Melatonin
In 11 skincare routines
Summary
Works for
- Anti-oxidation
- Anti-aging
Irritancy risk
1
LowA compound that can regulate sleep cycles in humans and animals. When used in cosmetics, comes from plant sources. It can work as anti-oxidant in skin when applied topically in skincare
Products with Melatonin
epiiHPT6 Ultra Cream 10%adenosineceramide nppalmitoyl tripeptide-38 +15 actives
Anti-aging Moisturizing +1
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IsdinceuticsRetinal Eyesretinalniacinamidebakuchiol +7 actives
Anti-aging Anti-oxidation +2
FragranceAlcohol
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ISDINIsdinceutics A.G.E. Reverse Nightniacinamidepanthenolpalmitoyl tetrapeptide-7 +10 actives
Anti-aging Anti-oxidation +3
FragranceAlcohol
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TopicalsFaded Brightening Serum for Dark Spots and Discolorationniacinamideazelaic acidbutyrospermum parkii butter +11 actives
Moisturizing Evens skin tone +3
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HANYULKorean Mini Yuja Brightening Sleeping Mask & Moisturizer with Vitamin C and Niacinamideniacinamideadenosine3-o-ethyl ascorbic acid +13 actives
Moisturizing Evens skin tone +3
Alcohol
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NakerySkinRecovery The Age Edit Time Erasing Serumsalicylic acidlactobionic acidazelaic acid +16 actives
Anti-aging Moisturizing +4
Fragrance
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ParnellCicamanu 92 Serum 30mlmadecassosidephytosphingosineceramide np +7 actives
Moisturizing Anti-oxidation +1
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kineffDermacycle 102 Night Renewal Creamcopper tripeptide-1niacinamideadenosine +33 actives
Moisturizing Anti-oxidation +3
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ArocellMilky Drop Ampouleniacinamidesodium ascorbyl phosphateadenosine +28 actives
Moisturizing Evens skin tone +3
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Beekman 1802Midnight Milk Better Aging Sleep Creambakuchiolpalmitoyl tripeptide-38panthenol +9 actives
Anti-aging Moisturizing +3
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Scientific sources
Similar ingredients
Anti-oxidation
Ascorbic AcidThe 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 agingCamellia Sinensis Leaf ExtractCan contain potent anti-oxidant compounds (abbreviated ECG, GCG, EGC, and EGCG) that might help protect the skin from free radicals. Can help calm down inflammation and has some anti-bacterial properties. Unfortunately, these antioxidants are unstable and lose their effectiveness very quickly in products. The concentration of the antioxidant compounds in the extract also tends to be low to be effective in topical formulationAscorbyl GlucosideA 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 productsCentella Asiatica ExtractA plant extract that has been shown to be able to reduce inflammation in skin, support restoration of skin barrier function, as well as support collagen production. Contains active compounds called centelloids: asiaticoside, madecasosside, asiatic acid and madecassic acid. Might be helpful in preventing stretch marks. It can be itself be irritating though. Malpighia Emarginata Seed ExtractCan help neutralize free radicals in skin but is typically not used in a high enough concentration
Anti-aging
1-Trimethyl-2-Cyclohexenyl-1-Penten-3-OneAcetyl GlucosamineAn effective moisturizing ingredient that also has been shown to be effective in evening out the skin tone and reducing hyperpigmentation. It can help somewhat reduce wrinkles in skinButyrospermum Parkii ButterA great moisturising ingredient that softens the skin and reduces water loss from its upper layer. It also can be helpful in protecting skin from free radicalsCamellia Sinensis LeafGreen tea leaf powder that might contain antioxidants to help neutralize free radicals in skinAcetyl Dipeptide-1 Cetyl EsterA type of peptide. Peptides are excellent moisturizers and might be able support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles