mac Studio Fix Matte Foundation Stick
mac MAC Studio Fix Matte Foundation Stick lists 38 ingredients on its label, 35 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.
- Octyldodecanol
- Polyethylene
- Isohexadecane
- Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer
- Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2
- Phenyl Trimethicone
- Aluminum Hydroxide
- Arachidyl Propionate
- Vp/Hexadecene Copolymer
- Microcrystalline Wax
- Tocopheryl Acetate
- Ascorbyl Palmitate
- Lauroyl Lysine
- Caprylyl Glycol
- Propionic Acid
- Tocopherol
- Mica
- Titanium Dioxide
- Iron Oxides
- Iron Oxides
- Iron Oxides
- Bismuth Oxychloride
- Blue 1 Lake
- Chromium Hydroxide Green
- Chromium Oxide Greens
- Ferric Ammonium Ferrocyanide
- Ferric Ferrocyanide
- Manganese Violet
- Red 6
- Red 21
- Red 27
- Red 7 Lake
- Red 28 Lake
- Red 30 Lake
- Red 33 Lake
- Ultramarines
- Yellow 5 Lake
- Yellow 6 Lake
Highlights
Free of alcoholFree of parabensFree of sulfatesFree of essential oilsFree of formaldehyde releasersContains mineral oilContains siliconesContains fragrance
Key ingredients
- SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT
- OctyldodecanolIsohexadecaneAluminum Hydroxide
- ABRASIVE
- Polyethylene
- FILM FORMING
- Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer
- ANTIFOAMING
- Phenyl Trimethicone
- BINDING
- Vp/Hexadecene CopolymerMicrocrystalline Wax
Other ingredients
Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2Arachidyl PropionateTocopheryl AcetateAscorbyl PalmitateLauroyl LysineCaprylyl GlycolPropionic AcidTocopherolMicaTitanium DioxideIron OxidesIron OxidesIron OxidesBismuth OxychlorideBlue 1 LakeChromium Hydroxide GreenChromium Oxide GreensFerric Ammonium FerrocyanideFerric FerrocyanideManganese VioletRed 6Red 21Red 27Red 7 LakeRed 28 LakeRed 30 LakeRed 33 LakeUltramarinesYellow 5 LakeYellow 6 Lake
Skim through
| Ingredient | What it does | Irr. · Com. | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Octyldodecanol | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, FRAGRANCE, SOLVENT, PERFUMING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Polyethylene | ABRASIVE, FILM FORMING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Isohexadecane | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SOLVENT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer | FILM FORMING | 0 · – | Green |
| Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2 | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Phenyl Trimethicone | ANTIFOAMING, HAIR CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING - OCCLUSIVE | 0 · – | Green |
| Aluminum Hydroxide | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, HUMECTANT, OPACIFYING, SKIN PROTECTING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Arachidyl Propionate | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Vp/Hexadecene Copolymer | BINDING, FILM FORMING, HAIR FIXING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING, DISPERSING NON-SURFACTANT | — | Green |
| Microcrystalline Wax | BINDING, BULKING, EMULSION STABILISING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 2 | Green |
| Tocopheryl Acetate | ANTIOXIDANT, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Ascorbyl Palmitate | ANTIOXIDANT, FRAGRANCE | — | Green |
| Lauroyl Lysine | HAIR CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | — | Green |
| Caprylyl Glycol | DEODORANT, SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, HAIR CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Propionic Acid | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Tocopherol | ANTIOXIDANT, FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING - MISCELLANEOUS, SKIN CONDITIONING - OCCLUSIVE | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Mica | ANTICAKING, BULKING, COLORANT, OPACIFYING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Titanium Dioxide | UV FILTER · 附录 VI · 最高浓度 25%* *: In case of combined use of Titanium Dioxide and Titanium Dioxide (nano), the sum shall not exceed the limit given in column g (Maximum concentration in ready for use preparation) · 限制 <empty>; as a constituent of other substances, or in mixtures, in concentrations equal to, or greater than 0.1% by weight; Shall not be placed on the market, or used, as substance or in mixtures in concentrations equal to ot greater than 0.1% by weight; Shall not be used as propellant in aerosols for any use. Aerosols dispenser containing the substance as propellant shall not | 0 · 0 | Yellow |
