Melano CC Intensive Anti-Spot Essence - Japan Versus Melano CC Medicated Anti-Blemish Moisturizing Cream
Updated on November 13, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe . They have a total of 4 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain Vitamin E
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 harsh alcohols, common allergens, parabens, silicones or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain fragrances
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Ingredient Info
Melano CC Intensive Anti-Spot Essence 12 ingredients
Melano CC Medicated Anti-Blemish Moisturizing Cream 23 ingredients
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Melano CC Intensive Anti-Spot Essence 12 ingredients
Melano CC Medicated Anti-Blemish Moisturizing Cream 23 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate
Humectant
O-Cymen-5-Ol
Antimicrobial
Salicylic Acid
Masking
Cajanus Cajan Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningRose Extract
Skin ConditioningSimmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Emollient
Lactic Acid
Buffering
Hydrolyzed Pea Extract
EmollientRosa Rubiginosa Seed Oil
Emollient
Disodium EDTA
Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose
Emulsion StabilisingPolyvinylalcohol Crosspolymer
Potassium Hydroxide
BufferingHeptanol
Perfuming
Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Emollient
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Pentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Paraffinum Liquidum
Emollient
Glyceryl Ethylhexanoate
EmollientCaprylic Acid
CleansingButylene Glycol
Humectant
Tocopheryl Acetate, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, O-Cymen-5-Ol, Salicylic Acid, Cajanus Cajan Leaf Extract, Rose Extract, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Lactic Acid, Hydrolyzed Pea Extract, Rosa Rubiginosa Seed Oil, Disodium EDTA, Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose, Polyvinylalcohol Crosspolymer, Potassium Hydroxide, Heptanol, Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Glyceryl Stearate, Pentylene Glycol, Glycerin, Paraffinum Liquidum, Glyceryl Ethylhexanoate, Caprylic Acid, Butylene Glycol
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Tocopheryl Acetate is AKA Vitamin E. It is an antioxidant and protects your skin from free radicals. Free radicals damage the skin by breaking down collagen.
One study found using Tocopheryl Acetate with Vitamin C decreased the number of sunburned cells.
Tocopheryl Acetate is commonly found in both skincare and dietary supplements.
Learn more about Tocopheryl AcetateDipotassium 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.
Disodium EDTA plays a role in making products more stable by aiding other preservatives.
It is a chelating agent, meaning it neutralizes metal ions that may be found in a product.
Disodium EDTA is a salt of edetic acid and is found to be safe in cosmetic ingredients.
Learn more about Disodium EDTAIngredient Ratings
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Melano CC Intensive Anti-Spot Essence 12 ingredients
Melano CC Medicated Anti-Blemish Moisturizing Cream 23 ingredients
Reviews
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Melano CC Intensive Anti-Spot Essence 12 ingredients
I'm giving this 5 stars for the phenomenal packaging. I lost the cap once and I was worried it'll oxidise quickly but after a whole week without the cap, the serum was still clear and not oxidised at all!!!
Price: 5/5
Great for the product quality & packaging.
Packaging: 5/5
Very good for vitamin c that oxidize easily. Easy to dispense the product.
Texture: 5/5
Slightly watery. Easy to spread and absorb into skin. Easy to layer with other skincare.
Smell: 5/5
pleasant citrus smell
Result: 5/5
After 1 month use, my dark acne scars are noticeably lighter, some completely gone. Not irritating Show more
