MAC mac color excess pencil eye liner

Ingredients overview

Label order. Colour is our internal rating: green routine, yellow restricted or worth a look, red prohibited or high-risk, grey not yet decoded.

Ingredients are listed in label order; the order reflects the label only, not exact concentrations.

1. Isododecane
2. Polymethylsilsesquioxane
3. Candelilla Wax Hydrocarbons
4. Synthetic Wax
5. Trimethylsiloxysilicate
6. Euphorbia Cerifera Wax Extract
7. Hydrogenated Polydicyclopentadiene
8. Dipentaerythrityl Pentaisononanoate
9. Caprylyl Glycol
10. Trihydroxystearin
11. Synthetic Beeswax
12. Disteardimonium Hectorite
13. Propylene Carbonate
14. Copernicia Cerifera Wax\Copernicia Cerifera Cera \Cire De Carnauba
15. Silica
16. Synthetic Fluorphlogopite
17. Tin Oxide
18. Alumina
19. Benzyl Alcohol
20. Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate
21. Mica
22. Titanium Dioxide
23. Bronze Powder
24. Iron Oxides
25. Iron Oxides
26. Iron Oxides
27. Yellow 5 Lake
28. Ferric Ammonium Ferrocyanide
29. Copper Powder
30. Aluminum Powder
31. Blue 1 Lake
32. Chromium Oxide Greens
33. Ultramarines
34. Ferric Ferrocyanide
35. Manganese Violet
36. Bismuth Oxychloride
37. Chromium Hydroxide Green
38. Blue 1
39. Yellow 5

Highlights

Free of parabensFree of sulfatesFree of essential oilsFree of formaldehyde releasersContains mineral oilContains siliconesContains fragranceContains animal-derivedContains alcoholContains EU-26 allergens

Formulation view Oil-based matrix using isododecane and waxes, paired with mica and iron oxides for pigmentation. Preserved with benzyl alcohol and tocopherol. Provides a dry touch suitable for all skin types; avoid inhalation. Factory note: Balancing multiple waxes with volatile solvents for flow; pigment dispersion requires strict control.

Key ingredients

SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT

IsododecaneDipentaerythrityl Pentaisononanoate

OPACIFYING

Polymethylsilsesquioxane

FILM FORMING

Candelilla Wax Hydrocarbons

ABRASIVE

Synthetic Wax

ANTIFOAMING

Trimethylsiloxysilicate

BINDING

Euphorbia Cerifera Wax ExtractHydrogenated Polydicyclopentadiene

Other ingredients

Caprylyl GlycolTrihydroxystearinSynthetic BeeswaxDisteardimonium HectoritePropylene CarbonateCopernicia Cerifera Wax\Copernicia Cerifera Cera \Cire De CarnaubaSilicaSynthetic FluorphlogopiteTin OxideAluminaBenzyl AlcoholPentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl HydroxyhydrocinnamateMicaTitanium DioxideBronze PowderIron OxidesIron OxidesIron OxidesYellow 5 LakeFerric Ammonium FerrocyanideCopper PowderAluminum PowderBlue 1 LakeChromium Oxide GreensUltramarinesFerric FerrocyanideManganese VioletBismuth OxychlorideChromium Hydroxide GreenBlue 1Yellow 5

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Ingredients explained

Isododecane

Synthetic hydrocarbon solvent providing dry, silky skin feel; high volatility, non-comedogenic, common in sunscreens and foundations, usage 5-30%.

Polymethylsilsesquioxane

Silicone polymer for emolliency, matte effect, and suspension; used in foundations or powder suspensions, typical usage 1-5%, smooth skin feel.

Candelilla Wax Hydrocarbons

Hydrocarbon fraction from candelilla wax, occlusive film former; check compatibility with plant oils.

Synthetic Wax

Waxy solidifier for hardness and gloss; complex mixture, not a single molecule.

Trimethylsiloxysilicate

Silicate powder, oil-absorbing emollient; insoluble, high levels feel powdery.

