Beauty ingredients explained in plain English

Maca root powder is a gentle, antioxidant-rich botanical that may help soothe and protect skin, but research on its topical benefits is still limited.

A gentle plant extract with antioxidant potential, but research on its benefits for skin is still limited.

A promising antioxidant from nutmeg that may help protect skin from environmental stress, but research is still early.

A gentle plant extract with antioxidant potential, but research is limited and benefits are not yet well-established.

A gentle plant extract with antioxidant potential, but research on human skin is still limited.

A gentle botanical extract with antioxidant potential, but research is still early and benefits are not yet proven in human skin.

A plant-based antioxidant extract that may help protect skin from environmental stress, but research is still early.

A plant-based antioxidant extract that may help soothe and protect skin, though research is still emerging.

A gentle, antioxidant-rich fruit extract that may help protect skin from environmental stress, though research is still emerging.

A gentle, plant-derived antioxidant that may help calm skin and fight environmental stress, but research is still early.

A gentle, lab-grown lily extract that may help calm skin and fight environmental stress, but research is still early.

A gentle, biotech-derived ingredient that may help calm and protect skin, though human studies are still limited.

A gentle, plant-derived antioxidant that may help protect skin from environmental stress, though research is still emerging.

Madrox is a little-known ingredient with minimal published research; its benefits are unclear and it may be a trade name for a blend.

A gentle plant extract with antioxidant potential, but research is limited—think of it as a supportive, not star, ingredient.

A gentle antioxidant that pairs magnesium with a modified amino acid to help protect skin from environmental stress and support a healthy-looking complexion.

A gentle, stable vitamin C derivative that brightens skin and fights free radicals without the sting of pure ascorbic acid.

A gentle, stable vitamin C option that brightens skin and supports hydration without the irritation of pure ascorbic acid.

A gentle, stabilized vitamin C derivative that brightens skin and fights free radicals with less irritation than pure L-ascorbic acid.

A gentle, stable form of vitamin C that brightens skin and fights free radicals without the irritation of pure ascorbic acid.

Magnesium hydride is a novel ingredient that releases hydrogen gas on contact with water, but its skincare benefits are not well-established and it may cause irritation.

A promising plant antioxidant with early research suggesting it may help calm and protect skin, but more human studies are needed to confirm its benefits.

A gentle botanical extract that helps protect skin from environmental stress and may calm minor irritation.

A gentle botanical extract that helps calm skin and fight environmental stress, but research is still emerging.

A fermented magnolia bark extract that offers antioxidant and soothing benefits, with fermentation potentially boosting the bioavailability of its active compounds.

A fermented botanical extract with potential antioxidant and soothing properties, but research on its cosmetic benefits is still limited.

A gentle, antioxidant-rich plant extract that may help calm skin and protect against environmental stress, though research is still emerging.

A gentle botanical extract that helps protect skin from environmental stress and may calm minor irritation.

A gentle, antioxidant-rich botanical water that can help soothe and protect the skin, but research on its specific benefits is still emerging.

A gentle plant extract that may help calm skin and fight environmental stress, though research is still early.

A gentle botanical extract that helps protect skin from environmental stress and may calm irritation, though research is still emerging.

A gentle, plant-based antioxidant extract that may help calm skin and fight environmental stress, though research is still early.

A gentle botanical extract that helps protect skin from environmental stress and may calm irritation.

A gentle botanical extract that may help calm skin and fight free radical damage, though research is still emerging.

A gentle, antioxidant-rich flower extract that may help calm skin and fight environmental stress, though research is still early.

A gentle, antioxidant-rich fruit extract that may help calm skin and defend against environmental stress, though human studies are limited.

A gentle, lab-grown plant extract that may help protect skin from environmental stress and calm irritation, though human studies are limited.

A gentle, plant-derived antioxidant extract that may help calm skin and protect against environmental stress, though research is still early.

A gentle, antioxidant-rich flower extract that helps calm skin and defend against environmental stress, though human studies are still limited.

A gentle, plant-derived antioxidant that may help calm skin and defend against environmental stress, though human studies are limited.

A gentle, antioxidant-rich plant extract that may help calm skin and protect against environmental stress, though research is still early.

A gentle, plant-derived antioxidant that helps calm skin and fight environmental stress without irritation.

A gentle, fermented botanical blend that may help calm skin and defend against environmental stress, though human studies are limited.

A gentle, fermented botanical blend that may help calm skin and provide antioxidant support, though research is still emerging.

A fermented botanical blend that may offer antioxidant and soothing benefits, but human skin research is still limited.

A gentle, antioxidant-rich mushroom ferment that may help calm and protect the skin, though human studies are limited.

A gentle, antioxidant-rich mushroom ferment that may help calm skin and defend against environmental stress, though human studies are limited.

A fermented botanical blend that may help calm skin and fight free radicals, though research is still emerging.

A gentle, antioxidant-rich fermented blend that may help calm skin and defend against environmental stress.

Malachite extract is a mineral-derived antioxidant that may help calm skin and protect against environmental stress, but research is still early.

A gentle, copper-infused yeast ferment that may help calm skin and defend against environmental stress, though research is still early.

A gentle plant extract with antioxidant potential, but research on its benefits for skin is still limited.

A gentle plant extract with antioxidant potential, but research is still early and benefits are not yet proven in human skin.

A plant-based antioxidant extract that may help calm skin and fight free radical damage, though human studies are limited.

A mild, plant-based antioxidant extract that may help calm skin and fight free radicals, though research is still emerging.

A gentle antioxidant-rich botanical blend that helps protect skin from environmental stress and may calm minor irritation.

A gentle plant extract that provides antioxidant protection and a subtle botanical scent, but research on its specific skin benefits is still limited.

Mandarin Orange Fruit Extract is a gentle antioxidant-rich extract that helps protect skin from environmental stress and may brighten the complexion.

Mandarin orange juice offers gentle antioxidant and exfoliating benefits, but its natural acidity and potential for phototoxicity require careful formulation.

Mandarin Peel Extract offers antioxidant protection and a gentle citrus scent, but its benefits are best supported by general citrus research rather than mandarin-specific studies.