Melano CC Brightening Lotion - Moist Versus Tosowoong Spot Whitening Vita Clinic Vitamin Tree Fruits Extract
Updated on November 13, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe . 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 dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, reducing pores, dark spots and better texture
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, silicones or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain fragrances
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Ingredient Info
Melano CC Brightening Lotion - Moist 15 ingredients
Tosowoong Spot Whitening Vita Clinic Vitamin Tree Fruits Extract 37 ingredients
About this product
About this product
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Melano CC Brightening Lotion - Moist 15 ingredients
Tosowoong Spot Whitening Vita Clinic Vitamin Tree Fruits Extract 37 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid
Skin Conditioning
Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate
Humectant
Hydrolyzed Grape Fruit Extract
HumectantCitrus Limon Fruit Extract
Masking
Alpinia Katsumadai Seed Extract
Skin Conditioning
3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Hydrolyzed Grape Fruit Extract, Citrus Limon Fruit Extract, Alpinia Katsumadai Seed Extract, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, Dipropylene Glycol, Polyglyceryl-3 Decyltetradecyl Ether, Sodium Paraben, Sodium Citrate, Citric Acid, Xanthan Gum, EDTA, Parfum
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Dipropylene Glycol
MaskingButylene Glycol
Humectant
Trehalose
HumectantNiacinamide
Smoothing
Betaine
Humectant
Cetyl Ethylhexanoate
EmollientCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingHippophae Rhamnoides Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningHippophae Rhamnoides Oil
Emollient
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid
Skin Conditioning
Broussonetia Kazinoki Root Extract
Skin ConditioningAcetyl Glucosamine
Skin ConditioningMorus Alba Bark Extract
Skin ConditioningPyrus Malus Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningCamellia Japonica Flower Extract
EmollientCamellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Centella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Galactoarabinan
Tricholoma Matsutake Extract
Skin ConditioningGlyceryl Polymethacrylate
Sodium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate
Emulsion StabilisingTrideceth-10
CleansingHydrogenated Polydecene
EmollientPanthenol
Skin Conditioning
Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate
Humectant
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingSodium Polyacrylate
AbsorbentDisodium EDTA
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Boswellia Serrata Resin Extract
SmoothingCaprylhydroxamic Acid
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningParfum
Masking
Water, Glycerin, Dipropylene Glycol, Butylene Glycol, Trehalose, Niacinamide, Betaine, Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Hippophae Rhamnoides Fruit Extract, Hippophae Rhamnoides Oil, Tocopheryl Acetate, 3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid, Broussonetia Kazinoki Root Extract, Acetyl Glucosamine, Morus Alba Bark Extract, Pyrus Malus Fruit Extract, Camellia Japonica Flower Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Centella Asiatica Extract, Galactoarabinan, Tricholoma Matsutake Extract, Glyceryl Polymethacrylate, Sodium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate, Trideceth-10, Hydrogenated Polydecene, Panthenol, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Allantoin, Xanthan Gum, Sodium Polyacrylate, Disodium EDTA, Sodium Hyaluronate, Boswellia Serrata Resin Extract, Caprylhydroxamic Acid, 1,2-Hexanediol, Parfum
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
You might know this ingredient as Ethyl Ascorbic Acid, a more stable version of ascorbic acid.
Like other types of vitamin C, this ingredient has many benefits including reducing wrinkles, skin soothing, dark spot fading, and fighting against free radicals.
3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid interferes with the process of skin darkening, helping to reduce hyperpigmentation. It also encourages the skin to produce more collagen.
Once applied, 3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid is converted to Vitamin C deeper in the skin's layers. This process is slow but makes this ingredient more tolerable for skin.
The optimum pH range for this ingredient is 4 - 5.5
Learn more about 3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic AcidDipotassium 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 GlycyrrhizateButylene Glycol (or BG) is used within cosmetic products for a few different reasons:
- It is a solvent, meaning that it helps to dissolve other ingredients. This also enhances the absorption of the product into one's skin.
- It is a humectant, which means that it helps attract moisture into the skin.
- It helps improve product application.
- It has mild preservative properties.
Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient that works well with other ingredients.
Glycerin 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 GlycerinDipropylene Glycol is a synthetically created stabilizer and solvent. It is a part of the glycol class in the alcohol family.
Dipropylene Glycol helps dissolve and evenly distribute ingredients. It also helps decrease viscosity and thin out texture.
As a masking agent, Dipropylene Glycol can be used to cover the smell of other ingredients. However, it does not have a scent.
Studies show Dipropylene Glycol is considered safe to use in skincare.
Learn more about Dipropylene GlycolXanthan gum is used as a stabilizer and thickener within cosmetic products. It helps give products a sticky, thick feeling - preventing them from being too runny.
On the technical side of things, xanthan gum is a polysaccharide - a combination consisting of multiple sugar molecules bonded together.
Xanthan gum is a pretty common and great ingredient. It is a natural, non-toxic, non-irritating ingredient that is also commonly used in food products.
Learn more about Xanthan GumParfum 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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Melano CC Brightening Lotion - Moist 15 ingredients
Tosowoong Spot Whitening Vita Clinic Vitamin Tree Fruits Extract 37 ingredients
Reviews
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Melano CC Brightening Lotion - Moist 15 ingredients
I’ve been using this for years and it’s one of the only products I own that is fungal acne safe and helps with dark spots. I put it on in the morning after washing my face and my skin feels hydrated right after
I love Melano CC, but the essence/spot treatment is better. I like to use toner instead of cleansing in the morning, but this one leaves a filmy feeling on my skin. I'll keep using it as it's synergistic with the essence, but I won't repurchase.
