Mary & May May Vegan

Korean skincare products are not automatically vegan - many mainstream formulas include ingredients like hydrolyzed collagen (from animal sources), squalane (historically from shark liver, now often plant-derived), carmine (red colorant from insects), or lanolin (from sheep wool). MARY & MAY's Vegan line carries explicit vegan certification across all labeled products, meaning the formulas exclude animal-derived ingredients at every stage. The certification also confirms no animal testing was conducted - which, while legally required in Korea since 2017 for domestic sales, is specifically documented for international consumers. For shoppers who require vegan-certified skincare rather than just cruelty-free labeling, the MARY & MAY Vegan line is a reliable Korean option.

The MARY & MAY Vegan Sun Cushion (25g, SPF50 PA) and the Vegan Peptide Bakuchiol Sunstick (18g) are two distinct sun protection formats in the Vegan range. The Sun Cushion is a refillable compact applicator - the sponge soaks in SPF formula and deposits it with each press, making reapplication over makeup fast and even. SPF50 PA (PA+++ or PA++++) provides both UVB and UVA protection at the highest Korean labeling grades. The Sunstick is the portable, low-mess format for on-the-go reapplication - the bakuchiol (plant-derived retinol alternative) in the Sunstick formula adds anti-aging benefit to the sun protection step. Both are vegan-certified, using plant-derived UV filters and a formula base free of beeswax and other animal-derived emollients commonly found in cushion and stick SPF formats.

The Blackberry Complex is MARY & MAY's signature antioxidant active - a proprietary blend of blackberry fruit extract rich in anthocyanins, polyphenols, and vitamin C. The Vegan Blackberry Complex Multi-Vessel (10g) is a compact multi-use product - the small vessel contains concentrated blackberry complex serum that delivers antioxidant protection and skin radiance improvement in a portable format. The Vegan Blackberry Complex Cream Essence (140ml) is the full-size daily use product: a cream-to-essence texture that sits between a serum and a moisturizer in the routine, delivering the blackberry active alongside hydrating ingredients in a format suitable for morning and evening use. Both products target dullness, uneven tone, and oxidative stress damage from UV and pollution - the antioxidant angle is the defining benefit of the blackberry complex.

The MARY & MAY Vegan Mildly Acidic Hyaluronic Gel Cleanser (150ml) cleans at a pH matched to the skin's acid mantle - typically around pH 5-6. This is a standard Korean skincare formulation approach for cleansers that are intended as the first step before acid actives or sensitive-skin treatments: maintaining a low cleansing pH prevents the temporary alkalinity that standard soap-based or high-pH cleansers cause, which disrupts BHA and AHA efficacy if used immediately after. The hyaluronic acid in the formula provides a moisturizing effect during the wash step, preventing the tight or stripped feeling common after gel cleansers. At 150ml it provides two to three months of daily use at a standard one to two pump per cleanse. Use it as the second cleanse step after an oil-based remover removes makeup and SPF.

The MARY & MAY Vegan Rose Hyaluronic Hydra Washoff Pack is available in 30g (trial or travel size) and 125g (full home supply). It is a wash-off treatment mask applied after cleansing for 10-20 minutes, then rinsed thoroughly. Rose extract provides anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties alongside a pleasant fragrance; hyaluronic acid delivers intensive short-term hydration during the mask session. The wash-off format means the mask ingredients are applied under light occlusion (the cream itself limits water evaporation from the surface) for the duration, then removed - this delivers a higher moisture dose than open-air leave-on formulas in the same time window. Use it two to three times per week as a hydration boost on dehydrated or stressed skin, or as a weekly treatment step in a regular vegan skincare routine. The 30g size gives approximately six to ten mask sessions; the 125g lasts several months at twice-weekly use.

The MARY & MAY Vegan Lemon Niacinamide Glow Washoff Pack complements the Rose Hyaluronic pack with a brightening focus rather than a pure hydration one. Lemon extract provides natural vitamin C and citric acid, which contribute to brightening and mild exfoliation. Niacinamide at an effective concentration addresses melanin transfer inhibition - the primary mechanism for evening uneven skin tone and fading post-blemish marks. Together they create a brightening wash-off treatment for skin that is dull, pigmented, or lacking radiance. Available in 30g and 125g, this pack is most effective used once or twice per week on evenings when the skin is particularly dull or after sun exposure. The lemon and niacinamide combination makes it slightly more active than the Rose pack - start with once weekly and assess tolerability before moving to twice weekly if your skin is sensitive.

A complete MARY & MAY Vegan morning routine: cleanse with the Mildly Acidic Hyaluronic Gel Cleanser, apply the Blackberry Complex Cream Essence for antioxidant prep, then the Vegan Sun Cushion as the SPF step. For on-the-go reapplication through the day, use the Peptide Bakuchiol Sunstick over makeup. Evening routine: cleanse, apply the Blackberry Complex Cream Essence or Multi-Vessel as the treatment layer, then your regular moisturizer. Two to three evenings per week, substitute a wash-off pack step after cleansing and before the essence: Rose Hyaluronic Pack on dehydrated days, Lemon Niacinamide Pack on dull or uneven-tone days. This routine covers antioxidant protection, hydration, brightening, and sun protection entirely within vegan-certified products.