Max Factor 2000
Max Factor max factor 2000 lists 33 ingredients on its label, 31 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.
- Aqua/Water/Eau
- Acrylates Copolymer
- Glyceryl Stearate
- Disteardimonium Hectorite
- Propylene Glycol
- Stearic Acid
- Copernicia Cerifera Cera/Copernicia Cerifera Wax/Cire De Carnauba
- Triethanolamine
- Lecithin
- Propylene Carbonate
- Synthetic Wax
- Oleic Acid
- Alcohol Denat
- Benzyl Alcohol
- Polyethylene
- Ascorbyl Palmitate
- Tocopherol
- Panthenol
- Phenoxyethanol
- Methylparaben
- Ethylparaben
- Sodium Laureth Sulfate
- Simethicone
- Propylparaben
- Trisodium EDTA
- Xanthan Gum
- Potassium Sorbate
- Ammonium Hydroxide
- Tetrasodium EDTA
- Iron Oxides (Ci 77491
- Ci 77492
- Ci 77499)
- Ultramarines ]
Highlights
Free of mineral oilFree of essential oilsFree of formaldehyde releasersContains fragranceContains alcoholContains EU-26 allergensContains parabensContains sulfatesContains silicones
Formulation view Water-oil emulsion with acrylates copolymer for film and hectorite for thickening. Oleic acid and emulsifiers form the oil phase. Preserved with phenoxyethanol and parabens. Factory note: Highly thermosensitive multi-phase system requires strict control of homogenization temperature and time to prevent emulsion breaking and ensure long-term stability.
Key ingredients
- 溶剂
- Aqua/Water/Eau
- ANTISTATIC
- Acrylates Copolymer
- SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT
- Glyceryl Stearate
- LIGHT STABILIZER
- Disteardimonium Hectorite
- HUMECTANT
- Propylene Glycol
- CLEANSING
- Stearic Acid
- 成膜剂
- Copernicia Cerifera Cera/Copernicia Cerifera Wax/Cire De Carnauba
- BUFFERING
- Triethanolamine
Other ingredients
LecithinPropylene CarbonateSynthetic WaxOleic AcidAlcohol DenatBenzyl AlcoholPolyethyleneAscorbyl PalmitateTocopherolPanthenolPhenoxyethanolMethylparabenEthylparabenSodium Laureth SulfateSimethiconePropylparabenTrisodium EDTAXanthan GumPotassium SorbateAmmonium HydroxideTetrasodium EDTAIron Oxides (Ci 77491Ci 77492Ci 77499)Ultramarines ]
Skim through
| Ingredient | What it does | Irr. · Com. | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aqua/Water/Eau | 溶剂 | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Acrylates Copolymer | ANTISTATIC, BINDING, FILM FORMING | 0 · – | Green |
| Glyceryl Stearate | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Disteardimonium Hectorite | LIGHT STABILIZER, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Propylene Glycol | HUMECTANT, FRAGRANCE, SOLVENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING, SKIN CONDITIONING - HUMECTANT, SKIN CONDITIONING - MISCELLANEOUS | 1 · 0 | Green |
| Stearic Acid | CLEANSING, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, EMULSION STABILISING, FRAGRANCE, REFATTING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Copernicia Cerifera Cera/Copernicia Cerifera Wax/Cire De Carnauba | 成膜剂,皮肤调理剂 | 0 · 1 | Green |
| Triethanolamine | BUFFERING, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, FRAGRANCE, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING · 限制 III/62 | 2 · – | Yellow |
| Lecithin | ANTISTATIC, SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Propylene Carbonate | SOLVENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · – | Green |
| Synthetic Wax | ABRASIVE, BINDING, EMULSION STABILISING, FRAGRANCE, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | — | Green |
| Oleic Acid | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Alcohol Denat | 溶剂,皮肤调理剂 | 1 · 0 | Yellow |
| Benzyl Alcohol | PRESERVATIVE, SOLVENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING, PERFUMING · 限制 III/45 and V/34 | 1 · 0 | Yellow |
| Polyethylene | ABRASIVE, FILM FORMING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Ascorbyl Palmitate | ANTIOXIDANT, FRAGRANCE | — | Green |
| Tocopherol | ANTIOXIDANT, FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING - MISCELLANEOUS, SKIN CONDITIONING - OCCLUSIVE | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Panthenol | ANTISTATIC, HAIR CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Phenoxyethanol | ANTIMICROBIAL, PRESERVATIVE · 限制 V/29 | 1 · 0 | Yellow |
| Methylparaben | FRAGRANCE, PRESERVATIVE · 限制 V/12 | 0 · 0 | Yellow |
| Ethylparaben | FRAGRANCE, PRESERVATIVE · 限制 V/12 | 1 · 0 | Yellow |
| Sodium Laureth Sulfate | CLEANSING, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, FOAMING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING | 2 · 0 | Green |
| Simethicone | ANTIFOAMING, SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, HAIR CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Propylparaben | PRESERVATIVE, PERFUMING · 限制 V/12 | 1 · 0 | Yellow |
| Trisodium EDTA | CHELATING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Xanthan Gum | BINDING, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, EMULSION STABILISING, GEL FORMING, SKIN CONDITIONING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Potassium Sorbate | FRAGRANCE, PRESERVATIVE · 限制 V/4 | 0 · – | Yellow |
| Ammonium Hydroxide | BUFFERING, DENATURANT · 限制 III/4 | 5 · 0 | Green |
| Tetrasodium EDTA | CHELATING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Iron Oxides (Ci 77491 | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Ci 77492 | COLORANT · 限制 IV/136 | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Ci 77499) | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Ultramarines ] | 着色剂 | 0 · 0 | Green |
Ingredients explained
- Aqua/Water/Eau
- Water as solvent/base; main ingredient, microbial control needed, paired with preservatives.
