M.A.C Cosmetics Satin Lipstick

M.A.C Cosmetics Satin Lipstick

Efficacy75/100IrritancyMedium

Works for

Moisturizing
Ricinus communis seed oil, Simmondsia chinensis seed oil + 9 more
Works

This product can help soften the skin and reduce its moisture loss with emollients and occlusives: beeswax, cera alba.

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).

Ricinus communis seed oilKey active· Emollient, OcclusiveEffect: HighA 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~28–34%
Simmondsia chinensis seed oilKey active· Emollient, OcclusiveEffect: HighSoftens the upper layer of skin and helps restore the healthy skin barrier. Has shown to help calm down inflammation in skin. It is a stable oil, meaning that it retains its properties even when exposed to air.~1.7–2.1%
Cera albaKey active· Emollient, OcclusiveEffect: HighForms a protective barrier that holds water and keeps dry skin hydrated. Keeps an emulsion from separating into its oil and liquid components, and increases the thickness of a product. Can be an allergen~1.4–1.7%
BeeswaxKey active· Emollient, OcclusiveEffect: HighForms a protective barrier that holds water and keeps dry skin hydrated. Keeps an emulsion from separating into its oil and liquid components, and increases the thickness of a product. Can be an allergen~1–1.2%
Copernicia cerifera ceraKey active· EmollientEffect: MediumBrazilian palm wax. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin~0.9–1.1%
Copernicia cerifera waxKey active· Emollient, OcclusiveEffect: HighHelps to soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product consistency~0.75–1.15%
Sesamum indicum seed oilKey active· EmollientEffect: HighA good moisturizing plant oil. Due to the high linoleic acid content, it helps soften the upper layer of the skin, reduce water loss and support skin barrier function~0.75–1.15%
Cera microcristallinaKey active· Emollient, OcclusiveEffect: HighHelps to soften the upper layer of the skin, reduce water loss from its surface and create a thicker product consistency~0.6–0.85%
Cetyl ricinoleateKey active· EmollientEffect: MediumAn emollient that helps soften the upper layer of the skin~0.6–0.95%
Octyldodecanol· EmollientEffect: LowAn emollient that helps to soften the skin and create a pleasant product texture and stabilize the formulation~2.2–2.7%
TocopherolEffect: Low, below effective dosePure 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~0.55–0.8%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy
15 flagged ingredients
Medium risk
We flagged 15 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.
IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount
Ci 75470Carmine. A colorant. Can be an allergenHigh~0.45–0.7%est.
Ci 15850A red colorantHigh~0.45–0.7%est.
Ci 45380A yellow dyeHigh~0.45–0.65%est.
Ci 45410A red colorantHigh~0.45–0.65%est.
Ci 73360A red (pink) dyeHigh~0.25–0.45%est.
Ci 19140A yellow dyeHigh~0.2–0.4%est.
Ci 15985A colorantHigh~0.15–0.3%est.
Ricinus communis seed oilA 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 consistencyMedium~28–34%est.
Simmondsia chinensis seed oilSoftens the upper layer of skin and helps restore the healthy skin barrier. Has shown to help calm down inflammation in skin. It is a stable oil, meaning that it retains its properties even when exposed to air.Medium~1.7–2.1%est.
Cera albaForms a protective barrier that holds water and keeps dry skin hydrated. Keeps an emulsion from separating into its oil and liquid components, and increases the thickness of a product. Can be an allergenMedium~1.4–1.7%est.
Ascorbyl palmitateBeing 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.Medium~0.5–0.75%est.
Calcium sodium borosilicateUsed to add shimmerMedium~0.5–0.75%est.
Blue 1 lakeA colorantMedium~0.4–0.65%est.
Ci 42090A colorant (dye)Medium~0.45–0.7%est.
Ci 17200A red colorantMedium~0.35–0.6%est.
Comedogenic
5 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale
5 flagged
These ingredients have a comedogenic rating of 2 or more on a 0–5 scale; the table shows each one's rating. In leave-on products they can clog pores in acne-prone skin.
IngredientFunctionRatingEst. amount
Ci 45410A red colorant3/5~0.45–0.65%est.
Ci 45410A red colorant3/5~0.35–0.65%est.
Ci 45380A yellow dye2/5~0.45–0.65%est.
Ci 45380A yellow dye2/5~0.4–0.65%est.
Ci 73360A red (pink) dye2/5~0.25–0.45%est.

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Ricinus communis seed oil~28–34%
Key activeIrritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
MoisturizingAnti-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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Trioctyldodecyl citrate~6.5–8%
Formula
Glyceryl triacetyl hydroxystearate~5–6.1%
Formula
Euphorbia cerifera wax~4.3–5.3%
Formula
Candelilla cera~3.3–4%
Formula
Octyldodecanol~2.2–2.7%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

An emollient that helps to soften the skin and create a pleasant product texture and stabilize the formulation

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Silica~1.9–2.4%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Used to absorb oil and can temporarily mattify skin

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Simmondsia chinensis seed oil~1.7–2.1%
Key activeIrritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Moisturizing

Softens the upper layer of skin and helps restore the healthy skin barrier. Has shown to help calm down inflammation in skin. It is a stable oil, meaning that it retains its properties even when exposed to air.

