M.A.C Cosmetics Retro Matte Liquid Lipcolour
Works for
MoisturizingParaffinum liquidum, Petrolatum + 10 moreWorks well
“Benefits Immediate and 8-hour moisture Color wears evenly and smoothly, 8 hours Provides Stay-true color, 8 hours Non-feathering, non-bleeding Formulated Without”
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).
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: paraffinum liquidum, petrolatum
Evens skin toneSide benefit · Hydroquinone, Retinyl palmitateWorks well
This product can help reduce hypepigmentation and even out the skin tone because it contains the following effective ingredients: hydroquinone.
The following ingredient (ingredients) in this product might be helpful, but there is no evidence to confirm that it actually can help even out the skin tone: retinyl palmitate.
Keep in mind that you would need to apply any topical skincare targetted at hypigmentation consistently for a couple of months to get a result. No topical skincare product can help get rid of hyperpigmentation (including post-acne marks and age spots) instantly.
Anti-agingSide benefit · Retinyl palmitate, TocopherolMay help
This product contains retinyl palmitate. This ingredient might be able to help reduce and prevent fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin elasticity and firmness, but there is not enough evidence that it actually works.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy4 strong irritants: Retinyl palmitate, Hydroquinone + 2 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
Comedogenic7 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale7 flagged
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Ingredients
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Retinyl palmitate~28–34%
- Irritation risk
- High
Three steps removed from the active form of vitamin A - retinoic acid. To have an effect in the skin, it first needs to be converted twice to become the retinoic acid. This means it is less potent than retinol, but could also be less irritating. Once converted to the retinoic acid in the skin, it helps against all signs of aging, improves skin cell turnover and helps fight blemishes and clogged pores. However, in many cosmetic formulations, it is used in a concentration that is too low to have the full effect
More about Retinyl palmitateParaffinum liquidum~6.5–7.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Mineral oil. One of the most effective and well studied occlusive and emollient moisturizing ingredients. Helps reduce moisture loss in skin and repair skin barrier function
More about Paraffinum liquidumPetrolatum~5.7–6.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the most effective and the most studied occlusive ingredients that creates a protective layer on top of the skin preventing moisture loss
More about PetrolatumFormaldehyde~3.4–4.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Polyethylene~3.6–4.4%
Hydroquinone~2.5–3.1%
- Irritation risk
- High
A potent anti-pigmentation active. It can have serious side-effects though and ideally is used under supervision of a doctor. It should not be used over a long period of time (over a year).
More about HydroquinoneTriclosan~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Coal tar~1.9–2.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Toluene~1.5–1.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Isododecane~1.2–1.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that helps soften the skin and can decrease moisture loss. Helps create a nice product texture
More about IsododecaneDimethicone~1–1.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A silicone that helps to reduce water loss from the surface of the skin. Can temporarily "fill in" lines and wrinkles, absorb oil, and create a nice product finish
More about DimethiconeTrimethylsiloxysilicate~0.75–1.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of silicone that helps create a nice product consistency and support the delivery of other ingredients
More about TrimethylsiloxysilicatePolybutene~0.65–1%
Petrolatum~0.7–1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the most effective and the most studied occlusive ingredients that creates a protective layer on top of the skin preventing moisture loss
More about PetrolatumCyclohexasiloxane~0.65–1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A silicone that serves as an emollient. Helps create a nice non-greasy feels
More about CyclohexasiloxaneKaolin~0.9–1.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of clay that consists mainly of aluminum silicate. Helps absorb oil and creates a thicker product consistency. Can be used to add a white color
More about KaolinDisteardimonium hectorite~0.6–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of clay that is used to thicken the product consistency
