md-complete MD Complete Dark 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. Water
2. Propanediol
3. Tranexamic Acid
4. Nigella Sativa Seed Oil
5. Acetyl Glucosamine
6. Alpha-Arbutin
7. Butylene Glycol
8. Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
9. Dimethicone
10. Lactic Acid
11. Mangifera Indica Seed Butter
12. Undecylenoyl Phenylalanine
13. Propylene Glycol
14. Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/VP Copolymer
15. Niacinamide
16. Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
17. Glycerin
18. Polydatin Glucoside
19. Coriandrum Sativum Seed Extract
20. Pisum Sativum Extract
21. Carthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil
22. Panthenol
23. Ethoxydiglycol
24. Glyceryl Stearate
25. Acetamidoethoxyethanol
26. Avena Sativa Kernel Flour
27. Dipotassium Glycyrrhizinate
28. Stearyl Alcohol
29. Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate
30. Glycine Soja Oil
31. Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
32. Cetyl Alcohol
33. Caprylyl Glycol
34. Citrus Bergamia Peel Extract
35. PEG-75 Stearate
36. Fragrance
37. Bisabolol
38. Cucurbita Pepo Seed Oil
39. Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate
40. Tocopherol
41. Rubus Leucodermis Seed Oil
42. Rosmarinus Officinalis Extract
43. Artemisia Vulgaris Extract
44. Benzoic Acid
45. Ethylhexylglycerin
46. Stearyl Glycyrrhetinate
47. Vaccinium Macrocarpon Seed Oil
48. Vitis Vinifera Seed
49. Zinc Citrate
50. Solanum Lycopersicum Seed Oil
51. Ceteth-20
52. Steareth-20
53. Allantoin
54. Arginine
55. Gardenia Tahitensis Flower Extract
56. Alaria Esculenta Extract
57. Tocopheryl Acetate
58. Citrus Grandis Peel Extract
59. Citrus Limon Peel Extract
60. Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil
61. Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil
62. Zingiber Officinale Extract
63. Cinnamomum Cassia Bark Extract
64. Mentha Viridis Leaf Oil
65. Thymus Satureioides Leaf Extract
66. Mentha Spicata Extract

Highlights

Free of alcoholFree of parabensFree of sulfatesFree of mineral oilFree of formaldehyde releasersContains essential oilsContains siliconesContains animal-derivedContains PEGContains EU-26 allergensContains fragrance

Key ingredients

ANTIPLAQUE

Water

SOLVENT

Propanediol

ASTRINGENT

Tranexamic Acid

SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT

Nigella Sativa Seed Oil

SKIN CONDITIONING

Acetyl GlucosamineButyrospermum Parkii Butter

ANTIOXIDANT

Alpha-Arbutin

HUMECTANT

Butylene Glycol

Other ingredients

DimethiconeLactic AcidMangifera Indica Seed ButterUndecylenoyl PhenylalaninePropylene GlycolAmmonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/VP CopolymerNiacinamideCaprylic/Capric TriglycerideGlycerinPolydatin GlucosideCoriandrum Sativum Seed ExtractPisum Sativum ExtractCarthamus Tinctorius Seed OilPanthenolEthoxydiglycolGlyceryl StearateAcetamidoethoxyethanolAvena Sativa Kernel FlourDipotassium GlycyrrhizinateStearyl AlcoholTetrahexyldecyl AscorbateGlycine Soja OilHelianthus Annuus Seed OilCetyl AlcoholCaprylyl GlycolCitrus Bergamia Peel ExtractPEG-75 StearateFragranceBisabololCucurbita Pepo Seed OilSodium Ascorbyl PhosphateTocopherolRubus Leucodermis Seed OilRosmarinus Officinalis ExtractArtemisia Vulgaris ExtractBenzoic AcidEthylhexylglycerinStearyl GlycyrrhetinateVaccinium Macrocarpon Seed OilVitis Vinifera SeedZinc CitrateSolanum Lycopersicum Seed OilCeteth-20Steareth-20AllantoinArginineGardenia Tahitensis Flower ExtractAlaria Esculenta ExtractTocopheryl AcetateCitrus Grandis Peel ExtractCitrus Limon Peel ExtractCitrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit OilCitrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel OilZingiber Officinale ExtractCinnamomum Cassia Bark ExtractMentha Viridis Leaf OilThymus Satureioides Leaf ExtractMentha Spicata Extract

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Ingredients explained

Water

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

Propanediol

Polyol solvent at 1–5%; light feel, aids solubilization, propylene glycol alternative

Tranexamic Acid

Tranexamic acid for skin brightening; generally mild at low external doses.

Nigella Sativa Seed Oil

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

Acetyl Glucosamine

Glycosaminoglycan precursor supporting skin hydration and elasticity; highly biocompatible.

Alpha-Arbutin

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

Butylene Glycol

Polyol humectant and solvent at 1–5%; aids solubilization, light feel

Butyrospermum Parkii Butter

Shea butter for occlusive moisturizing; high melt point, rich texture, caution for oily skin.

Dimethicone

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

Lactic Acid

AHA pH adjuster at 0.5-5%; exfoliation/humectancy, mild at low conc., irritating at high, avoid conflict with alkaline preservatives.

Mangifera Indica Seed Butter

Plant butter rich in fatty acids; provides lipid occlusion and emollience. Use with emulsifiers.

