Mac Strobe Cream
MAC
INGREDIENTS
PRODUCT OVERVIEW
Quick product notes
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Paraben free
Sulfate free
Alcohol free
Silicone free
Fungal Acne Safe
EU Allergent Free
Key Ingredients
Have you ever tried a product that promised certain effects but delivered nothing? It might have lacked key ingredients necessary for those promised results. Despite marketing claims, if a product lacks beneficial components, its efficacy is questionable.
We help you identify key ingredients known for effects such as acne-fighting, brightening, UV protection, and anti-aging, assisting you in making smarter skincare choices. Keep in mind that the effectiveness of key ingredients can vary; while some are well-proven, others have mixed research behind them.
UV Protection from (1) Ingredient:
Anti Aging from (4) Ingredient:
Promotes Wound Healing from (2) Ingredient:
Brightening from (1) Ingredient:
Ingredients Related to Skin Types
Click the arrows next to Skin Type! Green = Good & Red = Bad
Products can be great for some and terrible for others due to different skin types and reactions to ingredients. We've identified ingredients suitable for dry, oily, and sensitive skin types.
Dry skin
Oily Skin
Sensitive skin
Oil skin
Ingredient Safety Breakdown (EWG Health Ratings)
The Ingredient Safety Breakdown indicates the percentage of ingredients categorized into different risk levels, as classified by the EWG (Environmental Working Group) when available. With numerous cosmetic ingredients in existence, the EWG is one of the few organizations globally that assigns ratings to many commonly used ingredients, making it a valuable reference point.
Low risk
Moderate risk
High risk
Unknown
INGREDIENT LIST
(Display the first 5 ingredients from a list of 45 ingredient)
EWG | CIR | Ingredient name & cosmetic function | Notes |
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1
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Water (Solvent) |
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1
3
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A
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Dimethicone (Skin Protecting, Skin Conditioning, Emollient, Antifoaming Agent) |
Silicone
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1
|
A
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Butylene Glycol (Solvent, Masking, Fragrance, Humectant, Skin Conditioning, Viscosity Controlling, Viscosity decreasing agents) |
Good for dry skin
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1
|
B
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Cetyl Ricinoleate (Skin Conditioning, Emollient) |
Fungal Acne Trigger
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1
|
B
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Glyceryl Distearate (Skin Conditioning, Emollient, Antistatic Agent) |
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2
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Trisiloxane (Skin Conditioning, Antifoaming Agent) |
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1
|
A
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Glyceryl Stearate Se (Emulsifying, Surfactant) |
Bad for oily skin
Fungal Acne Trigger
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1
|
A
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Cholesterol (Skin Conditioning, Emollient, Viscosity Controlling, Viscosity Increasing Agent, Emulsion Stabilising, Emulsifying, Stabilising) |
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1
3
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B
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Steareth 10 (Surfactant, Emulsifying, Refatting) |
Bad for oily skin
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1
|
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Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil Extract (Skin Conditioning, Emollient, Hair Conditioning, Abrasive) |
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1
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B
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Cetyl Esters (Skin Conditioning, Emollient) |
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1
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A
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Cetyl Alcohol (Masking, Fragrance, Opacifying, Emollient, Viscosity Controlling, Viscosity Increasing Agent, Emulsion Stabilising, Emulsifying, Foam Boosting, Surfactant) |
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2
3
|
A
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Tocopheryl Acetate (Skin Conditioning, Antioxidant) |
Anti Aging
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1
|
A
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Sodium Hyaluronate (Humectant, Skin Conditioning) |
Good for dry skin
Promotes Wound Healing
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1
2
|
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Camellia Sinensis (Green Tea) Leaf Extract (Skin Conditioning, Masking, Emollient, Fragrance, Humectant, Antimicrobial, Skin Protecting, Uv Absorber, Antioxidant, Tonic, Astringent, Skin-Conditioning Agent -Miscellaneous) |
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1
|
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Morus Bombycis Root Extract (Skin Conditioning) |
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1
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Pyrus Malus (Apple) Fruit Extract (Skin Conditioning, Exclusive) |
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1
|
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Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract (Humectant, Astringent, Soothing) |
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1
|
A
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Vitis Vinifera (Grape) Fruit Extract (Skin Conditioning, Exclusive) |
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1
|
A
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Ceramide 2 (Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning) |
Anti Aging
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1
|
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Cyanocobalamin (Skin Conditioning) |
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1
2
|
A
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Glycerin (Solvent, Perfuming, Fragrance, Humectant, Viscosity Decreasing Agent, Hair Conditioning, Skin Protecting, Denaturant ) |
Good for dry skin
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1
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B
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Isohexadecane (Solvent, Skin Conditioning, Emollient) |
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1
2
|
A
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Silica (Opacifying, Viscosity Controlling, Abrasive, Absorbent, Bulking Agent, Anticaking Agent) |
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2
|
A
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Tin Oxide (Opacifying, Viscosity Controlling, Abrasive, Bulking Agent) |
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1
|
A
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Sucrose (Humectant, Skin Conditioning, Soothing, Flavoring Agent) |
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3
|
B
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Polysorbate 80 (Denaturant , Emulsifying, Surfactant) |
Fungal Acne Trigger
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1
2
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Acrylamide/ Sodium Acryloyldimethyltaurate Copolymer (Viscosity Controlling, Emulsion Stabilising) |
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1
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A
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Xanthan Gum (Skin Conditioning, Viscosity Controlling, Viscosity Increasing Agent, Emulsion Stabilising, Binding Agent, Binding, Surfactant - Emulsifying Agent, Gel Forming) |
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1
|
A
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Caprylyl Glycol (Humectant, Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning, Emollient) |
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1
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A
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1,2-Hexanediol (Solvent) |
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1
2
|
A
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Citric Acid (Masking, Fragrance, Chelating Agent, pH adjusting agent, pH adjusting agent) |
Anti Aging
Bad for sensitive skin
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1
|
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Linoleic Acid (Fragrance, Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning, Emollient, Antistatic Agent, Sufactant) |
Fungal Acne Trigger
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1
|
A
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Panthenol (Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning, Antistatic Agent) |
Good for dry skin
Promotes Wound Healing
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8
|
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Fragrance (Masking, Perfuming, Deodorant) |
Good for dry skin
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1
|
A
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Disodium Edta (Chelating Agent, Viscosity Controlling) |
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2
|
A
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Edta (Chelating Agent) |
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1
|
A
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Magnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate (Antioxidant) |
Anti Aging
Brightening
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1
|
A
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Sodium Citrate (Masking, pH adjusting agent, pH adjusting agent, Chelating) |
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2
4
|
A
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Phenoxyethanol (Fragrance, Preservative) |
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2
4
|
A
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Sodium Metabisulfite (Preservative, Antioxidant, Reducing) |
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1
2
|
A
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Sodium Sulfite (Preservative, Antioxidant, Hair Waving Or Straightening, Reducing) |
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2
|
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Mica (Cosmetic Colorant, Opacifying) |
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1
3
|
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Titanium Dioxide (Cosmetic Colorant, Uv Absorber, Sunscreen Agent, Opacifying) |
UV Protection
Good for sensitive skin
|
3
|
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CI 14700 (Cosmetic Colorant) |
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