Beauty ingredients explained in plain English

A synthetic antioxidant that may help protect skin from oxidative damage, but research is still early and it's less common than established antioxidants like vitamin C or E.

A synthetic antioxidant that may help protect skin from environmental stress, but research on its efficacy in cosmetics is still limited.

A novel synthetic ingredient with potential soothing and antioxidant benefits, but research is still emerging.

A synthetic antioxidant that helps keep your skincare products fresh and effective by preventing ingredient breakdown.

A gentle, stable antioxidant derived from citrus that may help brighten skin and support microcirculation, especially around the eyes.

A gentle, lab-made amino acid derivative that may help protect skin from environmental stress, but research is still early.

Methyl Vanillate is a gentle antioxidant that helps protect skin from environmental stress while offering a subtle vanilla-like scent.

Methylcyclohexanedione is a synthetic antioxidant that helps protect products from oxidation, but its benefits for skin are not well-studied.

A reliable synthetic antioxidant that protects product freshness but offers minimal direct skin benefit.

A synthetic antioxidant that may help shield skin from pollution and UV-related damage, though human studies are still limited.

A promising synthetic antioxidant that helps defend skin from pollution and UV damage, though research is still emerging.

Methylfurfural is a natural antioxidant compound with limited research in skincare; it may offer some protective benefits but can be irritating at high levels.

A synthetic antioxidant that helps stabilize formulas, but research on its skin benefits is limited.

A selenium-based antioxidant that may help protect skin from oxidative stress, but research is still emerging.

A selenium-based antioxidant that may help protect skin from oxidative stress, but research is still emerging and it's less common than traditional antioxidants.

A gentle, stabilized vitamin C derivative that pairs antioxidant protection with silicon for added skin-firming benefits.

A synthetic antioxidant that may help protect skin from environmental damage, but research is still early.

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

A gentle, aromatic flower extract with antioxidant potential, best known for its pleasant scent and mild soothing effects.

A lab-grown microalgae extract that may help calm skin and fight free radical damage, though human studies are still limited.

A blend of marine microalgae that helps hydrate and protect the skin with antioxidant benefits, though research on this specific mix is still emerging.

A gentle, antioxidant-rich algae blend that may help hydrate and protect skin, though research is still emerging.

A marine-derived peptide with promising antioxidant potential, but human studies are still limited.

A gentle, antioxidant-rich fruit extract that may help brighten skin and protect against environmental damage, but more human studies are needed.

A fermented milk ingredient that may help protect skin from environmental stress, but research is still early and benefits are not fully proven.

A microalgae extract that may offer antioxidant benefits and light hydration, but research is still early.

A gentle botanical extract with antioxidant potential, but research is limited and it's not a standout ingredient.

A gentle, antioxidant-rich extract from milk thistle callus cells that may help protect skin from environmental stress and support a calm complexion.

A stabilized form of milk thistle extract that helps defend skin from environmental stress and supports a more even tone.

Milk thistle powder is a gentle, antioxidant-rich botanical that may help calm and protect skin, but its benefits are best supported by oral supplement research rather than topical studies.

A mild, plant-based antioxidant that helps calm irritation and protect skin from environmental stress.

A gentle, antioxidant-rich plant extract that helps calm and protect the skin, though research is still emerging.

Mimosa pudica callus is a gentle, antioxidant-rich plant ingredient that may help calm skin and protect against environmental stress, though research is still early.

A lab-grown mint extract that offers antioxidant benefits without the variability of field-grown plants.

A lab-grown plant callus powder that may offer antioxidant and soothing benefits, but research is still early.

A gentle, plant-derived antioxidant that may help calm skin and fight free radical damage, though research is still early.

A gentle, plant-derived ingredient with antioxidant potential, but research on its specific skincare benefits is still limited.

A gentle, plant-based extract with antioxidant potential, but more research is needed to confirm its benefits in skincare.

A gentle, antioxidant-rich plant extract that may help soothe skin and fight free radical damage, though research in cosmetics is still emerging.

Mistletoe extract offers antioxidant and soothing benefits, but research in skincare is still emerging.

A novel antioxidant that targets cellular energy centers, but research in topical skincare is still early.

A gentle plant extract with antioxidant potential, but research is very limited — it's not a proven powerhouse ingredient yet.

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

A gentle antioxidant-rich fruit extract that may help protect skin from environmental stress, though research on this specific species is limited.

Molybdenum aspartate is a trace mineral complex that may offer antioxidant benefits, but research in topical skincare is very limited.

Molybdenum chloride is a trace mineral salt with theoretical antioxidant benefits, but it is extremely rare in skincare and lacks solid safety or efficacy data for cosmetic use.

Molybdic acid is a trace mineral with theoretical antioxidant benefits, but it is not a proven or common skincare ingredient and may pose irritation risks at higher concentrations.

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

A gentle, water-based fruit juice that adds light hydration and antioxidant protection, but research on its skincare benefits is still limited.

A fermented argan extract with potential antioxidant benefits, but research is still emerging and it may not be a standout ingredient.

A gentle fermented ingredient with antioxidant potential, but research in topical skincare is still limited.

A gentle fermented ingredient with antioxidant potential, but research is still emerging and it may not be a powerhouse active.

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

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

Monk Fruit Extract is a gentle, antioxidant-rich ingredient that may help soothe and protect skin from environmental stress, though research is still emerging.

Monk fruit powder is a gentle, antioxidant-rich ingredient that may help soothe skin and protect against environmental stress, but research in cosmetics is still limited.

Moonflower Extract is a gentle botanical with antioxidant potential, but research on its specific benefits in skincare is still limited.

Moonstone extract is a trendy gemstone ingredient with minimal scientific backing for skincare benefits beyond a placebo or mild soothing effect.

A gentle, antioxidant-rich plant extract with traditional use but limited modern cosmetic research.

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