Undecylenoyl Phenylalanine

Synthetic peptide emollient regulating sebum and hydration; low comedogenic, used in acne-prone and oily skin formulas.

Propylene Glycol

Polyol humectant at 3-10%; hygroscopic, slight tackiness, mild irritation at high conc., verify preservative efficacy, no allergen.

Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/VP Copolymer

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

Niacinamide

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

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride

Light occlusive and solvent at 1–10%; non-greasy feel, suitable for oily and combination skin

Glycerin

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

Polydatin Glucoside

Not decoded yet

Coriandrum Sativum Seed Extract

Not decoded yet

Pisum Sativum Extract

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

Carthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil

Natural seed oil rich in linoleic acid; moisturizing, prone to oxidation, needs antioxidants

Panthenol

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

Ethoxydiglycol

Ethoxydiglycol; high-perf solv/humectant; low irrit, EU limit 20%, watch total PEG load

Glyceryl Stearate

Emulsifier at 1-3%; may require acid to prevent saponification

Acetamidoethoxyethanol

Not decoded yet

Avena Sativa Kernel Flour

Oat flour; physical exfoliant/absorbent; beta-glucan for soothing, control particle size.

Dipotassium Glycyrrhizinate

Potent anti-inflammatory and soothing agent; often combined with glycyrrhiza extracts; stability depends on pH and cationic system compatibility.

Stearyl Alcohol

Stearic alcohol; fatty alcohol for emulsion thickening/structure, often blended with soaps, moderate comedogenicity.

Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate

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

Glycine Soja Oil

Soybean oil emollient; prone to oxidation, needs antioxidants; suitable for dry skin

Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil

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

Cetyl Alcohol

Cetyl alcohol for emulsification/thickening; high concentration >10% may irritate.

Caprylyl Glycol

Polyol conditioner and preservative booster at 0.5–3%; emollient feel, often paired with 1,2-hexanediol

Citrus Bergamia Peel Extract

Not decoded yet

PEG-75 Stearate

PEG-75 stearate, non-ionic emulsifier/thickener; PEG-based, check for 1,4-dioxane limits, not used in some markets.

Fragrance

Fragrance; concentration must control allergen risk, label specific components

Bisabolol

Soothing and anti-inflammatory agent, 0.01–0.1%; low irritation, good for sensitive skin.

Cucurbita Pepo Seed Oil

Pumpkin seed oil, rich in linoleic acid and tocopherols; emollient; 1-5%, high oleic systems may be comedogenic, good tolerance

Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate

Vitamin C derivative antioxidant at 0.5–2%; light-sensitive, requires opaque packaging

Tocopherol

Natural antioxidant (vitamin E) at 0.1–1%; prone to oxidation, store protected from light

Rubus Leucodermis Seed Oil

Not decoded yet

Rosmarinus Officinalis Extract

Rosemary extract; antimicrobial; photo-toxic and allergen risks.

Artemisia Vulgaris Extract

Herbal extract rich in volatile essential oils for skin conditioning; check sensitization potential at high levels

Benzoic Acid

Preservative and pH adjuster at 0.1–0.5%; low water solubility, best in acidic media, irritant at high levels.

Ethylhexylglycerin

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

Stearyl Glycyrrhetinate

Glycyrrhizin derivative offering core soothing and anti-inflammatory benefits, plus emollience for reactive skin

Vaccinium Macrocarpon Seed Oil

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

Vitis Vinifera Seed

Not decoded yet

Zinc Citrate

Zinc citrate; antimicrobial in oral care; restricted ingredient, verify compliance; safe at low levels

Solanum Lycopersicum Seed Oil

Tomato seed oil rich in lycopene and vitamin E; antioxidant and moisturizing repair for anti-aging and hand care formulas

Ceteth-20

Not decoded yet

Steareth-20

Not decoded yet

Allantoin

Skin soother at 0.5-2%; promotes cell regeneration

Arginine

Arginine for moisturizing/conditioning; amino acid, high biocompatibility, often used in blends.

Gardenia Tahitensis Flower Extract

Tahitian Gardenia flower extract, plant-based skincare and fragrance; may contain fragrance allergens, label required for leave-on products.

Alaria Esculenta Extract

Alaria esculenta extract; alginates, 0.1–1%; film-forming and moisturizing; water phase, watch batch stability

Tocopheryl Acetate

Vitamin E derivative antioxidant at 0.1–1%; more stable than tocopherol, store protected from light

Citrus Grandis Peel Extract

Citrus grandis peel extract, astringent and tonic. Contains essential oils; check light sensitivity and allergens.

Citrus Limon Peel Extract

Lemon peel extract rich in flavonoids for conditioning and antioxidant; check for furanocoumarins, caution for sensitive skin.

Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil

Bergamot essential oil, natural fragrance and photosensitizer; limit daytime use or use FCF grade

Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil

Sweet orange peel essential oil, citrus aroma; photosensitive, be careful in daytime; irritating at high levels.

Zingiber Officinale Extract

Ginger extract for skin conditioning; contains gingerols, may cause warming or stinging sensation at high concentrations.

Cinnamomum Cassia Bark Extract

Cinnamon bark for hair and fragrance; some allergens require labeling; watch oral dosage.

Mentha Viridis Leaf Oil

Spearmint oil for cooling/fragrance, restricted; label allergens, limit for sensitive skin

Thymus Satureioides Leaf Extract

Not decoded yet

Mentha Spicata Extract

Not decoded yet

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