Melano CC Vitamin C Brightening Lotion Milk - Light Versus KUMANO COSME Cyclear Vitamin C Milk Lotion
Updated on November 13, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both general moisturizers. They have a total of 7 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain Vitamin C
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 common allergens or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain harsh alcohols, fragrances and parabens
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Ingredient Info
Melano CC Vitamin C Brightening Lotion Milk 25 ingredients
KUMANO COSME Cyclear Vitamin C Milk Lotion 34 ingredients
What's inside (and what isn't)
What's inside (and what isn't)
At a glance
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Melano CC Vitamin C Brightening Lotion Milk 25 ingredients
KUMANO COSME Cyclear Vitamin C Milk Lotion 34 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate
Humectant
Ascorbic Acid
Antioxidant
Hydrolyzed Grape Fruit Extract
HumectantCitrus Limon Fruit Extract
Masking
Alpinia Katsumadai Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
Humectant
Glycerin
Humectant
Dipropylene Glycol
MaskingXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingParfum
Masking
Polyglyceryl-3 Decyltetradecyl Ether
EmulsifyingMethylglucoside Phosphate
Skin ConditioningPCA Dimethicone
Skin Conditioning
EDTA
Methyl/Phenyl Polysilsesquioxane
Sodium Paraben
Preservative
3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid
Skin Conditioning
Alcohol Denat.
Antimicrobial
Citric Acid
Buffering
Dimethicone
Emollient
Sodium Citrate
BufferingStearoxymethicone/Dimethicone Copolymer
Emollient1,4-Cyclohexanedicarboxylic Acid
L-Menthanone
Perfuming
Alcohol
Antimicrobial
Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Ascorbic Acid, Hydrolyzed Grape Fruit Extract, Citrus Limon Fruit Extract, Alpinia Katsumadai Seed Extract, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, Dipropylene Glycol, Xanthan Gum, Parfum, Polyglyceryl-3 Decyltetradecyl Ether, Methylglucoside Phosphate, PCA Dimethicone, EDTA, Methyl/Phenyl Polysilsesquioxane, Sodium Paraben, 3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid, Alcohol Denat., Citric Acid, Dimethicone, Sodium Citrate, Stearoxymethicone/Dimethicone Copolymer, 1,4-Cyclohexanedicarboxylic Acid, L-Menthanone, Alcohol
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Paraffinum Liquidum
Emollient
Squalane
Emollient
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Ascorbic Acid
Antioxidant
Glyceryl Ascorbate
Antioxidant
Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate
Antioxidant
Ascorbyl Glucoside
Antioxidant
Citrus Limon Fruit Extract
Masking
Hydrolyzed Grape Fruit Extract
HumectantSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Collagen Water
Humectant
Ceramide Ng
Skin Conditioning
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Petrolatum
Emollient
Betaine
Humectant
Beta-Carotene
Skin ConditioningCapsicum Annuum Fruit Extract
Antimicrobial
Sorbitol
Humectant
Polyglyceryl-10 Oleate
Skin Conditioning
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Steareth-6
EmulsifyingPPG-8-Ceteth-20
EmulsifyingPPG-4-Ceteth-20
EmulsifyingAlcohol Denat.
Antimicrobial
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingCarbomer
Emulsion StabilisingTetrasodium EDTA
Methylparaben
Preservative
Ethylparaben
Preservative
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Parfum
Masking
Water, Glycerin, Paraffinum Liquidum, Squalane, Butylene Glycol, Ascorbic Acid, Glyceryl Ascorbate, Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate, Ascorbyl Glucoside, Citrus Limon Fruit Extract, Hydrolyzed Grape Fruit Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Collagen Water, Ceramide Ng, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Petrolatum, Betaine, Beta-Carotene, Capsicum Annuum Fruit Extract, Sorbitol, Polyglyceryl-10 Oleate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Steareth-6, PPG-8-Ceteth-20, PPG-4-Ceteth-20, Alcohol Denat., Tocopherol, Sodium Hydroxide, Carbomer, Tetrasodium EDTA, Methylparaben, Ethylparaben, Phenoxyethanol, Parfum
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Alcohol Denat. is an alcohol with a denaturant property. It is created by mixing ethanol with other additives.
This ingredient gets a bad rep because it is irritating and drying - mostly due to its astringent property. Astringents draw out natural oils in tissue, constricting pores and leaving your skin dried out.
However, alcohol denat. is not all that bad.
