SANA Nameraka Honpo Thick Gel Medicated Whitening Versus Melano CC Intensive Anti-Spot Essence - Japan
Updated on January 14, 2025
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 and 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, oils, parabens or silicones
What's Inside
They both contain fragrances
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Ingredient Info
SANA Nameraka Honpo Thick Gel Medicated Whitening 23 ingredients
Melano CC Intensive Anti-Spot Essence 12 ingredients
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SANA Nameraka Honpo Thick Gel Medicated Whitening 23 ingredients
Melano CC Intensive Anti-Spot Essence 12 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Arbutin
Antioxidant
Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate
Humectant
Dipropylene Glycol
MaskingGlycerin
Humectant
2-Ethylhexanol
1,5-Pentanediol
SolventMilk Ferment
Skin ConditioningEel Extract
HumectantButylene Glycol
Humectant
Acrylic Acid
C8-22 Alkyl Acrylates/Methacrylic Acid Crosspolymer
Glycerin Methyl Ether
Diethylhexyl Sodium Sulfosuccinate
CleansingSodium Stearoyl Glutamate
CleansingEthylhexanal
Perfuming
Sodium Sulfate
Behenyl Alcohol
Emollient
Decylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningHexamethylenediamine/Mdi Copolymer
Magnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate
Antioxidant
Sodium Oxide
BufferingTocopherol
Antioxidant
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Arbutin, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Dipropylene Glycol, Glycerin, 2-Ethylhexanol, 1,5-Pentanediol, Milk Ferment, Eel Extract, Butylene Glycol, Acrylic Acid, C8-22 Alkyl Acrylates/Methacrylic Acid Crosspolymer, Glycerin Methyl Ether, Diethylhexyl Sodium Sulfosuccinate, Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate, Ethylhexanal, Sodium Sulfate, Behenyl Alcohol, Decylene Glycol, Hexamethylenediamine/Mdi Copolymer, Magnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Sodium Oxide, Tocopherol, Phenoxyethanol
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
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 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.
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SANA Nameraka Honpo Thick Gel Medicated Whitening 23 ingredients
Melano CC Intensive Anti-Spot Essence 12 ingredients
Reviews
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SANA Nameraka Honpo Thick Gel Medicated Whitening 23 ingredients
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
