mac Strobe Cream
mac MAC Strobe Cream lists 46 ingredients on its label, 46 decoded. See what each one does, its irritancy and comedogenic tendency, and its status in national inventories.
Ingredients overview
Label order. Colour is our internal rating: green routine, yellow restricted or worth a look, red prohibited or high-risk, grey not yet decoded.
Ingredients are listed in label order; the order reflects the label only, not exact concentrations.
- Water\Aqua\Eau
- Dimethicone
- Butylene Glycol
- Cetyl Ricinoleate
- Glyceryl Distearate
- Trisiloxane
- Glyceryl Stearate SE
- Cholesterol
- Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
- Steareth-10
- Cetyl Esters
- Cetyl Alcohol
- Silica
- Vitis Vinifera Fruit Extract
- Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
- Pyrus Malus Fruit Extract
- Morus Bombycis Root Extract
- Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract
- Saccharomyces Lysate Extract
- Tocopheryl Acetate
- Sodium Hyaluronate
- Panthenol
- Ceramide Ng
- Xanthan Gum
- Sucrose
- Glycerin
- Cyanocobalamin
- Tin Oxide
- Caprylyl Glycol
- Magnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate
- Hexylene Glycol
- Polysorbate 80
- Sodium Citrate
- Sodium Sulfite
- Sodium Metabisulfite
- Acrylamide/Sodium Acryloyldimethyltaurate Copolymer
- Linoleic Acid
- Isohexadecane
- Citric Acid
- Fragrance
- EDTA
- Disodium EDTA
- Phenoxyethanol
- Mica
- Titanium Dioxide
- Red 4
Highlights
Free of alcoholFree of sulfatesFree of formaldehyde releasersContains siliconesContains animal-derivedContains essential oilsContains PEGContains fragranceContains parabensContains EU-26 allergensContains mineral oil
Key ingredients
- 溶剂
- Water\Aqua\Eau
- ANTIFOAMING
- DimethiconeTrisiloxane
- HUMECTANT
- Butylene Glycol
- SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT
- Cetyl RicinoleateCholesterol
- ANTISTATIC
- Glyceryl Distearate
- SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING
- Glyceryl Stearate SE
Other ingredients
Simmondsia Chinensis Seed OilSteareth-10Cetyl EstersCetyl AlcoholSilicaVitis Vinifera Fruit ExtractCamellia Sinensis Leaf ExtractPyrus Malus Fruit ExtractMorus Bombycis Root ExtractScutellaria Baicalensis Root ExtractSaccharomyces Lysate ExtractTocopheryl AcetateSodium HyaluronatePanthenolCeramide NgXanthan GumSucroseGlycerinCyanocobalaminTin OxideCaprylyl GlycolMagnesium Ascorbyl PhosphateHexylene GlycolPolysorbate 80Sodium CitrateSodium SulfiteSodium MetabisulfiteAcrylamide/Sodium Acryloyldimethyltaurate CopolymerLinoleic AcidIsohexadecaneCitric AcidFragranceEDTADisodium EDTAPhenoxyethanolMicaTitanium DioxideRed 4
Skim through
| Ingredient | What it does | Irr. · Com. | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Water\Aqua\Eau | 溶剂,保湿剂 | 0 · – | Green |
| Dimethicone | ANTIFOAMING, SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SKIN CONDITIONING, SKIN PROTECTING | 0 · 1 | Green |
| Butylene Glycol | HUMECTANT, FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING, SOLVENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 1 | Green |
| Cetyl Ricinoleate | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 1 | Green |
| Glyceryl Distearate | ANTISTATIC, SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT | 0 · – | Green |
| Trisiloxane | ANTIFOAMING, SKIN CONDITIONING - MISCELLANEOUS | 0 · – | Green |
| Glyceryl Stearate SE | SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING | 0 · – | Green |
| Cholesterol | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, SKIN CONDITIONING, LIGHT STABILIZER, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, HAIR CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · – | Green |
| Steareth-10 | EMULSIFIER, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 1 · – | Green |
| Cetyl Esters | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · – | Green |
| Cetyl Alcohol | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, EMULSION STABILISING, SURFACTANT - FOAM BOOSTING, FRAGRANCE, OPACIFYING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 1 · 2 | Green |
| Silica | ABRASIVE, ABSORBENT, ANTICAKING, BULKING, OPACIFYING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · – | Green |
| Vitis Vinifera Fruit Extract | SKIN CONDITIONING | — | Green |
| Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract | ANTIMICROBIAL, ANTIOXIDANT, ASTRINGENT, SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, HUMECTANT, FRAGRANCE, ORAL CARE, SKIN CONDITIONING, SKIN PROTECTING, TONIC, UV ABSORBER | 1 · – | Green |
| Pyrus Malus Fruit Extract | SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · – | Green |
| Morus Bombycis Root Extract | SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · – | Green |
| Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract | ASTRINGENT, HUMECTANT, SOOTHING | 0 · – | Green |
| Saccharomyces Lysate Extract | HUMECTANT, SKIN CONDITIONING | — | Green |
| Tocopheryl Acetate | ANTIOXIDANT, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Sodium Hyaluronate | HUMECTANT, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Panthenol | ANTISTATIC, HAIR CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Ceramide Ng | SKIN CONDITIONING - MISCELLANEOUS | 0 · – | Green |
