mac Powder blush
mac MAC Powder blush lists 41 ingredients on its label, 41 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.
- Talc
- Zinc Stearate
- Calcium Aluminum Borosilicate
- Octyldodecyl Stearoyl Stearate
- Aluminum Calcium Sodium Silicate
- Synthetic Fluorphlogopite
- Isostearyl Neopentanoate
- Calcium Sodium Borosilicate
- Silica
- Tocopheryl Acetate
- Triethoxycaprylylsilane
- Tin Oxide
- Titanium/Titanium Dioxide
- Caprylyl Glycol
- Hexylene Glycol
- Phenoxyethanol
- Mica
- Titanium Dioxide
- Iron Oxides
- Iron Oxides
- Iron Oxides
- Bismuth Oxychloride
- Blue 1 Lake
- Bronze Powder
- Carmine
- Chromium Hydroxide Green
- Chromium Oxide Greens
- Copper Powder
- Ferric Ammonium Ferrocyanide
- Ferric Ferrocyanide
- Manganese Violet
- Red 6
- Red 28
- Red 6 Lake
- Red 7 Lake
- Red 28 Lake
- Red 30 Lake
- Red 40 Lake
- Ultramarines
- Yellow 5 Lake
- Yellow 6 Lake
Highlights
Free of alcoholFree of fragranceFree of parabensFree of sulfatesFree of mineral oilFree of essential oilsFree of formaldehyde releasersContains siliconesContains animal-derived
Key ingredients
- ABRASIVE
- Talc
- ANTICAKING
- Zinc Stearate
- BULKING
- Calcium Aluminum BorosilicateAluminum Calcium Sodium SilicateSynthetic FluorphlogopiteCalcium Sodium Borosilicate
- SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT
- Octyldodecyl Stearoyl Stearate
- BINDING
- Isostearyl Neopentanoate
Other ingredients
SilicaTocopheryl AcetateTriethoxycaprylylsilaneTin OxideTitanium/Titanium DioxideCaprylyl GlycolHexylene GlycolPhenoxyethanolMicaTitanium DioxideIron OxidesIron OxidesIron OxidesBismuth OxychlorideBlue 1 LakeBronze PowderCarmineChromium Hydroxide GreenChromium Oxide GreensCopper PowderFerric Ammonium FerrocyanideFerric FerrocyanideManganese VioletRed 6Red 28Red 6 LakeRed 7 LakeRed 28 LakeRed 30 LakeRed 40 LakeUltramarinesYellow 5 LakeYellow 6 Lake
Skim through
| Ingredient | What it does | Irr. · Com. | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Talc | ABRASIVE, ABSORBENT, ANTICAKING, BULKING, OPACIFYING, SKIN PROTECTING, SLIP MODIFIER · 限制 III/59 | 0 · 1 | Yellow |
| Zinc Stearate | ANTICAKING, COLORANT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING, SLIP MODIFIER · 限制 IV/150 | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Calcium Aluminum Borosilicate | BULKING | 0 · – | Green |
| Octyldodecyl Stearoyl Stearate | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Aluminum Calcium Sodium Silicate | BULKING | 0 · – | Green |
| Synthetic Fluorphlogopite | BULKING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · – | Green |
| Isostearyl Neopentanoate | BINDING, SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · – | Green |
| Calcium Sodium Borosilicate | BULKING | 0 · – | Green |
| Silica | ABRASIVE, ABSORBENT, ANTICAKING, BULKING, OPACIFYING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · – | Green |
| Tocopheryl Acetate | ANTIOXIDANT, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Triethoxycaprylylsilane | BINDING | 0 · – | Green |
| Tin Oxide | ABRASIVE, BULKING, OPACIFYING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · – | Green |
| Titanium/Titanium Dioxide | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Caprylyl Glycol | DEODORANT, SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, HAIR CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · – | Green |
| Hexylene Glycol | SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, SKIN CONDITIONING, SOLVENT, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING, PERFUMING | 3 · 2 | 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 |
| Iron Oxides | 着色剂 | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Iron Oxides | 着色剂 | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Iron Oxides | 着色剂 | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Bismuth Oxychloride | 着色剂 | 2 · – | Green |
| Blue 1 Lake | 着色剂 | 0 · – | Green |
| Bronze Powder | 着色剂 | 0 · – | Green |
| Carmine | 着色剂 | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Chromium Hydroxide Green | 着色剂 | 0 · – | Green |
| Chromium Oxide Greens | 着色剂 | 0 · – | Green |
| Copper Powder | ANTIMICROBIAL, BULKING, COLORANT | 1 · – | Green |
| Ferric Ammonium Ferrocyanide | 附录 IV · 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 be placed on the market | 0 · – | Green |
| Ferric Ferrocyanide | COLORANT | 0 · – | Green |
| Manganese Violet | 着色剂 | 0 · – | Green |
| Red 6 | 着色剂 | — | Green |
| Red 28 | 着色剂 | 0 · – | Green |
| Red 6 Lake | 着色剂 | 0 · – | Green |
| Red 7 Lake | 着色剂 | 0 · – | Green |
| Red 28 Lake | 着色剂 | 0 · – | Green |
| Red 30 Lake | 着色剂 | 0 · – | Green |
| Red 40 Lake | 着色剂 | — | Green |
| Ultramarines | HAIR DYEING · 限制 IV/120 | 0 · – | Green |
| Yellow 5 Lake | 着色剂 | — | Green |
| Yellow 6 Lake | 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 →
- Talc
- Inorganic mineral powder for texture and oil absorption; must be asbestos-free; fineness affects skin feel and safety, avoid inhalation.B · Third-party verified
- Zinc Stearate
- Powder slip and dispersing agent for cosmetic powders; insoluble in water/oil.B · Third-party verified
