INIKA Organic Bold Lash Vegan Mascara

A bold, volumizing mascara formulated with organic castor oil, carnauba wax, and magnolia bark extract to build dramatic lashes while maintaining a low-tox ingredient profile and avoiding petroleum-derived ingredients.

Ingredients:

Aqua (water), *Copernicia cerifera (carnauba) wax, stearic acid, *Ricinus communis (castor) seed oil, propanediol, pentylene glycol (sugar cane), glyceryl stearate SE, C10–18 triglycerides, tocopherol (vitamin E), honokiol (magnolia bark extract), Helianthus annuus (sunflower) seed oil, xanthan gum, sodium hydroxide, galactoarabinan, and iron oxide (CI 77499).
*From organic agriculture
100% natural origin of total

Certifications / 3rd-Party Standards:

  • Certified Organic Ingredients (COSMOS Standard)

  • Vegan Certified

  • Cruelty-Free Certified

  • Halal Certified

These certifications confirm compliance with strict standards for organic sourcing, ethical manufacturing, animal-free formulation, and Halal ingredient and production requirements.

What I like:

  • EWG Rating: 2 — low hazard

  • Uses organic castor oil to condition and support lash health

  • Carnauba wax provides structure and bold lash definition

  • Magnolia bark extract (honokiol) offers natural antioxidant and antimicrobial support

  • Vitamin E + sunflower oil helps nourish and protect lashes

  • Uses iron oxides for pigment, not synthetic dyes

  • No petroleum-derived ingredients

  • No synthetic fragrance

  • Stronger hold and volume compared to many natural mascaras

Things to keep in mind:

  • This is a bold, volumizing formula so that it may feel heavier than length-only mascaras.

  • Still not an actual waterproof mascara.

  • Plant wax formulas can wear off more quickly than conventional long-wear mascaras.

  • As with all mascaras, replace regularly to prevent eye irritation.

Pregnancy / Breastfeeding Notes:

  • Carnauba wax, castor oil, sunflower oil, stearic acid, vitamin E, glyceryl stearate, and plant gums are considered low risk and safe for topical cosmetic use during pregnancy and breastfeeding.

  • Magnolia bark extract (honokiol) is used at very low cosmetic levels as a natural preservative and antioxidant and is not classified as a reproductive or developmental toxin when used topically.

  • Propanediol and pentylene glycol are sugar-derived humectants and preservative boosters that are considered pregnancy-compatible at cosmetic concentrations, with the primary potential concern being skin or eye irritation in very sensitive individuals.

  • This formula contains no retinoids, chemical dyes, PFAS, endocrine-disrupting preservatives, or petroleum ingredients.

  • Because this is a mascara (not a loose powder), inhalation exposure is minimal.

  • As always, patch testing is recommended, especially during pregnancy and postpartum, when eye sensitivity can be heightened.