily
60%
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14
Ingredients
2
Benefits
0
Actives
The ETUDE Curl Fix Mascara is a waterproof, long-lasting mascara designed to keep lashes curled for up to 24 hours. Utilizing ETUDE's Curl 24H Technology™, it offers smudge-proof wear, ensuring lashes stay lifted and defined throughout the day. The mascara's formula is suitable for all skin types, including sensitive skin, and is vegan-certified.
Key Insights
Benefits
2
Hydration
Oil Control
Risks
2
Microplastic
Synthetic polymer
Full Ingredients
14 total
ISODODECANE
TRIMETHYLSILOXYSILICATE
CERESIN
DEXTRIN PALMITATE/ETHYLHEXANOATE
TALC
BUTYL ACRYLATE/HYDROXYPROPYL DIMETHICONE ACRYLATE COPOLYMER
MICROCRYSTALLINE WAX
IRON POWDER
DISTEARDIMONIUM HECTORITE
POLYPROPYLSILSESQUIOXANE
PROPYLENE CARBONATE
HYDROGENATED POLYISOBUTENE
TRIETHOXYCAPRYLYLSILANE
BHT
About Curl Fix Mascara
Overview
Curl Fix Mascara is a cushioning skincare product from ETUDE. The ingredient list runs to 14 ingredients, each broken down in full below.
Texture and finish
By its ingredient list the formula reads as moderately cushioned — emollient enough to feel like a cream, without the heaviest occlusives near the top. Silicones in the formula tend to give a smooth, blurred finish and help it grip under makeup.
What the formula does
Oil control: Moderate. Ingredients that moderate sebum or absorb shine, and here that comes from Trimethylsiloxysilicate and Talc.
Hydration: Moderate. Ingredients that pull and hold water in the upper layers of skin, and here that comes from Trimethylsiloxysilicate and Hydrogenated Polyisobutene.
Soothing: Moderate. Ingredients aimed at visible redness and reactivity, and here that comes from Dextrin Palmitate/ethylhexanoate.
Who it suits
On richness alone it suits Balanced skin best, and is the least natural fit for Combination (oily) and Oily skin. Nothing in the list is flagged as a common irritant, which is a reasonable starting point for reactive skin — though a patch test is still the only way to know.
What it does not target
The formula contributes little or nothing on barrier support, antioxidant protection, brightening and tone and cell renewal. That is not a fault — most products are not meant to do everything — but if one of those is your priority, this is not the product that will address it.
What is not in it
Reading the full list, the formula is fragrance-free, essential-oil-free, no drying alcohol, paraben-free, microplastic-free and sulfate-free. Those claims come from the ingredient list itself, not from the packaging.
Where it fits in a routine
It can be used morning and evening. In a routine it goes before moisturiser. Tap along the orbital bone with your ring finger; product migrates upward on its own.
This summary is generated from the product's ingredient list. It is not a review, it is not the brand's own marketing claims, and it does not replace advice from a dermatologist.
Pros and cons
Drawn purely from the ingredient list
Pros
- No fragrance or declared allergens
- No essential oils
- No drying alcohol
- No microplastics
- No common irritants flagged in the list
Things to know
- One ingredient could feed malassezia (fungal acne)
Which skin types it suits
Scored on how rich or light the formula reads from its INCI order.
Suitable for
- Balanced skin
May suit
- Dry skin
- Combination (dry) skin
Less suitable for
- Combination (oily) skin
- Oily skin
Sensitive skin
No ingredient in this formula carries a common-irritant flag, making it a reasonable option for reactive skin. A patch test is still recommended, as individual skin reactivity varies.
Skin concerns
Based on the curated benefits documented for this product's ingredients.
Helps with
-
Hydration 2 ingredients
Attracts and locks in moisture to keep skin plump and dewy
-
Oil Control 1 ingredient
Regulates sebum production to reduce shine and greasiness
Does not target
Anti-Acne
Anti-Aging
Blackhead Reducing
Dark Spot Fading
Evens Skin Tone
Pore Minimizer
Smooths Bumpy Skin
Soothing
None of the ingredients in this formula are associated with these benefits. This is not unusual, as most products are designed to target a limited number of concerns.
Key ingredients
The actives, UV filters and benefit-carrying ingredients in this formula, in the order they are listed.
5th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.
Talc (Mg3H2(SiO3)4) (CI 77718)
Oil Control
12th on the list, which puts it at an estimated under 1% of the formula.
Propene, 2-methyl-, homopolymer
Hydration
Formula analysis
Each axis is scored from the ingredients present and how high up the list they sit.
Hydration
Moderate
Ingredients that pull and hold water in the upper layers of skin
Barrier support
None
Lipids and repair signals that support skin barrier integrity
Antioxidant support
None
Ingredients that mop up free radicals from UV and pollution
Oil control
Moderate
Ingredients that moderate sebum or absorb shine
Brightening
None
Ingredients that act on uneven tone and post-inflammatory marks
Soothing
Moderate
Ingredients aimed at visible redness and reactivity
Cell renewal
None
Retinoids, acids and enzymes that speed surface turnover
Firmness signalling
None
Peptides and growth factors that signal for collagen support
What is and is not in it
Read from the full ingredient list. A brand's own claim may differ.
