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Hada Labo Melano CC Vitamin C Essence Versus Isntree C-Niacin Toning Ampoule

Essence
Ampoule
Japanese Brand Japan
Korean Brand South Korea

Updated on June 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 fighting acne, anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, oily skin, reducing pores, scar healing, dark spots and better texture

Free From

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

What's Inside

They both contain fragrances

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Benefits

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Ingredients Side-by-side

found in both products
C-Niacin Toning Ampoule

Ingredients Explained

These ingredients are found in both products.

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Humectant, Skin Conditioning

Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate comes from licorice root.

Extracts of licorice have demonstrated to have antibacterial, anti‐inflammatory, antiviral, antioxidant properties.

One component, glabridin, has extra potent antioxidant and soothing properties. It has also been found to block pigmentation from UVB rays in guinea pigs.

Licorice Root also contains a flavonoid. Flavonoids are a natural substance from in plants. Flavonoids also have antioxidant properties.

Another component, glycyrrhizin, has been found to have anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial benefits. This may make licorice root extract effective at treating acne. However, more research is needed to support this.

Liquiritin is one of the flavone compounds found in licorice. It has been found to help lighten skin by preventing tyrosinase from reacting with tyrosine. When the two react, protein is converted to melanin. Melanin is the substance in your body that gives your features pigmentation.

Licorice root is native to Southern Europe and Asia. It has been used in traditional Chinese medicine to help with respiratory issues.

Learn more about Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate
Humectant, Masking, Skin Conditioning

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.
  • It has mild preservative properties.

Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient that works well with other ingredients.

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Reviews

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Hada Labo Melano CC Vitamin C Essence 10 ingredients

4.0 /5
from 5 ratings
Oily (2) Strong Scent (2) Great Value (1)
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BobaSheer

1 year ago
Review

Fade my dark spots in less than a month!!
My skin is kinda sensitive(i had a damage skin barrier) so I use this with nothing but cleanser only until around 9-10 pm i washed it off and begin my night routine 💆🏻‍♀️

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RanaKitapyan_260

1 year ago
Review

Fades dark spots, works great for uneven texture, non irritating, little goes a long way, texture works perfectly with rest of skincare

Isntree C-Niacin Toning Ampoule 32 ingredients

5.0 /5
from 1 rating
Absorbs Well (1) Hydrating (1) Irritating (1)
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MilaSajovec

1 year ago
Review

Irritates my skin a bit, but does a great job of brightening and smoothing my skin! Plus the redness easily goes away once I use a calming ampoule.

#hydrating
#irritating
#light
#absorbs well