ETUDE Dr.Mascara Fixer

ETUDE

Dr.Mascara Fixer

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For Super Long Lash For Perfect Lash

Fit by skin type

General, ingredient-based — not your personalized match.

Dry
63%
Combination (dry)
63%
Balanced
93%
Combination (oily)
77%
Oily
77%

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ETUDE Dr. Mascara Fixer is a transparent gel primer designed to hold curl, add volume, and make your mascara waterproof and long-lasting. It’s available in two variants: Perfect Lash, which enhances natural volume, and Super Long Lash, which contains fine fibers for an undetectable lash-extension effect. Dermatologically tested and certified vegan, this lightweight wax-like formula ensures lashes stay curled and defined throughout the day, without clumping or smudging.

Key Insights

Benefits

4
Anti-Aging
Evens Skin Tone
Hydration
Oil Control

Risks

2
Microplastic
Silicone

Full Ingredients

19 total
ISODODECANE TRIMETHYLSILOXYSILICATE CYCLOPENTASILOXANE VP/EICOSENE COPOLYMER SILICA DISTEARDIMONIUM HECTORITE SYNTHETIC WAX ETHYLENE/PROPYLENE COPOLYMER PROPYLENE CARBONATE WATER BUTYLENE GLYCOL GLYCINE SOJA SEED EXTRACT TRIETHOXYCAPRYLYLSILANE PHENOXYETHANOL IRON POWDER CI 77492 CI 77491 CARBON MICA

About Dr.Mascara Fixer

Overview

Dr.Mascara Fixer is a lightweight serum from ETUDE. The formula is built mainly around hydration. The ingredient list runs to 19 ingredients, each broken down in full below.

Texture and finish

By its ingredient list the formula reads as light: water and humectants lead, with emollients kept lower in the order. Silicones in the formula tend to give a smooth, blurred finish and help it grip under makeup. Hydration is handled by Butylene Glycol, Trimethylsiloxysilicate and Cyclopentasiloxane, humectants that pull water into the upper layers of skin rather than sealing it there.

What the formula does

Hydration: High. Ingredients that pull and hold water in the upper layers of skin, and here that comes from Butylene Glycol, Trimethylsiloxysilicate, Cyclopentasiloxane and Water.

Oil control: Moderate. Ingredients that moderate sebum or absorb shine, and here that comes from Trimethylsiloxysilicate and Silica.

Who it suits

On richness alone it suits Balanced skin best, and is the least natural fit for Dry and Combination (dry) 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 soothing. 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, sulfate-free and oil-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
  • Strong humectant content for hydration
  • No common irritants flagged in the list
  • No recognised malassezia (fungal acne) triggers

Things to know

  • Contains a solid synthetic polymer (microplastic)

Which skin types it suits

Scored on how rich or light the formula reads from its INCI order.

Suitable for

  • Balanced skin

May suit

  • Combination (oily) skin
  • Oily skin

Less suitable for

  • Dry skin
  • Combination (dry) 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 5 ingredients

    Attracts and locks in moisture to keep skin plump and dewy

  • Anti-Aging 1 ingredient

    Boosts collagen and cell turnover to reduce fine lines and wrinkles

  • Evens Skin Tone 1 ingredient

    Brightens and balances complexion for a more uniform appearance

  • Oil Control 1 ingredient

    Regulates sebum production to reduce shine and greasiness

Does not target

Anti-Acne Blackhead Reducing Dark Spot Fading 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.

Trimethylsiloxysilicate

2nd on the list, which puts it at an estimated 5–20% of the formula.

Silica, reaction products with trimethylsilane

Hydration
Cyclopentasiloxane

3rd on the list, which puts it at an estimated 5–20% of the formula.

Decamethylcyclopentasiloxane

Hydration
Silica

5th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.

Silicon dioxide

Oil Control
Water

10th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–5% of the formula.

Aqua (EU),Deionized Water,Distilled Water,Micromatrix Fractile AN,Onsen-Sui (JPN),Purified Water

Hydration
Butylene Glycol

11th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.

Butane-1,3-diol (CAS No. 107-88-0/ EC No. 203-529-7) (R)-(-)-butane-1,3-diol” (CAS No. 6290-03-5/ EC No. 228-532-0)

Hydration
Glycine Soja Seed Extract

12th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.

