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I’ve been using this product for several months and my dark spots are lighter, I get less redness, & my skin just feels và looks healthier.
It wasn’t a quick, overnight change though. As with all skincare products, it took time và consistency.
And I do use other products in my routine that help with my problem areas but Melano CC vitamin C definitely plays an important part in clearing và brightening my skin. It’s a great way lớn get my daily dose of vi-ta-min C skincare.
The packaging is awesome too. I feel really bad throwing out other vi-ta-min C serums because they’ve already oxidized beyond use. But Melano CC vitamin C has remained as clear today as it was on day 1. & I plan lớn use every last drop.
So if you’re looking to lớn get vi-ta-min C into your routine, this is a gentle but effective hàng hóa to try. You can use it as a spot treatment or as a serum for your whole face, up to lớn you.
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If you’re looking for a vitamin C serum that’s formulated with ferulic acid, By Wishtrend vi-ta-min C serum is a great one to lớn try.
As always, remember that every person’s skin & skin type is different so what might work for me might not work for you, & vice versa.
So before trying a new product, it pays to bởi a little bit of research first. Pay special attention to lớn ingredients that you might have a reaction to.
And doing a patch-test is always a good idea. Unsure? Best khổng lồ consult your dermatologist.
A little while ago, I shared a brand of vitamin C serum that I found terribly effective. It was so effective (and affordable) that I was quite loathe to nói qua my little find with everyone. Sometimes, I’m selfish like that.
It was the Melano CC vitamin C Brightening Essence, or also known as the Melano CC Intensive Anti-Spot essence.
Earlier this year, I was browsing a Japanese website, & stumbled on a new, upgraded version, and decided to lớn buy it to try. All this, without understanding quite what it was, or how it was different. I can be a little impulsive lượt thích that 😀
Not very long after I received it, I received a tube from the brand locally, because, as luck would have it, the Melano CC vi-ta-min C Brightening Premium Essence (aka Melano CC Intensive Anti-Spot Premium Essence as it’s known in Japan) is available in Malaysia!
I’ve almost finished using 1 tube, and truth to tell, I was struggling to khung an opinion on it.
Melano CC vi-ta-min C Brightening Premium Essence
The visual difference is that the Premium Essence comes in a box that is golden as opposed lớn plain yellow. The tube too is gold as opposed to silver.
The difference between the Melano CC vi-ta-min C Brightening Premium Essence and the regular version, is that the Premium version is formulated with 4 different vitamin C ingredients – ascorbic acid, ascorbyl tetraisopalmitate, ascorbyl glucoside & ethyl ascorbic acid.
These 4 vi-ta-min C ingredients are supposed to make this essence more potent, penetrate better lớn more actively fight dark spots, lighten pimple marks & acne scars và even out uneven skin tone.
Like its predecessor, the brand does not nội dung what the percentage of vi-ta-min C is in the product. What we have are vi-ta-min C ingredients that are water và oil soluble. It also contains vi-ta-min B6 for antioxidant and oil control properties, Allantoin lớn soften skin, protect và hydrate skin, & antimicrobial
O-Cymen-5-OL, a preservative which helps reduce inflammation & prevent acne-causing bacteria from forming.
On paper, it does look like it does a lot.
But I feel lượt thích it over-promises & under-delivers, which bums me out, as I love the regular version of this serum.
Tiny dropper dispenser helps the hàng hóa go a long way
A word of warning (although most know this by now): bởi vì not snip off the little ball at the kết thúc of the tube. It is this that controls how much sản phẩm is dispensed each time, và keeps it fresh. I think it’s rather genius, as the tube is kept air-tight, & your product is kept fresh khổng lồ the last drop.Xem thêm: Mua Điều Hòa Daikin Chính Hãng, Giá Rẻ, Trả Góp 0% Giao Hàng Nhanh Chóng 7/2023 Mediamart
It also dispenses the hàng hóa quite effectively, dropping one perfect little drop into your palm each time.
Personally, as perfect as the dispenser is, I find it rather fiddly. I’m used to a more generous dispensing of hàng hóa in the khung of pump bottles or droppers, so having one tiny drop hit your palm each time makes me wonder if it’s enough.
But it is, for I find that 3-4 drops helps cover my face quite nicely. In fact, using just 3-4 drops each time, a 20g tube can easily last you 4 months! According lớn information in Japanese, this serum is meant to be applied on targeted areas only, not all over your face. If you use it this way, it’ll last even longer!