| Xanthan Gum | BINDING, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, EMULSION STABILISING, GEL FORMING, SKIN CONDITIONING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · – | Green |
| Sucrose | HUMECTANT, SKIN CONDITIONING, SOOTHING | 0 · – | Green |
| Glycerin | DENATURANT, HAIR CONDITIONING, HUMECTANT, ORAL CARE, SKIN PROTECTING, SOLVENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING, PERFUMING, FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING - HUMECTANT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Cyanocobalamin | SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · – | Green |
| Tin Oxide | ABRASIVE, BULKING, OPACIFYING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · – | Green |
| Caprylyl Glycol | DEODORANT, SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, HAIR CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · – | Green |
| Magnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate | ANTIOXIDANT, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · – | Green |
| Hexylene Glycol | SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, SKIN CONDITIONING, SOLVENT, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING, PERFUMING | 3 · 2 | Green |
| Polysorbate 80 | DENATURANT, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Sodium Citrate | BUFFERING, CHELATING, FRAGRANCE | 0 · – | Green |
| Sodium Sulfite | ANTIOXIDANT, HAIR WAVING OR STRAIGHTENING, REDUCING · 限制 III/99 V/9 | 1 · – | Yellow |
| Sodium Metabisulfite | ANTIOXIDANT, PRESERVATIVE, REDUCING · 限制 III/99 V/9 | 3 · – | Yellow |
| Acrylamide/Sodium Acryloyldimethyltaurate Copolymer | EMULSION STABILISING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING · 限制 III/66 | 0 · – | Green |
| Linoleic Acid | ANTISTATIC, CLEANSING, SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, HAIR CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING | 1 · – | Green |
| Isohexadecane | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SOLVENT | 0 · – | Green |
| Citric Acid | BUFFERING, CHELATING, FRAGRANCE | 2 · – | Green |
| Fragrance | 矫味剂,增香剂 | – · 0 | Yellow |
| EDTA | CHELATING | 2 · – | Green |
| Disodium EDTA | CHELATING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · – | Green |
| Phenoxyethanol | ANTIMICROBIAL, PRESERVATIVE · 限制 V/29 | 3 · – | Yellow |
| Mica | ANTICAKING, BULKING, COLORANT, OPACIFYING | 0 · – | Green |
| Titanium Dioxide | UV FILTER · 附录 VI · 最高浓度 25%* *: In case of combined use of Titanium Dioxide and Titanium Dioxide (nano), the sum shall not exceed the limit given in column g (Maximum concentration in ready for use preparation) · 限制 <empty>; as a constituent of other substances, or in mixtures, in concentrations equal to, or greater than 0.1% by weight; Shall not be placed on the market, or used, as substance or in mixtures in concentrations equal to ot greater than 0.1% by weight; Shall not be used as propellant in aerosols for any use. Aerosols dispenser containing the substance as propellant shall not | 0 · 0 | Yellow |
| Red 4 | 着色剂 | 0 · – | Green |
The comedogenic column only shows scores with a published source. A blank means "no public source", not "non-comedogenic".
Ingredients explained
Each note carries its evidence level: C comes from official inventories (NMPA names, CosIng functions, annex restrictions); E is AI inference nobody has checked yet — treat it as a candidate. How we grade evidence →
- Water\Aqua\Eau
- Solvent, provides hydration and dissolves water-soluble ingredientsE · AI inference · to be verified
- Dimethicone
- Silicone occlusive at 1–5%; provides smooth feel, non-penetrating, suitable for sensitive skinB · Third-party verified
- Butylene Glycol
- Polyol humectant and solvent at 1–5%; aids solubilization, light feelC · Official source
- Cetyl Ricinoleate
- Plant-derived ester for emolliency and gloss; low irritancy and comedogenicity, suitable for dry skin.B · Third-party verified
- Glyceryl Distearate
- Glyceride emollient/anti-static; oil-soluble, enhances emulsion stability.B · Third-party verified
- Trisiloxane
- Used as anti-foaming and lubricant; provides silkiness, used at low levels.E · AI inference · to be verified
- Glyceryl Stearate SE
- Emulsifier at 1–3%; oil-phase ingredient, easy emulsification, low sensitization.B · Third-party verified
- Cholesterol
- Cholesterol; barrier repair lipid mimicking stratum corneum; often blended with ceramides, plant or fermentation source.B · Third-party verified
- Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
- Common in dry/damaged hair; superior penetration vs mineral oils, low comedogenic risk, poor oxidative stability.E · AI inference · to be verified
- Steareth-10
- Non-ionic emulsifier at 1-3%; adjusts feel and viscosity, contains PEG chain, rare sensitivityB · Third-party verified
- Cetyl Esters
- Blended cetyl esters used as emollient skin conditioning agents to provide softness and occlusion.B · Third-party verified
- Cetyl Alcohol
- Cetyl alcohol for emulsification/thickening; high concentration >10% may irritate.B · Third-party verified
- Silica
