Melano CC Vitamin C Brightening Lotion Milk - Light Versus Hada Labo Shirojyun Premium Whitening Emulsion
Updated on November 13, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe . They have a total of 5 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, reducing pores, scar healing, dark spots and better texture
Free From
They both do not contain any common allergens or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain silicones
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Ingredient Info
Melano CC Vitamin C Brightening Lotion Milk 25 ingredients
Hada Labo Shirojyun Premium Whitening Emulsion 22 ingredients
About this product
About this product
At a glance
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Melano CC Vitamin C Brightening Lotion Milk 25 ingredients
Hada Labo Shirojyun Premium Whitening Emulsion 22 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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
Tranexamic Acid
Astringent
Glycyrrhizic Acid
HumectantHydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Magnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate
Antioxidant
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Dipropylene Glycol
MaskingGlycerin
Humectant
Diglycerin
HumectantButylene Glycol
Humectant
Limnanthes Alba Seed Oil
Skin Conditioning
Octyldodecanol
EmollientDimethicone
Emollient
Glyceryl Heptanoate
EmollientGlyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate
CleansingDisodium EDTA
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingSodium Bisulfite
Antioxidant
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingPhenethyl Alcohol
MaskingPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Tranexamic Acid, Glycyrrhizic Acid, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Sodium Hyaluronate, Magnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Tocopherol, Dipropylene Glycol, Glycerin, Diglycerin, Butylene Glycol, Limnanthes Alba Seed Oil, Octyldodecanol, Dimethicone, Glyceryl Heptanoate, Glyceryl Stearate, Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate, Disodium EDTA, Carbomer, Sodium Bisulfite, Xanthan Gum, Phenethyl Alcohol, Phenoxyethanol
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:
- 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 GumDimethicone is a type of synthetic silicone created from natural materials such as quartz.
What it does:
Dimethicone comes in different viscosities:
Depending on the viscosity, dimethicone has different properties.
Ingredients lists don't always show which type is used, so we recommend reaching out to the brand if you have questions about the viscosity.
This ingredient is unlikely to cause irritation because it does not get absorbed into skin. However, people with silicone allergies should be careful about using this ingredient.
Note: Dimethicone may contribute to pilling. This is because it is not oil or water soluble, so pilling may occur when layered with products. When mixed with heavy oils in a formula, the outcome is also quite greasy.
Learn more about DimethiconeIngredient Ratings
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Melano CC Vitamin C Brightening Lotion Milk 25 ingredients
Hada Labo Shirojyun Premium Whitening Emulsion 22 ingredients
Reviews
Here's what our community thinks
Melano CC Vitamin C Brightening Lotion Milk 25 ingredients
Hada Labo Shirojyun Premium Whitening Emulsion 22 ingredients
I accidentally bought this instead of the lotion, not thinking much about it since I love the lotion version. But I had a terrible reaction to the lotion causing small bumps all over my face and neck, and very itchy red spots. Do not recommend if you have a history of eczema / dermatitis as it really flared up my skin issues.
