Melano CC
Vitamin C Brightening Essence
Commonly used for
Dehydration & dryness
Fragrance
Fragrance listed in ingredients
Product type
Vitamin C serum
Expected to fit
Fit for oily skin
Irritation potential
High irritation potential
Pregnancy
No flagged ingredients identified
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About this product
Melano CC Vitamin C Brightening Essence helps suppress melanin production to prevent dark spots and freckles. It also helps prevent blemishes and moisturizes and conditions skin where post-blemish marks are a concern, with a non-sticky liquid texture.
Likely good for
Likely good for a routine focused on helping prevent dark spots, freckles and blemishes. It also offers moisture and conditioning where post-blemish marks are a concern, with a non-sticky liquid texture.
How to use
Apply to clean skin, then continue with moisturizer. Follow the product label for the amount and frequency.
Key ingredients
01
PROPANEDIOL
02
GLYCERIN
Helps attract and retain moisture.
Humectant03
BUTYLENE GLYCOL
04
ALCOHOL
05
PROPYLENE GLYCOL
Reviews
Pros
- Marketed by the brand as Japan's top-selling whitening/brightening essence, formulated with pure Vitamin C and a Vitamin E derivative
- Often described by retailers as helping even out skin tone and give a healthy glow
- Sold in a light-protective, single-drop-nozzle package designed to keep the Vitamin C stable
Cons
- Contains alcohol (ethanol) and fragrance, which some users report as potentially drying or irritating for sensitive skin
- Vitamin C serums in this format may oxidize with light/air exposure if not stored properly