- Acrylates Copolymer
- Acrylate synthetic polymer for film forming and antistatic; breathable film, control dosage carefully
- Glyceryl Stearate
- Emulsifier at 1-3%; may require acid to prevent saponification
- Disteardimonium Hectorite
- Inorganic ionic clay thickener at 0.25-1%; water/oil/solvent systems, rheology control, avoid strong acids, may affect active release.
- Propylene Glycol
- Polyol humectant at 3-10%; hygroscopic, slight tackiness, mild irritation at high conc., verify preservative efficacy, no allergen.
- Stearic Acid
- Fatty acid emulsifier, white waxy solid; adds slip feel
- Copernicia Cerifera Cera/Copernicia Cerifera Wax/Cire De Carnauba
- Botanical wax used for hardness and gloss
- Triethanolamine
- Triethanolamine for buffering; restricted, limit concentration to avoid high pH and irritation
- Lecithin
- Phospholipid emulsifier at 1-5%; biocompatible, moisturizing/antioxidant, prone to oxidation (add TBHQ), mild for sensitive skin.
- Propylene Carbonate
- Inert solvent and viscosity modifier; often used as penetration enhancer, mild at low levels
- Synthetic Wax
- Waxy solidifier for hardness and gloss; complex mixture, not a single molecule.
- Oleic Acid
- Oleic acid for emolliency/emulsification; high levels may increase skin penetration
- Alcohol Denat
- Denatured ethanol; solvent, penetration enhancer, and quick-dry agent; high % may compromise barrier in dry skin.
- Benzyl Alcohol
- Mild preservative/solvent at 0.5-1.0%; EU allergen (labeling required), irritation risk if concentrated, avoid in infant/highly sensitive skin.
- Polyethylene
- Plastic polymer particles for abrasion or film; check EU ban on microplastics in rinse-off products, flush-off only
- Ascorbyl Palmitate
- Ascorbyl palmitate, lipophilic Vit C ester, antioxidant; oxidizes, needs light/air protection.
- Tocopherol
- Natural antioxidant (vitamin E) at 0.1–1%; prone to oxidation, store protected from light
- Panthenol
- Panthenol (vitamin B5) at 1–5%; moisturizing and reparative, supports barrier recovery
- Phenoxyethanol
- Broad-spectrum preservative at ≤1%; may irritate sensitive eye areas, often paired with ethylhexylglycerin
- Methylparaben
- Preservative, narrow spectrum; often combined, check allergen risk and regulatory limits.
- Ethylparaben
- Paraben preservative; EU restricted, watch total load and sensitive skin reactions
- Sodium Laureth Sulfate
- Common anionic surfactant, strong foam but drying; check cationic compatibility, high eye irritation
- Simethicone
- Silicone antifoam and conditioner; non-allergenic, smooth feel
- Propylparaben
- Medium-chain preservative; restricted use, pH-sensitive efficacy.
- Trisodium EDTA
- Metal chelator improving formula stability and synergizing preservatives; used at very low levels (<0.1%), control heavy metals.
- Xanthan Gum
- Natural thickener at 0.1–1%; provides gel texture, pH-stable, requires full hydration
- Potassium Sorbate
- Preservative effective below pH 6; combinable with sodium benzoate
- Ammonium Hydroxide
- Strong alkaline pH adjuster; use in low concentrations to neutralize acids, avoid direct mixing with strong acids.
- Tetrasodium EDTA
- Chelator removing metal ions to enhance antioxidant and preservative efficacy; very low usage, typically 0.05-0.1%, no direct skincare function.
- Iron Oxides (Ci 77491
- Not decoded yet
- Ci 77492
- Iron oxide red; stable inorganic pigment, non-toxic; ensure dispersion to prevent sedimentation.
- Ci 77499)
- Not decoded yet
- Ultramarines ]
- Ultramarine inorganic blue pigment for tinting; water-insoluble, pre-disperse to prevent flocculation
Source: full ingredient list published on the product label, collected 2026-09-17. Ratings are our internal reading, not a regulatory conclusion. · Product page
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