MAC Face and Body Review, Is MAC Face and Body Non-Toxic?
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Across 3 graded products, MAC Face and Body averages Good (72/100). On disclosure, the brand says nothing publicly about PFAS. 2 of its products grade Good or better. Grades are model-based estimates, not lab results.
Worth buying from MAC Face and Body Good or better, safest first
MAC Face and Body
Mac Face Body Foundation
Water-based liquid foundation (pigments, glycerin, humectants, emulsifiers)
Formaldehyde / VOCs
MAC does not disclose preservative system on packaging. Water-based formulations may use…
Fragrance allergens and undisclosed fragrance components
MAC Face and Body Foundation contains fragrance listed as an ingredient. Individual…
Low concern for typical liquid foundation; no transparency from brand.
⚠Risky category by default
MAC Face and Body
MAC Studio Radiance Face and Body Radiant Sheer Foundation
Water-based liquid foundation with mineral/pigment suspension
Heavy metals
Iron oxides (CI 77491, 77492, 77499) are standard colorants in foundations and are…
1,4-dioxane (solvent contaminant)
Water-based formulas may contain trace 1,4-dioxane as an unintended byproduct of…
Allergic contact dermatitis from preservatives
MAC Studio Radiance uses standard cosmetic preservatives (likely parabens…
Low concern; liquid cosmetics rarely use intentional PFAS without disclosure.
⚠Risky category by default
Graded and flagged Poor and Bad, we’d swap these
MAC Face and Body
MAC Studio Fix Fluid SPF 15 24HR Matte Foundation Oil Control
liquid foundation with silicones, pigments, preservatives (standard formula)
Parabens
MAC does not publicly specify which preservative system is used in current Studio Fix…
Fragrance allergen sensitization
MAC Studio Fix contains fragrance compounds not individually itemized on label due to…
Preservative depletion and microbial growth if contaminated during use
Liquid foundations stored in pump dispensers (as MAC Studio Fix typically is) have lower…
No public PFAS risk signals, but cosmetics formulae remain opaque.
⚠Risky category by default
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