Due to its low molecular weight, alcohol denat. tends to evaporate quickly. One study on pig skin found half of applied alcohol evaporated in 10 seconds and less than 3% stayed on skin.
This also helps other ingredients become better absorbed upon application.
Studies are conflicted about whether this ingredient causes skin dehydration. One study from 2005 found adding emollients to propanol-based sanitizer decreased skin dryness and irritation. Another study found irritation only occurs if your skin is already damaged.
Small amounts of alcohol are generally tolerated by oily skin or people who live in humid environments.
The rule of thumb is if this alcohol is near the end of an ingredients list, it will probably not affect your skin much.
Also...
This ingredient has antimicrobial and solvent properties.
The antimicrobial property helps preserve products and increase their shelf life. As a solvent, it helps dissolve other ingredients.
Other types of astringent alcohols include:
Learn more about Alcohol Denat.Ascorbic Acid is is pure Vitamin C. This form makes up the largest amount of vitamin C found naturally in our skin.
Not only is vitamin C great for your overall health and immune system, it also has plenty of benefits on your skin.
Vitamin C is best used for brightening skin. It improves dark spots, acne scars, and hyperpigmentation. This is because it blocks the process of skin darkening when exposed to UV.
Remember: Vitamin C should not replace sunscreen!
Your skin uses vitamin C to build collagen. Collagen is one key component in having a strong skin barrier and plump skin. Vitamin C also plays a role in regulating collagen, thus making it effective in improving wrinkles and fine lines.
Ascorbic acid shows potent antioxidant activity. As an antioxidant, it helps fight free-radicals. Free-radicals are molecules that may damage your skin cells. These antioxidants also protect skin against UV damage.
The best formulations include Vitamin E and/or ferulic acid. These two ingredients help stabilize and provide a boost in the benefits of ascorbic acid. This is because ascorbic acid becomes unstable when exposed to UV and air. In fact, you can tell your ascorbic acid has oxidized when it turns an orange-yellow color.
Ascorbic acid is generally compatible with other ingredients. However, using ascorbic acid with other active ingredients might cause irritation. Two ingredients: copper ions and benzoyl peroxide, will inactivate ascorbic acid completely.
Read more about other types of Vitamin C:
Foods rich with vitamin C include oranges, strawberries, broccoli, bell peppers, and more. When consuming Vitamin C, your skin receives a portion of the nutrients.
Learn more about Ascorbic AcidButylene 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 GlycolCitrus Limon Fruit Extract comes from lemons. While lemon extract is exfoliating and antimicrobial, it can also cause skin sensitivity.
Lemons contains antioxidants, which may help with anti-aging. They are also rich in citric acid, an AHA.
And of course, lemons are rich in Vitamin C. Vitamin C helps with skin-brightening and increasing collagen production.
The acidity of lemons may work as an astringent for acne.
However, lemons can also cause skin sensitivity due to its limonene content. It can also increase photosensitivity, or sensitivity to the sun.
This ingredient is also used to add a lemon scent to products.
Learn more about Citrus Limon Fruit ExtractGlycerin 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 GlycerinWe don't have a description for Hydrolyzed Grape Fruit Extract yet.
Parfum is a catch-all term for an ingredient or more that is used to give a scent to products.
Also called "fragrance", this ingredient can be a blend of hundreds of chemicals or plant oils. This means every product with "fragrance" or "parfum" in the ingredients list is a different mixture.
For instance, Habanolide is a proprietary trade name for a specific aroma chemical. When used as a fragrance ingredient in cosmetics, most aroma chemicals fall under the broad labeling category of “FRAGRANCE” or “PARFUM” according to EU and US regulations.
The term 'parfum' or 'fragrance' is not regulated in many countries. In many cases, it is up to the brand to define this term.
For instance, many brands choose to label themselves as "fragrance-free" because they are not using synthetic fragrances. However, their products may still contain ingredients such as essential oils that are considered a fragrance by INCI standards.
One example is Calendula flower extract. Calendula is an essential oil that still imparts a scent or 'fragrance'.
Depending on the blend, the ingredients in the mixture can cause allergies and sensitivities on the skin. Some ingredients that are known EU allergens include linalool and citronellol.
Parfum can also be used to mask or cover an unpleasant scent.
The bottom line is: not all fragrances/parfum/ingredients are created equally. If you are worried about fragrances, we recommend taking a closer look at an ingredient. And of course, we always recommend speaking with a professional.
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