m-a-c M.A.C Pigment
m-a-c M.A.C Pigment lists 22 ingredients on its label, 21 decoded. See what each one does, its irritancy and comedogenic tendency, and its status in national inventories.
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.
- Octyldodecyl Stearoyl Stearate
- Isostearyl Neopentanoate
- Tocopheryl Acetate
- Caprylyl Glycol
- Hexylene Glycol
- Phenoxyethanol
- Mica
- Titanium Dioxide
- Iron Oxides (Ci 77491
- Ci 77492
- Ci 77499)
- Bismuth Oxychloride
- Blue 1 Lake
- Carmine
- Chromium Hydroxide Green
- Chromium Oxide Greens
- Ferric Ferrocyanide
- Manganese Violet
- Red 7 Lake
- Red 40 Lake
- Ultramarines
- Yellow 5 Lake
Highlights
Free of alcoholFree of fragranceFree of parabensFree of siliconesFree of sulfatesFree of mineral oilFree of essential oilsFree of formaldehyde releasersContains animal-derived
Key ingredients
- SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT
- Octyldodecyl Stearoyl Stearate
- BINDING
- Isostearyl Neopentanoate
- ANTIOXIDANT
- Tocopheryl Acetate
- DEODORANT
- Caprylyl Glycol
- SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING
- Hexylene Glycol
- ANTIMICROBIAL
- Phenoxyethanol
- ANTICAKING
- Mica
- UV FILTER · 附录 VI · 最高浓度 25%* *: In case of combined use of Titanium Dioxide and Titanium Dioxide (nano)
- Titanium Dioxide
Other ingredients
Iron Oxides (Ci 77491Ci 77492Ci 77499)Bismuth OxychlorideBlue 1 LakeCarmineChromium Hydroxide GreenChromium Oxide GreensFerric FerrocyanideManganese VioletRed 7 LakeRed 40 LakeUltramarinesYellow 5 Lake
Skim through
| Ingredient | What it does | Irritancy | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Octyldodecyl Stearoyl Stearate | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 | Green |
| Isostearyl Neopentanoate | BINDING, SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 | Green |
| Tocopheryl Acetate | ANTIOXIDANT, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 | Green |
| Caprylyl Glycol | DEODORANT, SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, HAIR CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 | Green |
| Hexylene Glycol | SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, SKIN CONDITIONING, SOLVENT, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING, PERFUMING | 1 | Green |
| Phenoxyethanol | ANTIMICROBIAL, PRESERVATIVE · 限制 V/29 | 1 | Yellow |
| Mica | ANTICAKING, BULKING, COLORANT, OPACIFYING | 0 | Green |
| Titanium Dioxide | UV FILTER · 附录 VI · 最高浓度 25%* *: In case of combined use of Titanium Dioxide and Titanium Dioxide (nano), the sum shall not exceed the limit given in column g (Maximum concentration in ready for use preparation) · 限制 <empty>; as a constituent of other substances, or in mixtures, in concentrations equal to, or greater than 0.1% by weight; Shall not be placed on the market, or used, as substance or in mixtures in concentrations equal to ot greater than 0.1% by weight; Shall not be used as propellant in aerosols for any use. Aerosols dispenser containing the substance as propellant shall not | 0 | Yellow |
| Iron Oxides (Ci 77491 | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Ci 77492 | COLORANT · 限制 IV/136 | 0 | Green |
| Ci 77499) | COLORANT · 限制 IV/137 | — | Green |
| Bismuth Oxychloride | 着色剂 | 2 | Green |
| Blue 1 Lake | 着色剂 | 0 | Green |
| Carmine | 着色剂 | 0 | Green |
| Chromium Hydroxide Green | 着色剂 | 0 | Green |
| Chromium Oxide Greens | 着色剂 | 0 | Green |
| Ferric Ferrocyanide | COLORANT | 0 | Green |
| Manganese Violet | 着色剂 | 0 | Green |
| Red 7 Lake | 着色剂 | 0 | Green |
| Red 40 Lake | 着色剂 | — | Green |
| Ultramarines | HAIR DYEING · 限制 IV/120 | 0 | Green |
| Yellow 5 Lake | 着色剂 | — | Green |
Comedogenic ratings need a published source. This batch is not yet sourced, so it is not shown.
Ingredients explained
- Octyldodecyl Stearoyl Stearate
- Ester emollient for silky feel and thickening; 1-5%, avoid acidic systems
- Isostearyl Neopentanoate
- Isostearyl neopentanoate; ester-based emulsion stabilizer and humectant; light texture, improves spreadability.
- Tocopheryl Acetate
- Vitamin E derivative antioxidant at 0.1–1%; more stable than tocopherol, store protected from light
- Caprylyl Glycol
- Polyol conditioner and preservative booster at 0.5–3%; emollient feel, often paired with 1,2-hexanediol
- Hexylene Glycol
- Polyol solvent and humectant with penetration enhancement; limit concentration to avoid irritation, no specific allergen tag
- Phenoxyethanol
- Broad-spectrum preservative at ≤1%; may irritate sensitive eye areas, often paired with ethylhexylglycerin
- Mica
- Mineral colorant for pearlescence; heavy metal screening required
- Titanium Dioxide
- Physical UV filter and colorant up to 25%; nano form requires attention
- Iron Oxides (Ci 77491
- Not decoded yet
- Ci 77492
- Iron oxide red; stable inorganic pigment, non-toxic; ensure dispersion to prevent sedimentation.
- Ci 77499)
- Inorganic colorant manganese dioxide used in cosmetics; restricted use component subject to regulatory limits.
- Bismuth Oxychloride
- White pigment at 5–20%; for makeup coverage, may cause sensitivity in some
- Blue 1 Lake
- Water-insoluble blue pigment dispersed in aqueous phase; ensure compliant use, no direct skin benefit
- Carmine
- Natural red colorant (cochineal); may trigger reactions in those with insect protein allergy
- Chromium Hydroxide Green
- Green colorant used for product aesthetics; purely a pigment.
- Chromium Oxide Greens
- Green inorganic colorant for pigmentation; non-allergenic, used in color cosmetics
- 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
- Red 7 Lake
- Red color lake, poorly water-soluble, for powders or aqueous systems; regulatory compliance required
- Red 40 Lake
- Water-insoluble dye for emulsions; monitor batch color consistency, potential allergen for sensitive individuals
- Ultramarines
- Inorganic colorant for blue/purple shades; contains trace selenates, requires compliance with heavy metal limits.
- Yellow 5 Lake
- Yellow 5 lake for color; stability affected by pH and metal ions
Source: full ingredient list published on the product label, collected 2026-09-19. Ratings are our internal reading, not a regulatory conclusion. · Product page
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