Rohto Melano CC Vitamin C Deep Day Care Sun Essence
Works for
MoisturizingTriethylhexanoin, Sodium hyaluronate + 3 moreWorks
“In addition, vitamin E derivative (moisturizing ingredient) and passion fruit extract (moisturizing ingredient) are combined to lead to clear skin.”
This product contains good ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. These ingredients are called "humectants": sodium hyaluronate, butylene glycol.
When humectants are on the surface of the skin, they “pull in” the moisture from the outside environment, or from within deeper layers of the skin. If the air is dry, humectants can speed up the moisture loss from the skin. This is why it is a good idea to use another product on top of this one to help "seal in" the moisture (look for ingredients like dimethicone, squalane, oils and butters).
Anti-oxidationSide benefit · Ascorbyl glucoside, Tocopheryl acetate + 1 moreMay help
This product contains antioxidants (ascorbyl glucoside) that can help neutralize free radicals in skin to lessen the damage it gets from the UV light (sun). There is some human evidence for this effect in skin, though it is smaller or less consistent than the evidence for the best antioxidants.
Anti-agingSide benefit · Ascorbyl glucoside, TocopherolMay help
This product contains ascorbyl glucoside. There is some human evidence that this ingredient helps reduce and prevent fine lines and wrinkles and improve skin elasticity and firmness, though it is smaller or less consistent than the evidence for the best anti-aging ingredients.
Evens skin toneSide benefit · Ascorbyl glucosideMay help
The following ingredient (ingredients) in this product might be helpful, but there is no evidence to confirm that it actually works: ascorbyl glucoside.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy2 strong irritants: Alcohol, ParfumMedium risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~45–55%
Alcohol~8.3–10.2%
- Irritation risk
- High
Can be drying and contribute to skin irritation. Used in formulars to dissolve other ingredients, create a thinner product consistency or for its antibacterial properties
More about AlcoholEthylhexyl methoxycinnamate~4.8–5.9%
- Irritation risk
- High
Octinoxate. When used in higher concentrations, works as a sunscreen protecting the skin from UVB rays. When used in lower concentration, helps to preserve the product formulation. Is shown to be harmful to coral reefs - consider avoiding bathing in coral reef areas when wearing a product with this ingredient. It can be irritating
More about Ethylhexyl methoxycinnamateButylene glycol~3–3.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a nice product texture and help delivery of other ingredients. Might be somewhat helpful in attracting water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Butylene glycolTriethylhexanoin~2–2.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about TriethylhexanoinTitanium dioxide~2.4–2.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Works as a UV filter when used in high concentrations. It is photostable and is effective mostly against the UVB light, with some protection in the UVA range. In small concentrations, used for its ability to improve the color of cosmetic products. Is usually well tolerated by the skin
More about Titanium dioxideDiethylamino hydroxybenzoyl hexyl benzoate~2–2.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Uvinul A Plus. A new generation broad spectrum sunscreen that offers an effective protection especially in the UVA range. It is stable in formulations. Unfortunately, is not approved by the FDA (US) yet
More about Diethylamino hydroxybenzoyl hexyl benzoateAscorbyl glucoside~1.5–1.8%
- Irritation risk
- 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
More about Ascorbyl glucosideMagnesium phosphate~1.2–1.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Unspecified form of vitamin c~0.95–1.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Tocopheryl acetate~0.65–0.95%
- 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 acetateTocopherol~0.55–0.8%
- 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 TocopherolSodium hyaluronate~0.45–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronatePassiflora incarnata extract~0.4–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals in skin
More about Passiflora incarnata extractMethylene bis-benzotriazolyl tetramethylbutylphenol~0.55–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Tinosorb M. A UV filter. Is effective against both UVA and UVB rays. It also provides some protection against visible light. It is photostable and can also be used to improve photostability of other sunscreen ingredients. Its physical properties help to create lightweight sunscreen formulations. It can leave a slight white cast. Unfortunately, it is not approved by the FDA (US) yet
More about Methylene bis-benzotriazolyl tetramethylbutylphenolGlycol dimethacrylate crosspolymer~0.35–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps create a thicker product consistency
More about Glycol dimethacrylate crosspolymerBis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine~0.5–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Tinosorb S. One of the most effective broad spectrum sunscreen ingredients. Protects from both UVA and UVB rays. It is photostable. Approved by the US FDA in 2026 (listed as bemotrizinol on US labels).