More about Disteardimonium hectoriteBeeswax~0.6–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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
More about BeeswaxCera alba~0.7–1.05%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
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
More about Cera albaBeeswax~0.55–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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
More about BeeswaxSilica dimethyl silylate~0.55–0.85%
Tocopherol~0.5–0.75%
- 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 TocopherolPersea gratissima oil~0.55–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An emollient that helps soften the skin and could be helpful in repairing its barrier function
More about Persea gratissima oilCyclopentasiloxane~0.55–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A silicone that helps improve the product texture and spreadability. Can absorb oil creating a short-term mattifying effect on the skin
More about CyclopentasiloxaneGlyceryl behenate/eicosadioate~0.55–0.85%
Tin oxide~0.6–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A colorant that can add a pearl-like appearance to the formulation
More about Tin oxidePropylene carbonate~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Is used to dissolve other ingredients and create nice product texture
More about Propylene carbonateCaprylyl glycol~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
More about Caprylyl glycolHexylene glycol~0.45–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps create a more spreadable product texture
More about Hexylene glycolParfum~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumAroma~0.45–0.65%
Phenoxyethanol~0.5–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolMica~0.55–0.8%
- 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~0.55–0.85%
- 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 77891~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Iron oxides~0.45–0.65%
- 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 oxidesCi 77491~0.45–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A red colorant made of iron oxide. Typically is not irritating
More about Ci 77491Iron oxides~0.45–0.65%
- 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 oxidesCi 77492~0.45–0.7%
Iron oxides~0.45–0.65%
- 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 oxidesCi 77499~0.45–0.7%
Blue 1 lake~0.45–0.65%
Ci 42090~0.45–0.7%
Ci 75470~0.5–0.7%
Ci 15850~0.45–0.7%
Ci 45410~0.45–0.7%
Ci 73360~0.45–0.65%
Ci 15850~0.4–0.6%
Ci 45410~0.35–0.65%
Ci 45380~0.3–0.6%
Ci 45410~0.3–0.55%
Ci 17200~0.3–0.5%
Ci 73360~0.25–0.5%
Ci 17200~0.25–0.45%
Ci 19140~0.1–0.2%
Ci 15985~0.1–0.2%
Ingredient list view
Unknown, Retinyl palmitate, Paraffinum liquidum, Petrolatum, Formaldehyde, Polyethylene, Hydroquinone, Triclosan, Coal tar, Toluene, Isododecane, Dimethicone, Trimethylsiloxysilicate, Polybutene, Petrolatum, Cyclohexasiloxane, Kaolin, Disteardimonium hectorite, Beeswax, Cera alba, Beeswax, Silica dimethyl silylate, Tocopherol, Persea gratissima oil, Cyclopentasiloxane, Glyceryl behenate/eicosadioate, Tin oxide, Propylene carbonate, Caprylyl glycol, Hexylene glycol, Parfum, Aroma, Phenoxyethanol, Mica, Titanium dioxide, Ci 77891, Iron oxides, Ci 77491, Iron oxides, Ci 77492, Iron oxides, Ci 77499, Blue 1 lake, Ci 42090, Ci 75470, Ci 15850, Ci 45410, Unknown, Ci 73360, Ci 15850, Ci 45410, Ci 45380, Ci 45410, Ci 17200, Ci 73360, Ci 17200, Ci 19140, Ci 15985
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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 CosmeticsRetro Matte Liquid LipcolourYOUR PRODUCT | First Aid BeautyUltra Repair Cream Juicy Peach | fabUltra Repair Hydra-Firm Night Cream | Mixaanti redness moisturising cream | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 47% | 47% | 46% |
| Price | $24.00 | $70.00+$46.00 | $44.00+$20.00 | $15.27−$8.73 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 4 of 12 | 4 of 12 | 5 of 12 |
| Key difference | — | Lanolin | Colloidal Oatmeal | Glycerin |
| Irritancy | High | High | High | Low |
| Drying alcohol | — | Contains drying alcohol | Contains drying alcohol | — |
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 10 studies and safety reviews.
- 1A review on the extensive skin benefits of mineral oilncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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- 3Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Dimethicone Copolyoljournals.sagepub.com
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- 6Vitamin E in dermatologyncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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