MAC mac cream colour base pro palette refill pan

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. Octyldodecanol
2. Pentaerythrityl Tetraethylhexanoate
3. Synthetic Beeswax
4. Silica
5. Trioctyldodecyl Citrate
6. Butyrospermum Parkii
7. Jojoba Esters
8. Microcrystalline Wax\Cera Microcristallina\Cire Microcristalline
9. Polyethylene
10. Dipentaerythrityl Hexahydroxystearate/Hexastearate/Hexarosinate
11. Phenyl Trimethicone
12. Tocopheryl Acetate
13. Ascorbyl Palmitate
14. Lecithin
15. PVP/Hexadecene Copolymer
16. Caprylyl Glycol
17. Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate
18. Mica
19. Titanium Dioxide
20. Iron Oxides
21. Iron Oxides
22. Iron Oxides
23. Aluminum Powder
24. Bismuth Oxychloride
25. Blue 1 Lake
26. Bronze Powder
27. Carmine
28. Chromium Hydroxide Green
29. Chromium Oxide Greens
30. Copper Powder
31. Ferric Ammonium Ferrocyanide
32. Ferric Ferrocyanide
33. Red 6
34. Red 7 Lake
35. Red 28 Lake
36. Red 30 Lake
37. Red 33
38. Ultramarines
39. Yellow 5 Lake

Highlights

Free of alcoholFree of parabensFree of sulfatesFree of essential oilsFree of formaldehyde releasersContains animal-derivedContains mineral oilContains siliconesContains fragrance

Formulation view Oil-emulsion system with octyldodecanol and synthetic beeswax, enriched with jojoba esters for moisturizing and witch hazel. VC and VE esters provide antioxidant protection. Lightweight texture suits combination skin; watch for mineral inhalation. Factory view: Light esters and waxes balance spreadability and adhesion; oxidation stability relies on antioxidant synergy.

Key ingredients

SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT

OctyldodecanolPentaerythrityl TetraethylhexanoateTrioctyldodecyl CitrateJojoba Esters

BINDING

Synthetic Beeswax

ABRASIVE

Silica

皮肤调理剂

Butyrospermum Parkii

润肤剂

Microcrystalline Wax\Cera Microcristallina\Cire Microcristalline

Other ingredients

PolyethyleneDipentaerythrityl Hexahydroxystearate/Hexastearate/HexarosinatePhenyl TrimethiconeTocopheryl AcetateAscorbyl PalmitateLecithinPVP/Hexadecene CopolymerCaprylyl GlycolPentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl HydroxyhydrocinnamateMicaTitanium DioxideIron OxidesIron OxidesIron OxidesAluminum PowderBismuth OxychlorideBlue 1 LakeBronze PowderCarmineChromium Hydroxide GreenChromium Oxide GreensCopper PowderFerric Ammonium FerrocyanideFerric FerrocyanideRed 6Red 7 LakeRed 28 LakeRed 30 LakeRed 33UltramarinesYellow 5 Lake

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Ingredients explained

Octyldodecanol

Light emollient/emulsifier at 1-5%; low comedogenic, non-greasy feel, broadly compatible, sensitive-skin friendly.

Pentaerythrityl Tetraethylhexanoate

Esther emollient for a light, silky feel; heavy at high concentrations.

Synthetic Beeswax

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

Silica

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

Trioctyldodecyl Citrate

Polyol ester for emollience and texture; low comedogenic, good for light formulas.

Butyrospermum Parkii

African oil/fat/wax; clarify form (oil, butter, or powder) as function depends on it.

Jojoba Esters

Jojoba esters, light emollient ester, low comedogenic; sebum-like, excellent spreadability.

Microcrystalline Wax\Cera Microcristallina\Cire Microcristalline

Mineral-derived semi-solid wax providing occlusion and shine; high melting point

Polyethylene

Plastic polymer particles for abrasion or film; check EU ban on microplastics in rinse-off products, flush-off only

Dipentaerythrityl Hexahydroxystearate/Hexastearate/Hexarosinate

Waxy skin conditioner; adds gloss and emollience; non-comedogenic but heavy for oily skin.

Phenyl Trimethicone

Aromatic modified silicone for high gloss and occlusion; inert, non-volatile, may leave surface residue

Tocopheryl Acetate

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

Ascorbyl Palmitate

Ascorbyl palmitate, lipophilic Vit C ester, antioxidant; oxidizes, needs light/air protection.

Lecithin

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

PVP/Hexadecene Copolymer

Water-soluble film former; provides moisture and shine, used in hair or makeup, mind dissolution rate

Caprylyl Glycol

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

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

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.

Aluminum Powder

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

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

Bronze Powder

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

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

Copper Powder

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

Ferric Ammonium Ferrocyanide

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

Ferric Ferrocyanide

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

Red 6

Synthetic dye for coloration; restricted or banned in some markets, check local regulations

Red 7 Lake

Red color lake, poorly water-soluble, for powders or aqueous systems; regulatory compliance required

Red 28 Lake

Red lake pigment; for coloring and masking. More stable than dyes, monitor batch variability.

Red 30 Lake

Red 30 lake for color; water-insoluble, requires stable dispersion

Red 33

FD&C Red 33 synthetic dye; verify metal impurities; monitor sensitive users.

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

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