# メラノCC skincare Page: https://lovi.care/skincare/ca/brands/cc The Lovi Fit is the same in every country; only the stores and prices differ, and the ones here are for Canada. メラノCC is a Japanese skincare brand founded in 2005 and owned by Rohto Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.. [rohto.co.jp](https://www.rohto.co.jp/en/company/history/2000-) [rohto.com.kh](https://www.rohto.com.kh/aboutus/index) Melano CC is widely loved for its targeted [serums](https://lovi.care/skincare/ca/ingredients/serum) and carefully balanced formulas. Its products suit dull, uneven, and acne-prone skin best, thanks to their clarifying and brightening effects. For specific concerns, the C Anti-Spot Essence stands out as the primary solution for acne-prone skin. Users consistently appreciate how reliably these treatments refine and balance the complexion over time. This page covers some of the most popular メラノCC products; for the whole メラノCC range, with a fit score for every product, [use the Lovi app](https://app.pora.ai/vqqJ/j1xj2b6o?af_sub2=brand&af_sub3=selection_note&af_sub4=pg7a4bad8fc8). ### メラノCC [serums](https://lovi.care/skincare/ca/ingredients/serum) and treatments #### Serums and treatments - [C](https://lovi.care/skincare/ca/p/cc/c/for/oily-skin) — Average fit ## Questions and answers ### Is メラノCC worth it? Yes, the メラノCC products on this page are worth considering since Lovi rates the brand-focused routine Superior for dry, oily, sensitive, combination, and acne-prone skin. The products help address skin concerns with formulations that include [vitamin C derivatives](https://lovi.care/skincare/ca/ingredients/vitamin-c). [Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2020](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31975502/) [Journal of Periodontology, 2009](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/19186973/) ### What are メラノCC's best products? Melano CC does not have standout best products on this page because every item listed, such as the C [serum](https://lovi.care/skincare/ca/ingredients/serum), rates Average across all skin types. ### Does メラノCC cause breakouts? Melano CC is unlikely to cause breakouts, as Lovi rates the brand-focused routine as Superior for acne-prone skin. ### Is メラノCC fragrance-free? Yes, the メラノCC products on this page are formulated without fragrance. ### What are the key ingredients in メラノCC products? The key ingredients in the メラノCC products on this page include ascorbic acid and ascorbyl glucoside, which help brighten the skin and improve signs of aging. Lovi rates the brand-focused routines Superior for dry, oily, sensitive, combination, and acne-prone skin. [Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2020](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31975502/) [Journal of Periodontology, 2009](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/19186973/) ### How do I build a メラノCC skincare routine? To build a skincare routine with メラノCC, shoppers can use the C serum, which Lovi rates Average for dry, oily, and sensitive skin. The メラノCC products on this page are fragrance-free. ### What are good alternatives to メラノCC? Good alternatives to explore on Lovi include Biore, Hada Labo, Shiseido, SK-II, Shiseido Senka, and DHC. These similar skincare brands also offer dedicated product pages for comparison. ### メラノCC vs Biore: which is better? Lovi rates the メラノCC-focused routine Superior for dry, oily, sensitive, combination, and acne-prone skin, whereas the Biore-focused routine is rated High for those skin types. ### Who owns メラノCC, and where is it from? メラノCC is a Japanese brand founded in 2005, owned by Rohto Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.. [rohto.co.jp](https://www.rohto.co.jp/en/company/history/2000-) [rohto.com.kh](https://www.rohto.com.kh/aboutus/index) ### Is メラノCC cruelty-free? PETA, Leaping Bunny, and Cruelty Free International, the registries Lovi checks, do not list メラノCC as cruelty-free. ## Research behind メラノCC's key ingredients - [Benefits of topical hyaluronic acid for skin quality and signs of skin aging: From literature review to clinical evidence](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36200921/) Hyaluronic acid · Dermatologic Therapy, 2022 - [Anti-aging and brightening effects of a topical treatment containing vitamin C, vitamin E, and raspberry leaf cell culture extract: A split-face, randomized controlled trial](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31975502/) Ascorbic acid · Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2020 - [Effects of ascorbic acid on gingival melanin pigmentation in vitro and in vivo](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/19186973/) Ascorbyl glucoside · Journal of Periodontology, 2009 - [Effect of a topical antioxidant serum containing vitamin C, vitamin E, and ferulic acid after Q-switched 1064-nm Nd:YAG laser for treatment of environment-induced skin pigmentation](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32052907/) Ascorbic acid · Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2020 - [The 24-hour skin hydration and barrier function effects of a hyaluronic 1%, glycerin 5%, and Centella asiatica stem cells extract moisturizing fluid: an intra-subject, randomized, assessor-blinded study](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/28860834/) Glycerin · Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017 - [A Double-Blind, 12-Week Study to Evaluate the Antiaging Efficacy of a Cream Containing the NFκB Inhibitor 4-Hexyl-1, 3-Phenylenediol and Ascorbic Acid-2 Glucoside in Adult Females](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/27272084/) Ascorbyl glucoside · Journal of Drugs in Dermatology, 2016 - [Treatment with Ascorbyl Glucoside-Arginine Complex Ameliorates Solar Lentigos](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39769217/) Ascorbyl glucoside · International Journal of Molecular Sciences, 2024 ## Similar brands - Japanese skincare: [Biore](https://lovi.care/skincare/ca/brands/biore) - Japanese skincare: [Hada Labo](https://lovi.care/skincare/ca/brands/hada-labo) - Japanese skincare: [Shiseido](https://lovi.care/skincare/ca/brands/shiseido) - Japanese skincare: [SK-II](https://lovi.care/skincare/ca/brands/sk-ii) - Japanese skincare: [Shiseido Senka](https://lovi.care/skincare/ca/brands/shiseido-senka) - Japanese skincare: [DHC](https://lovi.care/skincare/ca/brands/dhc) - Japanese skincare: [Pair](https://lovi.care/skincare/ca/brands/pair) - Japanese skincare: [Anessa](https://lovi.care/skincare/ca/brands/anessa) - Japanese skincare: [FANCL](https://lovi.care/skincare/ca/brands/fancl) - Japanese skincare: [Shu Uemura](https://lovi.care/skincare/ca/brands/shu-uemura) ## Popular brands - Korean skincare: [SKIN1004](https://lovi.care/skincare/ca/brands/skin1004) - Korean skincare: [Anua](https://lovi.care/skincare/ca/brands/anua) - Korean skincare: [Medicube](https://lovi.care/skincare/ca/brands/medicube) - Canadian skincare: [The Ordinary](https://lovi.care/skincare/ca/brands/the-ordinary) - Korean skincare: [Beauty of Joseon](https://lovi.care/skincare/ca/brands/beauty-of-joseon) - Korean skincare: [COSRX](https://lovi.care/skincare/ca/brands/cosrx) - American skincare: [CeraVe](https://lovi.care/skincare/ca/brands/cerave) - French skincare: [La Roche-Posay](https://lovi.care/skincare/ca/brands/la-roche-posay) - Korean skincare: [Dr. Althea](https://lovi.care/skincare/ca/brands/dr-althea) - Korean skincare: [Some By Mi](https://lovi.care/skincare/ca/brands/some-by-mi) - Korean skincare: [Torriden](https://lovi.care/skincare/ca/brands/torriden) - Korean skincare: [celimax](https://lovi.care/skincare/ca/brands/celimax) - Korean skincare: [Purito](https://lovi.care/skincare/ca/brands/purito) - Korean skincare: [ROUND LAB](https://lovi.care/skincare/ca/brands/round-lab) - American skincare: [Cetaphil](https://lovi.care/skincare/ca/brands/cetaphil) - American skincare: [Paula's Choice](https://lovi.care/skincare/ca/brands/paula-s-choice) - American skincare: [Neutrogena](https://lovi.care/skincare/ca/brands/neutrogena) - Korean skincare: [AXIS-Y](https://lovi.care/skincare/ca/brands/axis-y) - American skincare: [Kiehl's](https://lovi.care/skincare/ca/brands/kiehl-s) - Korean skincare: [d'Alba](https://lovi.care/skincare/ca/brands/d-alba) ## About the Lovi Fit Lovi: Unbiased, science-based skincare AI trained on real user outcomes. Lovi rates every product from its full ingredient list with brand-independent rules its 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. Levels from best to worst: Superior, High, Average, Low, Caution, Warning. Behind these ratings: Nadia Kapleva, MS (Co-founder, Medical Director); Alexey Shagraev, PhD (Co-founder, CEO and CTO); Dr. Sofía Perea Pérez, MD, MSc (Medical Board); Aishani Shah, MD (Medical Board); Asya Zubkova, MS (Medical Board); Hanna Kurets, MD (Medical Board, Medical Advisor); Elina Nazarenko, MD (Medical Board); Victoria Derkova, MS (Medical Board). Page built Nov 8, 2026. 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