Melano CC Brightening Gel Versus SANA Nameraka Honpo Thick Gel Medicated Whitening
Updated on March 11, 2025
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe general moisturizers. They have a total of 5 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, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, reducing pores, scar healing, dark spots and better texture
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols or common allergens
What's Inside
They both contain fragrances
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Ingredient Info
Melano CC Brightening Gel 32 ingredients
SANA Nameraka Honpo Thick Gel Medicated Whitening 23 ingredients
What's inside (and what isn't)
What's inside (and what isn't)
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Melano CC Brightening Gel 32 ingredients
SANA Nameraka Honpo Thick Gel Medicated Whitening 23 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Key Ingredients
Benefits
Ingredients Side-by-side
Ascorbyl Glucoside
Antioxidant
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate
Humectant
Ascorbic Acid
Antioxidant
Alpinia Katsumadai Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningCitrus Limon Fruit Extract
Masking
Cornus Officinalis Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningC4-18 Alkyl Methacrylate/Methacryloyloxyethyl Phosphorylcholine Copolymer
HumectantButylene Glycol
Humectant
Pentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Bifida Polysaccharide
HumectantPentaerythrityl Tetraethylhexanoate
Emollient
PPG-17 Butyl Ether
Skin ConditioningIron Hydroxide
StabilisingPolyvinylalcohol Crosspolymer
Diethoxyethyl Succinate
SolventPolydiethylsiloxane
Emollient
Polyglyceryl-2 Hydroxypropyl Ethylhexyl Ether
CleansingPolyacrylamide
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Glyceryl Hydroxystearate
Emollient
Paraffinum Liquidum
Emollient
PEG-20 Sorbitan Isostearate
Emulsifying
Sodium Paraben
Preservative
Behenyl Alcohol
Emollient
Heptanol
Perfuming
PPG-4 Lauryl Ether
EmollientXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingC16-24 Alkyl C16-24 Acidate
Skin ConditioningAcrylates/C5-8 Alkyl Acrylate Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingParfum
Masking
Ascorbyl Glucoside, Tocopheryl Acetate, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Ascorbic Acid, Alpinia Katsumadai Seed Extract, Citrus Limon Fruit Extract, Cornus Officinalis Fruit Extract, C4-18 Alkyl Methacrylate/Methacryloyloxyethyl Phosphorylcholine Copolymer, Butylene Glycol, Pentylene Glycol, Glycerin, Bifida Polysaccharide, Pentaerythrityl Tetraethylhexanoate, PPG-17 Butyl Ether, Iron Hydroxide, Polyvinylalcohol Crosspolymer, Diethoxyethyl Succinate, Polydiethylsiloxane, Polyglyceryl-2 Hydroxypropyl Ethylhexyl Ether, Polyacrylamide, Phenoxyethanol, Glyceryl Hydroxystearate, Paraffinum Liquidum, PEG-20 Sorbitan Isostearate, Sodium Paraben, Behenyl Alcohol, Heptanol, PPG-4 Lauryl Ether, Xanthan Gum, C16-24 Alkyl C16-24 Acidate, Acrylates/C5-8 Alkyl Acrylate Copolymer, Parfum
Arbutin
Antioxidant
Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate
Humectant
Dipropylene Glycol
MaskingGlycerin
Humectant
2-Ethylhexanol
1,5-Pentanediol
SolventMilk Ferment
Skin ConditioningEel Extract
HumectantButylene Glycol
Humectant
Acrylic Acid
C8-22 Alkyl Acrylates/Methacrylic Acid Crosspolymer
Glycerin Methyl Ether
Diethylhexyl Sodium Sulfosuccinate
CleansingSodium Stearoyl Glutamate
CleansingEthylhexanal
Perfuming
Sodium Sulfate
Behenyl Alcohol
Emollient
Decylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningHexamethylenediamine/Mdi Copolymer
Magnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate
Antioxidant
Sodium Oxide
BufferingTocopherol
Antioxidant
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Arbutin, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Dipropylene Glycol, Glycerin, 2-Ethylhexanol, 1,5-Pentanediol, Milk Ferment, Eel Extract, Butylene Glycol, Acrylic Acid, C8-22 Alkyl Acrylates/Methacrylic Acid Crosspolymer, Glycerin Methyl Ether, Diethylhexyl Sodium Sulfosuccinate, Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate, Ethylhexanal, Sodium Sulfate, Behenyl Alcohol, Decylene Glycol, Hexamethylenediamine/Mdi Copolymer, Magnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Sodium Oxide, Tocopherol, Phenoxyethanol
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Behenyl Alcohol is a type of fatty alcohol (these are different from the drying, solvent alcohols).
Fatty Alcohols have hydrating properties and are most often used as an emollient or to thicken a product. They are usually derived from natural fats and oils; behenyl alcohol is derived from the fats of vegetable oils.
Emollients help keep your skin soft and hydrated by creating a film that traps moisture in.
In 2000, Behenyl Alcohol was approved by the US as medicine to reduce the duration of cold sores.
Learn more about Behenyl AlcoholButylene Glycol (or BG) is used within cosmetic products for a few different reasons:
Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient that works well with other ingredients.
Though this ingredient works well with most skin types, some people with sensitive skin may experience a reaction such as allergic rashes, closed comedones, or itchiness.
Learn more about Butylene GlycolDipotassium 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 GlycyrrhizateGlycerin is already naturally found in your skin. It helps moisturize and protect your skin.
A study from 2016 found glycerin to be more effective as a humectant than AHAs and hyaluronic acid.
As a humectant, it helps the skin stay hydrated by pulling moisture to your skin. The low molecular weight of glycerin allows it to pull moisture into the deeper layers of your skin.
Hydrated skin improves your skin barrier; Your skin barrier helps protect against irritants and bacteria.
Glycerin has also been found to have antimicrobial and antiviral properties. Due to these properties, glycerin is often used in wound and burn treatments.
In cosmetics, glycerin is usually derived from plants such as soybean or palm. However, it can also be sourced from animals, such as tallow or animal fat.
This ingredient is organic, colorless, odorless, and non-toxic.
Glycerin is the name for this ingredient in American English. British English uses Glycerol/Glycerine.
Learn more about GlycerinPhenoxyethanol is a preservative that has germicide, antimicrobial, and aromatic properties. Studies show that phenoxyethanol can prevent microbial growth. By itself, it has a scent that is similar to that of a rose.
It's often used in formulations along with Caprylyl Glycol to preserve the shelf life of products.
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Melano CC Brightening Gel 32 ingredients
SANA Nameraka Honpo Thick Gel Medicated Whitening 23 ingredients
