M.A.C. Studio Moisture Cream
The M.A.C. Studio Moisture Cream is a moisturizer. Our analysis of its 39 ingredients (30 low-risk) rates it Excellent (88/100). Heads up: it contains fragrance, which can irritate sensitive or reactive skin.
Product Ingredient Safety Breakdown (EWG Rating Ratings)
CIR Findings Breakdown
| EWG | CIR | Ingredient Name & Cosmetic Functions | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
1
|
|
Water
(Solvent) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Butylene Glycol
(Fragrance, Skin Conditioning, Solvent, Viscositydecreasing Agent, Humectant, Masking, Viscosity Controlling) |
Good for Dry Skin
|
|
3
|
A
|
Dimethicone
(Antifoaming Agent, Skin Protecting, Emollient, Skin Conditioning) |
Silicone
|
|
2
3
|
B
|
Myristyl Myristate
(Emollient, Opacifying, Skin Conditioning) |
Bad for Oily Skin
|
|
1
|
|
Caprylic/Capric/Stearic Triglyceride
(Emollient, Skin Conditioning, Solvent) |
|
|
1
|
B
|
Cetyl Esters
(Skin Conditioning, Emollient) |
|
|
1
|
B
|
Ethylhexyl Palmitate
(Fragrance, Skin Conditioning, Emollient, Perfuming) |
Fungal Acne Trigger
|
|
1
|
A
|
Aleurites Moluccana Seed Oil
(Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
|
Passiflora Alata Fruit Extract
(Hair Conditioning) |
|
|
1
|
|
Hordeum Vulgare Extract
(Emollient, Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
1
|
|
Triticum Vulgare (Wheat) Germ Extract
(Skin Bleaching Agent, Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
1
|
|
Spinacia Oleracea (Spinach) Leaf Extract
(Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
1
|
B
|
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
(Antimicrobial, Antioxidant, Astringent, Emollient, Humectant, Masking, Oral Care Agent, Skin Conditioning, Skin Protecting, Tonic, Uv Absorber) |
Good for Oily Skin
|
|
|
|
Comb Extract
(Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
1
|
|
Hypnea Musciformis Extract
(Skin Protecting) |
|
|
1
|
|
Gellidiela Acerosa Extract | |
|
1
|
|
Saccharomyces Lysate Extract
(Humectant, Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
1
|
|
Caffeine
(Fragrance, Skin Conditioning, Masking) |
|
|
3
|
|
Tocopheryl Acetate
(Antioxidant, Skin Conditioning) |
Bad for Oily Skin
|
9
|
|
Retinyl Palmitate (Vitamin A) |
Good for Dry Skin
Fungal Acne Trigger
|
|
1
|
A
|
Squalane
(Emollient, Hair Conditioning, Refatting, Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Sodium Hyaluronate
(Skin Conditioning, Humectant) |
Good for Dry Skin
|
|
1
|
A
|
Carbomer
(Emulsion Stabilising, Viscosity Increasing Agent, Gel Forming, Viscosity Controlling) |
|
|
1
|
|
Sodium Carbomer
(Emulsion Stabilising, Film Forming, Viscosity Increasing Agent, Gel Forming, Viscosity Controlling) |
|
|
1
|
|
Sodium Stearoyl Lactylate
(Emulsifying, Surfactant) |
|
|
2
|
|
Acrylamides Copolymer
(Antistatic Agent, Film Forming, Viscosity Controlling) |
|
|
3
|
A
|
PEG/PPG-18/18 Dimethicone
(Emulsifying) |
|
|
1
|
B
|
Polyglyceryl-10 Pentastearate
(Skin Conditioning, Emollient, Emulsifying, Surfactant) |
|
|
3
|
A
|
PEG-100 Stearate
(Surfactant) |
Fungal Acne Trigger
|
|
3
|
A
|
Cyclopentasiloxane
(Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning, Emollient, Solvent) |
Silicone
|
|
1
|
A
|
Glyceryl Stearate
(Emollient, Emulsifying) |
Fungal Acne Trigger
|
6
|
|
Polyperfluoromethylisopropyl Ether
(Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Behenyl Alcohol
(Binding Agent, Emulsion Stabilising, Viscosity Increasing Agent, Binding, Emollient, Viscosity Controlling) |
|
|
8
|
|
Fragrance
(Deodorant, Masking, Perfuming) |
|
|
6
|
A
|
BHT
(Antioxidant, Fragrance, Masking) |
|
|
2
|
A
|
Tetrasodium EDTA
(Chelating Agent) |
|
|
4
|
A
|
Phenoxyethanol
(Fragrance, Preservative) |
Paraben
|
|
4
|
A
|
Methylparaben
(Fragrance, Preservative) |
Paraben
|
|
7
|
A
|
Propylparaben
(Fragrance, Preservative, Perfuming) |
Paraben
|
