Recommended by Dr Dee, optometrist, 20+ years experience
Achieve seductive, voluminous lashes with this vegan mascara in magic black. The formulation is milder than other top-selling mascaras from Benecos, featuring a nourishing blend of organic avocado oil and vitamin E. This mascara can be reapplied for extra volume without clumping, making it a versatile option for building a fuller lash look. Gluten-free, this mascara is made with natural, controlled ingredients.
Certified Natural Cosmetics (BDIH):
This carries the trusted BDIH certification, which guarantees it meets strict standards for truly natural beauty. That means no synthetic dyes, fragrances, silicones, paraffins, or petroleum-based ingredients — only plant-based raw materials (where possible from organic farming), produced without animal testing and with environmentally responsible practices.
EFR rating: Bronze
This volumising mascara includes hydrating ingredients like glycerin, avocado oil, and conditioning fatty alcohols. It avoids PEGs, silicones, and essential oils, and is aligned with TFOS guidance. However, the inclusion of natural fragrance may pose a risk for those with sensitive eyes, preventing it from achieving a Silver rating.
Benecos Vegan Black Mascara Extra Volume, your questions answered
Q1. What does Extra Volume mean compared to the standard Volume Mascara?
A higher concentration of the wax and film-forming components in the formula, built for a fuller, more built-up lash line than the standard volumising version.
Q2. Will it feel heavy on the lashes?
Extra volume formulas do carry more product per coat. Applying one thorough coat rather than several thin ones usually gives the fullest result without excess weight.
Q3. Is it fully vegan?
Yes. Formulated without animal-derived ingredients, and Benecos holds Leaping Bunny certification across its range.
Q4. How do I avoid clumping with a heavier volume formula?
Wipe the wand against the tube opening before each coat to remove excess product, and apply while the previous coat is still slightly tacky rather than fully dry.
Q5. How do I remove extra volume mascara properly?
Oil-based or micellar remover held against closed lashes for several seconds to break down the denser formula, then wipe down gently. A cotton bud helps clear residue at the lash root.
Q6. How often should I replace it?
Every three months. Denser volumising formulas do not last longer in the tube than any other mascara, replacement timing is about hygiene, not product thickness.
Q7. What is the best vegan mascara for maximum lash volume?
A concentrated wax formula applied in a single thorough coat gives the fullest build without clumping. Benecos Vegan Black Mascara Extra Volume is formulated for that higher-volume result.
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