Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of MelloDerm-HQ Hydroquinone 4% Cream versus Apostrophe Hydroquinone 6% Prescription .
Published on August 16, 2022
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe . They have a total of 1 ingredients in common
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for dark spots
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, oils, parabens, silicones or sulfates
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Facial Treatment
Facial treatments are specially designed to treat a skin concern. Acne treatments and anti-aging products are common examples of facial treatments.
Prescription
Prescription skincare treatments. The ingredients in these product are prescription strength and considered medication. In many countries, these must be prescribed by a certified professional.
Ingredient Info
MelloDerm-HQ Hydroquinone 4% Cream 1 ingredient
Apostrophe Hydroquinone 6% Prescription 10 ingredients
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Silicon Free
This product is free of silicons 🎉
Fragrance Free
This product is free of fragrances 🎉
Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Oil Free
This product is free of oils 🎉
Malassezia Safe
This product is free of malassezia feeding ingredients 🎉
Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
EU Allergen Free
This product is free of EU allergens 🎉
Vegan
This product is 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 🎉
Oil Free
This product is free of oils 🎉
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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MelloDerm-HQ Hydroquinone 4% Cream 1 ingredient
Apostrophe Hydroquinone 6% Prescription 10 ingredients
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Join SkinSortIngredients Compared
Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
MelloDerm-HQ Hydroquinone 4% Cream 1 ingredient
Apostrophe Hydroquinone 6% Prescription 10 ingredients
Hydroquinone 6% • Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice • C13-14 Isoparaffin • Caprylic Acid • Water • Laureth-7 • Phenoxyethanol • Polyacrylamide • Tocopheryl Acetate • Triethylene Glycol
Ingredients Side-by-side
Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
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Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Hydroquinone is used to treat hyperpigmentation, acne scars, and age spots.
It works by decreasing the melanocytes in your skin. Melanocytes are cells that create melanin (the color pigment in skin).
Be sure to use this ingredient as prescribed by your doctor. Wearing sunscreen is also a must (you should be wearing sunscreen anyway!).
Most hydroquinone prescriptions are not to be used for longer than 3 months.
This ingredient is banned in the EU for being skin sensitizer. In the US, this ingredient is not allowed for over-the-counter sale.
There is no known research backing this ingredient to be carcinogenic in humans.
Gentle reminder that all skin tones are beautiful!
Learn more about HydroquinoneMelloDerm-HQ Hydroquinone 4% Cream contains this as ingredient number 1.
Apostrophe Hydroquinone 6% Prescription contains this as ingredient number 1.
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MelloDerm-HQ Hydroquinone 4% Cream 1 ingredient
Apostrophe Hydroquinone 6% Prescription 10 ingredients
Usage
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When to use
MelloDerm-HQ Hydroquinone 4% Cream 1 ingredient
Apostrophe Hydroquinone 6% Prescription 10 ingredients
Alternatives
Our Dupe Finder has found 2 potential alternatives that have similar ingredients to MelloDerm-HQ Hydroquinone 4% Cream.
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