TONYMOLY Wonder Lemon Vita C Brightening Toner 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 5 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain Vitamin C
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for 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, silicones or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain fragrances
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Ingredient Info
TONYMOLY Wonder Lemon Vita C Brightening Toner 41 ingredients
Melano CC Brightening Lotion - Moist 15 ingredients
What's inside (and what isn't)
What's inside (and what isn't)
At a glance
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TONYMOLY Wonder Lemon Vita C Brightening Toner 41 ingredients
Melano CC Brightening Lotion - Moist 15 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningMethylpropanediol
SolventNiacinamide
Smoothing
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Isopentyldiol
Humectant
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Diethoxyethyl Succinate
SolventHydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate
Skin Conditioning
Propanediol
Solvent
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningAllantoin
Skin Conditioning
Tromethamine
BufferingAdenosine
Skin Conditioning
Buteth-3
SolventXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingSodium Citrate
BufferingCitric Acid
Buffering
Hydrolyzed Jojoba Esters
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Benzotriazolyl Butylphenol Sulfonate
UV AbsorberLitsea Cubeba Fruit Oil
Masking
Tributyl Citrate
SolventTocopherol
Antioxidant
Hippophae Rhamnoides Extract
MaskingHippophae Rhamnoides Fruit Extract
Skin Conditioning
Hippophae Rhamnoides Fruit Juice
Skin ConditioningHippophae Rhamnoides Water
Masking
Citrus Limon Peel Water
Skin ConditioningCitrus Limon Fruit Extract
Masking
Citrus Limon Fruit Water
MaskingOlea Europaea Fruit Oil
Masking
Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil
Masking
Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil
Masking
Copaifera Officinalis Resin
MaskingCymbopogon Martini Oil
Masking
Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil
Masking
Salvia Sclarea Oil
Masking
Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate
Antioxidant
Disodium EDTA
Citral
Perfuming
Water, Methylpropanediol, Niacinamide, Butylene Glycol, Isopentyldiol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Diethoxyethyl Succinate, Hydroxyacetophenone, Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate, Propanediol, Carbomer, Ethylhexylglycerin, Allantoin, Tromethamine, Adenosine, Buteth-3, Xanthan Gum, Sodium Citrate, Citric Acid, Hydrolyzed Jojoba Esters, Sodium Benzotriazolyl Butylphenol Sulfonate, Litsea Cubeba Fruit Oil, Tributyl Citrate, Tocopherol, Hippophae Rhamnoides Extract, Hippophae Rhamnoides Fruit Extract, Hippophae Rhamnoides Fruit Juice, Hippophae Rhamnoides Water, Citrus Limon Peel Water, Citrus Limon Fruit Extract, Citrus Limon Fruit Water, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil, Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil, Copaifera Officinalis Resin, Cymbopogon Martini Oil, Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil, Salvia Sclarea Oil, Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Disodium EDTA, Citral
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.
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 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 GumSodium Citrate is the sodium salts of citric acid. In skincare, it is used to alter pH levels and acts as a preservative.
Its main functions are to maintain the pH of a product and neutralize metal ions.
The acidity of our skin is maintained by our glands and skin biome; normal pH level of skin is slightly acidic (~4.75-5.5).
Being slightly acidic allows our skin to create an "acid mantle". This acid mantle is a thin barrier that protects our skin from bacteria and contaminants.
Learn more about Sodium CitrateCitric Acid is an AHA derived from citrus fruits (think oranges, lemons, and limes!).
As an AHA, Citric Acid removes the top layer of skin cells from the newer layer of skin underneath. This helps skin to remove dark spots and even out skin tone.
If you spot Citric Acid near the end of an ingredient list, it's likely there as a pH adjuster rather than an active ingredient.
Read more about some other popular AHA's here:
Learn more about Citric AcidCitrus Limon Fruit Extract comes from lemons. While lemon extract is exfoliating and antimicrobial, it can also cause skin sensitivity.
Lemons contains antioxidants, which may help with anti-aging. They are also rich in citric acid, an AHA.
And of course, lemons are rich in Vitamin C. Vitamin C helps with skin-brightening and increasing collagen production.
The acidity of lemons may work as an astringent for acne.
However, lemons can also cause skin sensitivity due to its limonene content. It can also increase photosensitivity, or sensitivity to the sun.
This ingredient is also used to add a lemon scent to products.
Learn more about Citrus Limon Fruit ExtractIngredient Ratings
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When to use
TONYMOLY Wonder Lemon Vita C Brightening Toner 41 ingredients
Melano CC Brightening Lotion - Moist 15 ingredients
Reviews
Here's what our community thinks
TONYMOLY Wonder Lemon Vita C Brightening Toner 41 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.