Glycine Soja Seed is an extract of the Soybean, Glycine soja, Leguminosae

Anti-Aging Hydration Evens Skin Tone

Formula analysis

Each axis is scored from the ingredients present and how high up the list they sit.

Hydration High

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 None

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
  • Sulfate-free
  • Oil-free
  • No animal-derived ingredients

Contains

  • Silicones

    Trimethylsiloxysilicate, Cyclopentasiloxane

  • Microplastics

    Ethylene/propylene Copolymer

  • Added colour

    CI 77492, CI 77491, Mica

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
  1. Cleanse
  2. Toning
  3. Eye
  4. Moisturise
  5. 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)
No ingredient here is a recognised food source for malassezia.
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, Silicone

Ingredients by function

Most ingredients do more than one job, so these counts add up to more than the 19 ingredients on the label.

10
Texture agent

Sets the thickness, spread and stability of the formula

5
Solvent

Dissolves and carries everything else

3
Fragrance / colour

Changes how the product smells or looks

3
Emollient

Softens and smooths by filling gaps between skin cells

3
Exfoliant

Loosens or dissolves dead surface cells

2
Occlusive

Forms a film that slows water loss

1
Humectant

Draws water into the upper layers of skin

1
Plant extract

Botanical material, usually for antioxidants or scent

1
Preservative

Keeps the product free of microbial growth

Ingredient breakdown

Every ingredient on the label, in order, with what it does and roughly how much of it is likely to be there.

1 Isododecane Emollient
Estimated level
10–40%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
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

2 Trimethylsiloxysilicate Emollient
Estimated level
5–20%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
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
3 Cyclopentasiloxane Emollient
Estimated level
5–20%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Emollient, Solvent

3rd on the list, which puts it at an estimated 5–20% of the formula.

Decamethylcyclopentasiloxane

Hydration Silicone
4 scientific references
  • CosmeticsInfoorg, Accessed May 2021, ePublication
  • Regulatory Toxicology and Pharmacology, February 2016, pages S67-S76
  • Environmental International, November 2015, pages 55-63
  • International Journal of Toxicology, December 2011, pages 149-227
4 Vp/eicosene Copolymer Occlusive
Estimated level
2–10%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Occlusive, Texture agent

4th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.

2-Pyrrolidinone, 1-ethenyl-, polymer with 1-eicosene

5 Silica Exfoliant
Estimated level
2–10%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Exfoliant, Texture agent

5th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.

Silicon dioxide

Oil Control
6 scientific references
  • Advances in Colloid and Interface Science, July 2021, page 10, 2437
  • Cosmetic Ingredient Review, October 2019, pages 1-34
  • Nanomedicine, August 2019, pages 2, 243-2, 267
  • Biological and Pharmaceutical Bulletin, 2016, pages 1, 201-1, 205
  • European Journal of Pharmaceutics and Biopharmaceutics, January 2015, pages 116-125
  • Cosmetics & Toiletries, April 2015, pages 36-45
6 Disteardimonium Hectorite Texture agent
Estimated level
2–10%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Texture agent

6th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.

1-Octadecanaminium, N,N-dimethyl-N-octadecyl-, chloride, reaction products with hectorite

7 Synthetic Wax Exfoliant
Estimated level
1–5%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Exfoliant, Texture agent

7th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–5% of the formula.

Synthetic Wax is a hydrocarbon wax derived generally through Fischer-Tropsch or ethylene polymerization processes.

8 Ethylene/propylene Copolymer Occlusive
Estimated level
1–5%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Occlusive, Exfoliant, Texture agent

8th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–5% of the formula.

Ethene, polymer with propene

Microplastic
9 Propylene Carbonate Texture agent
Estimated level
1–5%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Texture agent, Solvent

9th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–5% of the formula.

Propylene carbonate

10 Water Solvent
Estimated level
1–5%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Solvent

10th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–5% of the formula.

Aqua (EU),Deionized Water,Distilled Water,Micromatrix Fractile AN,Onsen-Sui (JPN),Purified Water

Hydration
3 scientific references
  • Skin Research and Technology, May 2015, pages 131-136
  • Skin Pharmacology and Applied Skin Physiology, November-December 1999, pages 344-351
  • Journal of Cosmetic Science, September-October 1993, pages 249-262
11 Butylene Glycol Humectant
Estimated level
1–3%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Humectant, Texture agent, Solvent

11th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.