- Silica powder at 1–10%; absorbs oil, thickens, provides matte finish, for oil-control productsC · Official source
- Vitis Vinifera Fruit Extract
- Grape fruit extract; rich in polyphenols; skin conditioner; check compatibility with strong oxidizersE · AI inference · to be verified
- Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
- Green tea extract for antioxidant/astringent; contains caffeine, possible irritation in sensitive skin.B · Third-party verified
- Pyrus Malus Fruit Extract
- Apple fruit extract, polyphenols for conditioning and antioxidant; batch variation needs standardizationE · AI inference · to be verified
- Morus Bombycis Root Extract
- Morus bombycis root extract, traditional whitening/antioxidant; water/alcohol soluble, verify quantified actives, stability varies by extractionE · AI inference · to be verified
- Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract
- Scutellaria root extract with baicalin for antioxidant and soothing effects; also provides astringent and humectant properties.B · Third-party verified
- Saccharomyces Lysate Extract
- Yeast lysate humectant and conditioner; rich in amino acids and NMF, strong barrier repairB · Third-party verified
- Tocopheryl Acetate
- Vitamin E derivative antioxidant at 0.1–1%; more stable than tocopherol, store protected from lightC · Official source
- Sodium Hyaluronate
- Potent humectant at 0.1–2%; different MW for penetration depth, high levels may draw moistureC · Official source
- Panthenol
- Panthenol (vitamin B5) at 1–5%; moisturizing and reparative, supports barrier recoveryC · Official source
- Ceramide Ng
- Skin lipid repair ingredient to restore barrier; non-irritating, suitable for sensitive and compromised skinB · Third-party verified
- Xanthan Gum
- Natural thickener at 0.1–1%; provides gel texture, pH-stable, requires full hydrationC · Official source
- Sucrose
- Sucrose, water-soluble thickener and humectant; high levels prone to hygroscopy.B · Third-party verified
- Glycerin
- Workhorse humectant at 3–10%; tacky at high levels, pair with occlusivesC · Official source
- Cyanocobalamin
- Vitamin B12 derivative, antioxidant and skin conditioning; light-sensitive, requires light-protective packaging, water-solubleE · AI inference · to be verified
- Tin Oxide
- Inorganic mineral pigment providing opacity and suspension; requires skin safety assessment, typically used in sunscreens or powder colorants.B · Third-party verified
- Caprylyl Glycol
- Polyol conditioner and preservative booster at 0.5–3%; emollient feel, often paired with 1,2-hexanediolC · Official source
- Magnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate
- Water-soluble Vitamin C derivative for antioxidant and brightening; more stable than ascorbic acidB · Third-party verified
- Hexylene Glycol
- Polyol solvent and humectant with penetration enhancement; limit concentration to avoid irritation, no specific allergen tagB · Third-party verified
- Polysorbate 80
- Non-ionic emulsifier and solubilizer; watch for interaction with parabensB · Third-party verified
- Sodium Citrate
- Sodium citrate for buffering and chelating; adjust pH, careful with strong acid reactions.B · Third-party verified
- Sodium Sulfite
- Sulfite antioxidant to prevent oxidation; sulfites are known allergens and must be strictly declared on labels.B · Third-party verified
- Sodium Metabisulfite
- Antioxidant/preservative at 0.05–0.2%; irritating for sensitive skin, avoid with oxidizersB · Third-party verified
- Acrylamide/Sodium Acryloyldimethyltaurate Copolymer
- Polyacrylamide-based thickener with strong emulsion stabilizing power; strict control of residual monomer levels is required.B · Third-party verified
- Linoleic Acid
- Essential fatty acid for barrier repair and hydration; oxidizes easily, high levels may be comedogenicB · Third-party verified
- Isohexadecane
- Lightweight mineral-oil-derived emollient and solvent; low viscosity, non-comedogenic, improves textureB · Third-party verified
- Citric Acid
- Buffer and chelator at 0.1–2%; adjusts pH, may irritate sensitive skin at low pHB · Third-party verified
- Fragrance
- Fragrance; concentration must control allergen risk, label specific componentsC · Official source
- EDTA
- Chelating agent for stability; use metal salts, keep concentration low (<0.1%) to maintain pH.B · Third-party verified
- Disodium EDTA
- Chelating agent at 0.05–0.5%; sequesters metal ions for stability, boosts preservative efficacyC · Official source
- Phenoxyethanol
- Broad-spectrum preservative at ≤1%; may irritate sensitive eye areas, often paired with ethylhexylglycerinC · Official source
- Mica
- Mineral colorant for pearlescence; heavy metal screening requiredE · AI inference · to be verified
- Titanium Dioxide
- Physical UV filter and colorant up to 25%; nano form requires attentionC · Official source
- Red 4
- Synthetic dye for coloration; use within legal limits.E · AI inference · to be verified
Source: full ingredient list published on the product label, collected 2026-09-19. Ratings are our internal reading, not a regulatory conclusion. · Product page
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