MAC mac cremesheen lipstick brave red

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. Pentaerythrityl Tetraisostearate
2. Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2
3. Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
4. Oleic/Linoleic/Linolenic Polyglycerides
5. Euphorbia Cerifera Wax\Candelilla Cera\Cire De Candelilla
6. PVP/Hexadecene Copolymer
7. Dipentaerythrityl Hexahydroxystearate/Hexastearate/Hexarosinate
8. Diisostearyl Malate
9. Polyethylene
10. Hydrogenated Polydecene
11. Polybutene
12. Cetyl Lactate
13. Synthetic Wax
14. Butyrospermum Parkii
15. Glycine Soja Seed Extract
16. Olea Europaea Fruit Extract
17. Triticum Vulgare Extract
18. Copernicia Cerifera Wax\Cera Carnauba\Cire De Carnauba
19. Tocopherol
20. Tocopheryl Acetate
21. Ascorbyl Palmitate
22. Ceramide 3
23. Cholesterol
24. Beeswax\Cera Alba\Cire D’Abeille
25. Octyldodecanol
26. Synthetic Beeswax
27. Potassium Sulfate
28. Alumina
29. Calcium Aluminum Borosilicate
30. Calcium Sodium Borosilicate
31. Tin Oxide
32. Silica
33. Oleic Acid
34. Palmitic Acid
35. Cetyl Alcohol
36. Glyceryl Stearate
37. Ethylhexyl Hydroxystearate
38. Vanillin
39. Mica
40. Titanium Dioxide
41. Iron Oxides
42. Iron Oxides
43. Iron Oxides
44. Bismuth Oxychloride
45. Blue 1 Lake
46. Carmine
47. Red 6
48. Red 21
49. Red 6 Lake
50. Red 7 Lake
51. Red 28 Lake
52. Red 30 Lake
53. Red 33 Lake
54. Yellow 5 Lake
55. Yellow 6 Lake

Highlights

Free of alcoholFree of parabensFree of siliconesFree of sulfatesFree of essential oilsFree of formaldehyde releasersContains PEGContains fragranceContains mineral oilContains animal-derivedContains EU-26 allergens

Formulation view Oil-based lip stick with pentaerythrose tetraisostearate and waxes, enriched with lecithin and squalane. Tocopherols act as antioxidants, while soy and wheat extracts condition lips. Matte finish suits dry lips; avoid ingestion. Factory note: Waxes and oils ensure hardness and melting point; vegetable oils need light protection.

Key ingredients

SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT

Pentaerythrityl TetraisostearateDiisostearyl Malate

FRAGRANCE

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride

BINDING

Oleic/Linoleic/Linolenic Polyglycerides

皮肤调理剂

Euphorbia Cerifera Wax\Candelilla Cera\Cire De Candelilla

成膜剂

PVP/Hexadecene Copolymer

SKIN CONDITIONING

Dipentaerythrityl Hexahydroxystearate/Hexastearate/Hexarosinate

ABRASIVE

Polyethylene

Other ingredients

Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2Hydrogenated PolydecenePolybuteneCetyl LactateSynthetic WaxButyrospermum ParkiiGlycine Soja Seed ExtractOlea Europaea Fruit ExtractTriticum Vulgare ExtractCopernicia Cerifera Wax\Cera Carnauba\Cire De CarnaubaTocopherolTocopheryl AcetateAscorbyl PalmitateCeramide 3CholesterolBeeswax\Cera Alba\Cire D’AbeilleOctyldodecanolSynthetic BeeswaxPotassium SulfateAluminaCalcium Aluminum BorosilicateCalcium Sodium BorosilicateTin OxideSilicaOleic AcidPalmitic AcidCetyl AlcoholGlyceryl StearateEthylhexyl HydroxystearateVanillinMicaTitanium DioxideIron OxidesIron OxidesIron OxidesBismuth OxychlorideBlue 1 LakeCarmineRed 6Red 21Red 6 LakeRed 7 LakeRed 28 LakeRed 30 LakeRed 33 LakeYellow 5 LakeYellow 6 Lake

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Ingredients explained

Pentaerythrityl Tetraisostearate

Mild emulsifier and emollient with cleansing function; suitable for baby and sensitive skin, low irritancy.

Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2

Not decoded yet

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride

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

Oleic/Linoleic/Linolenic Polyglycerides

Fatty acid polyglycerides, emulsifier and thickener; non-ionic surfactant, low comedogenicity, suitable for sensitive skin.

Euphorbia Cerifera Wax\Candelilla Cera\Cire De Candelilla

Provides viscosity, gloss, and structure; can be occlusive, monitor high usage for comedogenic risk.

PVP/Hexadecene Copolymer

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

Dipentaerythrityl Hexahydroxystearate/Hexastearate/Hexarosinate

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

Diisostearyl Malate

Diisostearyl malate; lightweight emollient and emulsifier; non-greasy feel, biodegradable, used in premium systems.

Polyethylene

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

Hydrogenated Polydecene

Hydrogenated polydecene, light mineral oil alternative, low comedogenic; silky, non-greasy.

Polybutene

Polybutene for film forming and thickening; high-viscosity inert polymer used in setting sprays or gels.

Cetyl Lactate

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

Synthetic Wax

Waxy solidifier for hardness and gloss; complex mixture, not a single molecule.

Butyrospermum Parkii

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

Glycine Soja Seed Extract

Soybean extract for skin conditioning; low allergen risk, monitor batch protein variability.

Olea Europaea Fruit Extract

Olea europaea fruit extract rich in polyphenols for antioxidant and conditioning use; add preservative/antioxidant against oxidation.

Triticum Vulgare Extract

Wheat extract for skin conditioning and moisture; contains gluten proteins, assess concentration for sensitive skin.

Copernicia Cerifera Wax\Cera Carnauba\Cire De Carnauba

Plant-derived carnauba wax for hardness and gloss; high melting point, melt and blend with other waxes or oils.

Tocopherol

Natural antioxidant (vitamin E) at 0.1–1%; prone to oxidation, store protected from light

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.

Ceramide 3

Ceramide 3 to restore skin barrier and moisturize; used at 0.01–1%, often blended

Cholesterol

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

Beeswax\Cera Alba\Cire D’Abeille

Beeswax, natural animal-derived emollient and stiffener; melting point 62-65°C; may sensitize, use caution; 1-4%

Octyldodecanol

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

Synthetic Beeswax

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

Potassium Sulfate

Sulfate salt used as a viscosity controller; monitor ionic strength impact on emulsion stability.

Alumina

Alumina, inorganic abrasive/thickener; nano-grade requires inhalation risk assessment.

Calcium Aluminum Borosilicate

Synthetic powder filler for smooth feel and coverage; inert.

Calcium Sodium Borosilicate

Fluorphlogopite; plate-like filler and thickener. For powders and creams, improves texture and coverage.

Tin Oxide

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

Silica

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

Oleic Acid

Oleic acid for emolliency/emulsification; high levels may increase skin penetration

Palmitic Acid

Palmitic acid for emulsification/emollient; solid fat, high melting point, occlusive.

Cetyl Alcohol

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

Glyceryl Stearate

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

Ethylhexyl Hydroxystearate

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

Vanillin

Fragrance component; EU limit 0.85%, potential allergen, oxidation sensitive.

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.

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

Carmine

Natural red colorant (cochineal); may trigger reactions in those with insect protein allergy

Red 6

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

Red 21

Synthetic colorant Red 21 for color; restricted in some countries

Red 6 Lake

Red Lake 6 pigment; low water solubility, use as paste or sifted powder, monitor pH stability.

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 Lake

Water-soluble red dye lake for color; low concentrations used, watch for visual accumulation.

Yellow 5 Lake

Yellow 5 lake for color; stability affected by pH and metal ions

Yellow 6 Lake

Water-insoluble form of Yellow 6 for coloring; usage restricted by regulations

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