Max Factor max factor ageless elixir miracle 2 in 1

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. Cyclopentasiloxane
2. Aqua
3. Glycerin
4. Talc
5. Dimethicone Crosspolymer
6. Diethylhexyl Carbonate
7. Sodium Chloride
8. Niacinamide
9. Acetyl Glucosamine
10. Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate
11. Tocopheryl Acetate
12. Panthenol
13. Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4
14. BHT
15. Allantoin
16. Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
17. PEG/PPG-18/18 Dimethicone
18. Dimethicone
19. Cyclohexasiloxane
20. Methicone
21. Aluminum Hydroxide
22. PEG-10 Dimethicone Crosspolymer
23. Cyclotetrasiloxane
24. Disodium EDTA
25. PEG-100 Stearate
26. Caramel
27. Benzyl Alcohol
28. Methylparaben
29. Propylparaben
30. Ethylparaben
31. Parfum
32. Linalool
33. Hexyl Cinnamal
34. Citronellol
35. Limonene
36. Benzyl Salicylate
37. Butylphenyl Methylpropional
38. Ci 77891
39. Ci 77489
40. Ci 77491
41. Ci 77499

Highlights

Free of sulfatesFree of mineral oilFree of formaldehyde releasersContains siliconesContains fragranceContains PEGContains alcoholContains EU-26 allergensContains parabensContains essential oils

Formulation view Cyclopentasiloxane and water base with talc and crosslinked silicone. Contains 5% niacinamide, acetyl glucosamine, and panthenol, plus green tea extract. Ideal for mature skin seeking firming and brightening, especially dry types. Factory observation: Silicone-water compatibility is a key process point, ensuring emulsion stability; high-concentration actives with fragrances require rigorous validation of preservative compatibility to prevent ingredient degradation.

Key ingredients

SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT

CyclopentasiloxaneDiethylhexyl Carbonate

SOLVENT

Aqua

DENATURANT

Glycerin

ABRASIVE

Talc

EMULSION STABILISING

Dimethicone Crosspolymer

BULKING

Sodium Chloride

SMOOTHING

Niacinamide

Other ingredients

Acetyl GlucosamineEthylhexyl MethoxycinnamateTocopheryl AcetatePanthenolPalmitoyl Pentapeptide-4BHTAllantoinCamellia Sinensis Leaf ExtractPEG/PPG-18/18 DimethiconeDimethiconeCyclohexasiloxaneMethiconeAluminum HydroxidePEG-10 Dimethicone CrosspolymerCyclotetrasiloxaneDisodium EDTAPEG-100 StearateCaramelBenzyl AlcoholMethylparabenPropylparabenEthylparabenParfumLinaloolHexyl CinnamalCitronellolLimoneneBenzyl SalicylateButylphenyl MethylpropionalCi 77891Ci 77489Ci 77491Ci 77499

Skim through

Ingredients explained

Cyclopentasiloxane

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

Aqua

Solvent, main base; microbial control is critical

Glycerin

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

Talc

Inorganic mineral powder for texture and oil absorption; must be asbestos-free; fineness affects skin feel and safety, avoid inhalation.

Dimethicone Crosspolymer

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

Diethylhexyl Carbonate

Light emollient for silky texture; non-comedogenic, suits most skin types.

Sodium Chloride

Salt for gel viscosity control; used as precipitant in soaps

Niacinamide

Niacinamide at 2–5%; improves texture, controls oil, brightens; high levels may cause sensitivity

Acetyl Glucosamine

Glycosaminoglycan precursor supporting skin hydration and elasticity; highly biocompatible.

Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate

UVA absorber used with other filters; poor water stability and photolability, requires light stabilizers, max concentration typically 10%.

Tocopheryl Acetate

Vitamin E derivative antioxidant at 0.1–1%; more stable than tocopherol, store protected from light

Panthenol

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

Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4

Signal peptide promoting collagen synthesis; effective at low concentration, needs penetration enhancers or encapsulation

BHT

Lipophilic antioxidant at 0.01-0.05%; ineffective with acidic systems, label-sensitive, check regulatory limits as preservative alternative.

Allantoin

Skin soother at 0.5-2%; promotes cell regeneration

Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract

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

PEG/PPG-18/18 Dimethicone

PEG/PPG siloxane; emulsifier/thickener; low irrit, watch PEG total conc limits

Dimethicone

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

Cyclohexasiloxane

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

Methicone

Volatile silicone offering slip and antistatic properties; inert at high purity, check cyclic isomer limits

Aluminum Hydroxide

Aluminum hydroxide for emollient/thickening; opacifier, used in antiperspirants, particulate risk.

PEG-10 Dimethicone Crosspolymer

Silicone-PEG network for light conditioning and light stability.

Cyclotetrasiloxane

Volatile silicone providing slip; D4 is restricted in EU rinse-off products and requires labeling for leave-on use.

Disodium EDTA

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

PEG-100 Stearate

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

Caramel

Colorant for brown shades; some processes involve sulfites, check specs.

Benzyl Alcohol

Mild preservative/solvent at 0.5-1.0%; EU allergen (labeling required), irritation risk if concentrated, avoid in infant/highly sensitive skin.

Methylparaben

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

Propylparaben

Medium-chain preservative; restricted use, pH-sensitive efficacy.

Ethylparaben

Paraben preservative; EU restricted, watch total load and sensitive skin reactions

Parfum

Fragrance for scent; may contain allergens, caution for sensitive skin, full labeling required.

Linalool

Natural fragrance component at ≤0.05%; one of EU 26 allergens, caution for sensitive skin

Hexyl Cinnamal

Common fragrance component (jasmine/vanilla note); listed EU allergen, requires labeling at >10ppm (leave-on).

Citronellol

Citronellol for fragrance; EU 26 allergen, labeling required above 0.001%.

Limonene

Natural fragrance solvent, EU allergen; poor photostability

Benzyl Salicylate

UV absorber/light stabilizer, restricted in EU; potential sensitizer, risk assessment needed.

Butylphenyl Methylpropional

Synthetic fragrance with floral notes; EU regulations limit usage, strict monitoring required.

Ci 77891

Titanium dioxide inorganic pigment and UV filter; assess inhalation risk for nano-forms and EU restrictions

Ci 77489

Not decoded yet

Ci 77491

Iron oxides red; physical pigment. Coloring and photo-protective, stable and non-irritating.

Ci 77499

Inorganic colorant manganese dioxide used in cosmetics; restricted use component subject to regulatory limits.

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