mary-kay Mary Kay Clear Proof Spot Solution

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
2. Ethylhexyl Palmitate
3. Stearyl Alcohol
4. Glycerin
5. Salicylic Acid
6. Triethanolamine
7. Cyclopentasiloxane
8. Polysorbate 85
9. Propylene Glycol
10. Glyceryl Stearate
11. Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
12. Butyl Avocadate
13. Ethylene/Acrylic Acid Copolymer
14. Retinyl Palmitate
15. Steareth-3
16. PEG-100 Stearate
17. Polyacrylate-13
18. Sucrose Distearate
19. Cetearyl Alcohol
20. Dimethicone Crosspolymer
21. Sucrose Stearate
22. Polyisobutene
23. Arctium Lappa Root Extract
24. Citric Acid
25. Disodium EDTA
26. Titanium Dioxide
27. Methyldihydrojasmonate
28. C12-14 Pareth-12
29. Epilobium Angustifolium Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract
30. Polysorbate 20
31. Cyclohexasiloxane
32. Ethylene Brassylate
33. Ethyl Linalool
34. Phenoxyethanol
35. Butylene Glycol
36. Isobutyl Methyl Tetrahydropyranol
37. Methylenedioxyphenyl Methylpropanal
38. Methylparaben
39. Cystoseira Amentacea/Caespitosa Branchycarpa Extract
40. Chlorphenesin
41. Gamma-Undecalactone
42. Benzoic Acid
43. Cyclamen Aldehyde
44. Sodium Metabisulfite
45. Ci 19140
46. Ci 17200
47. Ci 42090

Highlights

Free of alcoholFree of sulfatesFree of mineral oilFree of essential oilsFree of formaldehyde releasersContains siliconesContains PEGContains EU-26 allergensContains fragranceContains parabens

Key ingredients

ANTIPLAQUE

Water

SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT

Ethylhexyl PalmitateStearyl AlcoholCyclopentasiloxane

DENATURANT

Glycerin

ANTI-SEBORRHEIC

Salicylic Acid

BUFFERING

Triethanolamine

HUMECTANT

Propylene Glycol

Other ingredients

Polysorbate 85Glyceryl StearateDimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone CrosspolymerButyl AvocadateEthylene/Acrylic Acid CopolymerRetinyl PalmitateSteareth-3PEG-100 StearatePolyacrylate-13Sucrose DistearateCetearyl AlcoholDimethicone CrosspolymerSucrose StearatePolyisobuteneArctium Lappa Root ExtractCitric AcidDisodium EDTATitanium DioxideMethyldihydrojasmonateC12-14 Pareth-12Epilobium Angustifolium Flower/Leaf/Stem ExtractPolysorbate 20CyclohexasiloxaneEthylene BrassylateEthyl LinaloolPhenoxyethanolButylene GlycolIsobutyl Methyl TetrahydropyranolMethylenedioxyphenyl MethylpropanalMethylparabenCystoseira Amentacea/Caespitosa Branchycarpa ExtractChlorphenesinGamma-UndecalactoneBenzoic AcidCyclamen AldehydeSodium MetabisulfiteCi 19140Ci 17200Ci 42090

Skim through

Ingredients explained

Water

Primary solvent and base; requires preservative system to prevent microbial growth

Ethylhexyl Palmitate

Synthetic ester emollient with light skin feel; small molecule, slightly comedogenic, use cautiously for acne-prone skin, often blended with other oils.

Stearyl Alcohol

Stearic alcohol; fatty alcohol for emulsion thickening/structure, often blended with soaps, moderate comedogenicity.

Glycerin

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

Salicylic Acid

Lipophilic BHA at 0.5-2%; exfoliant/sebum control, irritation/sensitization at high conc., photosensitivity (SPF needed), avoid sensitive/pregnant.

