PRODUCT REVIEW
Rohto Melano CC Medicated Spot Brightening Gel
Works for:
based on ingredients and %- Moisturizing
- Evens skin tone
- Anti-oxidation
- Anti-aging
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Product summary
What can the product work for?
Works for
Evens skin tone
What does the product description say?
Melano CC Medicated Spot Brightening Gel helps to brighten skin tone and combat hyperpigmentation.
ascorbyl glucoside
22% -
34%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
MEDIUM
A vitamin C derivative that is more stable but less potent than pure form of vitamin C. Has a potential to boost collagen production, nutralise free radicals and reduce hyperpigmentation, but the required concentration is likely to be much higher than for the pure form of vitamin C, limiting the ingredient's effectiveness in products
dipotassium glycyrrhizate
3.1% -
4.7%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
LOW
A salt derived from licorice. Works as an emollient to soften the upper layer of the skin and can help calm down inflammation. Might be helpful for skin lightening
ascorbic acid
2.6% -
4%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Insufficient!
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
Moisturizing
What does the product description say?
Moisturizing gel contains Vitamin C and E derivatives to provide hydration and inhibit melanin production Contains anti-inflammatory Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate and Alpinia Extract to soothe redness and irritation Refreshing formula comes in a citrus scent
dipotassium glycyrrhizate
3.1% -
4.7%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
A salt derived from licorice. Works as an emollient to soften the upper layer of the skin and can help calm down inflammation. Might be helpful for skin lightening
methicone
0.9% -
1.35%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
A type of silicone that helps soften the upper layer of the skin and reduces the water loss from the skin surface
glycerin
1% -
1.5%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant
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Anti-aging
ascorbyl glucoside
22% -
34%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
MEDIUM
A vitamin C derivative that is more stable but less potent than pure form of vitamin C. Has a potential to boost collagen production, nutralise free radicals and reduce hyperpigmentation, but the required concentration is likely to be much higher than for the pure form of vitamin C, limiting the ingredient's effectiveness in products
tocopherol
4.4% -
6.5%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
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
ascorbic acid
2.6% -
4%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Insufficient!
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-oxidation
tocopherol
4.4% -
6.5%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
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
ascorbyl glucoside
22% -
34%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
MEDIUM
A vitamin C derivative that is more stable but less potent than pure form of vitamin C. Has a potential to boost collagen production, nutralise free radicals and reduce hyperpigmentation, but the required concentration is likely to be much higher than for the pure form of vitamin C, limiting the ingredient's effectiveness in products
tocopheryl acetate
5.8% -
8.7%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
LOW
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.
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Honesty check
How honest is this product?
| Promise | Can it deliver? |
|---|---|
| Moisturizing | |
| Evens skin tone |
Total Promises Fulfilled score:
75/100.
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Can it cause trouble?
- Overall product irritation risk
- Acne & comedogenic risk ingredients: 0
Potential irritants
ascorbic acid
2.6% -
4%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Anti-oxidation,
Anti-aging,
Evens skin tone
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
citrus limon fruit extract
1.9% -
2.8%
Irritation risk:
Used as a fragrance. Can be irritating and cause photosensitivity
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Comodogenic ingredients
No comodogenic ingredients detected
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Ingredients & concentrations
All ingredients
Key Actives
tocopherol
4.4% -
6.5%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Anti-oxidation,
Anti-aging,
Anti-inflammatory,
Moisturizing
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
ascorbyl glucoside
22% -
34%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Anti-aging,
Anti-oxidation,
Evens skin tone
A vitamin C derivative that is more stable but less potent than pure form of vitamin C. Has a potential to boost collagen production, nutralise free radicals and reduce hyperpigmentation, but the required concentration is likely to be much higher than for the pure form of vitamin C, limiting the ingredient's effectiveness in products
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Potential irritants
ascorbic acid
2.6% -
4%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Anti-oxidation,
Anti-aging,
Evens skin tone
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
citrus limon fruit extract
1.9% -
2.8%
Irritation risk:
Used as a fragrance. Can be irritating and cause photosensitivity
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Comodogenic ingredients
We couldn't find any comodogenic ingredients in this product
All ingredients
ascorbyl glucoside
22% -
34%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Anti-aging,
Anti-oxidation,
Evens skin tone
A vitamin C derivative that is more stable but less potent than pure form of vitamin C. Has a potential to boost collagen production, nutralise free radicals and reduce hyperpigmentation, but the required concentration is likely to be much higher than for the pure form of vitamin C, limiting the ingredient's effectiveness in products
tocopheryl acetate
5.8% -
8.7%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Anti-oxidation
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.
tocopherol
4.4% -
6.5%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Anti-oxidation,
Anti-aging,
Anti-inflammatory,
Moisturizing
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
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Ingredient list view
Ascorbyl glucoside, Tocopheryl acetate, Tocopherol, Dipotassium glycyrrhizate, Ascorbic acid, Alpinia katsumadai seed extract, Citrus limon fruit extract, Unknown, Methacryloyloxyethyl phosphorylcholine, Butyl methacrylate, Unknown, Butylene glycol, Pentylene glycol, Glycerin, Sorbitol, Unknown, Pentaerythrityl tetraethylhexanoate, Unknown, Potassium hydroxide, Diethoxyethyl succinate, Methicone, Polyethylene, Polypropylene, Glycerin, Polyacrylamide, Phenoxyethanol, Glyceryl stearate, Paraffin, Potassium isostearate, Potassium paraben, Behenyl alcohol, Dilauryl ether, Xanthan gum, Acrylates crosspolymer, Parfum
Sources
- The Roles of Vitamin C in Skin Health
- Stability, transdermal penetration, and cutaneous effects of ascorbic acid and its derivatives
- Vitamin E in dermatology
- Vitamin E and Skin Health
- Ameliorating effect of dipotassium glycyrrhizinate on an IL-4- and IL-13-induced atopic dermatitis-like skin-equivalent model
- Final report on the safety assessment of Glycyrrhetinic Acid, Potassium Glycyrrhetinate, Disodium Succinoyl Glycyrrhetinate, Glyceryl Glycyrrhetinate, Glycyrrhetinyl Stearate, Stearyl Glycyrrhetinate, Glycyrrhizic Acid, Ammonium Glycyrrhizate, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Disodium Glycyrrhizate, Trisodium Glycyrrhizate, Methyl Glycyrrhizate, and Potassium Glycyrrhizinate.
- Safety Assessment of Citrus-Derived Peel Oils as Used in Cosmetics
- Glycerol and the skin: holistic approach to its origin and functions