5.0
/ 10
Overview
How moisturizing is it? Quite moisturizing. MAC Cosmetics MAC Matte Cream has a moisturizing rating of 5.0 out of 10.
Is it more humectant or occlusive? It is purely occlusive. It has zero Humectancy (we didn't find any humectant ingredients on the ingredient list) and a maximum Occlusivity of 10 out of 10.
- ALCOHOL-FREE
- SULFATE-FREE
- FRAGRANCE-FREE
- NON-COMEDOGENIC
- PHTHALATE-FREE
- PARABEN-FREE
- ESSENTIAL OIL-FREE
- OIL-FREE
Score | Ingredient | Origin | Functions |
|---|---|---|---|
50 | Dimethicone Crosspolymer | Synthetic | Formula Helper |
22 | Dimethicone | Synthetic | Moisturizing (occlusive),Emollient,Formula Helper |
11 | Isododecane | Petroleum | Emollient,Fragrance,Formula Helper |
6 | Cyclopentasiloxane | Synthetic | Emollient,Formula Helper |
4 | Polysilicone-11 | Synthetic | Formula Helper |
3 | Trisiloxane | Synthetic | Formula Helper |
2 | Silica | Naturally occurring | Abrasive,Formula Helper |
1.5 | Methicone | Synthetic | Moisturizing (occlusive),Emollient,Formula Helper |
0.3 | BHT | Synthetic | Antioxidant,Fragrance |
Ingredients explained
Score
50
Function
Dispersing, Emulsion stabilizing, Viscosity controlling
Origin
Synthetic
A group of ingredients that are typically added to skincare products to adjust the formula. Dimethicone Crosspolymers stabilize a formula, regulate its thickness and consistency and give the product a velvety feel.
The most common silicone in skincare. It forms a silky, smooth film on the skin’s surface and can help to prevent water loss. It also aids in wound healing and can treat and soften scars. Dimethicone is considered to be very safe for use.
An emollient derived from petroleum with high spreadability. It is often used as a replacement for oils and silicones because it leaves no residue behind on the skin. When a product is labeled as “oil-free” it may contain isododecane instead of heavier oils.
A lightweight, fast-spreading emollient that leaves a very soft and silky after-feel on the skin. Supplied as a clear and colorless liquid, cyclopentasiloxane is often used as a solvent to dissolve other silicones in.
A synthetic rubber-like substance of the silicone family that has no color or distinct scent. These are large molecules that cannot penetrate the skin but instead create a thin silky film on the skin's surface.