Beauty ingredients explained in plain English

Methyl isopropylcyclohexanol is a synthetic fragrance ingredient that adds a cooling sensation to products, but it may cause irritation for sensitive skin.

Methyl Isovalerate is a synthetic fragrance ingredient that adds a fruity scent to products; it is generally safe at low concentrations but offers no skincare benefits.

A natural floral fragrance compound that is generally safe but may cause sensitivity in some individuals.

A synthetic scent ingredient that adds a warm, woody note but offers no skincare benefits and may cause sensitivity in some people.

A synthetic ester that adds a fruity apple scent to products; generally safe at low concentrations but offers no skincare benefits.

A synthetic fragrance ingredient that adds a pleasant scent but offers no skincare benefits; safe for most people but may cause sensitivity in those with fragrance allergies.

A synthetic scent ingredient that adds a pleasant fruity note but offers no skincare benefit and may be a concern for those avoiding fragrance.

A synthetic fragrance ingredient that adds a woody scent; generally safe at low levels but may cause sensitivity in some people.

A synthetic scent ingredient that adds a warm, woody note to products; generally considered safe at low levels but may cause sensitivity in some people.

A synthetic fragrance compound with limited safety data; generally considered safe at low concentrations but may cause sensitivity in some individuals.

A synthetic fragrance ester that adds a fruity note to products; generally safe at low levels but offers no skincare benefit.

A synthetic fragrance ingredient with a strong, fruity odor; generally safe at low levels but may cause irritation in sensitive individuals.

A synthetic fragrance ester that adds a fruity, floral note to products; generally safe at low concentrations but may cause sensitivity in some individuals.

Methyl O-Anisate is a synthetic fragrance ingredient with a pleasant anise-like scent, generally considered safe at low concentrations but may cause irritation in sensitive individuals.

A synthetic scent ingredient that adds a warm, woody note to products but offers no skincare benefit and may trigger sensitivities in some people.

A synthetic scent ingredient that adds a pleasant woody note but offers no skincare benefit and may cause sensitivity in some people.

A synthetic scent ingredient that adds a pleasant, subtle note to products but offers no skincare benefits.

A synthetic fragrance compound that adds scent but offers no skincare benefit and may cause irritation in sensitive individuals.

A gentle, plant-derived fragrance ingredient that adds a sweet, anise-like scent to products with minimal irritation risk.

Methyl Pelargonate is a mild synthetic ester that adds a subtle fruity scent and light emollient feel, but it offers no active skincare benefits.

A synthetic fragrance ingredient that adds a sweet, fruity scent but may cause irritation in sensitive individuals.

Methyl phenethyl ether is a synthetic fragrance ingredient that adds a floral, honey-like scent to products; it is generally considered safe at low levels but offers no skincare benefits.

A synthetic fragrance ingredient that adds pleasant scent but offers no skincare benefits; safe at low levels but may cause sensitivity in some individuals.

A synthetic fragrance compound that adds a pleasant floral-green note but offers no skincare benefit and may be unnecessary for sensitive skin.

A synthetic fragrance ingredient that adds scent but offers no skincare benefit; generally safe at low levels but may cause sensitivity in some people.

A synthetic fragrance ingredient that adds a sweet, balsamic scent; generally safe at low concentrations but may cause sensitivity in some individuals.

Methyl propionate is a synthetic fragrance ingredient that adds a fruity, rum-like scent to products; it is generally considered safe at low levels but offers no skincare benefits.

A synthetic scent ingredient that adds a warm, woody note to products but offers no skincare benefit and may be unnecessary for sensitive skin.

A synthetic fragrance ingredient that adds a buttery or caramel-like scent, but may cause skin irritation in sensitive individuals.

A synthetic scent compound that adds a nutty, roasted aroma to products but offers no skincare benefit beyond fragrance.

Methyl Tiglate is a synthetic fragrance ingredient that adds a pleasant scent to products but offers no skincare benefits and may trigger sensitivities in some people.

A synthetic fragrance ingredient that adds scent but offers no skincare benefit; generally safe at low levels but may cause irritation in sensitive individuals.

Methyl Valerate is a synthetic fragrance ester that adds a fruity note to products; it is generally safe at low levels but offers no skincare benefit.

A synthetic scent ingredient that adds a fresh, minty note but offers no skincare benefits and may cause sensitivity in some people.

A synthetic fragrance ingredient that adds scent but offers no skincare benefits and may cause irritation in sensitive individuals.

A synthetic fragrance ingredient that adds a pleasant scent but offers no skincare benefits and may cause irritation for sensitive individuals.

A synthetic fragrance ingredient that adds scent but offers no skincare benefits; safe at low levels but unnecessary for most routines.

A synthetic fragrance ingredient that adds a pleasant floral-citrus scent but may cause skin irritation in sensitive individuals.

A synthetic fragrance compound that adds scent but offers no skincare benefit and may irritate sensitive skin.

A synthetic fragrance ingredient that adds scent but offers no skincare benefits; safe at low levels but may cause irritation in sensitive individuals.

Methylbenzyl Acetate is a common synthetic fragrance component that adds a sweet floral note, but it may cause allergic reactions in sensitive individuals.

A gentle preservative booster and fragrance component that helps keep products fresh, but may cause mild irritation in very sensitive skin.

A synthetic floral scent ingredient that is generally safe at low levels but may cause sensitivity in those with fragrance allergies.

A synthetic scent ingredient that adds a pleasant aroma but offers no skincare benefits; safe for most people at low levels.

Methylcinnamonitrile is a synthetic fragrance compound that adds a cinnamon-like scent but may cause skin irritation in sensitive individuals.

Methylcinnamyl alcohol is a synthetic fragrance ingredient that provides a floral scent but may cause skin irritation in sensitive individuals.

A synthetic scent ingredient that adds a floral note but offers no skincare benefit and may be a concern for those avoiding fragrance.

A synthetic scent ingredient that adds a pleasant floral note but may cause skin sensitivity in some people.

A synthetic fragrance ingredient that adds a pleasant floral note but may cause skin sensitivity in some people.

A synthetic fragrance compound that adds a pleasant floral note but offers no skincare benefit and may be a concern for those with fragrance sensitivities.

A synthetic scent ingredient that adds a warm, sweet note to cosmetics but offers no skin benefit.

A synthetic musk used for scent; generally safe at low levels but may cause irritation in sensitive individuals.

A widely used synthetic fragrance that adds a pleasant jasmine-like scent to products, with a low risk of irritation for most people.

A synthetic fragrance ingredient with limited safety data; best for those who tolerate added scents well.

A common synthetic fragrance ingredient that adds a floral-spicy note but can be a skin sensitizer for some people.

Methylheptadienone is a synthetic fragrance compound that adds a fresh scent but may cause irritation in sensitive individuals.

Methylheptanone is a synthetic fragrance ingredient that adds a fruity, banana-like scent to products, but it offers no skincare benefits and may cause sensitivity in some individuals.

Methylheptenone Isomers are synthetic scent ingredients that add a fresh note to products but may cause irritation for sensitive skin.

A synthetic fragrance compound that adds a pleasant floral-green note, but may cause irritation in sensitive individuals.

A synthetic fragrance ingredient with limited research; generally considered safe at low levels but may cause sensitivity in some individuals.