Safi Rania Gold Youthful Elixir Versus Melano CC Premium Brightening Essence
Updated on November 13, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe . They have a total of 2 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, reducing pores, scar healing, dark spots and better texture
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, oils or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain fragrances
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Ingredient Info
Safi Rania Gold Youthful Elixir 36 ingredients
Melano CC Premium Brightening Essence 19 ingredients
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Safi Rania Gold Youthful Elixir 36 ingredients
Melano CC Premium Brightening Essence 19 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningCyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Glycerin
Humectant
PPG-3 Myristyl Ether
EmollientIsononyl Isononanoate
EmollientBetaine
Humectant
Caprylyl Methicone
Skin Conditioning
3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid
Skin Conditioning
Dimethicone
Emollient
Sodium Chloride
Masking
Hydroxyethylcellulose
Emulsion StabilisingIsostearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Pterocarpus Marsupium Bark Extract
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningDisodium EDTA
Lactic Acid
Buffering
Nordihydroguaiaretic Acid
Antioxidant
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Ceramide 3
Skin Conditioning
Propolis Extract
Skin Conditioning
Bee Venom
AstringentColloidal Gold
AntimicrobialAcetyl Heptapeptide-9
Skin Conditioning
Parfum
Masking
Butylphenyl Methylpropional
Perfuming
Limonene
Perfuming
Citronellol
Perfuming
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Sodium Metabisulfite
Antioxidant
CI 47005
Cosmetic ColorantCI 47000
Cosmetic ColorantCI 26100
Cosmetic Colorant
CI 61565
Cosmetic ColorantCI 60725
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Cyclopentasiloxane, Panthenol, Glycerin, PPG-3 Myristyl Ether, Isononyl Isononanoate, Betaine, Caprylyl Methicone, 3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid, Dimethicone, Sodium Chloride, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Isostearyl Alcohol, Pterocarpus Marsupium Bark Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Disodium EDTA, Lactic Acid, Nordihydroguaiaretic Acid, Butylene Glycol, Ceramide 3, Propolis Extract, Bee Venom, Colloidal Gold, Acetyl Heptapeptide-9, Parfum, Butylphenyl Methylpropional, Limonene, Citronellol, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium Metabisulfite, CI 47005, CI 47000, CI 26100, CI 61565, CI 60725
Ascorbic Acid
Antioxidant
Pyridoxine Hcl
Skin ConditioningAllantoin
Skin Conditioning
Isopropylparaben
Preservative
2-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid
Skin Conditioning
Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate
Antioxidant
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Alpinia Oxyphylla Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningCitrus Limon Leaf Extract
Perfuming
Citrus Grandis Leaf Extract
Astringent
Serine
MaskingButylene Glycol
Humectant
Propanediol
SolventPPG-3 Methyl Ether
SolventButane
PEG-8
HumectantRosa Centifolia Flower Extract
AstringentDecyltetradeceth-25
EmulsifyingParfum
Masking
Ascorbic Acid, Pyridoxine Hcl, Allantoin, Isopropylparaben, 2-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid, Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate, Tocopherol, Alpinia Oxyphylla Seed Extract, Citrus Limon Leaf Extract, Citrus Grandis Leaf Extract, Serine, Butylene Glycol, Propanediol, PPG-3 Methyl Ether, Butane, PEG-8, Rosa Centifolia Flower Extract, Decyltetradeceth-25, Parfum
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.
Parfum 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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Safi Rania Gold Youthful Elixir 36 ingredients
Melano CC Premium Brightening Essence 19 ingredients
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