![Alpha Science - Mela Bright [C+] Serum](/_ipx/q_80&f_webp&fit_inside&s_240x240/https://image-delivery.nyc3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com/full/86a11288be5d2de4148389f0e708bd8b.png)
Works for:
based on ingredients and %- Anti-oxidation
Doesn't work for:
based on ingredients and %- Anti-aging
- Evens skin tone
Can it cause trouble?
- Irritation risk: low
- Comedogenic risk ingredients: 0
Key actives
Product Summary
Ingredient callouts
- This product also contains Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid) 3.70% - 5.60% It can be helpful in stimulating collagen production, neutralizing free radicals in skin and improving pigmentation marks. We recommend to use up this product quickly after opening: Ascorbic Acid degrades fast when it gets in contact with air and light. The moment the product turns orange, it is a sign that a significant share of the vitamin C in it is no longer effective.
Anti-oxidation
This product contains antioxidants (ginkgo biloba leaf extract) that might be able to help neutralize free radicals in skin to lessen the damage it gets from the UV light (sun). There is not enough evidence to confirm their effectiveness in skin though.
A plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals and reduce inflammation in skin. It can be irritating
The most well-researched antioxidant that works in skin. Helps neutralize free radicals supporting collagen production, helping to even out the skin tone and preventing early signs of aging
Anti-aging
What does the product description say?
This serum also helps reduce the signs of aging and smooth wrinkles.
Source: N/A
This product contains ginkgo biloba leaf extract. This ingredient might be able to help neutralize free radicals in skin and help it fight off some of the sun damage.
The most well-researched antioxidant that works in skin. Helps neutralize free radicals supporting collagen production, helping to even out the skin tone and preventing early signs of aging
Evens skin tone
What does the product description say?
AGE DISCOLORATION CYSTEAMINE SERUM MELA BRIGHT [C+] helps correct stubborn dark spots.
Source: N/A
Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low
The most well-researched antioxidant that works in skin. Helps neutralize free radicals supporting collagen production, helping to even out the skin tone and preventing early signs of aging
How honest is this product?
| Promise | Can it deliver? |
|---|---|
| Anti-aging | |
| Evens skin tone |
Total Promises Fulfilled score: 25/100.
Potential irritants
Comedogenic ingredients
No comedogenic ingredients detected
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Key Actives
A plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals and reduce inflammation in skin. It can be irritating
The most well-researched antioxidant that works in skin. Helps neutralize free radicals supporting collagen production, helping to even out the skin tone and preventing early signs of aging
Potential irritants
Helps oil and water mix together and can enhance the penetration of other ingredients into the skin. It can be irritating
The most well-researched antioxidant that works in skin. Helps neutralize free radicals supporting collagen production, helping to even out the skin tone and preventing early signs of aging
A plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals and reduce inflammation in skin. It can be irritating
An alpha-hydroxy acid (AHA), but is mostly used to stabilize product formulations in cosmetics
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
Helps to control the skin's pH level. Maintains the skin's natural film of amino-lactic acids and oils. Helps to preserve products
Comedogenic ingredients
We couldn't find any comedogenic ingredients in this product
All ingredients
Helps oil and water mix together and can enhance the penetration of other ingredients into the skin. It can be irritating
The most well-researched antioxidant that works in skin. Helps neutralize free radicals supporting collagen production, helping to even out the skin tone and preventing early signs of aging
A plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals and reduce inflammation in skin. It can be irritating
An alpha-hydroxy acid (AHA), but is mostly used to stabilize product formulations in cosmetics
A type of silicone that can help create nice product texture and soften the upper layer of the skin
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
Helps to control the skin's pH level. Maintains the skin's natural film of amino-lactic acids and oils. Helps to preserve products
Ingredient list view
Propylene glycol, Isopentyldiol, Water, Ascorbic acid, Ginkgo biloba leaf extract, Cysteamine hcl, Ethoxydiglycol, Phytic acid, Acetyl glycyl beta-alanine, Peg-8 dimethicone, Aminomethyl propanol, Citric acid, Sodium citrate, Glycereth-26