Free from
- Fragrance-free
- Essential-oil-free
- No drying alcohol
- Paraben-free
- Microplastic-free
- Sulfate-free
- Dye-free
- Oil-free
- No animal-derived ingredients
Contains
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Silicones
Trimethylsiloxysilicate, Butyl Acrylate/hydroxypropyl Dimethicone Acrylate Copolymer, Polypropylsilsesquioxane
What to layer it with
Judged by the same curated rules our routine checker uses. It reads the ingredients, not the label.
Compatible with
- Vitamin C (L-ascorbic acid)
- Retinoids (retinol, retinal)
- AHAs (glycolic, lactic)
- BHA (salicylic acid)
- PHAs (gluconolactone)
- Benzoyl peroxide
- Azelaic acid
- Copper peptides
- Bakuchiol
- Niacinamide
- Hyaluronic acid
- Ceramides
- Signal peptides
- Panthenol
- Sunscreen
Nothing in this formula belongs to a group our rules can put in conflict, so it layers freely. Order still matters — thinnest texture first.
Where it fits in a routine
Morning
Evening
- Cleanse
- Toning
- Eye
- Moisturise
- Protect
This product is the "Eye" step.
- Tap along the orbital bone with your ring finger; product migrates upward on its own.
Safety and suitability
Flags to check, not verdicts. None of this is medical advice — if you are pregnant, breastfeeding or treating a skin condition, ask a doctor.
- Pregnancy and breastfeeding
- Nothing in this formula is on the standard pregnancy-caution list. That is not clearance — ask your doctor about anything you use daily.
- Fungal acne (malassezia)
- 1 ingredient could feed malassezia: Dextrin Palmitate/ethylhexanoate. That is about the yeast's food supply, not a prediction that you will break out.
- Sensitive and reactive skin
- No ingredient in this formula carries a common-irritant flag, making it a reasonable option for reactive skin. A patch test is still recommended, as individual skin reactivity varies.
- Recorded ingredient risks
- Microplastic, Synthetic polymer
Ingredients by function
Most ingredients do more than one job, so these counts add up to more than the 14 ingredients on the label.
8
Texture agent
Sets the thickness, spread and stability of the formula
3
Emollient
Softens and smooths by filling gaps between skin cells
3
Occlusive
Forms a film that slows water loss
2
Solvent
Dissolves and carries everything else
1
Antioxidant
Neutralises free radicals from UV and pollution
1
Exfoliant
Loosens or dissolves dead surface cells
1
Surfactant
Lifts oil and dirt, or holds oil and water together
Ingredient breakdown
Every ingredient on the label, in order, with what it does and roughly how much of it is likely to be there.
- Estimated level
- 10–40%
- Confidence
- Low — inferred from list position alone
- Roles
- Emollient, Solvent
1st on the list, which puts it at an estimated 10–40% of the formula.
2,2,4,6,6-Pentamethylheptane; Hydrocarbons, C4, 1,3-butadiene-free, polymd., triisobutylene fraction, hydrogenated
- Estimated level
- 5–20%
- Confidence
- Low — inferred from list position alone
- Roles
- Emollient
2nd on the list, which puts it at an estimated 5–20% of the formula.
Silica, reaction products with trimethylsilane
Hydration
Microplastic
8 scientific references
- Supercharged Hydration
- How Hyaluronic Acid Benefits Skin
- What is Dehydrated Skin & How to Choose the Best Products
- What Your Moisturizer Must Contain
- Moisturizer Myths You Should Stop Believing Now
- The Benefits of Glycerin in Skin Care
- The Best Face Oils for Skin
- How Facial Oils Help Skin
- Estimated level
- 5–20%
- Confidence
- Low — inferred from list position alone
- Roles
- Texture agent
3rd on the list, which puts it at an estimated 5–20% of the formula.
Ceresin. A complex combination of hydrocarbons produced by the purification of ozocerite with sulfuric acid and filtration through bone black to form waxy cakes
- Estimated level
- 2–10%
- Confidence
- Low — inferred from list position alone
- Roles
- Surfactant
4th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.
2-Ethylhexanoic acid and hexadecanoic acid, dextrin ester
- Estimated level
- 2–10%
- Confidence
- Low — inferred from list position alone
- Roles
- Occlusive, Exfoliant, Texture agent
5th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.
Talc (Mg3H2(SiO3)4) (CI 77718)
Oil Control
- Estimated level
- 2–10%
- Confidence
- Low — inferred from list position alone
- Roles
- Occlusive
6th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.
Butyl Acrylate/Hydroxypropyl Dimethicone Acrylate Copolymer is a copolymer of butyl acrylate and hydroxypropyldimethicone acrylate monomers
Synthetic polymer
- Estimated level
- 1–5%
- Confidence
- Low — inferred from list position alone
- Roles
- Texture agent
7th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–5% of the formula.
