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Highly Rated Lash & Brow Boosting Serum | Manufacturing and Formulation Insights

This page provides an ingredient-level review of Highly Rated Lash & Brow Boosting Serum by Milani. Below you’ll find the publicly available ingredient list, a dynamic ingredient breakdown linked to the FormuNova ingredient database, and a formula structure overview intended for cosmetic founders, product developers, and brand teams researching competitor product architecture in modern lash & brow serums and related Beauty & Personal Care categories. This page is a formulation and manufacturing review and does not imply or state any association between FormuNova and Milani.

Full Ingredient List

Water / Aqua / Eau, Glycerin, Polysorbate 20, Butylene Glycol, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Sodium Benzoate, Panthenol, Biotinoyl Tripeptide-1, Cannabis Sativa Seed Extract, Tocopherol, Polyquaternium-70, Dipropylene Glycol, PEG-150 Pentaerythrityl Tetrastearate, PEG-6 Caprylic/Capric Glycerides, Ethylhexylglycerin, Disodium EDTA, Potassium Sorbate, Phenoxyethanol

Formulation Deep Dive

Milani’s Highly Rated Lash & Brow Boosting Serum is formulated as a targeted, water-based treatment designed to enhance the appearance of lash and brow density. The carrier system utilizes a high concentration of glycerin and butylene glycol to deliver hydration and facilitate active penetration, while hydroxyethylcellulose provides the necessary viscosity for precise, drip-free application. The performance strategy centers on the synergistic combination of Biotinoyl Tripeptide-1 and Panthenol (Provitamin B5) to support follicle health and hair strength, supplemented by Cannabis Sativa Seed Extract and Tocopherol (Vitamin E) for their conditioning and antioxidant properties. The formulation is stabilized with a blend of dipropylene glycol and polyquaternium-70, utilizing a reliable preservative system of sodium benzoate, potassium sorbate, and phenoxyethanol to ensure microbiological stability.

Formula Structure Overview

This formula has a 89% match with ingredients from our research database. Among the matched ingredients, the main functional themes identified are categorized as conditioner, moisturizer, emollient, and cleansing agent ingredients.

Reviewed Ingredient Coverage
89%
Matched Ingredients
16

Ingredient Analysis

About our ratings
Water GREAT
Purified water serves as the primary, high-quality solvent in most cosmetics.
Solvent
Glycerin GREAT
To attract and retain moisture in the skin and hair, enhancing hydration and improving barrier function.
Hydrator Moisturizer Emollient Texture Enhancer Conditioner Soother Barrier Support Anti-Aging Agent Solvent
Polysorbate 20 GOOD
To stabilise oil-in-water or water-in-oil mixtures, reduce interfacial tension, solubilise lipophilic actives, and improve formulation texture and performance in skin and hair care systems.
Texture Enhancer Cleansing Agent Emulsifier Solvent
Butylene Glycol GOOD
To hydrate and condition skin and hair, enhance the absorption of active ingredients, and improve product texture and stability.
Hydrator Moisturizer Emollient Texture Enhancer Conditioner Solvent Preservative
Hydroxyethylcellulose GOOD
To enhance product viscosity, stability, and texture in skincare and haircare formulations.
Texture Enhancer Emulsifier
Sodium Benzoate GOOD
Functions as a preservative (antimicrobial), protecting water-containing formulations from yeast, mold, and bacterial spoilage. Its activity is pH-dependent and strongest in acidic systems (optimal below roughly pH 5), so it is used in low-pH products and frequently paired with potassium sorbate for broader, more robust preservation.
Preservative
Panthenol GREAT
To hydrate and condition skin and hair, enhance barrier function, and provide anti-inflammatory benefits.
Hydrator Moisturizer Emollient Conditioner Strengthener Soother Anti-Inflammatory Agent Barrier Support Emulsifier
Biotinoyl Tripeptide-1 GOOD
A biotin-conjugated tripeptide used to support the appearance of stronger, fuller, healthier hair.
Strengthener Conditioner
Cannabis Sativa Seed Extract NOT RATED
Tocopherol (Vitamin E) GREAT
To provide antioxidant protection, moisturize and condition the skin and hair, support the skin’s barrier function, soothe irritation, and protect against environmental damage.
Moisturizer Emollient Conditioner Antioxidant Soother Barrier Support Anti-Aging Agent
Polyquaternium-70 NOT RATED
Dipropylene Glycol GOOD
To act as a high-performance solvent/penetration-enhancer and humectant, enabling improved active delivery, refined texture and consistent formulation in skin & hair-care systems.
Moisturizer Texture Enhancer Conditioner Barrier Support Emulsifier Solvent
PEG-150 Pentaerythrityl Tetrastearate GOOD
To increase viscosity, stabilise emulsions or surfactant systems, enhance texture and improve delivery/spread of actives or colourants in skin- and hair-care formulations.
Moisturizer Emollient Texture Enhancer Conditioner Volume Control Agent Emulsifier Solvent
PEG-6 Caprylic/Capric Glycerides GOOD
Facilitate the formation and stability of emulsions, enhance solubilization of lipophilic actives, while providing light emolliency and improved skin/hair feel.
Emollient Texture Enhancer Cleansing Agent Emulsifier Solvent
Ethylhexylglycerin GOOD
A multifunctional additive that boosts preservative efficacy, provides deodorant activity, and conditions skin with a light, non-greasy feel.
Preservative Microbiome Balance Agent
Disodium EDTA GOOD
To bind and deactivate metal ions, ensuring formula stability, consistency, and enhanced sensory and preservative performance in both skincare and haircare products.
Texture Enhancer Cleansing Agent Emulsifier Preservative Chelating Agent
Potassium Sorbate GOOD
Functions as a preservative (antimicrobial), protecting water-containing formulations primarily against yeasts and molds, with weaker activity against bacteria. Its activity is pH-dependent and strongest in acidic systems (effective below roughly pH 6, optimal near pH 4.4), so it is used in low-pH products and is commonly paired with a second preservative such as sodium benzoate for broad-spectrum coverage.
Preservative
Phenoxyethanol GOOD
A broad-spectrum cosmetic preservative that protects water-containing formulas against bacteria, yeast and mold.
Preservative
The information provided in this review is based on internal research and publicly available sources. It is intended for general informational purposes only and does not constitute medical, legal, or regulatory advice. We do not guarantee the accuracy or completeness of this information. Users are encouraged to conduct their own research and consult appropriate professionals before making decisions based on this information.

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