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Beeswax~1.5–1.9%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Forms a protective barrier that holds water and keeps dry skin hydrated. Keeps an emulsion from separating into its oil and liquid components, and increases the thickness of a product. Can be an allergen

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Cera alba~1.4–1.7%
Key activeIrritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
MoisturizingCleansing

Forms a protective barrier that holds water and keeps dry skin hydrated. Keeps an emulsion from separating into its oil and liquid components, and increases the thickness of a product. Can be an allergen

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Beeswax~1–1.2%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Forms a protective barrier that holds water and keeps dry skin hydrated. Keeps an emulsion from separating into its oil and liquid components, and increases the thickness of a product. Can be an allergen

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Sesamum indicum seed oil~0.75–1.15%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

A good moisturizing plant oil. Due to the high linoleic acid content, it helps soften the upper layer of the skin, reduce water loss and support skin barrier function

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Ozokerite~0.9–1.1%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Used to thicken the product consistency

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Copernicia cerifera wax~0.8–1.2%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product consistency

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Copernicia cerifera cera~0.9–1.1%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Brazilian palm wax. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin

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Copernicia cerifera wax~0.75–1.15%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product consistency

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Cetyl ricinoleate~0.6–0.95%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

An emollient that helps soften the upper layer of the skin

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Microcrystalline wax~0.65–0.95%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Used to create a thicker product consistency

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Cera microcristallina~0.6–0.85%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin, reduce water loss from its surface and create a thicker product consistency

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Tocopherol~0.55–0.8%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Anti-oxidationAnti-agingAnti-inflammatoryMoisturizing

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

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Ascorbyl palmitate~0.5–0.75%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Anti-agingAnti-oxidation

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.

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Vanillin~0.5–0.75%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
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Alumina~0.6–0.9%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

The same compound that is used safely in dental implants and bone cements. In cosmetics, it is used to improve the consistency of products

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Tin oxide~0.6–0.9%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

A colorant that can add a pearl-like appearance to the formulation

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Calcium aluminum borosilicate~0.5–0.75%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Used to thickenthe product consistency

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Calcium sodium borosilicate~0.5–0.75%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

Used to add shimmer

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Mica~0.5–0.8%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Creates an illusion of smoother and more radiant skin tone. Adds shimmer to the skin by reflecting light

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Titanium dioxide~0.55–0.85%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Sun protection

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

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Ci 77891~0.45–0.7%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
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Iron oxides~0.45–0.65%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Sun protection

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

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Ci 77163~0.45–0.7%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Colorant

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Blue 1 lake~0.4–0.65%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

A colorant

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Ci 42090~0.45–0.7%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

A colorant (dye)

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Ci 75470~0.45–0.7%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

Carmine. A colorant. Can be an allergen

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Ci 15850~0.45–0.7%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A red colorant

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Unrecognized ingredient
Not recognized
Ci 45380~0.45–0.65%
Comedogenic 2/5Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Comedogenicity
2/5

A yellow dye

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Ci 45410~0.45–0.65%
Comedogenic 3/5Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Comedogenicity
3/5

A red colorant

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Ci 45380~0.4–0.65%
Comedogenic 2/5Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Comedogenicity
2/5

A yellow dye

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Ci 45410~0.35–0.65%
Comedogenic 3/5Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Comedogenicity
3/5

A red colorant

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Ci 17200~0.35–0.6%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

A red colorant

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Ci 73360~0.25–0.45%
Comedogenic 2/5Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Comedogenicity
2/5

A red (pink) dye

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Ci 17200~0.25–0.45%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

A red colorant

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Ci 19140~0.2–0.4%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A yellow dye

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Ci 15985~0.15–0.3%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A colorant

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Ci 19140~0.1–0.2%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A yellow dye

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Ci 47005~0.1–0.15%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
More about Ci 47005
Ingredient list view

Ricinus communis seed oil, Trioctyldodecyl citrate, Glyceryl triacetyl hydroxystearate, Euphorbia cerifera wax, Candelilla cera, Octyldodecanol, Silica, Simmondsia chinensis seed oil, Beeswax, Cera alba, Beeswax, Sesamum indicum seed oil, Ozokerite, Copernicia cerifera wax, Copernicia cerifera cera, Copernicia cerifera wax, Cetyl ricinoleate, Microcrystalline wax, Cera microcristallina, Tocopherol, Ascorbyl palmitate, Vanillin, Alumina, Tin oxide, Calcium aluminum borosilicate, Calcium sodium borosilicate, Mica, Titanium dioxide, Ci 77891, Iron oxides, Ci 77163, Blue 1 lake, Ci 42090, Ci 75470, Ci 15850, Unknown, Ci 45380, Ci 45410, Ci 45380, Ci 45410, Ci 17200, Ci 73360, Ci 17200, Ci 19140, Ci 15985, Ci 19140, Ci 47005

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Product summary

"MAC Australia - Satin Lipstick" could be helpful for: Moisturizing, but its actives are not the most effective or are not well-studied.

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