Cera Microcristallina (EU),Hydrocarbon Waxes, Microcryst,Petroleum Wax, Microcrystalline
- Estimated level
- 1–5%
- Confidence
- Low — inferred from list position alone
- Roles
- Texture agent
8th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–5% of the formula.
Iron Powder is the element consisting of powdered metallic iron
- Estimated level
- 1–5%
- Confidence
- Low — inferred from list position alone
- Roles
- Texture agent
9th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–5% of the formula.
1-Octadecanaminium, N,N-dimethyl-N-octadecyl-, chloride, reaction products with hectorite
- Estimated level
- under 1%
- Confidence
- Low — inferred from list position alone
- Roles
- Occlusive
10th on the list, which puts it at an estimated under 1% of the formula.
Polymer formed by hydrolysis and condensation of propyltrichlorosilane
- Estimated level
- under 1%
- Confidence
- Low — inferred from list position alone
- Roles
- Texture agent, Solvent
11th on the list, which puts it at an estimated under 1% of the formula.
Propylene carbonate
- Estimated level
- under 1%
- Confidence
- Low — inferred from list position alone
- Roles
- Emollient, Texture agent
12th on the list, which puts it at an estimated under 1% of the formula.
Propene, 2-methyl-, homopolymer
Hydration
4 scientific references
- https://thedermreviewcom/hydrogenated-polyisobutene/
- CosmeticsInfoorg, Accessed March 2021, ePublication
- International Journal of Toxicology, September 2020, pages 59S-90S
- International Journal of Cosmetic Science, February 2010, pages 81-82
- Estimated level
- under 1%
- Confidence
- Low — inferred from list position alone
- Roles
- Texture agent
13th on the list, which puts it at an estimated under 1% of the formula.
Silane, triethoxyoctyl-
- Estimated level
- under 1%
- Confidence
- Low — inferred from list position alone
- Roles
- Antioxidant
14th on the list, which puts it at an estimated under 1% of the formula.
2,6-Di-tert-butyl-p-cresol
Frequently asked questions
What ingredients are in Curl Fix Mascara?
ISODODECANE, TRIMETHYLSILOXYSILICATE, CERESIN, DEXTRIN PALMITATE/ETHYLHEXANOATE, TALC, BUTYL ACRYLATE/HYDROXYPROPYL DIMETHICONE ACRYLATE COPOLYMER, MICROCRYSTALLINE WAX, IRON POWDER, DISTEARDIMONIUM HECTORITE, POLYPROPYLSILSESQUIOXANE, PROPYLENE CARBONATE, HYDROGENATED POLYISOBUTENE, TRIETHOXYCAPRYLYLSILANE, BHT.
How do I use Curl Fix Mascara?
Apply the mascara to clean, dry lashes. Use the brush to coat lashes from root to tip, ensuring even coverage. For enhanced curl, hold the brush at the base of the lashes for a few seconds before sweeping upward. Allow the mascara to dry completely to set the curl.
What skin types is Curl Fix Mascara good for?
Judged on how rich the formula reads from its ingredient list, it suits Balanced skin best. It is the least natural fit for Combination (oily), Oily skin.
Is Curl Fix Mascara good for sensitive skin?
No ingredient in this formula carries a common-irritant flag, making it a reasonable option for reactive skin. A patch test is still recommended, as individual skin reactivity varies.
Is Curl Fix Mascara fungal acne safe?
One ingredient could feed malassezia: Dextrin Palmitate/ethylhexanoate. That describes the yeast's food supply, not a prediction that it will cause a breakout.
Can I use Curl Fix Mascara while pregnant?
Nothing in this formula is on the standard pregnancy-caution list. That is not medical clearance — check anything you use daily with your doctor or midwife.
Is Curl Fix Mascara fragrance free?
Yes. Reading the full ingredient list, this formula is fragrance-free.
Does Curl Fix Mascara contain alcohol?
No. Reading the full ingredient list, this formula is no drying alcohol.
Is Curl Fix Mascara silicone free?
No — it contains Trimethylsiloxysilicate, Butyl Acrylate/hydroxypropyl Dimethicone Acrylate Copolymer, Polypropylsilsesquioxane.
Does Curl Fix Mascara contain essential oils?
No. Reading the full ingredient list, this formula is essential-oil-free.
Is Curl Fix Mascara paraben free?
Yes. Reading the full ingredient list, this formula is paraben-free.
What can I layer with Curl Fix Mascara?
It layers well with Vitamin C (L-ascorbic acid), Retinoids (retinol, retinal), AHAs (glycolic, lactic), BHA (salicylic acid), PHAs (gluconolactone), Benzoyl peroxide.
When should I apply Curl Fix Mascara?
Use it morning and evening, before moisturiser.
How many ingredients does Curl Fix Mascara have?
It lists 14 ingredients, of which 0 are recorded as actives.
Who makes Curl Fix Mascara?
ETUDE.
Brand
ETUDE