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Melano CC Intensive Anti-Spot Essence - Korea Versus Isntree Onion Newpair B5 Ampoule

Essence
Ampoule
Japanese Brand Japan
Korean Brand South Korea

Updated on April 09, 2025

Overview

What they are

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

Suited For

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

Free From

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

We independently verify ingredients, and our claims are backed by peer-reviewed research. Spot a product that needs an update? Let us know.

Ingredient Info

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What's inside (and what isn't)

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At a glance

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Key Ingredients

Benefits

Concerns

Key Ingredients

Benefits

Ingredients Side-by-side

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Ingredients Explained

These ingredients are found in both products.

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Skin Conditioning, Skin Protecting, Soothing

Allantoin plays a role in soothing and moisturizing the skin. Because of this, it is often added to products with strong active ingredients.

Some studies have shown this ingredient can promote wound healing with higher concentrations.

Allantoin is derived from the comfrey plant but produced synthetically for cosmetic products to ensure purity.

Learn more about Allantoin
Humectant, Masking, Skin Conditioning

Butylene 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 Glycol

When to use

132 Routines
49% use in am
51% use in pm
86% use every day
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Reviews

Here's what our community thinks

Melano CC Intensive Anti-Spot Essence 20 ingredients

4.8 /5
from 6 ratings
Works Well (4) Great Value (2) Absorbs Well (2)

Isntree Onion Newpair B5 Ampoule 26 ingredients

4.3 /5
from 4 ratings
Great Value (1) Irritating (1) Light (1)
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Erin Loveday

7 months ago
Review

it kind of has some scent I can’t put my finger on it. It is abit irritating for my dry sensitive skin doesn’t absorb into the skin well.

#irritating
#light scent
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Aria Sg

6 months ago
Review

Perfect for combination skin! It helps fade acne scars while providing lightweight hydration. Absorbs quickly without feeling sticky, but results take time with consistent use.

#great value
#light