The History of Whoo Jinyulhyang Essential Revitalizing Balancer Versus Melano CC Brightening Lotion - Moist
Updated on November 13, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe toners. They have a total of 4 ingredients in common
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin and dark spots
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain fragrances
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Ingredient Info
The History of Whoo Jinyulhyang Essential Revitalizing Balancer 47 ingredients
Melano CC Brightening Lotion - Moist 15 ingredients
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The History of Whoo Jinyulhyang Essential Revitalizing Balancer 47 ingredients
Melano CC Brightening Lotion - Moist 15 ingredients
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Key Ingredients
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Dipropylene Glycol
MaskingBiosaccharide Gum-1
Skin ConditioningGlycereth-26
Humectant1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningPEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Emulsifying
PEG-8
HumectantPanthenol
Skin Conditioning
Octyldodeceth-16
EmulsifyingAcrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingCaprylyl Glycol
EmollientTriethylhexanoin
MaskingPolyquaternium-51
Skin ConditioningXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingParfum
Masking
Polygonatum Officinale Rhizome/Root Extract
Skin ConditioningAsparagus Cochinchinensis Root Extract
Skin ConditioningPolygonum Multiflorum Root Extract
Skin ConditioningAcanthopanax Senticosus Root Extract
Skin ConditioningTrisodium EDTA
Theobroma Cacao Extract
Skin ConditioningPunica Granatum Fruit Extract
AntioxidantPhenyl Trimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Algin
Masking
Sodium Polyacrylate
AbsorbentZiziphus Jujuba Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningTrifolium Pratense Leaf Extract
Antioxidant
Lithospermum Erythrorhizon Root Extract
Skin ConditioningDioscorea Japonica Root Extract
Skin ConditioningCimicifuga Racemosa Root Extract
Antimicrobial
Panax Ginseng Root Extract
Emollient
Angelica Acutiloba Root Extract
Skin ConditioningScutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract
AstringentPrunus Persica Kernel Extract
MoisturisingPlantago Asiatica Extract
Skin ConditioningPaeonia Suffruticosa Root Extract
Skin ProtectingPaeonia Albiflora Root Extract
Skin ConditioningGlycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract
Bleaching
Atractylodes Japonica Rhizome Extract
Skin ConditioningSaccharomyces/Xylinum/Black Tea Ferment
Skin Conditioning
Portulaca Oleracea Extract
Skin ConditioningPoncirus Trifoliata Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningGinsenosides
Skin ConditioningVelvet Extract
HumectantThymus Vulgaris Extract
Perfuming
Cornus Officinalis Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningWater, Glycerin, Dipropylene Glycol, Biosaccharide Gum-1, Glycereth-26, 1,2-Hexanediol, PEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, PEG-8, Panthenol, Octyldodeceth-16, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Caprylyl Glycol, Triethylhexanoin, Polyquaternium-51, Xanthan Gum, Parfum, Polygonatum Officinale Rhizome/Root Extract, Asparagus Cochinchinensis Root Extract, Polygonum Multiflorum Root Extract, Acanthopanax Senticosus Root Extract, Trisodium EDTA, Theobroma Cacao Extract, Punica Granatum Fruit Extract, Phenyl Trimethicone, Algin, Sodium Polyacrylate, Ziziphus Jujuba Fruit Extract, Trifolium Pratense Leaf Extract, Lithospermum Erythrorhizon Root Extract, Dioscorea Japonica Root Extract, Cimicifuga Racemosa Root Extract, Panax Ginseng Root Extract, Angelica Acutiloba Root Extract, Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract, Prunus Persica Kernel Extract, Plantago Asiatica Extract, Paeonia Suffruticosa Root Extract, Paeonia Albiflora Root Extract, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract, Atractylodes Japonica Rhizome Extract, Saccharomyces/Xylinum/Black Tea Ferment, Portulaca Oleracea Extract, Poncirus Trifoliata Fruit Extract, Ginsenosides, Velvet Extract, Thymus Vulgaris Extract, Cornus Officinalis Fruit Extract
3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid
Skin Conditioning
Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate
Humectant
Hydrolyzed Grape Fruit Extract
HumectantCitrus Limon Fruit Extract
Masking
Alpinia Katsumadai Seed Extract
Skin Conditioning
3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Hydrolyzed Grape Fruit Extract, Citrus Limon Fruit Extract, Alpinia Katsumadai Seed Extract, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, Dipropylene Glycol, Polyglyceryl-3 Decyltetradecyl Ether, Sodium Paraben, Sodium Citrate, Citric Acid, Xanthan Gum, EDTA, Parfum
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
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 GumParfum 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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The History of Whoo Jinyulhyang Essential Revitalizing Balancer 47 ingredients
Melano CC Brightening Lotion - Moist 15 ingredients
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The History of Whoo Jinyulhyang Essential Revitalizing Balancer 47 ingredients
Melano CC Brightening Lotion - Moist 15 ingredients
I’ve been using this for years and it’s one of the only products I own that is fungal acne safe and helps with dark spots. I put it on in the morning after washing my face and my skin feels hydrated right after
I love Melano CC, but the essence/spot treatment is better. I like to use toner instead of cleansing in the morning, but this one leaves a filmy feeling on my skin. I'll keep using it as it's synergistic with the essence, but I won't repurchase.
