M.A.C. gluten and soy free cosmetics
Posted: Tue May 03, 2011 9:38 am
Thank you for taking the time to contact us and for your interest in M.A.C, a brand of The Estée Lauder Companies, Inc.
For the benefit of our gluten-sensitive consumers who may have cross-sensitivities, M.A.C takes the extra precaution of including soy, corn and rice in our research in addition to wheat, oat, barley and rye derivatives.
In addressing your concern about gluten, we would like to explain that a vast number of raw materials from many different suppliers and sources are used in the manufacture of Estée Lauder Companies' products. It is therefore not possible for us to fully guarantee that our products are completely free of ingredients that may elicit an allergic response in highly sensitive individuals who react to gluten. For example, it is possible that small amounts of a wheat sourced ingredient may remain on shared manufacturing equipment even after a thorough cleaning. We therefore recommend that you discuss this with your physician, because consumer safety is of utmost concern to us.
Provided below are the results of your gluten/soy ingredient inquiry per our chemist. We trust they will answer your question; however please do not hesitate to contact us directly at #1-800-387-6707, option #8 between 9am and 5pm EST if you should require any additional information.
Lipstick (Matte) - Ingredients derived from Corn
Lipstick (Frost) - Contains ingredients derived from Corn
Lipstick (Glaze) - Contains ingredients derived from Corn
Pro Longwear Lipcolour - Does not contain gluten nor soy
Pro Longwear Lustre Lipcolour - Does not contain gluten nor soy
Splashproof Lash - Contains ingredients derived from Corn
Studio Fix Powder Plus Foundation - Contains ingredients derived from Corn
Matte - foundation base or can be used on bare skin to reduce the appearance of shine
Prep + Prime Transparent Finishing Powder - Contains ingredients derived from Corn
Sheertone Blush - contains ingredients derived from Corn
As discussed we are also working with our chemist to check on a few additional products for you. As soon as we receive a response, we will be pleased to share this information with you.
In the meantime please be assured of our desire to be of assistance.
Sincerely,
Karen G.
Consumer Experience Representative
Global Consumer Communications
For the benefit of our gluten-sensitive consumers who may have cross-sensitivities, M.A.C takes the extra precaution of including soy, corn and rice in our research in addition to wheat, oat, barley and rye derivatives.
In addressing your concern about gluten, we would like to explain that a vast number of raw materials from many different suppliers and sources are used in the manufacture of Estée Lauder Companies' products. It is therefore not possible for us to fully guarantee that our products are completely free of ingredients that may elicit an allergic response in highly sensitive individuals who react to gluten. For example, it is possible that small amounts of a wheat sourced ingredient may remain on shared manufacturing equipment even after a thorough cleaning. We therefore recommend that you discuss this with your physician, because consumer safety is of utmost concern to us.
Provided below are the results of your gluten/soy ingredient inquiry per our chemist. We trust they will answer your question; however please do not hesitate to contact us directly at #1-800-387-6707, option #8 between 9am and 5pm EST if you should require any additional information.
Lipstick (Matte) - Ingredients derived from Corn
Lipstick (Frost) - Contains ingredients derived from Corn
Lipstick (Glaze) - Contains ingredients derived from Corn
Pro Longwear Lipcolour - Does not contain gluten nor soy
Pro Longwear Lustre Lipcolour - Does not contain gluten nor soy
Splashproof Lash - Contains ingredients derived from Corn
Studio Fix Powder Plus Foundation - Contains ingredients derived from Corn
Matte - foundation base or can be used on bare skin to reduce the appearance of shine
Prep + Prime Transparent Finishing Powder - Contains ingredients derived from Corn
Sheertone Blush - contains ingredients derived from Corn
As discussed we are also working with our chemist to check on a few additional products for you. As soon as we receive a response, we will be pleased to share this information with you.
In the meantime please be assured of our desire to be of assistance.
Sincerely,
Karen G.
Consumer Experience Representative
Global Consumer Communications