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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Beauty of Joseon Light On Serum : Centella + Vita C versus Rohto Mentholatum Melano CC Intensive Anti-Spot Essence Japan .

Last updated on February 16, 2024. Published on January 05, 2024

Overview

What they are

These products are both reef safe . They have a total of 2 ingredients in common

Cool Features

They both contain Vitamin C

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for anti aging, brightening skin, sensitive skin, scar healing, dark spots and better texture

Free From

They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, oils, parabens or sulfates

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Serum South Korean Brand South Korea
Essence Japanese Brand Japan

Serum

Serums are highly concentrated with ingredients to provide skin with benefits. They should be used after cleansing and before moisturizing.

Essence

Essences are used to prep skin for further treatment and may provide extra skin benefits. They are usually used before serum and moisturizers. Essences are thought to have originated in either Japan or Korea and is an essential step in K-Beauty.

Price

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Ingredient Info

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alcohol-free
silicon-free
fragrance-free
sulfate-free
paraben-free
oil-free
fungal-acne safe
reef-safe
eu-allergen-free
vegan
cruelty-free
alcohol-free
silicon-free
fragrance-free
sulfate-free
paraben-free
oil-free
fungal-acne safe
reef-safe
eu-allergen-free
vegan
cruelty-free

At a glance

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Notable Ingredients

Vitamin C (2)
Exfoliators
Hyaluronic Acid
Peptides

Benefits

Hydrating (2)
Redness Reducing (4)
Reduces Irritation (4)
Skin Texture
Anti-Aging (2)
Dark Spots
Scar Healing (2)
Brightening

Concerns

May Worsen Oily Skin
Acne Trigger
Rosacea
Eczema

Notable Ingredients

Vitamin C (2)
Vitamin E

Benefits

Redness Reducing (3)
Reduces Irritation
Skin Texture (2)
Anti-Aging (2)
Dark Spots (3)
Scar Healing (2)
Brightening (3)

Concerns

Rosacea
Eczema
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Ingredients Explained

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1
What it does: Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Community Rating: Loved

Water. It's the most common cosmetic ingredient of all. You'll usually see it at the top of ingredient lists, meaning that it makes up the largest part of the product.

So why is it so popular? Water most often acts as a solvent - this means that it helps dissolve other ingredients into the formulation.

You'll also recognize water as that liquid we all need to stay alive. Talk about multi-purpose! If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!

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Beauty of Joseon Light On Serum : Centella + Vita C contains this as ingredient number 18.

Rohto Mentholatum Melano CC Intensive Anti-Spot Essence Japan contains this as ingredient number 5.

2
What it does: Humectant, Masking, Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Community Rating: Mixed

Butylene Glycol (or BG) is used within cosmetic products for a few different reasons:

  • It is a solvent, meaning that it helps to dissolve other ingredients. This also enhances the absorption of the product into one's skin.
  • It is a humectant, which means that it helps attract moisture into the skin.
  • It helps improve product application.

Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient. It is unlikely to irritate skin, and works well with pretty much all other ingredients.

Beauty of Joseon Light On Serum : Centella + Vita C contains this as ingredient number 33.

Rohto Mentholatum Melano CC Intensive Anti-Spot Essence Japan contains this as ingredient number 9.

Here's what our community thinks of the ingredients in these two products.

43% are loved or liked
17% have mixed ratings
29% are disliked or very disliked
12% have no rating yet
33% are loved or liked
17% have mixed ratings
33% are disliked or very disliked
17% have no rating yet

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Reviews

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Beauty of Joseon Light On Serum : Centella + Vita C 42 ingredients

3.0 /5
from 1 review
0ctopus_garden's Avatar'
Apr 10, 2024

irritates my skin :,(

irritates my skin :,(

Irritating

Rohto Mentholatum Melano CC Intensive Anti-Spot Essence 12 ingredients

4.8 /5
from 2 reviews
vch718's Avatar'
Nov 29, 2023

Price: 5/5
Great for the product quality & packaging.
Packaging: 5/5
Very good for vitamin c that oxidize easily. Easy to dispense the product.
Texture: 5/5
Slightly watery. Easy to spread and absorb into skin. Easy to layer with...

Price: 5/5
Great for the product quality & packaging.
Packaging: 5/5
Very good for vitamin c that oxidize easily. Easy to dispense the product.
Texture: 5/5
Slightly watery. Easy to spread and absorb into skin. Easy to layer with other skincare.
Smell: 5/5
pleasant citrus smell
Result: 5/5
After 1 month use, my dark acne scars are noticeably lighter, some completely gone. Not irritating even when when I spread it on my eyelid.

Great Value
Light
Absorbs Well
Light Scent
Works Well
Region: Japan
shoppingaddict's Avatar'
Mar 8, 2024

works super well my darkspots started to fade after 2 weeks of using it

works super well my darkspots started to fade after 2 weeks of using it

Great Value
No Scent
Works Well
Region: Japan

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