M.A.C Cosmetics

M.A.C Cosmetics Cremesheen Glass Lip Finish

Name: M.A.C Cosmetics - Cremesheen Glass Lip Finish
Brand: M.A.C Cosmetics

Efficacy100/100IrritancyLow

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Works for

1 of 1 advertised claim delivered

Moisturizing

Petrolatum, Glycine soja oil + 5 more

Strong evidence

What the product description says

“Infused with moisturising agents of Soybean Oil and Aloe Leaf extract, the rich yet non-sticky formula sweeps across lips with sheer coverage in an array of shades, featuring both colour-block and pearlised-pigment versions to create a glossy, three-dimensional look.”

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This product can help soften the skin and reduce its moisture loss with emollients and occlusives: bis-diglyceryl polyacyladipate-2, cera microcristallina.

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).

The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: petrolatum

Glycine soja oilKey active· EmollientEffect: HighA good emollient that helps soften the skin and helps repair its barrier function. It can clog pores if used in high concentrations.~0.3–0.75%

Bis-diglyceryl polyacyladipate-2Key active· Emollient, OcclusiveEffect: HighHelps soften the upper layer of the skin and reduce water loss from its surface~3.6–5.4%

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~2–3%

PetrolatumHero· Emollient, OcclusiveEffect: HighOne of the most effective and the most studied occlusive ingredients that creates a protective layer on top of the skin preventing moisture loss~4.8–7.2%

Octyldodecanol· EmollientEffect: LowAn emollient that helps to soften the skin and create a pleasant product texture and stabilize the formulation~8.7–13%

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~0.4–0.95%

Aloe barbadensis leaf extractEffect: Low, below effective doseTraditionally used to treat sunburns, dermatitis and inflammation, but evidence for its effectiveness is lacking. The extract can contain humectants that help attract water into the skin~0.45–1.05%

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Irritancy

3 flagged ingredients

Low risk

We flag 3 ingredients with irritancy potential; the product's overall irritancy is low. The table lists each ingredient's own rating.

IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount

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~0.3–0.7%est.

Aloe barbadensis leaf extractTraditionally used to treat sunburns, dermatitis and inflammation, but evidence for its effectiveness is lacking. The extract can contain humectants that help attract water into the skinMedium~0.45–1.05%est.

Glycine soja oilA good emollient that helps soften the skin and helps repair its barrier function. It can clog pores if used in high concentrations.Medium~0.3–0.75%est.

Comedogenic

1 ingredient rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale

1 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

Glycine soja oilA good emollient that helps soften the skin and helps repair its barrier function. It can clog pores if used in high concentrations.2/5~0.3–0.75%est.

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Ingredients

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Polybutene~23–34%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Used to create a thicker product consistency

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Octyldodecanol~8.7–13%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

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Moisturizing

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

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Petrolatum~4.8–7.2%

Hero · Moisturizing

Irritation risk: Low

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Moisturizing

One of the most effective and the most studied occlusive ingredients that creates a protective layer on top of the skin preventing moisture loss

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Bis-diglyceryl polyacyladipate-2~3.6–5.4%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and reduce water loss from its surface

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Microcrystalline wax~2.1–3.2%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Used to create a thicker product consistency

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Cera microcristallina~2–3%

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~0.4–0.95%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

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Anti-oxidationMoisturizingAnti-agingAnti-inflammatory

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~0.3–0.7%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

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Anti-oxidationAnti-aging

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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Aloe barbadensis leaf extract~0.45–1.05%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

Moisturizing

Traditionally used to treat sunburns, dermatitis and inflammation, but evidence for its effectiveness is lacking. The extract can contain humectants that help attract water into the skin

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Glycine soja oil~0.3–0.75%

Key activeComedogenic 2/5Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium
Comedogenicity: 2/5

Works for

Moisturizing

A good emollient that helps soften the skin and helps repair its barrier function. It can clog pores if used in high concentrations.

More about Glycine soja oil

Ingredient list view

Polybutene, Octyldodecanol, Petrolatum, Bis-diglyceryl polyacyladipate-2, Microcrystalline wax, Cera microcristallina, Tocopherol, Ascorbyl palmitate, Aloe barbadensis leaf extract, Glycine soja oil

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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.

Side-by-side comparison of this product against its closest alternatives
	M.A.C CosmeticsCremesheen Glass Lip FinishYOUR PRODUCT	CliniqueSuperbalm Lip Treatment	Crème de la MerThe Lip Balm	Too FacedPeaches & Cream Lip Balm
Match	—	53%	51%	51%
Price	$21.39	$18.50−$2.89	$65.91+$44.52	$29.00+$7.61
Shared key ingredients	—	4 of 5	3 of 5	4 of 5
Key difference	—	Retinyl Palmitate	Phytosphingosine	Phytosphingosine
Irritancy	Low	High	High	Medium
Drying alcohol	—	—	—	—
	View product	Shop	Shop	Shop

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Product summary

"MAC - Cremesheen Glass Lip Finish" is a well-rounded moisturizing product.

Irritation risk

This product does not contain known common irritants and is suitable for sensitive skin. We assess the overall irritancy of this lip product to be low. For a detailed overview of all potential irritants: click here

You can see the detailed formula review with the breakdown of all actives in the product and the full ingredient list with estimated concentrations in the tables below.

Price

The product retails for 16.00£ 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 4 studies and safety reviews.

1
Final report of the cosmetic ingredient review expert panel on the safety assessment of Polyisobutene and Hydrogenated Polyisobutene as used in cosmeticsncbi.nlm.nih.gov
2
Safety assessment of bis-diglyceryl polyacyladipate-2 and bis-diglyceryl polyacyladipate-1 as used in cosmeticsncbi.nlm.nih.gov
3
Vitamin E in dermatologyncbi.nlm.nih.gov
4
Vitamin E and Skin Healthlpi.oregonstate.edu

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