- Calcium Aluminum Borosilicate
- Synthetic powder filler for smooth feel and coverage; inert.B · Third-party verified
- Octyldodecyl Stearoyl Stearate
- Ester emollient for silky feel and thickening; 1-5%, avoid acidic systemsB · Third-party verified
- Aluminum Calcium Sodium Silicate
- Anti-caking agent and adsorbent. Inert; used in powders/creams. Watch inhalation risk of dust.B · Third-party verified
- Synthetic Fluorphlogopite
- Mica filler at 1-10%; luster/thickening, inert, verify mineral purity, no public comedogenic data.B · Third-party verified
- Isostearyl Neopentanoate
- Isostearyl neopentanoate; ester-based emulsion stabilizer and humectant; light texture, improves spreadability.B · Third-party verified
- Calcium Sodium Borosilicate
- Fluorphlogopite; plate-like filler and thickener. For powders and creams, improves texture and coverage.B · Third-party verified
- Silica
- Silica powder at 1–10%; absorbs oil, thickens, provides matte finish, for oil-control productsC · Official source
- Tocopheryl Acetate
- Vitamin E derivative antioxidant at 0.1–1%; more stable than tocopherol, store protected from lightC · Official source
- Triethoxycaprylylsilane
- Silane coupling agent at 0.1-0.5%; enhances inorganic filler adhesion, trace use, low toxicity, avoid direct contact with aqueous systems.B · Third-party 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
- Titanium/Titanium Dioxide
- Not decoded yet
- Caprylyl Glycol
- Polyol conditioner and preservative booster at 0.5–3%; emollient feel, often paired with 1,2-hexanediolC · Official source
- Hexylene Glycol
- Polyol solvent and humectant with penetration enhancement; limit concentration to avoid irritation, no specific allergen tagB · Third-party verified
- 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
- Iron Oxides
- Inorganic pigment for color; particulate form, inhalation risk low in cosmetics.C · Official source
- Iron Oxides
- Inorganic pigment for color; particulate form, inhalation risk low in cosmetics.C · Official source
- Iron Oxides
- Inorganic pigment for color; particulate form, inhalation risk low in cosmetics.C · Official source
- Bismuth Oxychloride
- White pigment at 5–20%; for makeup coverage, may cause sensitivity in someE · AI inference · to be verified
- Blue 1 Lake
- Water-insoluble blue pigment dispersed in aqueous phase; ensure compliant use, no direct skin benefitE · AI inference · to be verified
- Bronze Powder
- Bronze powder for color; non-reactive, check particle sizeE · AI inference · to be verified
- Carmine
- Natural red colorant (cochineal); may trigger reactions in those with insect protein allergyC · Official source
- Chromium Hydroxide Green
- Green colorant used for product aesthetics; purely a pigment.E · AI inference · to be verified
- Chromium Oxide Greens
- Green inorganic colorant for pigmentation; non-allergenic, used in color cosmeticsE · AI inference · to be verified
- Copper Powder
- Copper powder; metallic colorant, antimicrobial; oxidizes, requires sealed packaging.E · AI inference · to be verified
- Ferric Ammonium Ferrocyanide
- Inorganic pigment, blue 1; EU limit 0.1%, prohibited in aerosols, excellent dispersion.E · AI inference · to be verified
- Ferric Ferrocyanide
- Colorant (Prussian blue); verify heavy metal limits for cosmetic safetyE · AI inference · to be verified
- Manganese Violet
- Purple inorganic pigment for color; water-insoluble, used in powders/creamsE · AI inference · to be verified
- Red 6
- Synthetic dye for coloration; restricted or banned in some markets, check local regulationsE · AI inference · to be verified
- Red 28
- Carmine, a natural red colorant for cosmetics and skincare; may cause allergic reactions to insect protein.E · AI inference · to be verified
- Red 6 Lake
- Red Lake 6 pigment; low water solubility, use as paste or sifted powder, monitor pH stability.E · AI inference · to be verified
- Red 7 Lake
- Red color lake, poorly water-soluble, for powders or aqueous systems; regulatory compliance requiredE · AI inference · to be verified
- Red 28 Lake
- Red lake pigment; for coloring and masking. More stable than dyes, monitor batch variability.E · AI inference · to be verified
- Red 30 Lake
- Red 30 lake for color; water-insoluble, requires stable dispersionE · AI inference · to be verified
- Red 40 Lake
- Water-insoluble dye for emulsions; monitor batch color consistency, potential allergen for sensitive individualsE · AI inference · to be verified
- Ultramarines
- Inorganic colorant for blue/purple shades; contains trace selenates, requires compliance with heavy metal limits.E · AI inference · to be verified
- Yellow 5 Lake
- Yellow 5 lake for color; stability affected by pH and metal ionsE · AI inference · to be verified
- Yellow 6 Lake
- Water-insoluble form of Yellow 6 for coloring; usage restricted by regulationsE · AI inference · to be verified
Source: full ingredient list published on the product label, collected 2026-09-20. Ratings are our internal reading, not a regulatory conclusion. · Product page
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