Euphorbia Cerifera Wax Extract

Candelilla wax extract for film and binding; plant-derived, may contain saponin impurities.

Hydrogenated Polydicyclopentadiene

Oily resin for powder binding and waxy feel; requires heat, check emulsifier compatibility.

Dipentaerythrityl Pentaisononanoate

Multifunctional emollient ester, non-greasy feel; may contain trace saturated fatty acid residues.

Caprylyl Glycol

Polyol conditioner and preservative booster at 0.5–3%; emollient feel, often paired with 1,2-hexanediol

Trihydroxystearin

Polyol thickener and humectant; water-soluble, improves viscosity and basic conditioning

Synthetic Beeswax

Synthetic wax for binding/emulsion stability; replaces natural wax, lower allergenic risk

Disteardimonium Hectorite

Inorganic ionic clay thickener at 0.25-1%; water/oil/solvent systems, rheology control, avoid strong acids, may affect active release.

Propylene Carbonate

Inert solvent and viscosity modifier; often used as penetration enhancer, mild at low levels

Copernicia Cerifera Wax\Copernicia Cerifera Cera \Cire De Carnauba

Carnauba wax, plant-derived film former and thickener; heavy film feel at high concentrations.

Silica

Silica powder at 1–10%; absorbs oil, thickens, provides matte finish, for oil-control products

Synthetic Fluorphlogopite

Mica filler at 1-10%; luster/thickening, inert, verify mineral purity, no public comedogenic data.

Tin Oxide

Inorganic mineral pigment providing opacity and suspension; requires skin safety assessment, typically used in sunscreens or powder colorants.

Alumina

Alumina, inorganic abrasive/thickener; nano-grade requires inhalation risk assessment.

Benzyl Alcohol

Mild preservative/solvent at 0.5-1.0%; EU allergen (labeling required), irritation risk if concentrated, avoid in infant/highly sensitive skin.

Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate

High-efficiency lipid-soluble antioxidant preventing oil rancidity; very low usage, typically 0.05-0.1%, ensure even distribution, avoid metal-catalyzed oxidation.

Mica

Mineral colorant for pearlescence; heavy metal screening required

Titanium Dioxide

Physical UV filter and colorant up to 25%; nano form requires attention

Bronze Powder

Bronze powder for color; non-reactive, check particle size

Iron Oxides

Inorganic pigment for color; particulate form, inhalation risk low in cosmetics.

Iron Oxides

Inorganic pigment for color; particulate form, inhalation risk low in cosmetics.

Iron Oxides

Inorganic pigment for color; particulate form, inhalation risk low in cosmetics.

Yellow 5 Lake

Yellow 5 lake for color; stability affected by pH and metal ions

Ferric Ammonium Ferrocyanide

Inorganic pigment, blue 1; EU limit 0.1%, prohibited in aerosols, excellent dispersion.

Copper Powder

Copper powder; metallic colorant, antimicrobial; oxidizes, requires sealed packaging.

Aluminum Powder

Inorganic colorant; ensure fine milling; mechanical irritation risk; inhalation hazard.

Blue 1 Lake

Water-insoluble blue pigment dispersed in aqueous phase; ensure compliant use, no direct skin benefit

Chromium Oxide Greens

Green inorganic colorant for pigmentation; non-allergenic, used in color cosmetics

Ultramarines

Inorganic colorant for blue/purple shades; contains trace selenates, requires compliance with heavy metal limits.

Ferric Ferrocyanide

Colorant (Prussian blue); verify heavy metal limits for cosmetic safety

Manganese Violet

Purple inorganic pigment for color; water-insoluble, used in powders/creams

Bismuth Oxychloride

White pigment at 5–20%; for makeup coverage, may cause sensitivity in some

Chromium Hydroxide Green

Green colorant used for product aesthetics; purely a pigment.

Blue 1

Synthetic water-soluble dye for color; use within regulatory limits

Yellow 5

Synthetic dye for color; known allergen, may irritate sensitive skin.

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