mac Strobe Cream

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. Dimethicone
3. Butylene Glycol
4. Cetyl Ricinoleate
5. Glyceryl Distearate
6. Trisiloxane
7. Glyceryl Stearate SE
8. Cholesterol
9. Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
10. Steareth-10
11. Cetyl Esters
12. Cetyl Alcohol
13. Silica
14. Vitis Vinifera Fruit Extract
15. Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
16. Pyrus Malus Fruit Extract
17. Morus Bombycis Root Extract
18. Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract
19. Saccharomyces Lysate Extract
20. Tocopheryl Acetate
21. Sodium Hyaluronate
22. Panthenol
23. Ceramide Ng
24. Xanthan Gum
25. Sucrose
26. Glycerin
27. Cyanocobalamin
28. Tin Oxide
29. Caprylyl Glycol
30. Magnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate
31. Hexylene Glycol
32. Polysorbate 80
33. Sodium Citrate
34. Sodium Sulfite
35. Sodium Metabisulfite
36. Acrylamide/Sodium Acryloyldimethyltaurate Copolymer
37. Linoleic Acid
38. Isohexadecane
39. Citric Acid
40. Fragrance
41. EDTA
42. Disodium EDTA
43. Phenoxyethanol
44. Mica
45. Titanium Dioxide
46. Red 4

Highlights

Free of alcoholFree of sulfatesFree of formaldehyde releasersContains siliconesContains animal-derivedContains essential oilsContains fragranceContains parabensContains PEGContains EU-26 allergensContains mineral oil

Key ingredients

溶剂

Water\Aqua\Eau

ANTIFOAMING

DimethiconeTrisiloxane

HUMECTANT

Butylene Glycol

SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT

Cetyl RicinoleateCholesterol

ANTISTATIC

Glyceryl Distearate

SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING

Glyceryl Stearate SE

Other ingredients

Simmondsia Chinensis Seed OilSteareth-10Cetyl EstersCetyl AlcoholSilicaVitis Vinifera Fruit ExtractCamellia Sinensis Leaf ExtractPyrus Malus Fruit ExtractMorus Bombycis Root ExtractScutellaria Baicalensis Root ExtractSaccharomyces Lysate ExtractTocopheryl AcetateSodium HyaluronatePanthenolCeramide NgXanthan GumSucroseGlycerinCyanocobalaminTin OxideCaprylyl GlycolMagnesium Ascorbyl PhosphateHexylene GlycolPolysorbate 80Sodium CitrateSodium SulfiteSodium MetabisulfiteAcrylamide/Sodium Acryloyldimethyltaurate CopolymerLinoleic AcidIsohexadecaneCitric AcidFragranceEDTADisodium EDTAPhenoxyethanolMicaTitanium DioxideRed 4

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Ingredients explained

Water\Aqua\Eau

Solvent and diluent; the base for most aqueous formulations.

Dimethicone

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

Butylene Glycol

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

Cetyl Ricinoleate

Plant-derived ester for emolliency and gloss; low irritancy and comedogenicity, suitable for dry skin.

Glyceryl Distearate

Glyceride emollient/anti-static; oil-soluble, enhances emulsion stability.

Trisiloxane

Used as anti-foaming and lubricant; provides silkiness, used at low levels.

Glyceryl Stearate SE

Emulsifier at 1–3%; oil-phase ingredient, easy emulsification, low sensitization.

Cholesterol

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

Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil

Common in dry/damaged hair; superior penetration vs mineral oils, low comedogenic risk, poor oxidative stability.

Steareth-10

Not decoded yet

Cetyl Esters

Blended cetyl esters used as emollient skin conditioning agents to provide softness and occlusion.

Cetyl Alcohol

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

Silica

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

Vitis Vinifera Fruit Extract

Grape fruit extract; rich in polyphenols; skin conditioner; check compatibility with strong oxidizers

Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract

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

Pyrus Malus Fruit Extract

Apple fruit extract, polyphenols for conditioning and antioxidant; batch variation needs standardization

Morus Bombycis Root Extract

Morus bombycis root extract, traditional whitening/antioxidant; water/alcohol soluble, verify quantified actives, stability varies by extraction

Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract

Scutellaria root extract with baicalin for antioxidant and soothing effects; also provides astringent and humectant properties.

Saccharomyces Lysate Extract

Yeast lysate humectant and conditioner; rich in amino acids and NMF, strong barrier repair

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

Panthenol

Panthenol (vitamin B5) at 1–5%; moisturizing and reparative, supports barrier recovery

Ceramide Ng

Skin lipid repair ingredient to restore barrier; non-irritating, suitable for sensitive and compromised skin

Xanthan Gum

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

Sucrose

Sucrose, water-soluble thickener and humectant; high levels prone to hygroscopy.

Glycerin

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

Cyanocobalamin

Vitamin B12 derivative, antioxidant and skin conditioning; light-sensitive, requires light-protective packaging, water-soluble

Tin Oxide

Inorganic mineral pigment providing opacity and suspension; requires skin safety assessment, typically used in sunscreens or powder colorants.

Caprylyl Glycol

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

Magnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate

Water-soluble Vitamin C derivative for antioxidant and brightening; more stable than ascorbic acid

Hexylene Glycol

Polyol solvent and humectant with penetration enhancement; limit concentration to avoid irritation, no specific allergen tag

Polysorbate 80

Non-ionic emulsifier and solubilizer; watch for interaction with parabens

Sodium Citrate

Sodium citrate for buffering and chelating; adjust pH, careful with strong acid reactions.

Sodium Sulfite

Sulfite antioxidant to prevent oxidation; sulfites are known allergens and must be strictly declared on labels.

Sodium Metabisulfite

Antioxidant/preservative at 0.05–0.2%; irritating for sensitive skin, avoid with oxidizers

Acrylamide/Sodium Acryloyldimethyltaurate Copolymer

Polyacrylamide-based thickener with strong emulsion stabilizing power; strict control of residual monomer levels is required.

Linoleic Acid

Essential fatty acid for barrier repair and hydration; oxidizes easily, high levels may be comedogenic

Isohexadecane

Lightweight mineral-oil-derived emollient and solvent; low viscosity, non-comedogenic, improves texture

Citric Acid

Buffer and chelator at 0.1–2%; adjusts pH, may irritate sensitive skin at low pH

Fragrance

Fragrance; concentration must control allergen risk, label specific components

EDTA

Chelating agent for stability; use metal salts, keep concentration low (<0.1%) to maintain pH.

Disodium EDTA

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

Phenoxyethanol

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

Mica

Mineral colorant for pearlescence; heavy metal screening required

Titanium Dioxide

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

Red 4

Synthetic dye for coloration; use within legal limits.

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