mac Studio Fix Fluid

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. Cyclopentasiloxane
2. PEG-10 Dimethicone
3. Butylene Glycol
4. Trimethylsiloxysilicate
5. Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate
6. Dimethicone
7. Magnesium Sulfate
8. Dimethicone/PEG-10/15 Crosspolymer
9. Titanium Dioxide
10. Laminaria Saccharina Extract
11. Algae Extract
12. Tocopheryl Acetate
13. Sodium Hyaluronate
14. Tocopherol
15. Lecithin
16. Hydrogenated Lecithin
17. Xanthan Gum
18. Sorbitan Sesquioleate
19. Methoxy Amodimethicone/Silsesquioxane Copolymer
20. Laureth-7
21. PEG/PPG-18/18 Dimethicone
22. Disteardimonium Hectorite
23. Silica
24. Dimethicone Crosspolymer
25. Triethoxycaprylylsilane
26. Propylene Carbonate
27. Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate
28. Sorbic Acid
29. Chloroxylenol
30. Phenoxyethanol

Highlights

Free of alcoholFree of parabensFree of sulfatesFree of mineral oilFree of essential oilsFree of formaldehyde releasersContains siliconesContains PEGContains fragranceContains animal-derived

Formulation view Cyclopentasiloxane base provides silky slip. Titanium dioxide for coverage; powders absorb oil. Algae extracts and Vit E antioxidant. Phenoxyethanol preserves. Ideal for oily/combination makeup base. Formulator note: Silicone/PEG crosspolymer boosts film formation; powder-oil balance ensures freshness; UV filters need stabilization.

Key ingredients

SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT

Cyclopentasiloxane

HAIR CONDITIONING

PEG-10 Dimethicone

HUMECTANT

Butylene Glycol

ANTIFOAMING

TrimethylsiloxysilicateDimethicone

LIGHT STABILIZER

Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate

BULKING

Magnesium Sulfate

FILM FORMING

Dimethicone/PEG-10/15 Crosspolymer

Other ingredients

Titanium DioxideLaminaria Saccharina ExtractAlgae ExtractTocopheryl AcetateSodium HyaluronateTocopherolLecithinHydrogenated LecithinXanthan GumSorbitan SesquioleateMethoxy Amodimethicone/Silsesquioxane CopolymerLaureth-7PEG/PPG-18/18 DimethiconeDisteardimonium HectoriteSilicaDimethicone CrosspolymerTriethoxycaprylylsilanePropylene CarbonatePentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl HydroxyhydrocinnamateSorbic AcidChloroxylenolPhenoxyethanol

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Ingredients explained

Cyclopentasiloxane

Cyclopentasiloxane for emollient/solvent; volatile silicone, smooth feel, check VOC regulations.

PEG-10 Dimethicone

Modified silicone for silky feel and shine; PEG structure aids O/W emulsification, used in hair and skin care.

Butylene Glycol

Polyol humectant and solvent at 1–5%; aids solubilization, light feel

Trimethylsiloxysilicate

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

Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate

UVA absorber used with other filters; poor water stability and photolability, requires light stabilizers, max concentration typically 10%.

Dimethicone

Silicone occlusive at 1–5%; provides smooth feel, non-penetrating, suitable for sensitive skin

Magnesium Sulfate

Bulk agent at 0.1–1%; highly water-soluble, avoid high local concentration.

Dimethicone/PEG-10/15 Crosspolymer

Silicone/PEG crosspolymer for film forming and viscosity; low irritation; PEG debate at high conc

Titanium Dioxide

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

Laminaria Saccharina Extract

Seaweed-derived hydrating skin protectant rich in polysaccharides; filter to prevent microbial contamination

Algae Extract

Algae extract with humectant and conditioning effects; may contain natural fragrant components.

Tocopheryl Acetate

Vitamin E derivative antioxidant at 0.1–1%; more stable than tocopherol, store protected from light

Sodium Hyaluronate

Potent humectant at 0.1–2%; different MW for penetration depth, high levels may draw moisture

Tocopherol

Natural antioxidant (vitamin E) at 0.1–1%; prone to oxidation, store protected from light

Lecithin

Phospholipid emulsifier at 1-5%; biocompatible, moisturizing/antioxidant, prone to oxidation (add TBHQ), mild for sensitive skin.

Hydrogenated Lecithin

Emulsifier from lecithin; stable, used in powder emulsions

Xanthan Gum

Natural thickener at 0.1–1%; provides gel texture, pH-stable, requires full hydration

Sorbitan Sesquioleate

Non-ionic emulsifier for O/W or W/O systems; moderate emulsification power, often used with co-emulsifiers

Methoxy Amodimethicone/Silsesquioxane Copolymer

Not decoded yet

Laureth-7

Mild non-ionic surfactant for emulsification and solubilization; biodegradable

PEG/PPG-18/18 Dimethicone

PEG/PPG siloxane; emulsifier/thickener; low irrit, watch PEG total conc limits

Disteardimonium Hectorite

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

Silica

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

Dimethicone Crosspolymer

Crosslinked silicone polymer providing silkiness and viscosity control; for hair and skin; inert but hard to biodegrade.

Triethoxycaprylylsilane

Silane coupling agent at 0.1-0.5%; enhances inorganic filler adhesion, trace use, low toxicity, avoid direct contact with aqueous systems.

Propylene Carbonate

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

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.

Sorbic Acid

Preservative effective at low pH, often combined with sorbate salts; check regulatory limits

Chloroxylenol

Chloroxylenol antimicrobial; restricted at V/26, skin irritant

Phenoxyethanol

Broad-spectrum preservative at ≤1%; may irritate sensitive eye areas, often paired with ethylhexylglycerin

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