Physicians Formula Killer Curves Curling Mascara — Black, Full-Volume Lash-Lifting with Hourglass Brush

This mascara combines a sculpting brush shape with a formula designed to build volume and encourage a lifted lash silhouette. Instead of relying on heavy flaking waxes, the blend uses polymers and collagen for shape and density, plus provitamin B5, peptides, and amino acids to support lash resilience. It’s cruelty-free, vegan, dermatologist- and ophthalmologist-friendly and formulated for everyday wear.

How does the hourglass brush help curl and separate lashes?

The uniquely contoured, hourglass-style applicator hugs the lash line and reaches inner- and outer-corner hairs to create a uniform, uplifted effect. Its shape lifts and fans lashes while depositing product evenly to avoid clumps and patchy coverage.

• Curved profile for root-to-tip contact
• Tapered ends reach short corner lashes
• Even bristle spacing distributes formula smoothly

What in the formula builds volume without weighing lashes down?

The formula pairs lightweight volumizing collagen with lash-lifting polymers that form a flexible hold. This delivers noticeable thickness and body while keeping lashes pliable rather than stiff or brittle.

• Volumizing collagen for fuller-looking lashes
• Lash-lifting polymers to maintain curl without crunchiness
• Balanced viscosity to avoid heavy clumping

Which nourishing ingredients help lash health and strength?

Key actives like provitamin B5, peptides, and amino acids are included to support lash condition over time. These ingredients work to improve flexibility and surface texture, helping lashes appear smoother and more resilient with regular wear.

• Provitamin B5 (panthenol) for moisture-retaining benefits
• Peptides to support lash structure
• Amino acids to aid surface repair and strength

Is this mascara suitable for sensitive eyes and contact lens wearers?

The formula has been clinically and ophthalmologist-tested and is dermatologically reviewed, making it a good option for many with sensitive eyes or contact lenses. It’s also free from animal-derived ingredients and not tested on animals.

• Ophthalmologist-tested for eye compatibility
• Dermatologist-reviewed for skin safety
• Vegan and cruelty-free formulation

Who this is for: Ideal for anyone seeking a dramatic, curled lash look without heavy stiffness — from everyday users wanting subtle lift to beauty enthusiasts who layer for intense volume. It suits sensitive-eye users and those preferring vegan, cruelty-free cosmetics, and performs well whether you’re building a natural daytime look or amplifying lashes for evening wear.

Ingredients

Water/Eau, Synthetic Beeswax, Paraffin Wax, Pisum Sativum (Pea) Peptide, Butylene Glycol, Glyceryl Stearate, Oryza Sativa (Rice) Bran Wax, Palmitic Acid, Ptfe, Stearic Acid, Tromethamine, Copernicia Cerifera (Carnauba) Wax/Cire De Carnauba, Vp/Eicosene Copolymer, Polybutene, Pvp, Panthenol, Phenoxyethanol, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Cetearyl Nonanoate, Triticum Vulgare (Wheat) Bran Extract, Caprylyl Glycol, Oleic Acid, Glycerin, Hexylene Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Tocopheryl Acetate, Ethylhexyl Isononanoate, Pullulan, Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate, Tetrasodium Edta, Linoleic Acid, Sodium Pca, Ppg-26-Buteth-26, Sodium Lactate, Peg-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Arginine, Sodium Acetate, Troxerutin, Aspartic Acid, Acacia Seyal Gum Extract, Pca, Isopropyl Alcohol, Cellulose, Sorbitol, Glycine, Alanine, Camellia Oleifera Seed Oil, Citric Acid, Potassium Sorbate, Serine, Acacia Senegal Gum, Trehalose, Valine, Proline, Threonine, Isoleucine, Apigenin, Sodium Benzoate, Tocopherol, Oleanolic Acid, Histidine, Benzoic Acid, Myristoyl Pentapeptide-17, Phenylalanine, Biotinoyl Tripeptide-1, Iron Oxides (Ci 77499).