Skincare Ingredient Dictionary

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• Magnesium Aluminum Silicate

  • Benefits:

    • Product Thickener
    • Emulsifier (prevents product separation)
    • Vegan

    Most Beneficial for Skin Types: 1-9

    Found in Our: Total Eye Repair

     

• Magnesium Carbonate

  • Benefits:

    • Drying Agent
    • Astringent
    • Vegan

    Most Beneficial for Skin Types: 1-9

    Found in Our: Nighttime Spot Treatment

     

• Malic Acid

  • Benefits:

    • Exfoliating Acid
    • Vegan

    Most Beneficial for Skin Types: 1-9

    Found in Our: Triple Berry Smoothing Peel, Triple Berry Smoothing Scrub

     

• Mallow Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract

  • Benefits:

    • Emollient (softens and seals in hydration)
    • Soothes Irritation
    • Anti-Inflammatory
    • Antioxidant (protects against free radical damage)
    • Vegan

    Most Beneficial for Skin Types: 3,4

    Found in Our: Skin Recovery Lotion

    Also Known As: Malva Sylvestris Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract

• Maltodextrin

  • Benefits:

    • Humectant (attracts and binds hydration)
    • Emollient (softens and seals in hydration)
    • Vegan

    Most Beneficial for Skin Types: 4,5,9

    Found in Our: Dual Enzyme Softening Peel

     

• Mandelic Acid

  • Benefits:

    • Acid Exfoliant (AHA)
    • Tyrosinase Inhibitor (melanin suppressant)
    • Anti-Inflammatory
    • Vegan

    Most Beneficial for Skin Types: 1-9

    Found in Our: Smoothing Body Serum, Triple Berry Smoothing Peel, Triple Berry Smoothing Scrub, Pro Results Power Serum

     

• Mangosteen Peel Extract

  • Benefits:

    • Anti-Bacterial
    • Antioxidant (protects against free radical damage)
    • Vegan

    Most Beneficial for Skin Types: 1,3,6-8

    Found in Our: Firm + Repair Overnight Serum, AHA/BHA Blemish Control Cleanser

    Also Known As: Garcinia Mangostana Peel Extract, Superfruits

• Mate Extract

  • Benefits:

    • Antioxidant (protects against free radical damage)
    • Promotes Healing
    • Soothes Irritation
    • Vegan

    Most Beneficial for Skin Types: 1-4

    Found in Our:Post-Breakout Fading Gel

    Also Known As: Yerba Mate Extract

• Meadowsweet Extract

  • Benefits:

    • Balances Excess Oil Production
    • Anti-Inflammatory
    • Healing
    • Vegan

    Most Beneficial for Skin Types: 1-9

    Found in Our: Balancing Skin Tonic

    Also Known As: Spiraea Ulmaria

• Melon Fruit Extract

  • Benefits:

    • Humectant (attracts and binds hydration)
    • Soothes Irritation
    • Antioxidant (protects against free radical damage)
    • Vegan

    Most Beneficial for Skin Types: 5,7-9

    Found in Our: Moisture Protecting Cleanser

    Also Known As: Cucumis Melo Cantalupensis Fruit Extract
    
    

• Menthoxypropanediol

  • Benefits:

    • Stimulant (Increases blood flow)
    • Cools the skin
    • Vegan

    Most Beneficial for Skin Types: 2&6

    Found in Our: Mint Renewal Cleanser

• Methyl Gluceth-20

  • Benefits:

    • Humectant (attracts and binds hydration)
    • Skin Conditioner (moisturizing)
    • Vegan

    Most Beneficial for Skin Types: 1-9

    Found in Our: Moisture Protecting Cleanser

    Also Known As: Anti-Bump Solution, Vitamin C Eye Brightener, Hydraboost Rescue Creme

• Methylisothiazolinone

  • Benefits:

    • Preservative (stabilizes formulations and protects against bacteria, mold, and fungus)
    • Vegan

    Most Beneficial for Skin Types: 2,5-9

    Found in Our: Advanced Resurfacing Serum

     

• Methylparaben

  • Benefits:

    • Preservative (stabilizes formulations and protects against bacteria, mold, and fungus)
    • Vegan

    Most Beneficial for Skin Types: 1-9

    Found in Our: Weightless Protection SPF 30

     

• Methylpropanediol

  • Benefits:

    • Skin Conditioner (moisturizing)
    • Solvent (enhances ingredient functionality)
    • Vegan

    Most Beneficial for Skin Types: 2-9

    Found in Our:Skin Drink Concentrate, Vitamin C&E Treatment

     

• Methylsilanol Carboxymethyl Theophylline Aliginate

  • Benefits:

    • Skin Conditioner (moisturizing)
    • Firming
    • Reduces Puffiness
    • Vegan

    Most Beneficial for Skin Types: 1-9

    Found in Our:Intensive Firming Neck Creme

     

• Mica

  • Benefits:

    • Texture Enhancer
    • Natural Colorant
    • Vegan

    Most Beneficial for Skin Types: 1-9

    Found in Our:Advanced Resurfacing Serum

     

• Mugwort Extract

  • Benefits:

    • Skin Conditioner (moisturizing)
    • Natural Fragrance
    • Botanical Extract
    • Anti-bacterial
    • Anti-Inflammatory
    • Vegan

    Most Beneficial for Skin Types: 1-9

    Found in Our:Vitamin Infused Cleansing Emulsion, Phytolipid Comfort Creme, Advanced Resurfacing Serum, Rapid Response Detox Masque, Rapid Response Detox Cleanser

    Also Known As: Artemisia Vulgaris Extract,Artemisia Herba-Alba Oil

• Murumuru Butter

  • Benefits:

    • Obtained from the fruit of the Brazilian Amazon tree
    • Rich in oleic acid, restoring elasticity to skin
    • Strengthens the skin's barrier
    • Vegan

    Most Beneficial for Skin Types: 5-9

    Found in Our: Bedside Body Balm