| Iron Oxides | 着色剂 | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Iron Oxides | 着色剂 | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Iron Oxides | 着色剂 | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Bismuth Oxychloride | 着色剂 | 2 · 0 | Green |
| Blue 1 Lake | 着色剂 | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Chromium Hydroxide Green | 着色剂 | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Chromium Oxide Greens | 着色剂 | 0 · – | Green |
| Ferric Ammonium Ferrocyanide | 附录 IV · 限制 <empty>; as a constituent of other substances, or in mixtures, in concentrations equal to, or greater than 0.1% by weight; Shall not be placed on the market, or used, as substance or in mixtures in concentrations equal to ot greater than 0.1% by weight; Shall not be used as propellant in aerosols for any use. Aerosols dispenser containing the substance as propellant shall not be placed on the market | 0 · – | Green |
| Ferric Ferrocyanide | COLORANT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Manganese Violet | 着色剂 | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Red 6 | 着色剂 | — | Green |
| Red 21 | 着色剂 | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Red 27 | 着色剂 | — | Green |
| Red 7 Lake | 着色剂 | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Red 28 Lake | 着色剂 | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Red 30 Lake | 着色剂 | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Red 33 Lake | 着色剂 | 0 · – | Green |
| Ultramarines | HAIR DYEING · 限制 IV/120 | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Yellow 5 Lake | 着色剂 | — | Green |
| Yellow 6 Lake | 着色剂 | 0 · 0 | Green |
Ingredients explained
- Octyldodecanol
- Light emollient/emulsifier at 1-5%; low comedogenic, non-greasy feel, broadly compatible, sensitive-skin friendly.
- Polyethylene
- Plastic polymer particles for abrasion or film; check EU ban on microplastics in rinse-off products, flush-off only
- Isohexadecane
- Lightweight mineral-oil-derived emollient and solvent; low viscosity, non-comedogenic, improves texture
- Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer
- MMA crosspolymer for durable water-soluble film; high doses may create occlusion
- Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2
- Not decoded yet
- Phenyl Trimethicone
- Aromatic modified silicone for high gloss and occlusion; inert, non-volatile, may leave surface residue
- Aluminum Hydroxide
- Aluminum hydroxide for emollient/thickening; opacifier, used in antiperspirants, particulate risk.
- Arachidyl Propionate
- Not decoded yet
- Vp/Hexadecene Copolymer
- Film-former for hair fixation; often needs co-solvents or cationic system.
- Microcrystalline Wax
- Petroleum-derived hard wax for lipsticks and ointments; provides high-melting structure, heavy feel, potentially comedogenic
- 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.
- Lauroyl Lysine
- Lauroyl lysine, amino-acid surfactant derivative, mild foaming; often blended to lower irritation.
- Caprylyl Glycol
- Polyol conditioner and preservative booster at 0.5–3%; emollient feel, often paired with 1,2-hexanediol
- Propionic Acid
- Not decoded yet
- Tocopherol
- Natural antioxidant (vitamin E) at 0.1–1%; prone to oxidation, store protected from light
- 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
- Chromium Hydroxide Green
- Green colorant used for product aesthetics; purely a pigment.
- Chromium Oxide Greens
- Green inorganic colorant for pigmentation; non-allergenic, used in color cosmetics
- Ferric Ammonium Ferrocyanide
- Inorganic pigment, blue 1; EU limit 0.1%, prohibited in aerosols, excellent dispersion.
- Ferric Ferrocyanide
- Colorant (Prussian blue); verify heavy metal limits for cosmetic safety
- Manganese Violet
- Purple inorganic pigment for color; water-insoluble, used in powders/creams
- 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 27
- Red 27 (CI 15850) water-soluble dye for color cosmetics; follow regulatory limits
- 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.
- Ultramarines
- Inorganic colorant for blue/purple shades; contains trace selenates, requires compliance with heavy metal limits.
- 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
Source: full ingredient list published on the product label, collected 2026-09-19. Ratings are our internal reading, not a regulatory conclusion. · Product page
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