md-complete MD Complete Spot Corrector

Ingredients overview

Label order. Colour is our internal rating: green routine, yellow restricted or worth a look, red prohibited or high-risk, grey not yet decoded.

Ingredients are listed in label order; the order reflects the label only, not exact concentrations.

1. Hydroquinone
2. Water
3. Alcohol Denatured
4. Niacinamide
5. Pentylene Glycol
6. Dimethicone
7. Polymethylsilsesquioxane
8. Alpha-Arbutin
9. Hydroquinone
10. Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
11. Borago Officinalis Seed Oil
12. Panthenol
13. Allantoin
14. Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer
15. Bht
16. Chondrus Crispus Extract
17. Citric Acid
18. Citrus Bergamia Extract
19. Citrus Grandis Peel
20. Citrus Sinensis Peel
21. Dimethiconol
22. Disodium Edta
23. Ethylhexylglycerin
24. Glucose
25. Glycerin
26. Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
27. Nigella Sativa Seed Oil
28. 1-Methylhydantoin-2-Imide
29. Phenoxyethanol
30. Pisum Sativum Extract
31. Polysorbate 20
32. Polysorbate 60
33. Rubus Occidentalis Seed Oil
34. Squalane
35. Sodium Benzoate
36. Sodium Bisulfite
37. Sodium Hyaluronate
38. Sodium Sulfate
39. Sucrose Dilaurate
40. Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate
41. Vaccinium Macrocarpon Seed Oil

Highlights

Free of fragranceFree of parabensFree of sulfatesFree of formaldehyde releasersContains alcoholContains siliconesContains essential oilsContains mineral oilContains PEGContains animal-derived

Key ingredients

ANTIOXIDANT

HydroquinoneAlpha-Arbutin

ANTIPLAQUE

Water

溶剂

Alcohol Denatured

SMOOTHING

Niacinamide

SKIN CONDITIONING

Pentylene Glycol

ANTIFOAMING

Dimethicone

OPACIFYING

Polymethylsilsesquioxane

Other ingredients

HydroquinoneHydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate CopolymerBorago Officinalis Seed OilPanthenolAllantoinAmmonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp CopolymerBhtChondrus Crispus ExtractCitric AcidCitrus Bergamia ExtractCitrus Grandis PeelCitrus Sinensis PeelDimethiconolDisodium EdtaEthylhexylglycerinGlucoseGlycerinHelianthus Annuus Seed OilNigella Sativa Seed Oil1-Methylhydantoin-2-ImidePhenoxyethanolPisum Sativum ExtractPolysorbate 20Polysorbate 60Rubus Occidentalis Seed OilSqualaneSodium BenzoateSodium BisulfiteSodium HyaluronateSodium SulfateSucrose DilaurateTetrahexyldecyl AscorbateVaccinium Macrocarpon Seed Oil

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Ingredients explained

Hydroquinone

Melanin inhibitor restricted in EU cosmetics; primarily industrial or intermediate use; strict compliance required

Water

Primary solvent and base; requires preservative system to prevent microbial growth

Alcohol Denatured

Denatured alcohol for solvency and penetration; causes dryness, use caution in sensitive skin.

Niacinamide

Niacinamide at 2–5%; improves texture, controls oil, brightens; high levels may cause sensitivity

Pentylene Glycol

Polyol humectant at 1-3%; low irritancy, suitable for sensitive skin

Dimethicone

Silicone occlusive at 1–5%; provides smooth feel, non-penetrating, suitable for sensitive skin

Polymethylsilsesquioxane

Silicone polymer for emolliency, matte effect, and suspension; used in foundations or powder suspensions, typical usage 1-5%, smooth skin feel.

Alpha-Arbutin

Whitening antioxidant, inhibits tyrosinase; use 1-2%, avoid strong acids

Hydroquinone

Melanin inhibitor restricted in EU cosmetics; primarily industrial or intermediate use; strict compliance required

Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer

High-molecular-weight thickener and emulsion stabilizer; requires electrolytes or acid adjustment near isoelectric point for optimal performance.

Borago Officinalis Seed Oil

Gamma-linolenic acid (GLA) rich oil; excellent for repair but prone to oxidation, requires antioxidants

Panthenol

Panthenol (vitamin B5) at 1–5%; moisturizing and reparative, supports barrier recovery

Allantoin

Skin soother at 0.5-2%; promotes cell regeneration

Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer

Cationic polymer providing suspension, thickening, and conditioning; often paired with anionic thickening systems, low usage, imparts slip.

Bht

Lipophilic antioxidant at 0.01-0.05%; ineffective with acidic systems, label-sensitive, check regulatory limits as preservative alternative.

Chondrus Crispus Extract

Carrageenan for thickening and moisturizing; seaweed-based, pH-sensitive

Citric Acid

Buffer and chelator at 0.1–2%; adjusts pH, may irritate sensitive skin at low pH

Citrus Bergamia Extract

Not decoded yet

Citrus Grandis Peel

Not decoded yet

Citrus Sinensis Peel

Not decoded yet

Dimethiconol

Dimethiconol; silicone emollient providing silky feel and reducing friction; moderate comedogenicity, avoid excess.

Disodium Edta

Chelating agent at 0.05–0.5%; sequesters metal ions for stability, boosts preservative efficacy

Ethylhexylglycerin

Mild conditioner and preservative booster at 0.5–1%; reduces preservative load, smooth feel

Glucose

Low-MW humectant and buffer; high hygroscopicity requires careful preservation and humidity control.

Glycerin

Workhorse humectant at 3–10%; tacky at high levels, pair with occlusives

Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil

Sunflower seed oil for emollient/occlusive; high linoleic acid, low comedogenicity.

Nigella Sativa Seed Oil

Rich in oleic and linolenic acids; emollient and conditioning, prone to oxidation requiring antioxidants.

1-Methylhydantoin-2-Imide

Skin conditioner for texture improvement; low irritation, typically low concentration

Phenoxyethanol

Broad-spectrum preservative at ≤1%; may irritate sensitive eye areas, often paired with ethylhexylglycerin

Pisum Sativum Extract

Pea extract, protein/antioxidant; skin protecting/conditioning, water-soluble, watch stability in acidic/enzymatic systems.

Polysorbate 20

Non-ionic emulsifier and cleansing surfactant; contains PEG, control microbial load.

Polysorbate 60

Non-ionic emulsifier and solubilizer for O/W or W/O stability; may cause mild stinging on sensitive skin, typically 1-5%.

Rubus Occidentalis Seed Oil

Not decoded yet

Squalane

Emollient from plants or synthetic; light texture

Sodium Benzoate

Preservative booster, effective below pH 4.5; combinable with sorbates

Sodium Bisulfite

Reducing agent and preservative in hair waving/straightening; irritating; restricted use

Sodium Hyaluronate

Potent humectant at 0.1–2%; different MW for penetration depth, high levels may draw moisture

Sodium Sulfate

Inorganic salt for viscosity; high concentrations cause osmotic dehydration.

Sucrose Dilaurate

Mild O/W emulsifier and emollient; sensitive to hard water and pH; often auxiliary

Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate

Lipophilic Vitamin C derivative, antioxidant and brightening; more stable than VC, oil-soluble, must pair with oil phase

Vaccinium Macrocarpon Seed Oil

Blueberry seed oil rich in GLA; supports skin barrier repair; moderate comedogenic risk, patch test recommended.

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