Slightly oily texture
When I shared my review of the Melano CC vitamin C Brightening Essence a few years ago, a few people commented that it felt oily, & asked why I did not mention it. The odd thing was that I never noticed the oily texture.
I still don’t.
Perhaps it might be because I apply my serums onto damp skin, after misting with a facial mist or lotion, and I find that the sản phẩm sinks right into the skin.
However, when I was using the Melano CC vi-ta-min C Brightening Premium Essence, I noticed that it did feel a little oily on my skin. I had to lớn wait a little bit for it lớn sink into the skin before I could proceed with my moisturiser và sunscreen, otherwise, it would just feel generally rather greasy.
It isn’t khổng lồ say that it’s uncomfortable. It feels very comfortable for me, but this time, I definitely noticed that the texture was rather oily.
Is the Melano CC vi-ta-min C Brightening Premium Essence better than the regular version?
Truth lớn tell, I don’t notice a marked improvement to lớn my skin while using the Premium Essence. It has been a while since I used the regular version, so it’s hard for me khổng lồ say what the exact difference is, if any.I have had some spots from maskne & irritation from wearing masks, and I bởi notice that any marks are lightened after a while. Whether they are lightened more quickly or more significantly, I cannot say for certain.
What I can say is that the Premium Essence feels like it promises a lot, but does not quite deliver on everything it promises. I personally find products with L-Ascorbic Acid as its vitamin C ingredient more effective than other vitamin C derivatives. It is however, also a little more irritating lớn the skin.
I think the incorporation of different vitamin C ingredients in the Premium Essence could be a good thing, as some of the vi-ta-min C derivatives are known lớn be more gentle on the skin. However, I personally feel that I’d prefer having just 1 or maybe 2 types of vi-ta-min C in the serum, just so it works better.
That is however, my personal uninformed opinion.
I am out in the sun a lot these days, so my pigmentation has gone haywire. I’m healthier & more tanned, but areas with hyperpigmentation are just bonkers. I don’t expect this serum to vì much for that, và truthfully, it hasn’t.
However, for general skin tone, I vì notice that the skin tone is kept a little more even. I don’t notice redness or patchiness on my skin. It is generally fairly even toned, except on my cheekbones where my hyperpigmentation is.
Could I achieve a similar result using the normal Melano CC vitamin C Brightening Essence? I reckon I could. Diligence is key after all.
I also notice that there is a significant price difference between the regular and Premium Essence.
Speaking for myself, if I wanted a more potent vitamin C serum, I wouldn’t be looking at the Melano CC vi-ta-min C Brightening Premium Essence. I would look towards serums lượt thích the Timeless vitamin C or Cerave vi-ta-min C serums, that are generally more potent and deliver better results.
If I wanted an affordable vi-ta-min C, that is well-packaged & delivers a satisfactory result without being incredible, I’d go with the regular Melano CC vitamin C Brightening Essence.
Who the Premium Essence might appeal to, would likely be those who are comfortable using the regular essence, who may not be able to lớn use other vi-ta-min C serums that might feel more irritating on the skin, và who might want something that’s a step up from the regular version. This group of people however, might be rather niche in my view.
IN A NUTSHELL
The Melano CC vitamin C Brightening Premium Essence or also known as the Melano CC Intensive Anti-Spot Premium Essence is an tăng cấp of the regular essence in the silver tube. It has been improved & contains 4 different types of vi-ta-min C alongside vi-ta-min B6 and E. What it is supposed khổng lồ do, is deliver a more targeted, quicker result of skin brightening, & to target dark spots more effectively. Personally, I find that it promises more than it delivers. It is a nice little serum, but I don’t notice a result that is far more impressive than what other serums offer, and even what the regular version offers. I vày notice it is a little oily, which is not something I noticed before. It’s deent as far as vitamin C serums go. But if I’m looking in this price point, I have a wider selection of other better, more effective vi-ta-min C serums khổng lồ consider. For this reason, I’m not impressed by this one.
PROS:Love the packaging in the aluminium tube và dropper that keeps sản phẩm fresh for longer
Absorbs quickly in khổng lồ the skin Feels gentle on skin Skintone is evened and dark spots from pimples bởi fade quickly
CONS:Slightly oily feel
I don’t notice a more significant result as compared lớn other brands
WHO WILL lượt thích THIS: Anyone who likes the regular version và wants something that is a little more potent
PRICE: RM75 | US$22 for 20g
WHERE lớn BUY: Watson’s stores & online, Yes
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For those interested, this is the ingredients các mục for the Melano CC vitamin C Brightening Premium Essence.
