Zuzu Mascara - Onyx (7.5 mL)

Zuzu Mascara in Onyx is the black shade of the Zuzu Luxe mascara, in a 7.5 mL (0.25 oz) tube with a silver cap. The formula is water-based, with aloe leaf juice, panthenol and plant extracts, and it goes on with a nylon brush that Zuzu Luxe designed for length without clumps or smudging.

What it is

Onyx is a true black, coloured with iron oxides, the mineral pigments used across most black cosmetics. The base is an infusion of aloe barbadensis leaf juice, thickened with hectorite (a clay), cellulose gum and xanthan gum, with stearic acid and cetearyl alcohol for body. Panthenol is the pro-vitamin form of vitamin B5, and tocopheryl acetate is a form of vitamin E. The botanical extracts are eyebright (Euphrasia officinalis) and sea fennel (Crithmum maritimum).

Zuzu Luxe lists the mascara as certified gluten-free, cruelty-free, 100% vegan and certified by the Natural Products Association. The brand also describes it as suitable for sensitive eyes and for contact lens wearers. The tube holds 7.5 mL, and the silver cap and dark tube match the other Zuzu Luxe shades. Titanium dioxide, sorbitol, lecithin and potassium sorbate round out the list; potassium sorbate is a common cosmetic preservative.

Ingredients

Aqua (infusion of Aloe barbadensis leaf juice), stearic acid, panthenol, Euphrasia officinalis (eyebright) extract, hectorite, cellulose gum, cetearyl alcohol, Crithmum maritimum (sea fennel) extract, xanthan gum, titanium dioxide, sorbitol, lecithin, tocopheryl acetate, iron oxides, potassium sorbate.

How it compares

Zuzu Mascara comes in four shades at Vitasave: Onyx (black), Espresso (brown), Navy (dark blue) and Clear. All share the same 7.5 mL tube and nylon brush. Onyx is the darkest of the four, Espresso is a brown for a softer look, and Clear has no pigment.

How to use it

Start at the base of the lashes and sweep upward in long, lifting strokes. A second coat can go on for more depth of colour. Close the cap tightly after each use. The full directions are under How to Take.

Who it suits

It suits anyone who wants a black mascara from a vegan, cruelty-free and gluten-free makeup line, and people who wear contact lenses. It pairs with the rest of the Zuzu Luxe colour range for a full natural-makeup routine, and the water-based formula suits people who prefer a simple ingredient list they can read from end to end.

Zuzu Mascara Onyx FAQ

What colour is Onyx?

Onyx is black. Zuzu also makes Espresso (brown), Navy and Clear.

Is it vegan and cruelty-free?

Yes. Zuzu Luxe lists it as 100% vegan, cruelty-free and certified gluten-free.

Can I wear it with contact lenses?

Zuzu Luxe describes it as suitable for contact lens wearers and sensitive eyes.

How much is in the tube?

7.5 mL, or 0.25 oz.

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