Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Rohto Mentholatum Melano CC Vitamin C Brightening Lotion Milk Anti-Blemish versus Rohto Mentholatum Melano CC Brightening Lotion - Moist .
Last updated on December 01, 2023. Published on October 30, 2023
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe toners. They have a total of 10 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, scar healing, dark spots and better texture
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, oils or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain fragrances
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Toner
Toners are used as a “last-step” cleanser, a pH balancer, add moisture to the skin, or may help in reducing impurities on the skin. They have a liquid consistency and are usually used after cleansers but before treatments.
Toner
Toners are used as a “last-step” cleanser, a pH balancer, add moisture to the skin, or may help in reducing impurities on the skin. They have a liquid consistency and are usually used after cleansers but before treatments.
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Ingredient Info
Rohto Mentholatum Melano CC Vitamin C Brightening Lotion Milk 26 ingredients
Rohto Mentholatum Melano CC Brightening Lotion - Moist 14 ingredients
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Contains Silicon
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Contains Fragrance
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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
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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 😥
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Silicon Free
This product is free of silicons 🎉
Contains Fragrance
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Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Contains Parabens
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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 🎉
Non Vegan
This product is not vegan 😥
Not Cruelty Free
This product is not cruelty-free 😥
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Rohto Mentholatum Melano CC Vitamin C Brightening Lotion Milk 26 ingredients
Rohto Mentholatum Melano CC Brightening Lotion - Moist 14 ingredients
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Rohto Mentholatum Melano CC Vitamin C Brightening Lotion Milk 26 ingredients
Rohto Mentholatum Melano CC Brightening Lotion - Moist 14 ingredients
Ascorbic Acid • Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate • Citrus Limon Fruit Extract • Citrus Grandis Seed Extract • Alpinia Zerumbet Seed Extract • Glycerin • Butylene Glycol • Hexylene Glycol • 1,2-Butanediol • Glyceryl Heptanoate • Sorbitan Stearate • Cedrenol • Polyethylene • Paraffinum Liquidum • Dimethicone • Sodium Hydroxide • Phenoxyethanol • Behenyl Alcohol • Sodium Citrate • C1-8 Alkyl Acrylate • Xanthan Gum • Tetrasodium EDTA • Hydroxyethylcellulose • Citric Acid • Water • Parfum
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Ingredients Explained
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Dipotassium 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 GlycyrrhizateRohto Mentholatum Melano CC Vitamin C Brightening Lotion Milk Anti-Blemish contains this as ingredient number 2.
Rohto Mentholatum Melano CC Brightening Lotion - Moist contains this as ingredient number 2.
Citrus 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 ExtractRohto Mentholatum Melano CC Vitamin C Brightening Lotion Milk Anti-Blemish contains this as ingredient number 3.
Rohto Mentholatum Melano CC Brightening Lotion - Moist contains this as ingredient number 4.
Citrus Grandis Seed Extract is a fragrance.
Rohto Mentholatum Melano CC Vitamin C Brightening Lotion Milk Anti-Blemish contains this as ingredient number 4.
Rohto Mentholatum Melano CC Brightening Lotion - Moist contains this as ingredient number 3.
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 GlycerinRohto Mentholatum Melano CC Vitamin C Brightening Lotion Milk Anti-Blemish contains this as ingredient number 6.
Rohto Mentholatum Melano CC Brightening Lotion - Moist contains this as ingredient number 7.
Butylene 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.
Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient. It is unlikely to irritate skin, and works well with pretty much all other ingredients.
Rohto Mentholatum Melano CC Vitamin C Brightening Lotion Milk Anti-Blemish contains this as ingredient number 7.
Rohto Mentholatum Melano CC Brightening Lotion - Moist contains this as ingredient number 6.
Sodium Citrate is the sodium salts of citric acid. In skincare, it is used to alter pH levels and acts as a preservative.
Sodium Citrate helps maintain the pH of a product. Normal pH level of skin is slightly acidic (~4.75-5.5). The acidity of our skin is maintained by our glands and skin biome. Being slightly acidic allows our skin to create an "acid mantle". This acid mantle is a thin barrier that protects our skin from bacteria and contaminants.
Sodium Citrate is a chelating agent. It neutralizes metal ions from water and prevents them from binding to other ingredients. This ensures the other ingredients will not be altered.
Learn more about Sodium CitrateRohto Mentholatum Melano CC Vitamin C Brightening Lotion Milk Anti-Blemish contains this as ingredient number 20.
Rohto Mentholatum Melano CC Brightening Lotion - Moist contains this as ingredient number 10.
Xanthan 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 GumRohto Mentholatum Melano CC Vitamin C Brightening Lotion Milk Anti-Blemish contains this as ingredient number 22.
Rohto Mentholatum Melano CC Brightening Lotion - Moist contains this as ingredient number 12.
Tetrasodium EDTA is the salt formed from neutralizing ethylenediamine tetraacetic acid with sodium hydroxide. It is a chelating agent and used to prevent metal ions from binding to other ingredients. This helps keep the product and ingredients stable.
Tetrasodium EDTA comes as a white solid and is soluble in water.
Rohto Mentholatum Melano CC Vitamin C Brightening Lotion Milk Anti-Blemish contains this as ingredient number 23.
Rohto Mentholatum Melano CC Brightening Lotion - Moist contains this as ingredient number 13.
Citric Acid is an AHA derived from citrus fruits (think oranges, lemons, and limes!).
If you spot Citric Acid near the end of an ingredient list, it's likely there as a pH adjuster rather than an active ingredient.
As an AHA, Citric Acid removes the top layer of skin cells from the newer layer of skin underneath. This helps skin to remove dark spots and look more even.
Read more about some other popular AHA's here:
Learn more about Citric AcidRohto Mentholatum Melano CC Vitamin C Brightening Lotion Milk Anti-Blemish contains this as ingredient number 25.
Rohto Mentholatum Melano CC Brightening Lotion - Moist contains this as ingredient number 11.
Parfum is a catch-all term for an ingredient or more that is used to give aroma to products. Parfum, or fragrance, 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.
In the US, the alternative name for parfum is 'fragrance'. The term '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. One example is Calendula flower extract. Essential oil ingredients still impart a scent or 'fragrance'.
Depending on the blend, it can cause allergies and sensitivities on the skin. Some ingredients that are known EU allergens include linalool and citronellol.
Products use parfum often to give products a scent or cover up smells of different ingredients.
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.
Learn more about ParfumRohto Mentholatum Melano CC Vitamin C Brightening Lotion Milk Anti-Blemish contains this as ingredient number 27.
Rohto Mentholatum Melano CC Brightening Lotion - Moist contains this as ingredient number 14.
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Rohto Mentholatum Melano CC Vitamin C Brightening Lotion Milk 26 ingredients
Rohto Mentholatum Melano CC Brightening Lotion - Moist 14 ingredients
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Rohto Mentholatum Melano CC Vitamin C Brightening Lotion Milk 26 ingredients
Rohto Mentholatum Melano CC Brightening Lotion - Moist 14 ingredients
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