Melano CC Vitamin C Brightening Lotion Milk - Light Versus Hada Labo Premium Whitening Lotion - Rich
Updated on November 13, 2024
Overview
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, reducing pores, scar healing, dark spots and better texture
Free From
They both do not contain any common allergens, oils or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain parabens
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Ingredient Info
Melano CC Vitamin C Brightening Lotion Milk 25 ingredients
Hada Labo Premium Whitening Lotion 18 ingredients
What's inside (and what isn't)
What's inside (and what isn't)
At a glance
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Melano CC Vitamin C Brightening Lotion Milk 25 ingredients
Hada Labo Premium Whitening Lotion 18 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate
Humectant
Ascorbic Acid
Antioxidant
Hydrolyzed Grape Fruit Extract
HumectantCitrus Limon Fruit Extract
Masking
Alpinia Katsumadai Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
Humectant
Glycerin
Humectant
Dipropylene Glycol
MaskingXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingParfum
Masking
Polyglyceryl-3 Decyltetradecyl Ether
EmulsifyingMethylglucoside Phosphate
Skin ConditioningPCA Dimethicone
Skin Conditioning
EDTA
Methyl/Phenyl Polysilsesquioxane
Sodium Paraben
Preservative
3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid
Skin Conditioning
Alcohol Denat.
Antimicrobial
Citric Acid
Buffering
Dimethicone
Emollient
Sodium Citrate
BufferingStearoxymethicone/Dimethicone Copolymer
Emollient1,4-Cyclohexanedicarboxylic Acid
L-Menthanone
Perfuming
Alcohol
Antimicrobial
Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Ascorbic Acid, Hydrolyzed Grape Fruit Extract, Citrus Limon Fruit Extract, Alpinia Katsumadai Seed Extract, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, Dipropylene Glycol, Xanthan Gum, Parfum, Polyglyceryl-3 Decyltetradecyl Ether, Methylglucoside Phosphate, PCA Dimethicone, EDTA, Methyl/Phenyl Polysilsesquioxane, Sodium Paraben, 3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid, Alcohol Denat., Citric Acid, Dimethicone, Sodium Citrate, Stearoxymethicone/Dimethicone Copolymer, 1,4-Cyclohexanedicarboxylic Acid, L-Menthanone, Alcohol
Water
Skin ConditioningDiglycerin
Humectant
Glycerin
Humectant
Tranexamic Acid
Astringent
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
PEG-8
HumectantPEG-6
HumectantPEG-32
HumectantPPG-24-Glycereth-24
EmulsifyingMethylparaben
Preservative
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingPolysorbate 20
Emulsifying
Styrene/Vp Copolymer
Disodium EDTA
Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Magnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate
Antioxidant
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Butylene Glycol (or BG) is used within cosmetic products for a few different reasons:
Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient that works well with other ingredients.
Though this ingredient works well with most skin types, some people with sensitive skin may experience a reaction such as allergic rashes, closed comedones, or itchiness.
Learn more about Butylene GlycolGlycerin 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.
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Melano CC Vitamin C Brightening Lotion Milk 25 ingredients
Hada Labo Premium Whitening Lotion 18 ingredients
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