Beauty ingredients explained in plain English

A mild, coconut-derived cleanser that effectively removes dirt and oil without stripping the skin, making it ideal for sensitive or dry skin types.

A milder sulfate surfactant that cleanses effectively but may still be too drying for very sensitive or dry skin.

Magnesium Myristate is a safe, non-irritating powder ingredient that gives makeup a silky feel and helps products glide on smoothly.

Magnesium nitrate is a safe, low-irritation mineral salt that helps preserve formulas and improve feel, but it's not a star active ingredient.

A mild cleansing agent that can effectively remove impurities but may cause irritation for sensitive skin types.

Magnesium oxide is a safe, non-irritating mineral that helps absorb excess oil and adjust product texture, but it offers no direct skin benefit beyond formulation support.

Magnesium Palmitate is a safe, synthetic ingredient that improves the feel and appearance of makeup and skincare products without major skin concerns.

A mild, amino-acid-based cleansing agent that effectively removes dirt and oil while helping skin feel soft and hydrated.

A gentle, coconut-derived cleanser that effectively removes dirt and oil without stripping the skin.

Magnesium peroxide releases oxygen to help kill bacteria and whiten skin, but it can be irritating and is rarely used in modern leave-on skincare.

Magnesium phosphate is a safe, low-irritation mineral salt that helps keep your skincare products stable and at the right pH, but it doesn't directly improve your skin.

An abrasive mineral that can help polish teeth or exfoliate skin, but may be too harsh for sensitive skin or frequent use.

Magnesium Propionate is a gentle preservative that helps keep products fresh while offering mild skin-conditioning benefits, but it is not as widely studied as some alternatives.

A milder cousin of salicylic acid that exfoliates and calms skin, making it a good option for sensitive or reactive skin types.

Magnesium silicate is a safe, gentle mineral that helps absorb oil and improve product texture, but it may be drying for very dry skin.

Magnesium Sodium Fluorosilicate is a synthetic mineral salt used mainly as an anti-caking agent in powders, but it has limited research on skin benefits and may pose irritation risks at higher concentrations.

A safe, non-irritating binder that helps pressed powders hold their shape, but offers no active skincare benefits.

A gentle mineral salt that can soothe tired muscles and calm irritated skin when used in baths or masks.

A gentle, natural cleansing ingredient derived from tallow that effectively removes impurities without stripping the skin.

An effective hair-removal chemical, but can be irritating and has a strong odor.

A safe, talc-like mineral that helps absorb oil and improve product texture, but it's not a standout active ingredient.

A gentle, coconut-derived surfactant that cleanses effectively without stripping the skin's natural moisture barrier.

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 gentle botanical extract that may help calm irritated skin and provide antioxidant protection, though human research is still limited.

A gentle botanical extract with antioxidant and soothing potential, though human skin research is still emerging.

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

A gentle botanical powder that may help calm skin and provide antioxidant protection, but research on its cosmetic benefits is still limited.

A delicate floral oil that adds a natural fragrance and mild skin conditioning, but its benefits are mostly aromatic rather than therapeutic.

A gentle, aromatic floral water that adds a light fragrance and soothing feel to skincare products, but with limited research on specific skin benefits.

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

A gentle fermented magnolia ingredient that may help calm skin and support a healthy microbiome, but research is still early.

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 botanical extract with antioxidant and soothing benefits, best for those looking for natural support in calming and protecting the skin.

A gentle fern extract that may help calm skin and provide antioxidant support, but research is still early.

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

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.