MelloDerm-HQ Hydroquinone 4% Cream Versus The Ordinary Resveratrol 3% + Ferulic Acid 3%
Facial Treatment
Serum
South African Brand 
Canadian Brand 
Updated on July 19, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both vegan, fungal acne (malassezia) safe, and reef safe . They have a total of 0 ingredients in common
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances, oils, parabens, silicones or sulfates
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Ingredient Info
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MelloDerm-HQ Hydroquinone 4% Cream 1 ingredient
The Ordinary Resveratrol 3% + Ferulic Acid 3% 3 ingredients
Alcohol Free
Some harsh forms of alcohol can break down your skin's natural barrier with prolonged use.
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Silicon Free
Silicones are a colorless substance derived from the silicon mineral used to help boost the appearance and feel of a product.
This product is free of silicons 🎉
Fragrance Free
Fragrances are the ingredients in your skincare that either neutralize bad scents or are used to make a product smell good. Fragrances come in 3 forms: synthetic, natural, or essential oils.
This product is free of fragrances 🎉
Sulfate Free
Sulfates are a type of salt mainly used as cleaning agents in skincare.
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
Parabens are a type of preservative to preserve shelf-life and prevent growth of bacteria in products.
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Oil Free
Oil is a hydrophobic (water-repelling) substance that can help regulate sebum production in skincare.
This product is free of oils 🎉
Malassezia Safe
Malassezia (Pityrosporum) folliculitis is a skin condition with acne-like breakouts caused by malassezia, a type of yeast.
This product is free of malassezia feeding ingredients 🎉
Reef Safe
Many factors affect if a product is reef safe, including the particle size of ingredients. We do our best to ensure our data is accurate, so please get in touch if you spot an error.
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
EU Allergen Free
A list of the most-known allergic substances from the European Union’s Cosmetics Regulation 1223/2009.
This product is free of EU allergens 🎉
Vegan
Vegan products are formulated without animal products including honey, dairy, eggs, and more.
This product is vegan 🎉
Not Cruelty Free
Cruelty-Free is a label that certifies a brand is not testing products on animals.
This product is not not cruelty-free 😥
Alcohol Free
Some harsh forms of alcohol can break down your skin's natural barrier with prolonged use.
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Silicon Free
Silicones are a colorless substance derived from the silicon mineral used to help boost the appearance and feel of a product.
This product is free of silicons 🎉
Fragrance Free
Fragrances are the ingredients in your skincare that either neutralize bad scents or are used to make a product smell good. Fragrances come in 3 forms: synthetic, natural, or essential oils.
This product is free of fragrances 🎉
Sulfate Free
Sulfates are a type of salt mainly used as cleaning agents in skincare.
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
Parabens are a type of preservative to preserve shelf-life and prevent growth of bacteria in products.
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Oil Free
Oil is a hydrophobic (water-repelling) substance that can help regulate sebum production in skincare.
This product is free of oils 🎉
Malassezia Safe
Malassezia (Pityrosporum) folliculitis is a skin condition with acne-like breakouts caused by malassezia, a type of yeast.
This product is free of malassezia feeding ingredients 🎉
Reef Safe
Many factors affect if a product is reef safe, including the particle size of ingredients. We do our best to ensure our data is accurate, so please get in touch if you spot an error.
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
EU Allergen Free
A list of the most-known allergic substances from the European Union’s Cosmetics Regulation 1223/2009.
This product is free of EU allergens 🎉
Vegan
Vegan products are formulated without animal products including honey, dairy, eggs, and more.
This product is vegan 🎉
Cruelty Free
Cruelty-Free is a label that certifies a brand is not testing products on animals.
This product is cruelty-free 🎉
At a glance
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MelloDerm-HQ Hydroquinone 4% Cream 1 ingredient
The Ordinary Resveratrol 3% + Ferulic Acid 3% 3 ingredients
Benefits
Dark Spots
Dark spots are areas where the skin has changed color due to sun exposure.
This product contains 1 ingredient that may have this attribute:
Concerns
Rosacea
Rosacea may be genetic or triggered by mites, bacteria, or blood vessel issues. The most common symptom is redness of the face.
This product contains 1 ingredient that may have this attribute:
Benefits
Anti-Aging
Decreased natural production of oils, degraded collagen, UV exposure, and lifestyle all contribute to how your skin looks over time. Although we cannot stop aging, there are ingredients that have been shown to slow the process: retinoids, antioxidants, and some peptides.
This product contains 1 ingredient that may have this attribute:
Ingredients Side-by-side
found in both products
Hydroquinone 4% Cream
Hydroquinone
Stabilising
Good for Dark Spots May worsen Rosacea
May worsen Rosacea
Hydroquinone is used to treat hyperpigmentation, acne scars, and age spots.
Mixed
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Resveratrol 3% + Ferulic Acid 3%
Propanediol
Solvent
Propanediol helps absorb ingredients into your skin, boosting their benefits. It can act as an emollient, making your skin softer. Propanediol can help products last longer by boosting the properties of preservatives within the formulation.
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Resveratrol
Antioxidant, Skin Protecting
Antioxidant
Resveratrol is a famous emerging antioxidant. It is a good alternative for sensitive skin types who cannot tolerate retinoids.
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Ferulic Acid
Antimicrobial, Antioxidant
Antioxidant Helps with Anti-Aging
Helps with Anti-Aging
Ferulic Acid is a plant based antioxidant. Antioxidants help fight free-radicals. Free-radicals are molecules that may damage your skin cells. Ferulic Acid can help reduce the formation of fine lines and hyperpigmentation.
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Ingredient Ratings
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Hydroquinone 4% Cream
1
Resveratrol 3% + Ferulic Acid 3%
3
When to use
MelloDerm-HQ Hydroquinone 4% Cream 1 ingredient
The Ordinary Resveratrol 3% + Ferulic Acid 3% 3 ingredients
42 Routines
33% use in am
67% use in pm
90% use every day
212 Routines
69% use in am
31% use in pm
91% use every day
Reviews
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MelloDerm-HQ Hydroquinone 4% Cream 1 ingredient
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The Ordinary Resveratrol 3% + Ferulic Acid 3% 3 ingredients
3.5
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from 2 ratings
Heavy (1)
Oily (1)
Sticky (1)