Butylene Glycol, Propanediol, Isopentyldiol, Propylene Glycol, PEG-8, Water, Ascorbic Acid, Alcohol, PPG-6-Decyltetradeceth-30, Fragrance, Tocopherol, Pyridoxine HCL, Allantoin, O-Cymen-5-OL, Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate, Sodium
Metabisulfite, Alpinia Katsumadai Seed Extract, Disodium EDTA, 3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid, Ascorbyl Glucoside, Serine, Citrus Limon(Lemon) Fruit Extract, Citrus Grandis (Grapefruit) Fruit Extract
I absolutely loved the regular version, especially at its wallet-friendly price tag. I still recommend it khổng lồ those who are new to lớn using vitamin C serums or who want something on a budget. It’s wallet-friendly, và works well. For me, that’s all that matters! 🙂
Paris B
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Paris B is a 40-something beauty and skincare enthusiast with a practical & very critical view of beauty products and the world of beauty. Her mission on My Women Stuff is lớn deliver clear, honest review and facilitate discussions about beauty trends & life, tempered with a healthy dose of humour. Let the buyer"s remorse be ours not yours! When not testing the newest skincare creams & lotions, or playing with makeup, find her testing her culinary skills in the kitchen at Chez PB. Read more about us here or leave a phản hồi below or connect with us on social truyền thông media at Instagram, Facebook và Twitter!
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I’m currently finishing up a tube of the original essence and I must confess… I don’t find it very impressive. It doesn’t seem to vì chưng much on my hyperpigmentation around my eyes. However, as you’ve been preaching about vitamin C serums for years, I’ll keep trying other brands và formulas! ?
I’m also considering introducing a weak retinol to lớn my routine. Bởi you find retinol helpful, or bởi vì you prefer vi-ta-min C serums?
How’s the dog treat business coming along?
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November 29, 2021 at 8:32 pm
Hi Laura! You are too kind thank you! I have met many people who also don’t enjoy the Melano CC essence so you’re not alone haha! I guess we all react differently to it. Oh & I don’t experience much benefits in terms of hyperpigmentation too. But for any new sun spots or freckles or marks from pimples or acne it does the job. Oh & for keeping a more even skin tone too. Try Timeless. Most people who bởi love it! 😉
Yes I enjoy using retinol too. It is very helpful for making skin smoother & stronger. Retinol at night và vitamin c in the day is a great full bộ 🙂
The dog treat business is coming along nicely thank you for remembering! It keeps me busy and away from the blog but I’m slowly trying to lớn rebalance everything so I get to vì what I enjoy too – blogging 🙂 Have a lovely week ahead Laura 🙂
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November 30, 2021 at 5:20 am
Hurray for new posts from my favorite beauty blogger!! For other readers based in the US, I noticed that Melano is pretty hard khổng lồ come by here unless it’s shipped internationally. Paris, vì chưng you notice ay differences in the concentration of vitamin C in Asian brands vs a brand from someplace like Sephora?
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November 30, 2021 at 2:18 pm
Hi Melissa, thank you for your kind words 🙂 I’m trying khổng lồ be a little less tardy with my blog posts 🙂 As for your question, to be honest, aside from Melano CC I haven’t used any other Asian brands of vitamin C products. I think I’ve seen Laneige with a serum, but I haven’t yet looked into it. From what I can see however, it feels lượt thích the Western brands are a little more upfront about the concentration of key ingredients in their products e.g. Retinol, Vit C etc. Asian brands don’t specify, lượt thích Melano CC. The only Asian brand I’d come across, that specifies the concentration is Rohto Obagi but that’s very exclusive to japan and hard to come by outside of Japan. Truth lớn tell, when it comes to Vit C, I think it’s easier getting one from Sephora or other Western brands, that are easier lớn come by in the US. Timeless is easy to get (and goes on sale quite often) and their Vit C serum is really good. Not too expensive either. So that’s my personal preference – to lớn buy from a brand that tells me what their percentages of Vit C are, & not be all mystical và secretive the way many Asian brands are LOL 😀
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December 1, 2021 at 5:06 am
Thank you for such a detailed reply Paris! I noticed that Laneige recently came out with a Vit C cream & it would be cool if they manufactured a serum too. That’s a great point about percentages! I noticed that the most popular brands in the US, lượt thích the Ordinary, clearly lay out all of the percentages of ingredients they use. I wonder if it’s meant to show that a brand is transparent and trustworthy lol 😀
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Lia says
January 21, 2022 at 11:58 am
I Love the original so much that the news of a new, “upgraded” version filled me with dread. Thanks for this review, Paris!