Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Hada Labo Melano CC Vitamin C Essence versus Me+ Retinol Booster 0.3% .
Published on August 03, 2023
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe . They have a total of 1 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain Vitamin C and Vitamin E
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, parabens, silicones or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain fragrances
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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.
Serum
Serums are highly concentrated with ingredients to provide skin with benefits. They should be used after cleansing and before moisturizing.
Price
Ingredient Info
Hada Labo Melano CC Vitamin C Essence 9 ingredients
Me+ Retinol Booster 0.3% 17 ingredients
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Silicon Free
This product is free of silicons 🎉
Contains Fragrance
Ingredients in this product that are forms of fragrance:
Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Oil Free
This product is free of oils 🎉
Not Malassezia Safe
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Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
EU Allergen Free
This product is free of EU allergens 🎉
Non Vegan
This product is not vegan 😥
Not Cruelty Free
This product is not cruelty-free 😥
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Silicon Free
This product is free of silicons 🎉
Contains Fragrance
Ingredients in this product that are forms of fragrance:
Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Contains Oils
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Not Malassezia Safe
Ingredients in this product that are not malassezia safe:
Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
EU Allergen Free
This product is free of EU allergens 🎉
Non Vegan
This product is not vegan 😥
Not Cruelty Free
This product is not cruelty-free 😥
At a glance
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Hada Labo Melano CC Vitamin C Essence 9 ingredients
Me+ Retinol Booster 0.3% 17 ingredients
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Join SkinSortIngredients Compared
Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
Hada Labo Melano CC Vitamin C Essence 9 ingredients
Me+ Retinol Booster 0.3% 17 ingredients
Dodecane • Decyl Oleate • Glycine Soja Oil • Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil • Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil • Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil • Persea Gratissima Oil • Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil • Parfum • Tocopheryl Acetate • Retinol • Butyrospermum Parkii Butter Extract • Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract • Tocopherol • Hydrogenated Palm Glycerides Citrate • Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract • Ascorbyl Palmitate
Ingredients Side-by-side
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Ingredients Explained
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Tocopheryl Acetate is AKA Vitamin E. It is an antioxidant and protects your skin from free radicals. Free radicals damage the skin by breaking down collagen.
One study found using Tocopheryl Acetate with Vitamin C decreased the number of sunburned cells.
Tocopheryl Acetate is commonly found in both skincare and dietary supplements.
Learn more about Tocopheryl AcetateHada Labo Melano CC Vitamin C Essence contains this as ingredient number 2.
Me+ Retinol Booster 0.3% contains this as ingredient number 10.
Here's what our community thinks of the ingredients in these two products.
Hada Labo Melano CC Vitamin C Essence 9 ingredients
Me+ Retinol Booster 0.3% 17 ingredients
Usage
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Hada Labo Melano CC Vitamin C Essence 9 ingredients
Me+ Retinol Booster 0.3% 17 ingredients
Reviews
Here's what our community thinks
Hada Labo Melano CC Vitamin C Essence 9 ingredients
BobaSheer
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...
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 💆🏻♀️
RanaKitapyan_260
Fades dark spots, works great for uneven texture, non irritating, little goes a long way, texture works perfectly with rest of skincare
Me+ Retinol Booster 0.3% 17 ingredients
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