MAC is a makeup brand that offers a wide range of products. Here are some details about MAC products:
Positive:
- MAC uses sought-after and trusted ingredients in their formulas, and they rely on science to design and develop specific products.
- MAC is considered a clean beauty brand. They use safe ingredients, and products are formulated without Phthalates, Parabens (Except M·a·c Pro Chromacake), Formaldehyde Donors, SLS, Hydroquinone, Triclosan, D&C Yellow No 11, Ethanolamines, or Paba.
- MAC Studio Fix Fluid contains Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, an antioxidant molecule used in small amounts (less than 0.8%) to help products stay nice longer. It is great at preventing discoloration or other types of oxidative degradation.
Negative:
- MAC is not cruelty-free. Even though MAC is trying to distance itself from the animal testing involvement, MAC most likely paid for its finished products to be tested on animals in China to sell its products there.
- Some products contain Petrolatum, Fragrance~, Color~, P.E.Gs~, PPGs~, Coumarin~, Geraniol, Palm Oil*, Mica*, Shea Butter, Benzyl Benzoate~, Linalool, Limonene, Citronellol, Farnesol~, Citral, Eugenol~, Paraffin~can be natural/ synthetic derived*sustainable & ethical source. Ingredients used in products can be toxic to humans.
- MAC Face And Body Foundation contains Dimethicone, which is a silicone that can cause skin irritation and clog pores.
Ingredients or materials:
- MAC Face And Body Foundation contains Water\Aqua\Eau, Dimethicone, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Butylene Glycol, PVP/Hexadecene.
- MAC Studio Fix Fluid contains Cyclopentasiloxane, PEG-10 Dimethicone, Butylene Glycol, Trimethylsiloxysilicate.
- For a more detailed list of ingredients, you can visit the INCIDecoder website.
It is important to note that some ingredients used in MAC products can be toxic to humans, and some products contain ingredients that are not earth safe. If you have any concerns about the ingredients in MAC products, it is recommended to consult with a dermatologist or allergist.
