OGEE Beyond Clean Volumizing Mascara

A conditioning, plant-powered volumizing mascara designed to define and thicken lashes while supporting lash health with aloe, jojoba oil, oat protein, and botanical-derived waxes. This formula focuses on performance without relying on harsh synthetic solvents.

Ingredients:

Formulated with Aloe barbadensis leaf juice, CI 77499 (iron oxide from mineral sources), Cera alba (beeswax), water (aqua), stearic acid (from flaxseed), ethyl alcohol (from sugar cane), sorbitan sesquioleate (from cassava and coconut), shellac, Copernicia cerifera (carnauba) wax, propanediol (from corn), Musa sapientum (banana) fruit extract, silica (from mineral sources), potassium hydroxide (from mineral sources), raspberry ketones, palmitic acid (from vegetable sources), benzyl alcohol (from cassia oil), glyceryl caprylate (from vegetable sources), galactoarabinan (from larch trees), sodium phytate (from rice), Acacia senegal gum, xanthan gum (from fermentation), glyceryl undecylenate (from vegetable sources), hydrolyzed oat protein (from oat flour), Simmondsia chinensis (jojoba) seed oil, and alcohol (from sugarcane). *Organic ingredients noted.

Certifications:

  • USDA Certified Organic

This certification provides added assurance that ingredients meet strict organic agriculture and processing standards, including restrictions on synthetic pesticides, solvents, and contaminants.

What I like:

  • Uses a conditioning base of aloe, jojoba oil, oat protein, and banana extract to support lash health while wearing makeup.

  • Beeswax and carnauba wax build volume and structure without heavy synthetic film-formers.

  • Mineral-based pigment (iron oxide) instead of synthetic black dyes.

  • Includes botanical-derived preservatives and stabilizers rather than parabens or formaldehyde-releasing agents.

  • Aligns well with a high-integrity, low-tox beauty routine, especially with USDA Organic certification.

  • EWG rating: 4 — this score is driven primarily by potassium hydroxide, benzyl alcohol, and aromatic plant-derived compounds, which receive conservative ratings related to irritation and processing concerns, not because the product contains intentionally added high-tox ingredients. Because many ingredients are USDA Certified Organic, there is added reassurance that agricultural chemical contamination is tightly restricted.

Things to keep in mind:

  • This is a natural, conditioning mascara, not a conventional waterproof formula.

  • May smudge in very humid conditions or on very oily lash lines.

  • Contains benzyl alcohol and aromatic plant compounds, which may be sensitizing for very reactive eyes — patch testing is important.

  • Natural mascaras typically require more frequent replacement due to lower synthetic preservation.

Pregnancy / Breastfeeding Notes:

  • Aloe, jojoba oil, banana extract, oat protein, beeswax, carnauba wax, galactoarabinan, and acacia gum are all considered low risk and safe for topical use during pregnancy and breastfeeding.

  • Stearic acid, palmitic acid, propanediol, glyceryl caprylate, glyceryl undecylenate, and sodium phytate are widely considered pregnancy-safe cosmetic ingredients.

  • Potassium hydroxide is used in very small amounts as a pH adjuster and is considered compatible with pregnancy at cosmetic concentrations.

  • Benzyl alcohol, when present in low cosmetic preservation levels, is generally considered compatible with pregnancy, though those with very sensitive eyes should take note.

  • Mineral pigment (iron oxide) is considered low risk for topical use during pregnancy. Since this is a mascara (not a loose powder), inhalation concerns are minimal.

  • This formula contains no retinoids, chemical dyes, or hormone-disrupting preservatives.

  • As always, patch testing is recommended, especially since eye sensitivity can increase during pregnancy and postpartum.