Melano CC
Vitamin C Enzyme Face Wash
My skin feels noticeably cleaner and brighter after just a few uses. The enzyme formula gently exfoliates while the vitamin C helps fade dark spots, leaving pores visibly refined.
24 of 24 ingredients identified
Informational only — check the packaging and a professional for advice.
Actives combined with exfoliation
This formula pairs active ingredients with exfoliation. Introduce gradually and watch for sensitivity.
Contains fragrance
Fragrance is a common trigger for sensitivity and irritation in reactive skin.
Category breakdown
Other · 7Emollient · 5Solvent / vehicle · 3Humectant · 2Active · 2Surfactant · 1Exfoliant · 1UV filter · 1Antioxidant · 1Fragrance · 1
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Full ingredient breakdown
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A gold-standard humectant that draws water into the skin.
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A dimer of glycerin used as a humectant; provides hydration with a slightly richer, more substantive feel than glycerin.
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Pure vitamin C; a potent antioxidant and brightener.
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An ether derivative of L-ascorbic acid in which the 3-OH position is protected by an ethyl group, making it stable in water-based formulas. Converts to Vitamin C inside skin cells. Used widely in Japanese brightening products (Shiseido, Elixir) as a quasi-drug-adjacent brightening active.
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A proteolytic enzyme that cleaves peptide bonds in denatured or dead skin proteins. Used in enzyme-based cleansers and wash-off exfoliants (Melano CC Enzyme Face Wash) to provide gentle exfoliation alongside vitamin C actives.
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A mineral UV filter effective against UVB and short UVA.
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A synthetic phenolic antioxidant that prevents oxidation of oils and fats in cosmetic formulas, used at very low concentrations.