Triethanolamine

Triethanolamine for buffering; restricted, limit concentration to avoid high pH and irritation

Cyclopentasiloxane

Cyclopentasiloxane for emollient/solvent; volatile silicone, smooth feel, check VOC regulations.

Polysorbate 85

Not decoded yet

Propylene Glycol

Polyol humectant at 3-10%; hygroscopic, slight tackiness, mild irritation at high conc., verify preservative efficacy, no allergen.

Glyceryl Stearate

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

Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer

Crosslinked silicone thickener at 0.5-2%; silky/matte feel, non-comedogenic, partial oil phase incompatibility, use co-solvent/pre-emulsification.

Butyl Avocadate

Butyrate ester from avocado oil, light non-greasy emollient with low comedogenicity; better oxidative stability than pure avocado oil.

Ethylene/Acrylic Acid Copolymer

Water-soluble film former for matte feel; often used in emulsion form

Retinyl Palmitate

Vitamin A ester for skin conditioning; light-sensitive, requires protection, avoid in pregnancy.

Steareth-3

Not decoded yet

PEG-100 Stearate

Non-ionic emulsifier, requires ionics for stability; check PEG for formaldehyde.

Polyacrylate-13

Not decoded yet

Sucrose Distearate

Nonionic emulsifier and emollient at 1–3%; biodegradable, low irritancy, for mild cleansing and emulsions

Cetearyl Alcohol

Fatty alcohol emulsifier at 1-5%; non-ionic surfactant

Dimethicone Crosspolymer

Crosslinked silicone polymer providing silkiness and viscosity control; for hair and skin; inert but hard to biodegrade.

Sucrose Stearate

Succrose ester emulsifier/emolient with cleansing properties; HLB determines emulsion type.

Polyisobutene

Inert film former and occlusive; increases viscosity, slippery feel, used in lipsticks

Arctium Lappa Root Extract

Burdock root extract for skin conditioning; watch for raw material impurities.

Citric Acid

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

Disodium EDTA

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

Titanium Dioxide

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

Methyldihydrojasmonate

Methyl dihydrojasmonate, jasmine accord; synthetic fragrance, potential allergen.

C12-14 Pareth-12

Not decoded yet

Epilobium Angustifolium Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract

Botanical extract used as a skin conditioning agent

Polysorbate 20

Non-ionic emulsifier and cleansing surfactant; contains PEG, control microbial load.

Cyclohexasiloxane

Volatile cyclic silicone evaporating without residue; ensure compliance with EU limits on cyclic polydimethylsiloxanes, use octamer

Ethylene Brassylate

Ethylene brassylate for fragrance and toning; potential sensitizer

Ethyl Linalool

Fragrance ingredient providing floral notes; listed as one of EU 26 allergens, labeling required.

Phenoxyethanol

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

Butylene Glycol

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

Isobutyl Methyl Tetrahydropyranol

Fragrance component providing specific scent, listed allergen, usage levels controlled

Methylenedioxyphenyl Methylpropanal

Not decoded yet

Methylparaben

Preservative, narrow spectrum; often combined, check allergen risk and regulatory limits.

Cystoseira Amentacea/Caespitosa Branchycarpa Extract

Not decoded yet

Chlorphenesin

Phenolic antimicrobial; strict EU limits apply, potential allergen, careful dosing required for leave-on products.

Gamma-Undecalactone

Fruity fragrance component; classified as an allergen, must be declared at trace levels.

Benzoic Acid

Preservative and pH adjuster at 0.1–0.5%; low water solubility, best in acidic media, irritant at high levels.

Cyclamen Aldehyde

Not decoded yet

Sodium Metabisulfite

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

Ci 19140

Acid Yellow 23 lake; for coloring and hair dyeing. High water solubility and precipitation risk, pH control required.

Ci 17200

Acid Red 33 hair dye; restricted use, potential scalp irritation

Ci 42090

Acid Blue 9 lake; for coloring and brow tints. Non-permanent hair dye, watch for lake precipitation and batch shade variance.

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