PRODUCT REVIEW
M·A·C Cosmetics Lipstick
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Product summary
What can the product work for?
Works for
Moisturizing
ricinus communis seed oil
5% -
7.5%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
A plant oil that can help soften the skin. It might be helpful in calming down inflammation, but solid research is lacking. Is often used in lip products to create the needed product consistency
cera microcristallina
1.1% -
1.6%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin, reduce water loss from its surface and create a thicker product consistency
copernicia cerifera wax
0.6% -
1.35%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product consistency
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How honest is this product?
| Promise | Can it deliver? |
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| Moisturizing |
Total Promises Fulfilled score:
75/100.
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Can it cause trouble?
- Overall product irritation risk
- Acne & comedogenic risk ingredients: 5
Potential irritants
Comodogenic ingredients
ethylhexyl palmitate
0.85% -
1.25%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Works for:
Moisturizing
An emollient that helps soften the skin and create a nice product texture
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Ingredients & concentrations
All ingredients
Key Actives
tocopherol
0.4% -
0.95%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Anti-oxidation,
Anti-inflammatory,
Anti-aging,
Moisturizing
Pure form of vitamin E. Can help moisturise and protect the skin from free radicals. Often used to help stabilise other ingredients or the formula itself
ricinus communis seed oil
5% -
7.5%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Anti-inflammatory
A plant oil that can help soften the skin. It might be helpful in calming down inflammation, but solid research is lacking. Is often used in lip products to create the needed product consistency
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Potential irritants
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Comodogenic ingredients
ethylhexyl palmitate
0.85% -
1.25%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Works for:
Moisturizing
An emollient that helps soften the skin and create a nice product texture
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All ingredients
octyldodecanol
22% -
33%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing
An emollient that helps to soften the skin and create a pleasant product texture and stabilize the formulation
ricinus communis seed oil
5% -
7.5%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Anti-inflammatory
A plant oil that can help soften the skin. It might be helpful in calming down inflammation, but solid research is lacking. Is often used in lip products to create the needed product consistency
Show more
Ingredient list view
Octyldodecanol, Ricinus communis seed oil, Silica, Tricaprylyl citrate, Ozokerite, Isononyl isononanoate, Paraffin, Phenyl trimethicone, Microcrystalline wax, Cera microcristallina, Ethylhexyl palmitate, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Copernicia cerifera wax, Copernicia cerifera cera, Copernicia cerifera wax, Ascorbyl palmitate, Tocopherol, Vanillin, Acrylates copolymer, Polyethylene terephthalate, Stearyl stearoyl stearate, Mica, Titanium dioxide, Ci 77891, Iron oxides, Blue 1 lake, Ci 42090, Ci 75470, Ci 15850, Ci 45410, Ci 45380, Ci 45410, Ci 17200, Ci 73360, Ci 17200, Ci 19140, Ci 15985, Ci 19140, Ci 47005
Sources
- Final report on the safety assessment of Ricinus Communis (Castor) Seed Oil, Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Glyceryl Ricinoleate, Glyceryl Ricinoleate SE, Ricinoleic Acid, Potassium Ricinoleate, Sodium Ricinoleate, Zinc Ricinoleate, Cetyl Ricinoleate, Ethyl Ricinoleate, Glycol Ricinoleate, Isopropyl Ricinoleate, Methyl Ricinoleate, and Octyldodecyl Ricinoleate
- Castor Oil: Properties, Uses, and Optimization of Processing Parameters in Commercial Production
- Effect of ricinoleic acid in acute and subchronic experimental models of inflammation
- Vitamin E in dermatology
- Vitamin E and Skin Health