Works for
MoisturizingRicinus communis seed oil, Phenyl trimethicone + 9 moreWorks
This product can help soften the skin and reduce its moisture loss with emollients and occlusives: cera microcristallina, copernicia cerifera wax.
Keep in mind that this product does not contain effective ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. This is why an additional product with humectants like glycerin or hyaluronic acid can be helpful (apply it before this product for the best results).
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy14 flagged ingredientsMedium risk
Comedogenic5 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale5 flagged
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Ingredients
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Octyldodecanol~22–33%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that helps to soften the skin and create a pleasant product texture and stabilize the formulation
More about OctyldodecanolRicinus communis seed oil~5–7.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
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
More about Ricinus communis seed oilSilica~4.6–6.9%
Tricaprylyl citrate~4–5.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Ozokerite~2.8–4.2%
Isononyl isononanoate~2.4–3.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Forms a protective film on the surface of the skin to prevent moisture loss. Gives a velvety feel to products while reducing tackiness
More about Isononyl isononanoateParaffin~1.7–2.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Prevents water loss from the skin surface and thickens the product consistency
More about ParaffinPhenyl trimethicone~1.5–2.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of silicone that can decrease loss of moisture from the skin surface. It helps create a nice product texture
More about Phenyl trimethiconeMicrocrystalline wax~1.2–1.7%
Cera microcristallina~1.1–1.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin, reduce water loss from its surface and create a thicker product consistency
More about Cera microcristallinaEthylhexyl palmitate~0.85–1.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
An emollient that helps soften the skin and create a nice product texture
More about Ethylhexyl palmitateCaprylic/capric triglyceride~0.55–1.3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A good mix of fatty acids that forms a protective layer on the skin. Improves the shelf life of products. Derived from coconut and glycerin
More about Caprylic/capric triglycerideCopernicia cerifera wax~0.6–1.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product consistency
More about Copernicia cerifera waxCopernicia cerifera cera~0.85–1.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Brazilian palm wax. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Copernicia cerifera ceraCopernicia cerifera wax~0.55–1.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product consistency
More about Copernicia cerifera waxAscorbyl palmitate~0.4–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Being a lipid soluble form of vitamin C, it is more stable and can penetrate the skin better than L-Ascorbic acid. It is effective in protecting the skin from free radicals, as well as evening the skin tone, but is less effective in stimulating collagen production compared to L-Ascorbic acid.
More about Ascorbyl palmitateTocopherol~0.4–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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
More about TocopherolVanillin~0.4–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Acrylates copolymer~0.45–1.05%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to stabilize product formulation, help create an even product layer over skin (for example, in sunscreen) and create a thicker product consistency
More about Acrylates copolymerPolyethylene terephthalate~0.45–1.05%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Stearyl stearoyl stearate~0.4–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Mica~0.35–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Creates an illusion of smoother and more radiant skin tone. Adds shimmer to the skin by reflecting light
More about MicaTitanium dioxide~0.4–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Works as a UV filter when used in high concentrations. It is photostable and is effective mostly against the UVB light, with some protection in the UVA range. In small concentrations, used for its ability to improve the color of cosmetic products. Is usually well tolerated by the skin
More about Titanium dioxideCi 77891~0.2–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Iron oxides~0.3–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An umbrella term for the following three colorants: CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499. They might be able to offer some protection against visible light, but the degree of the protection is not clear
More about Iron oxidesBlue 1 lake~0.3–0.75%
Ci 42090~0.3–0.7%
Ci 75470~0.2–0.8%
Ci 15850~0.2–0.8%
Ci 45410~0.2–0.75%
Ci 45380~0.15–0.7%
Ci 45410~0.15–0.65%
Ci 17200~0.15–0.6%
Ci 73360~0.15–0.5%
Ci 17200~0.1–0.45%
Ci 19140~0.1–0.4%
Ci 15985~0.1–0.35%
Ci 19140~0.05–0.3%
Ci 47005~0.05–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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
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Match % combines shared ingredients, the first five ingredients, shared actives and hero ingredients, irritancy (lower counts in the alternative's favour), texture and body area. Only products in the same routine step are compared.
| M.A.C CosmeticsLipstickYOUR PRODUCT | WonderblushLe Baume Tinted Lip Balm | Try In Person | RMS BeautyTinted Lip Balm | MERITThe Minimalist Perfecting Complexion Stick - EU - very fair neutral | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 24% | 23% | 23% |
| Price | $24.00 | $37.43+$13.43 | $20.00−$4.00 | — |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 4 of 7 | 5 of 7 | 5 of 7 |
| Key difference | — | Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2 | Beeswax | Dimethicone |
| Irritancy | Medium | Low | Low | Low |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
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Product summary
"M·A·C Cosmetics - Lipstick" could be helpful for: Moisturizing, but its actives are not the most effective or are not well-studied.
Price
The product retails at around 37.48A$ in Australia, for 23.00$ in the United States and for 53.74£ in the United Kingdom.
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 9 studies and safety reviews.
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- 4Vitamin E in dermatologyncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 5Vitamin E and Skin Healthlpi.oregonstate.edu
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