Macstack Mascara
The MAC Cosmetics Macstack Mascara is a misc. Our analysis of its 43 ingredients (34 low-risk) rates it Excellent (98/100).
Product Ingredient Safety Breakdown (EWG Rating Ratings)
CIR Findings Breakdown
| EWG | CIR | Ingredient Name & Cosmetic Functions | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
1
|
|
Water
(Solvent) |
|
|
1
2
|
A
|
Silica
(Abrasive, Absorbent, Anticaking Agent, Bulking Agent, Opacifying, Viscosity Controlling) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Stearic Acid
(Fragrance, Sufactant, Emulsifying, Surfactantsurfactant Cleansing Agent Is Included As A Function For The Soap Form Of Stearic Acid., Emulsion Stabilising, Masking, Refatting) |
Bad for Oily Skin
Fungal Acne Trigger
|
|
1
|
A
|
Glyceryl Stearate
(Emollient, Emulsifying) |
Fungal Acne Trigger
|
|
1
|
A
|
Synthetic Beeswax
(Binding Agent, Emulsion Stabilising, Viscosity Increasing Agent, Binding, Viscosity Controlling) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Paraffin
(Fragrance, Skin Conditioning Agent Occlusive, Viscosity Increasing Agent, Emollient, Viscosity Controlling) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Polyisobutene
(Binding Agent, Film Forming, Viscosity Increasing Agent, Binding, Viscosity Controlling) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Kaolin
(Abrasive, Absorbent, Anticaking Agent, Bulking Agent, Opacifying, Skin Protecting, Slip Modifier) |
|
|
1
|
|
Acrylates/Ethylhexyl Acrylate Copolymer
(Film Forming) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Aminomethyl Propanediol
(Fragrance, Ph Adjuster, Buffering Agent) |
|
|
|
COPERNICIA CERIFERA CERA
(Film Forming, Skin Conditioning, Skin Conditioning Emollient) |
|
|
1
|
|
VP/Eicosene Copolymer
(Binding, Film Forming, Viscosity Controlling) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Isostearic Acid
(Binding Agent, Sufactantsurfactant Cleansing Agent Is Included As A Function For The Soap Form Of Isostearic Acid., Binding, Emulsifying) |
Fungal Acne Trigger
|
|
3
|
|
Tocopheryl Acetate
(Antioxidant, Skin Conditioning) |
Bad for Oily Skin
|
|
1
|
A
|
Panthenol
(Antistatic Agent, Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning) |
Good for Dry Skin
|
|
1
|
|
Pantethine
(Emollient, Hair Conditioning) |
|
|
1
|
|
Trimethylpentanediol/Adipic Acid/Glycerin Crosspolymer
(Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
3
|
|
PEG-9 Dimethicone
(Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Caprylyl Glycol
(Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning, Emollient, Humectant) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Hydroxyethylcellulose
(Binding Agent, Emulsion Stabilising, Film Forming, Viscosity Increasing Agent, Binding, Stabilising, Viscosity Controlling) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Nylon-6
(Bulking Agent, Opacifying, Viscosity Controlling) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
PVP
(Binding Agent, Emulsion Stabilising, Film Forming, Hair Fixing, Suspending Agent Nonsurfactant, Antistatic Agent, Binding, Viscosity Controlling) |
|
|
3
|
|
Laureth-21
(Sufactant, Surfactant) |
|
|
1
|
|
Simethicone
(Antifoaming Agent, Emollient, Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
1
|
B
|
Phenethyl Alcohol
(Fragrance, Preservative, Masking) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
1,2-Hexanediol
(Solvent) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Disodium EDTA
(Chelating Agent, Viscosity Controlling) |
|
|
3
|
A
|
Chloroxylenol
(Cosmetic Biocide, Deodorant, Preservative, Antimicrobial) |
|
|
3
|
A
|
Potassium Sorbate
(Fragrance, Preservative) |
|
4
|
A
|
Phenoxyethanol
(Fragrance, Preservative) |
Paraben
|
|
1
2
|
|
CI 77491
(Colorant, Cosmetic Colorant) |
|
|
1
|
|
CI 77492
(Colorant, Cosmetic Colorant) |
|
|
2
|
|
CI 77499
(Colorant, Cosmetic Colorant) |
|
|
2
|
|
Mica
(Cosmetic Colorant, Opacifying) |
|
|
3
|
|
CI 19140
(Colorant, Cosmetic Colorant) |
|
|
|
|
CI 77288
(Colorant) |
|
|
|
|
CI 77289
(Colorant) |
|
|
|
|
CI 75470
(Colorant, Fragrance) |
|
|
|
|
CI 77891
(Colorant) |
|
|
|
|
CI 77163
(Colorant) |
|
|
2
|
|
CI 42090
(Colorant, Cosmetic Colorant) |
|
|
|
|
CI 77007
(Colorant) |
|
|
6
|
|
CI 77266
(Colorant, Cosmetic Colorant) |
