mac Natural Radiance

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. Water\Aqua\Eau
2. Glycerin
3. Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
4. Hydrogenated Polyisobutene
5. Propanediol
6. Tridecyl Trimellitate
7. Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
8. Cetearyl Alcohol
9. Tocopheryl Acetate
10. Sodium Hyaluronate
11. Lecithin
12. Squalane
13. Laminaria Saccharina Extract
14. Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract
15. Hordeum Distichon Extract\Extrait D'Orge A Deux Rangs
16. Hordeum Vulgare Extract\Extrait D'Orge
17. Castanea Sativa Seed Extract
18. Phellodendron Amurense Bark Extract
19. Salix Alba Bark Extract
20. Triticum Vulgare Germ Extract
21. Citrus Reticulata Peel Extract
22. Butyrospermum Parkii
23. Ethylhexylglycerin
24. Caffeine
25. Cholesterol
26. Sodium PCA
27. Betaine
28. Trehalose
29. Phytosteryl/Octyldodecyl Lauroyl Glutamate
30. Methyl Gluceth-20
31. Neopentyl Glycol Diethylhexanoate
32. Butyl Avocadate
33. Potassium Palmitoyl Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein
34. Ergothioneine
35. Cetearyl Glucoside
36. Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
37. Silica
38. Polyquaternium-51
39. Acacia Senegal Gum
40. Potassium Hydroxide
41. Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/VP Copolymer
42. HDI/PPG/Polycaprolactone Crosspolymer
43. Urea
44. Calcium Aluminum Borosilicate
45. Butylene Glycol
46. Glyceryl Stearate
47. Salicylic Acid
48. Alcohol
49. Disodium EDTA
50. Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate
51. Phenoxyethanol
52. Potassium Sorbate
53. Titanium Dioxide
54. Red 4
55. Yellow 6

Highlights

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

Key ingredients

溶剂

Water\Aqua\Eau

DENATURANT

Glycerin

FRAGRANCE

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride

SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT

Hydrogenated PolyisobuteneTridecyl TrimellitateHelianthus Annuus Seed OilCetearyl Alcohol

SOLVENT

Propanediol

Other ingredients

Tocopheryl AcetateSodium HyaluronateLecithinSqualaneLaminaria Saccharina ExtractRosmarinus Officinalis Leaf ExtractHordeum Distichon Extract\Extrait D'Orge A Deux RangsHordeum Vulgare Extract\Extrait D'OrgeCastanea Sativa Seed ExtractPhellodendron Amurense Bark ExtractSalix Alba Bark ExtractTriticum Vulgare Germ ExtractCitrus Reticulata Peel ExtractButyrospermum ParkiiEthylhexylglycerinCaffeineCholesterolSodium PCABetaineTrehalosePhytosteryl/Octyldodecyl Lauroyl GlutamateMethyl Gluceth-20Neopentyl Glycol DiethylhexanoateButyl AvocadatePotassium Palmitoyl Hydrolyzed Wheat ProteinErgothioneineCetearyl GlucosideAcrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate CrosspolymerSilicaPolyquaternium-51Acacia Senegal GumPotassium HydroxideAmmonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/VP CopolymerHDI/PPG/Polycaprolactone CrosspolymerUreaCalcium Aluminum BorosilicateButylene GlycolGlyceryl StearateSalicylic AcidAlcoholDisodium EDTATetrahexyldecyl AscorbatePhenoxyethanolPotassium SorbateTitanium DioxideRed 4Yellow 6

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Ingredients explained

Water\Aqua\Eau

Solvent and diluent; the base for most aqueous formulations.

Glycerin

Workhorse humectant at 3–10%; tacky at high levels, pair with occlusives

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride

Light occlusive and solvent at 1–10%; non-greasy feel, suitable for oily and combination skin

Hydrogenated Polyisobutene

Hydrogenated polyisobutene; petroleum-derived lubricant forming breathable film; high purity, low irritation/comedogenicity.

Propanediol

Polyol solvent at 1–5%; light feel, aids solubilization, propylene glycol alternative

Tridecyl Trimellitate

Ester emollient for skin conditioning; lipophilic nature may increase comedogenicity for acne-prone skin.

Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil

Sunflower seed oil for emollient/occlusive; high linoleic acid, low comedogenicity.

Cetearyl Alcohol

Fatty alcohol emulsifier at 1-5%; non-ionic surfactant

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

Lecithin

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

Squalane

Emollient from plants or synthetic; light texture

Laminaria Saccharina Extract

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

Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract

Plant extract containing rosmarinic acid etc., with antioxidant and antimicrobial properties; may contain allergenic fragrances, patch test for sensitive skin, typical concentration <1%.

Hordeum Distichon Extract\Extrait D'Orge A Deux Rangs

Not decoded yet

Hordeum Vulgare Extract\Extrait D'Orge

Cereal extract providing humectant proteins and amino acids; check for cereal allergies.

Castanea Sativa Seed Extract

Tannin- and phytate-rich seed extract used as an antioxidant skin conditioner.

Phellodendron Amurense Bark Extract

Amur cork tree bark, alkaloid rich; mild irritant, control dosage, avoid strong acids.

Salix Alba Bark Extract

Contains natural salicylic acid precursors, mild exfoliating and antibacterial; may irritate at high levels; avoid in sensitive skin.

Triticum Vulgare Germ Extract

Wheat germ extract, nutrient-rich; contains gluten, test for sensitivity.

Citrus Reticulata Peel Extract

Citrus peel extract containing photosensitizing compounds; handle with care to avoid photo-reactions, subject to EU restrictions.

Butyrospermum Parkii

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

Ethylhexylglycerin

Mild conditioner and preservative booster at 0.5–1%; reduces preservative load, smooth feel

Caffeine

Active ingredient, 0.1–2%; promotes circulation, irritation risk at high concentration.

Cholesterol

Cholesterol; barrier repair lipid mimicking stratum corneum; often blended with ceramides, plant or fermentation source.

Sodium PCA

Sodium PCA, NMF component, 1-10% humectant; salty/tacky at high levels.

Betaine

Betaine for mild moisturizing/surfactant; low concentration 1-2% common, high may irritate.

Trehalose

Trehalose; mild humectant and stabilizer for proteins/actives; hygroscopic, light skin feel.

Phytosteryl/Octyldodecyl Lauroyl Glutamate

Phytosterol blend for skin conditioning; gentle, barrier-repairing, low irritation.

Methyl Gluceth-20

Not decoded yet

Neopentyl Glycol Diethylhexanoate

Neopentyl glycol diethylhexanoate emollient; ester oil, medium viscosity feel regulator, low comedogenicity.

Butyl Avocadate

Butyrate ester from avocado oil, light non-greasy emollient with low comedogenicity; better oxidative stability than pure avocado oil.

Potassium Palmitoyl Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein

Cationic conditioner for hair and skin; wheat protein source, potential allergen.

Ergothioneine

Ergothioneine, potent antioxidant; 0.01–0.1%, water-soluble, synergizes with Vit C/E.

Cetearyl Glucoside

Gentle non-ionic sugar-based emulsifier for low-irritation formulas; often co-blended

Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer

Crosspolymer for thickening/film; needs neutralization to pH 7-8 to hydrate, check ion strength.

Silica

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

Polyquaternium-51

Not decoded yet

Acacia Senegal Gum

Natural film-former and fragrance agent; used for viscosity or film, check purity for allergens

Potassium Hydroxide

Strong alkali pH adjuster, trace usage (<0.1%); corrosive, must be neutralized.

Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/VP Copolymer

Cationic polymer providing suspension, thickening, and conditioning; often paired with anionic thickening systems, low usage, imparts slip.

HDI/PPG/Polycaprolactone Crosspolymer

Not decoded yet

Urea

Potent humectant and keratolytic, >10% has exfoliating effect; stinging sensation at high levels, sensitive skin caution

Calcium Aluminum Borosilicate

Synthetic powder filler for smooth feel and coverage; inert.

Butylene Glycol

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

Glyceryl Stearate

Emulsifier at 1-3%; may require acid to prevent saponification

Salicylic Acid

Lipophilic BHA at 0.5-2%; exfoliant/sebum control, irritation/sensitization at high conc., photosensitivity (SPF needed), avoid sensitive/pregnant.

Alcohol

Ethanol for solubility/drying at 5-15%; high conc. is drying/irritating, avoid lip/eye, low residue, balance with humectants.

Disodium EDTA

Chelating agent at 0.05–0.5%; sequesters metal ions for stability, boosts preservative efficacy

Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate

Lipophilic Vitamin C derivative, antioxidant and brightening; more stable than VC, oil-soluble, must pair with oil phase

Phenoxyethanol

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

Potassium Sorbate

Preservative effective below pH 6; combinable with sodium benzoate

Titanium Dioxide

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

Red 4

Synthetic dye for coloration; use within legal limits.

Yellow 6

Synthetic water-soluble dye; potential allergen, use with care in sensitive skin, often needs stabilizers.

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