Max Factor max factor colour elixir lipstick

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. Ricinus Communis Seed Oil
2. Mica
3. Isopropyl Isostearate
4. Synthetic Fluorphlogopite
5. Ethylhexyl Hydroxystearate
6. Acetylated Lanolin
7. Ozokerite
8. Candelilla Cera
9. Paraffin
10. Copernicia Cerifera Cera
11. Cetyl Alcohol
12. Cetyl Lactate
13. Squalane
14. Ascorbyl Palmitate
15. Tocopheryl Acetate
16. Retinyl Palmitate
17. Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
18. Persea Gratissima Oil
19. Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil
20. Cocos Nucifera Oil
21. Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract
22. Maltodextrin
23. Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
24. Lauroyl Lysine
25. Serica Powder
26. Parfum
27. Benzyl Alcohol
28. Benzyl Benzoate
29. Limonene
30. Propylparaben
31. Ci 15850
32. Ci 15985
33. Ci 19140
34. Ci 42090
35. Ci 45370
36. Ci 45380
37. Ci 45410
38. Ci 75470
39. Ci 77015
40. Ci 77491
41. Ci 77492
42. Ci 77499
43. Ci 77861
44. Ci 77891

Highlights

Free of siliconesFree of sulfatesFree of formaldehyde releasersContains essential oilsContains animal-derivedContains mineral oilContains fragranceContains EU-26 allergensContains alcoholContains parabens

Formulation view Base uses castor oil with mica for shimmer. Active layer includes shea and avocado oils, plus retinyl palmitate and ascorbyl palmitate for antioxidant support. Preserved by benzyl alcohol and propylparaben. Ideal for lips needing hydration and a glossy finish. Factory view: Heavy oil system; oxidants require light-protected storage to maintain efficacy.

Key ingredients

FRAGRANCE

Ricinus Communis Seed Oil

ANTICAKING

Mica

BINDING

Isopropyl IsostearateOzokerite

BULKING

Synthetic Fluorphlogopite

SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT

Ethylhexyl HydroxystearateAcetylated LanolinCandelilla Cera

Other ingredients

ParaffinCopernicia Cerifera CeraCetyl AlcoholCetyl LactateSqualaneAscorbyl PalmitateTocopheryl AcetateRetinyl PalmitateButyrospermum Parkii ButterPersea Gratissima OilHydrogenated Vegetable OilCocos Nucifera OilAloe Barbadensis Leaf ExtractMaltodextrinCamellia Sinensis Leaf ExtractLauroyl LysineSerica PowderParfumBenzyl AlcoholBenzyl BenzoateLimonenePropylparabenCi 15850Ci 15985Ci 19140Ci 42090Ci 45370Ci 45380Ci 45410Ci 75470Ci 77015Ci 77491Ci 77492Ci 77499Ci 77861Ci 77891

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Ingredients explained

Ricinus Communis Seed Oil

Castor oil for heavy moisturization and film formation; high viscosity, high levels may be comedogenic, blend with other oils.

Mica

Mineral colorant for pearlescence; heavy metal screening required

Isopropyl Isostearate

Light emollient/ester for silky feel; stable, O/W compatible, potentially comedogenic at high levels.

Synthetic Fluorphlogopite

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

Ethylhexyl Hydroxystearate

Ester emollient 1-5%; non-comedogenic, silky, compatible with sunscreens

Acetylated Lanolin

Animal-derived acetylated lanolin occlusive; high sensitization risk (lanolin allergy), strict control or replacement needed.

Ozokerite

Mineral ozokerite for viscosity and stabilization; derived from mineral oil, highly comedogenic, avoid facial use.

Candelilla Cera

Candelilla wax for structure; high levels may cause dryness

Paraffin

Paraffin wax for occlusion/viscosity control; inert/safe, may affect breathability

Copernicia Cerifera Cera

Carnauba wax, viscosity and film; high melt point, heat-stable, for creams.

Cetyl Alcohol

Cetyl alcohol for emulsification/thickening; high concentration >10% may irritate.

Cetyl Lactate

Cetyl lactate emollient at 0.5-5%; non-irritating, non-comedogenic

Squalane

Emollient from plants or synthetic; light texture

Ascorbyl Palmitate

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

Tocopheryl Acetate

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

Retinyl Palmitate

Vitamin A ester for skin conditioning; light-sensitive, requires protection, avoid in pregnancy.

Butyrospermum Parkii Butter

Shea butter for occlusive moisturizing; high melt point, rich texture, caution for oily skin.

Persea Gratissima Oil

Avocado oil rich in fatty acids and vitamin E; occlusive moisturizer, use with caution on oily skin.

Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil

Occlusive emollient for smooth feel; high levels may be comedogenic, use caution for acne-prone skin

Cocos Nucifera Oil

Occlusive moisturizing oil at 1–10%; highly comedogenic, use with caution for oily skin.

Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract

Aloe vera leaf extract for soothing and humectant; monitor polysaccharide level and endotoxins

Maltodextrin

High-MW multifunctional excipient for thickening, binding, and emulsion stability; inert, non-penetrating conditioning.

Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract

Green tea extract for antioxidant/astringent; contains caffeine, possible irritation in sensitive skin.

Lauroyl Lysine

Lauroyl lysine, amino-acid surfactant derivative, mild foaming; often blended to lower irritation.

Serica Powder

Animal-derived silk protein powder for antistatic and smoothing; monitor microbial contamination and allergenic risk.

Parfum

Fragrance for scent; may contain allergens, caution for sensitive skin, full labeling required.

Benzyl Alcohol

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

Benzyl Benzoate

Chelating agent for stability; restricted substance, not permitted as single component or in mixtures at ≥0.1%.

Limonene

Natural fragrance solvent, EU allergen; poor photostability

Propylparaben

Medium-chain preservative; restricted use, pH-sensitive efficacy.

Ci 15850

Synthetic dye, red 57; restricted to hair dyeing in EU, not for topical cosmetics.

Ci 15985

Synthetic colorant Yellow 4; known maximum usage limits, potential allergy for some, add per regulations with batch records.

Ci 19140

Acid Yellow 23 lake; for coloring and hair dyeing. High water solubility and precipitation risk, pH control required.

Ci 42090

Acid Blue 9 lake; for coloring and brow tints. Non-permanent hair dye, watch for lake precipitation and batch shade variance.

Ci 45370

Not decoded yet

Ci 45380

Azo dye, restricted in EU; limited to hair dyes, sensitizing risk, strict compliance required

Ci 45410

Acid Red 9, a dye used in hair coloring; restricted to rinse-off hair dye with strict residue limits.

Ci 75470

Inorganic pigment for color and scent; EU restricted, compliance required.

Ci 77015

Not decoded yet

Ci 77491

Iron oxides red; physical pigment. Coloring and photo-protective, stable and non-irritating.

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.

Ci 77861

Not decoded yet

Ci 77891

Titanium dioxide inorganic pigment and UV filter; assess inhalation risk for nano-forms and EU restrictions

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