Haven't heard that b4 re; mascara drying out lashes. I wear mascara every day too & haven't had any probs but when I put eyecream on I always use what is left on my fingers on lashes not sure if this helps w moisture or not.
Found this has a very basic recipe and then suggests other additional things you can add in/leave out (eg preservatives etc see link below), hope it helps! Also found free heaps of free recipies incl black mascara, def worth a look.
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Natural Look Black Mascara ;
Phase A
Weight %
For 100 g / 3.6 oz
Distilled Water 68.4 % 68.4 g / 2.4 oz
Xanthan Gum 0.2 % 0.2 g / 1/8 tsp
Provitamin B5 0.5 % 0.5 g / 12 drops
Sorbitol or Glycerin 2 % 2 g / 1 tsp
Gum Arabic 2 % 2 g / 1 tsp
Phase B
Stearic Acid 5 % 5 g / 0.2 oz
Candelilla Wax 1.5 % 1.5 g / 3/4 tsp
Ceteareth-20 1.7 % 1.7 g / 3/4 tsp
Bees Wax 4.5 % 4.5 g / 0.2 oz
Carnauba Wax 2.7 % 2.7 g / 0.1 oz
Phase C
Iron Oxide Black 10 % 10 g / 0.35 oz
Dimethicone 0.5 % 0.5 g / 1/4 tsp
Phase D
Paraben-DU 1 % 1 g / 22 drops
Method
Add phase A into a disinfected glass beaker and mix well until everything is dissolved. Add phase B into another disinfected glass beaker and heat to 167oF/75oC. Mix phase C well with mortar and pestle. When phase B is melted add phase C and stir until the pigment is well dispersed. Heat phase A to the same temperature as phase B. Add the hot phase A slowly while stirring to hot phase B maintaining a temperature of 158F/70oC until the two ingredients are fully mixed, this takes a few minutes. Later when the temperature has dropped below 140F/60oC add phase D and stir. While still hot and liquid fill into mascara containers by using a pipette.
Properties
Mascara that defines lashes without build-up, touch proof. Needs to dry a minute after application.
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