メラノCC C for sensitive skin
Ascorbic Acid- Ascorbyl Glucoside
Alpinia Katsumadai Seed Extract
Average
- HighNormal Skin Fit
- AverageEffectiveness
- Low RiskSafety
Works for sensitive skin; other serums fit it better.
This fit is calculated for the concerns frequently associated with sensitive skin: redness, stinging, and reactions to new products. For scores and recommendations based on your full skin profile, including your 12D face scan results and any goals or preferences you have, please use the Lovi app.
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Lovi Assistant explains
- Highly suitable for normal skin, this product contains Ascorbic Acid and Ascorbyl Glucoside which offer antioxidant activity and support collagen synthesis, providing moderate brightening to help even skin tone.
- Glycerin and hyaluronic acid offer general hydration that supports your redness and irritation, though they are not specifically targeted to address these concerns.
- The formula is generally safe for your sensitive skin, with a low risk of irritation from Ascorbic Acid.
How to apply
- Use your serum in the PM routine, starting 3 times a week before building up to daily use if your skin is happy.
- Apply the serum after cleansing and toning, but before putting on your moisturizer for the best results.
- Gently press 2-3 drops of the serum into your skin and wait a minute ⏱ for it to soak in.
- Since your skin is sensitive and easily irritated, apply the serum on completely dry skin to help keep it calm.
- Always do a patch test before your first use and avoid getting the serum too close to your eyes .
Questions and answers
How well does Melano CC Vitamin C Essence work for sensitive skin?
This product works for sensitive skin, though other treatments fit it better. A treatment for this skin needs soothing ingredients that calm redness and irritation without any risk of irritation.
Which ingredients make this serum a good fit for sensitive skin?
Glycerin and hyaluronic acid provide general hydration that helps support sensitive skin, while Ascorbic Acid carries a low risk of irritation. To be a better fit for this skin, a treatment of this type needs soothing ingredients that directly target redness and irritation with no risk of unsuitability.
What does Vitamin C do for sensitive skin?
Vitamin C helps brighten skin, smooth out fine lines, and fade dark spots. Clinical studies show it is generally safe and well-tolerated when improving overall skin quality.
What does Ascorbyl Glucoside do for sensitive skin?
Ascorbyl Glucoside helps brighten skin, smooth out dark spots, and protect against daily damage without causing irritation. Studies show it is gentle and stable, making it a great option for sensitive skin to look brighter and more even.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2012International Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2021
Where does this serum go in a skincare routine for sensitive skin?
This treatment goes in the evening routine for your sensitive skin, after cleansing and toning and before moisturizing. Putting this type of product in the evening provides extra safety around sun exposure, and this skin type needs soothing ingredients like glycerin and hyaluronic acid to help calm redness and irritation.
Can I use this serum with retinol, and in what order?
You can use this treatment with retinol by applying your soothing toner first, followed by this treatment in your PM routine, and then finishing with a moisturizer. Because this is an average fit for your sensitive skin, this skin type needs gentle, soothing ingredients like glycerin and hyaluronic acid along with low-irritation brighteners to keep the skin calm and comfortable.
How often should I use this serum?
You can use this treatment in your evening routine once a week to start, and carefully use it more often if your sensitive skin tolerates it well and sees good results. The formula is generally safe for your skin, with a low risk of irritation from Ascorbic Acid.
Can this serum clog pores, cause breakouts or purging for sensitive skin?
This serum is unlikely to clog pores or cause breakouts on sensitive skin, as its formula has a low risk of irritation and is generally safe for your skin type. It does not contain ingredients that typically trigger purging. Sensitive skin needs soothing ingredients like centella asiatica and barrier-supporting hydrators to stay calm and comfortable.
Is this serum fragrance-free and alcohol-free?
Yes, it has no fragrance and no drying alcohol.
What the research says
Treatment with ascorbyl glucoside-arginine complex lotion significantly decreased pigmentation scores and melanin index while increasing lightness in solar lentigos of Japanese females compared to placebo over 24 weeks.
International Journal of Molecular Sciences, 2024A topical serum containing vitamin C, vitamin E, and raspberry leaf cell culture extract improved skin color, elasticity, radiance, smoothness, scaliness, and wrinkles compared to the untreated contralateral side in fifty female volunteers.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2020A single application of a moisturizing fluid containing hyaluronic acid 1%, glycerin 5%, and Centella asiatica stem cells extract significantly increased skin hydration by 29% and reduced transepidermal water loss at 24 hours compared to baseline and an untreated control site in twenty healthy women.
Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017Topical application of 5% vitamin C cream significantly improved global clinical scores, increased skin microrelief density, and induced elastic tissue repair in photoaged skin compared to excipient control in healthy female volunteers.
Experimental Dermatology, 2003Ascorbic acid 2-glucoside gel significantly reduced gingival melanin pigmentation after 4 weeks compared to placebo in 73 subjects with symmetric pigmentation.
Journal of Periodontology, 2009Topical application of VC-IP cream twice daily for 8 weeks reduces periorbital wrinkles in female subjects compared to a placebo cream.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2022Cardamonin suppressed pigmentation and decreased intracellular melanin production by inhibiting the Wnt/beta-catenin signaling pathway and suppressing MITF and tyrosinase expression in human normal melanocytes.
Biochemical and Biophysical Research Communications, 2009
Ingredients
Water, Ascorbic Acid, Dipropylene Glycol, Glycerin, Ascorbyl Glucoside, Isopropyl Methylphenol, Alpinia Katsumadai Seed Extract, Disodium Edta, Hyaluronic Acid, Phenoxyethanol, Peg-8, Xanthan Gum
Behind this fit score
Lovi calculates every fit score from the full ingredient list with brand-independent rules our dermatologists and cosmetic chemists build and review, and personalizes every pick with AI trained on the real results of millions of users. Lovi trains its fit score models on a proprietary dataset built from more than 10,000 expert-labeled products and more than 100,000 simulated examples, following an internally consistent methodology presented at Cosmoprof, AMWC, and Skin of Color Update.
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