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Ingredients in MAC Slimshine Lipstick

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Ingredients in MAC Slimshine Lipstick

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MAC lipstick is designed to be creamy, with a sheer color and semi-gloss. Lipstick in general is comprised of a variety of oils, waxes, colors and flavors. The full list of ingredients used in MAC Slimshine Lipstick can be found on the product packaging. Octyldodecanol Octyldodecanol, the main ingredient in MAC Slimshine Lipstick, acts as an emulsifier to keep the lipstick combined, according to CosmeticsInfo.org. It is a long-chain fatty acid that is mixed into the lipstick as a colorless, clear liquid. Microcrystalline Wax Microcrystalline wax adds body and solid mass to the lipstick. This type of wax is flexible and has a high melting point, which prevents the lipstick from melting in heat. The chemical features of microcrystalline wax also help it to evenly mix and combine with other oils for a thoroughly blended lipstick. This wax is created during the petroleum refining process. Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride Caprylic/capric triglyceride is a liquid that comes from coconut oil, according to CosmeticInfo.org. This oil allows the lipstick to resist water and also thickens the mixture. Copolymers The lipstick contains copolymers, such as VP/hexadecene copolymer and VP/eicosene copolymer. These copolymers add water resistance to the finished lipstick and cause the lipstick color to distribute evenly on the skin, according to MakingCosmetics.com. Pigments and Colors A variety of pigment and coloring ingredients are used to produce the lipstick. Silica and mica are pigments that add shimmer and shine. Carmine is a red pigment that comes from insect shells and is used to add color. Slimshine contains several Lake pigments, such as Blue 1 Lake and Red 7 Lake. These Lake pigments are created from aluminum and other chemicals, according to AllNaturalCosmetics.com.

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