More about Bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazinePeg-40 stearate~0.35–0.6%
Polysilicone-13~0.3–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer~0.3–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Maintains the texture of skincare products. Allows the product to spread evenly. Helps oil and water mix together
More about Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymerSilica~0.4–0.65%
Polystyrene~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Polyvinyl alcohol~0.25–0.45%
Disodium edta~0.2–0.4%
Decyl glucoside~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps oil and water mix together. Can be irritating
More about Decyl glucosideXanthan gum~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumAlumina~0.3–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
The same compound that is used safely in dental implants and bone cements. In cosmetics, it is used to improve the consistency of products
More about AluminaPropylene glycol~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps oil and water mix together and can enhance the penetration of other ingredients into the skin. It can be irritating
More about Propylene glycolSynthetic fluorphlogopite~0.1–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A mineral that is used as an optical filter (makes the skin looks nicer through light reflection) and to improve the texture of cosmetic products
More about Synthetic fluorphlogopiteTin oxide~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A colorant that can add a pearl-like appearance to the formulation
More about Tin oxideParfum~0.05–0.1%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumIngredient list view
Water, Alcohol, Ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate, Butylene glycol, Triethylhexanoin, Titanium dioxide, Diethylamino hydroxybenzoyl hexyl benzoate, Ascorbyl glucoside, Magnesium phosphate, Unspecified form of vitamin c, Tocopheryl acetate, Tocopherol, Sodium hyaluronate, Unknown, Passiflora incarnata extract, Methylene bis-benzotriazolyl tetramethylbutylphenol, Glycol dimethacrylate crosspolymer, Bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine, Peg-40 stearate, Polysilicone-13, Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer, Unknown, Silica, Polystyrene, Polyvinyl alcohol, Disodium edta, Decyl glucoside, Xanthan gum, Alumina, Propylene glycol, Synthetic fluorphlogopite, Tin oxide, Parfum
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Match % combines shared ingredients, the first five ingredients, shared actives and hero ingredients, irritancy (lower counts in the alternative's favour), texture and body area. Only products in the same routine step are compared.
| RohtoMelano CC Vitamin C Deep Day Care Sun EssenceYOUR PRODUCT | KaoUV Aqua Rich Light Up Essence | HealezInvisible Restorative Sun Shield | Spa TreatmentAbsowater Moist Milk | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 35% | 31% | 31% |
| Price | — | $11.50 | — | $48.00 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 5 of 9 | 3 of 9 | 2 of 9 |
| Key difference | — | Dimethicone | Bisabolol | Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate |
| Irritancy | Medium | Medium | Low | Low |
| Drying alcohol | Contains drying alcohol | Contains drying alcohol | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
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Product summary
"Rohto - Buy Rohto Melano CC Vitamin C Deep Day Care Sun Essence in Australia - Japanese Skincare Online" could be helpful for: Evens skin tone, Moisturizing and Anti-aging, but its actives are not the most effective or are not well-studied.
Ingredient callouts
- Humectants (sodium hyaluronate 0.45% - 0.70%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.
Price
The product retails for 21.95A$ in Australia.
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 14 studies and safety reviews.
- 1
- 2The Roles of Vitamin C in Skin Healthncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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- 4Vitamin E in dermatologyncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 5Vitamin E and Skin Healthlpi.oregonstate.edu
- 6Hyaluronic acid: A key molecule in skin agingncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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