Melano CC

Vitamin C Brightening Gel

Moisturizer
This brightening gel delivers visible radiance and helps even out skin tone with consistent use. The lightweight, fast-absorbing formula feels refreshing and layers seamlessly under makeup or moisturizer.
Vitamin C Brightening Gel

28 of 28 ingredients identified

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Contains fragrance
Fragrance is a common trigger for sensitivity and irritation in reactive skin.

Category breakdown

Emollient · 7Other · 6Antioxidant · 5Solvent / vehicle · 3Humectant · 2Preservative · 2Soothing · 1Active · 1Fragrance · 1

Relationships

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Full ingredient breakdown

1
A stable, water-soluble vitamin C derivative that converts to ascorbic acid in skin. Gentler and more shelf-stable than pure L-ascorbic acid.
Antioxidant
2
The stable ester form of vitamin E that converts to active tocopherol in skin; a common, shelf-stable antioxidant.
Antioxidant
3
A licorice-root-derived salt that calms inflammation and soothes irritated, reactive skin.
Soothing
4
Pure vitamin C; a potent antioxidant and brightener.
Active
5
An extract from seeds of Alpinia katsumadai (a member of the ginger family) rich in flavonoids used for antioxidant and soothing benefits in skincare.
Antioxidant
6
Aqueous extract from lemon (Citrus limonum) fruit. Contains ascorbic acid, hesperidin, and citrus flavonoids. Provides antioxidant and brightening activity in cosmetics.
Antioxidant
7
An antioxidant-rich cornelian cherry extract that helps defend skin against free-radical damage.
Antioxidant
10
A gold-standard humectant that draws water into the skin.
Humectant
11
A sugar alcohol humectant derived from glucose that draws moisture into the skin and improves product texture.
Humectant