MAC mac cleanse off oil
MAC MAC mac cleanse off oil lists 15 ingredients on its label, 15 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.
- Cetyl Ethylhexanoate
- Olea Europaea Fruit Oil
- PEG-20 Glyceryl Triisostearate
- Squalane
- Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
- Triticum Vulgare Germ Oil
- Oryza Sativa Germ Oil
- Tocopherol
- Chamomilla Recutita Flower Oil
- Citrus Aurantium Amara Oil
- Lavandula Angustifolia Oil
- Oenothera Biennis Oil
- Water/Aqua/Eau
- Rosa Canina Fruit Oil
- Limonene
Highlights
Free of alcoholFree of parabensFree of siliconesFree of sulfatesFree of mineral oilFree of formaldehyde releasersContains essential oilsContains fragranceContains PEGContains animal-derivedContains EU-26 allergens
Formulation view Cleansing oil based on cetyl ethylhexanoate and olive oil, enriched with squalane, jojoba, and rosehip oil. Contains essential oils and vitamin E. No traditional preservatives, relying on oil phase isolation. Note: High vegetable oil content makes it highly prone to oxidation, requiring strict nitrogen flushing and light protection.
Key ingredients
- SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT
- Cetyl EthylhexanoatePEG-20 Glyceryl TriisostearateSqualaneSimmondsia Chinensis Seed OilTriticum Vulgare Germ OilOryza Sativa Germ Oil
- FRAGRANCE
- Olea Europaea Fruit Oil
- ANTIOXIDANT
- Tocopherol
Other ingredients
Chamomilla Recutita Flower OilCitrus Aurantium Amara OilLavandula Angustifolia OilOenothera Biennis OilWater/Aqua/EauRosa Canina Fruit OilLimonene
Skim through
| Ingredient | What it does | Irr. · Com. | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cetyl Ethylhexanoate | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Olea Europaea Fruit Oil | FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING, PERFUMING | — | Green |
| PEG-20 Glyceryl Triisostearate | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Squalane | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, HAIR CONDITIONING, REFATTING, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, HAIR CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Triticum Vulgare Germ Oil | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, HUMECTANT, SKIN CONDITIONING | 1 · 1 | Green |
| Oryza Sativa Germ Oil | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Tocopherol | ANTIOXIDANT, FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING - MISCELLANEOUS, SKIN CONDITIONING - OCCLUSIVE | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Chamomilla Recutita Flower Oil | FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Citrus Aurantium Amara Oil | 香精 | 2 · – | Green |
| Lavandula Angustifolia Oil | FRAGRANCE, TONIC · 限制 III/360 | 0 · – | Green |
| Oenothera Biennis Oil | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT | 0 · 1 | Green |
| Water/Aqua/Eau | 溶剂 | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Rosa Canina Fruit Oil | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Limonene | DEODORANT, SOLVENT, PERFUMING · 限制 III/88 III/167 III/168 | 1 · – | Yellow |
Ingredients explained
- Cetyl Ethylhexanoate
- Synthetic oil providing slip; large molecule, low penetration, non-comedogenic, suitable for dry or rough skin.
- Olea Europaea Fruit Oil
- Olive oil, rich in squalene and oleic acid; moderate comedogenicity, caution for oily skin.
- PEG-20 Glyceryl Triisostearate
- Non-ionic emulsifier; PEG-based; prone to oil contamination.
- Squalane
- Emollient from plants or synthetic; light texture
- Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
- Common in dry/damaged hair; superior penetration vs mineral oils, low comedogenic risk, poor oxidative stability.
- Triticum Vulgare Germ Oil
- Nutrient-rich emollient with Vit E; low irritancy but relevant for gluten-sensitive; prone to oxidation, needs antioxidants
- Oryza Sativa Germ Oil
- Rice bran oil, moisturizing conditioning; 1–5% typical, low irritation, low comedogenicity
- Tocopherol
- Natural antioxidant (vitamin E) at 0.1–1%; prone to oxidation, store protected from light
- Chamomilla Recutita Flower Oil
- German chamomile oil with alpha-bisabolol for soothing; essential oil with allergen risk, use low, label as fragrance.
- Citrus Aurantium Amara Oil
- Citrus aurantium amara oil, essential oil, used as fragrance; contains sensitizing components such as limonene, easily sensitizing at high concentrations, sensitive skin should use cautiously.
- Lavandula Angustifolia Oil
- Fragrance essential oil, 0.1–1%; contains allergens, patch test required.
- Oenothera Biennis Oil
- Natural oil rich in GLA; supports barrier, prone to oxidation, needs antioxidants
- Water/Aqua/Eau
- Primary aqueous solvent and carrier; no specific incompatibilities, focus on microbial stability.
- Rosa Canina Fruit Oil
- Rosehip oil, rich in oleic/linoleic acids for emolliency/repair; prone to oxidation, needs protection
- Limonene
- Natural fragrance solvent, EU allergen; poor photostability
Source: full ingredient list published on the product label, collected 2026-09-17. Ratings are our internal reading, not a regulatory conclusion.
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