La Roche-Posay Mela B3 Dark Spot Face Cleanser with Melasyl and Niacinamide
Works for
ExfoliationGluconolactoneWorks well
“This gentle micro-peeling cleanser exfoliates to reveal a more even skin tone.”
This product can help exfoliate the skin. In other words, it helps break down the bonds between dead cells on the surface of the skin and speed up the skin turnover. Skin often appears softer and brighter after exfoliation, but overdoing it can result in disrupted skin barrier. The following ingredient is doing the exfoliating job in this product: gluconolactone.
CleansingCoco-betaine, Sodium cocoyl glycinate + 2 moreCleanses gently
“Mela B3 Dark Spot Face Cleanser with Melasyl and Niacinamide”
This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin. It uses a combination of mild cleansing agents (capryloyl glycine, coco-betaine, peg-120 methyl glucose dioleate, sodium cocoyl glycinate) and should be able to cleanse the skin gently. Still keep in mind that any cleansing can disrupt the skin barrier, and most people do not need to cleanse their skin more than once per day.
Even though this formulation is mild, the following cleansing agents could trigger an irritation or allergy for some people: coco-betaine
Anti-blemishSide benefit · Niacinamide, GluconolactoneWorks well
This product can help reduce breakouts and clogged pores because it contains the following ingredient: niacinamide. This ingredient is used for treating acne and can have a noticeable effect.
The following ingredient (ingredients) in this product might be helpful, but there is no evidence to confirm that it actually works: gluconolactone
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy1 strong irritant: ParfumMedium risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Water0.12%
Glycerin~23–35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant
More about GlycerinCoco-betaine~7.6–11.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps oil and water mix together and works as a cleansing agent. Can be allergenic
More about Coco-betainePropanediol~3.4–5.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin
More about PropanediolSodium cocoyl glycinate~3.2–4.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Sodium cocoyl glycinatePeg-120 methyl glucose dioleate~2–3%
Sodium hydroxide~1.6–2.4%
Sodium chloride~1.4–2.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to stabilize mixtures of oil and water, and create thicker, gel-like product textures
More about Sodium chlorideCitric acid~1.2–1.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidGluconolactone~0.95–1.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A polyhydroxy acid (PHA) that helps shed the dead cells from the skin surface revealing smoother skin. Is believed to be genter than AHAs. It helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can stimulate production of skin's own hyaluronic acid resulting in improved hydration levels. It has been shown to be helpful against acne and clogged pores if used consistently (e.g over a period of 12 weeks) in high enough concentration. It can help reduce fine lines and wrinkles and improve skin tone with long-term application. Can help neutralize free radicals
More about GluconolactoneCeramide np~0.8–1.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of lipid similar to ceramides naturally present in skin. Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and supports the skin barrier function to keep it hydrated. Can help to prevent inflammation in skin
More about Ceramide npNiacinamide~0.45–1.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Is proven to be effective in reducing blemishes, evening out skin tone and helping to improve lines and wrinkles. It helps the skin to repair sun damage, calm down inflammation and keep maintain good levels of moisture. The concentration of about 2% is effective for supporting the skin barrier and evening out the skin tone. Concentration of 4-6% is better for helping with acne and balancing the sebum production
More about Niacinamide2-mercaptonicotinoyl glycine~0.45–1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Sodium thiosulfate~0.35–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Disodium edta~0.35–0.75%
Capryloyl glycine~0.35–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps oil and water mix together, preserve cosmetic products, and attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Capryloyl glycineCaprylyl glycol~0.15–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
More about Caprylyl glycolTrisodium ethylenediamine disuccinate~0.15–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to improve stability of the formulation
More about Trisodium ethylenediamine disuccinatePentylene glycol~0.15–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product texture
More about Pentylene glycolEthylhexylglycerin~0.1–0.35%
Acrylates copolymer~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to stabilize product formulation, help create an even product layer over skin (for example, in sunscreen) and create a thicker product consistency
More about Acrylates copolymerTocopherol~0.05–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Pure form of vitamin E. Can help moisturise and protect the skin from free radicals. Often used to help stabilise other ingredients or the formula itself
More about TocopherolTocopheryl acetate~0.05–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A more stable but less bio-available form of vitamin E compared to Tocopherol. Might help moisturize and protect the skin from free radicals, but mostly used in low concentrations to stabilize other ingredients.
More about Tocopheryl acetateCi 17200~0.05–0.15%
Parfum~0.01–0.05%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumIngredient list view
Water, Glycerin, Coco-betaine, Propanediol, Sodium cocoyl glycinate, Peg-120 methyl glucose dioleate, Sodium hydroxide, Sodium chloride, Citric acid, Gluconolactone, Ceramide np, Niacinamide, 2-mercaptonicotinoyl glycine, Sodium thiosulfate, Disodium edta, Capryloyl glycine, Caprylyl glycol, Trisodium ethylenediamine disuccinate, Pentylene glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Acrylates copolymer, Tocopherol, Tocopheryl acetate, Ci 17200, Parfum
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| La Roche-PosayMela B3 Dark Spot Face Cleanser with Melasyl and NiacinamideYOUR PRODUCT | CeraVeBlemish Control Cleanser | ReviumAnti Redness Sensitive Face Wash Gel | FilorgaAge-Purify Clean | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 82% | 79% | 78% |
| Price | $26.99 | $12.11−$14.88 | $30.77+$3.78 | $29.45+$2.46 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 4 of 8 | 2 of 8 | 3 of 8 |
| Key difference | — | Salicylic Acid | Cocamidopropyl Betaine | Azelaic Acid |
| Irritancy | Medium | Low | Low | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
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