Butane-1,3-diol (CAS No. 107-88-0/ EC No. 203-529-7) (R)-(-)-butane-1,3-diol” (CAS No. 6290-03-5/ EC No. 228-532-0)

Hydration
5 scientific references
  • CosmeticsInfoorg, Accessed March 2021, ePublication
  • US Food and Drug Administration Code of Federal Regulations</em>, Accessed March 2021, ePublication
  • International Journal of Toxicology, May 2011, pages 5S-16S
  • Skin Research and Technology, November 2007, pages 417-24
  • Journal of the American College of Toxicology, September 1985, pages 223-248
12 Glycine Soja Seed Extract Plant extract
Estimated level
1–3%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Plant extract

12th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.

Glycine Soja Seed is an extract of the Soybean, Glycine soja, Leguminosae

Anti-Aging Hydration Evens Skin Tone
1 scientific reference
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13 Triethoxycaprylylsilane Texture agent
Estimated level
1–3%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Texture agent

13th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.

Silane, triethoxyoctyl-

14 Phenoxyethanol Preservative
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Preservative

14th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

2-Phenoxyethanol

15 Iron Powder Texture agent
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Texture agent

15th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Iron Powder is the element consisting of powdered metallic iron

16 CI 77492 Fragrance / colour
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Fragrance / colour

16th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Iron oxide

17 CI 77491 Fragrance / colour
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Fragrance / colour

17th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Diiron trioxide; Ferric oxide

18 Carbon
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line

18th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Carbon is an amorphous form of elemental carbon.

19 Mica Texture agent
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Texture agent, Fragrance / colour

19th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Mica is a series of silicate minerals of varying chemical composition but with similar physical properties. Mica may have well-defined cleavage and split into very thin sheets.

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Frequently asked questions

What ingredients are in Dr.Mascara Fixer?

ISODODECANE, TRIMETHYLSILOXYSILICATE, CYCLOPENTASILOXANE, VP/EICOSENE COPOLYMER, SILICA, DISTEARDIMONIUM HECTORITE, SYNTHETIC WAX, ETHYLENE/PROPYLENE COPOLYMER, PROPYLENE CARBONATE, WATER, BUTYLENE GLYCOL, GLYCINE SOJA SEED EXTRACT, TRIETHOXYCAPRYLYLSILANE, PHENOXYETHANOL, IRON POWDER, CI 77492, CI 77491, CARBON, MICA.

How do I use Dr.Mascara Fixer?

Curl your lashes with an eyelash curler. Apply Dr. Mascara Fixer as the first layer on lashes. Wait 10–20 seconds for it to partially dry. Apply your regular mascara on top. Tip: Some users coat lashes again as a topcoat for extra curl retention and waterproofing.

What skin types is Dr.Mascara Fixer 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 Dry, Combination (dry) skin.

Is Dr.Mascara Fixer 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 Dr.Mascara Fixer fungal acne safe?

No ingredient in this formula is a recognised food source for malassezia, the yeast behind fungal acne.

Can I use Dr.Mascara Fixer 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 Dr.Mascara Fixer fragrance free?

Yes. Reading the full ingredient list, this formula is fragrance-free.

Does Dr.Mascara Fixer contain alcohol?

No. Reading the full ingredient list, this formula is no drying alcohol.

Is Dr.Mascara Fixer silicone free?

No — it contains Trimethylsiloxysilicate, Cyclopentasiloxane.

Does Dr.Mascara Fixer contain essential oils?

No. Reading the full ingredient list, this formula is essential-oil-free.

Is Dr.Mascara Fixer paraben free?

Yes. Reading the full ingredient list, this formula is paraben-free.

What can I layer with Dr.Mascara Fixer?

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 Dr.Mascara Fixer?

Use it morning and evening, before moisturiser.

How many ingredients does Dr.Mascara Fixer have?

It lists 19 ingredients, of which 0 are recorded as actives.

Who makes Dr.Mascara Fixer?

ETUDE.

Brand
ETUDE

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