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メラノCC C for combination skin

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メラノCC C

Average

  • HighCombination Skin Fit
  • AverageEffectiveness
  • HighSafety

Works for combination skin; other serums fit it better.

This fit is calculated for the concerns frequently associated with combination skin: an oily T-zone, enlarged pores, and dry cheeks. 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

  • Offers moderate brightening and evening of skin tone for your combination skin, as Ascorbic Acid and Ascorbyl Glucoside provide antioxidant and brightening effects, while Glycerin offers humectant action.
  • While beneficial for general skincare, the formula does not specifically target oily shine, which is your main goal.
  • The product is safe for your combination skin, with no risks of irritation due to the absence of harsh ingredients and the inclusion of soothing Hyaluronic Acid.

How to apply

  • Use your serum as part of your PM routine. Start using it 3 times a week and move to daily use if your skin likes it.
  • Apply the serum after cleansing and toner, and right before your moisturizer.
  • Gently press 2-3 drops of the serum into your skin and wait a minute ⏳for it to soak in.
  • Apply the serum on clean and dry skin since your skin is not sensitive.
  • Always do a patch test before using the serum for the first time, and avoid the eye area .

Questions and answers

How well does Melano CC Vitamin C Essence work for combination skin?

This treatment works moderately well for your combination skin because it helps brighten your skin tone and keeps it soft with vitamin C and glycerin, though it is not designed to target oily shine. Treatments that fit combination skin better need ingredients like niacinamide, zinc PCA, or propolis to balance moisture and help manage oiliness without irritation.

Journal of Periodontology, 2009International Journal of Molecular Sciences, 2024

Which ingredients make this serum a good fit for combination skin?

Ascorbic Acid and Ascorbyl Glucoside help brighten and even out skin tone, while Glycerin keeps your skin soft with gentle hydration. Because managing oily shine is your main goal, a treatment for combination skin of this type needs ingredients like niacinamide, zinc PCA, and propolis to balance oiliness and enhance radiance without causing irritation.

Journal of Periodontology, 2009International Journal of Molecular Sciences, 2024

What does Vitamin C do for combination skin?

Vitamin C helps brighten dull areas and smooth out uneven texture on combination skin while protecting against daily environmental stress. It may also help keep pores clear and skin firm by supporting collagen production, though drier spots may need an added moisturizer to stay comfortable.

Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2020Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2023

What does Ascorbyl Glucoside do for combination skin?

Ascorbyl Glucoside helps brighten dark spots and evens out skin tone while providing antioxidant protection for combination skin. It is generally well tolerated and may improve overall complexion and photodamage over several weeks of regular use.

International Journal of Molecular Sciences, 2024Journal of Drugs in Dermatology, 2016

Where does this serum go in a skincare routine for combination skin?

This treatment goes in the evening routine after cleansing and toning, and before moisturizing. Putting it in the evening helps keep your skin safe from sun exposure while delivering brightening and antioxidant benefits.

Can I use this serum with retinol, and in what order?

You can use this treatment in your morning routine before your moisturizer and sunscreen, but keep retinol for the evening to avoid irritation. Combination skin needs products that balance oil and shine while keeping the skin calm and hydrated.

How often should I use this serum?

You can use this treatment in your evening routine, applying it safely without irritation. Combination skin needing better control over oily shine works best with a product that balances oil production and uses mattifying ingredients alongside brighteners.

Journal of Periodontology, 2009International Journal of Molecular Sciences, 2024

Can this serum clog pores, cause breakouts or purging for combination skin?

This treatment is unlikely to clog pores or cause breakouts on combination skin because it is free of heavy, pore-blocking ingredients and includes soothing Hyaluronic Acid. However, because it does not specifically target oily shine, combination skin still needs a product with oil-controlling ingredients to properly manage excess oil.

Is this serum fragrance-free and alcohol-free?

Yes, it has no fragrance and no drying alcohol.

What the research says

  • Ascorbic acid 2-glucoside gel significantly reduced gingival melanin pigmentation after 4 weeks compared to placebo in 73 subjects with symmetric pigmentation.

    Journal of Periodontology, 2009

  • 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, 2024

  • A 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, 2020

  • Topical 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, 2003

  • Topical 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, 2022

  • Topical treatment with 5% vitamin C and 0.1% madecassoside significantly improved clinical scores for wrinkles, suppleness, firmness, roughness, and skin hydration, along with functional and structural remodeling of the elastic fiber network in 20 female volunteers with photoaged skin after 6 months compared to baseline.

    Experimental Dermatology, 2008

  • Cardamonin 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

Why other serums fit combination skin better

  • Niacinamide and ferulic acid incorporated in a stable multiple emulsion successfully reduced melanin, sebum, and skin erythema while improving skin elasticity and hydration in human skin compared to a placebo.

    BioMed Research International, 2022

  • A panthenol-enriched mask improved skin hydration, regulated sebum, and reduced redness and TEWL across dry sensitive, oily sensitive, and oily acne skin subgroups with excellent tolerance and no adverse reactions.

    Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2024

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.

  • Nadia Kapleva, MS

    Nadia Kapleva, MS

    Co-founder, Medical Director

    Cosmetic chemist, cosmetologist, aesthetic products developer

  • Alexey Shagraev, PhD

    Alexey Shagraev, PhD

    Co-founder, CEO and CTO

    PhD in computer science, 3x US patent holder, ex-Google, ex-Yandex

  • Dr. Sofía Perea Pérez, MD, MSc

    Dr. Sofía Perea Pérez, MD, MSc

    Medical Board

    Aesthetic medicine practitioner, MSc in Longevity and Anti-Aging Medicine

  • Aishani Shah, MD

    Aishani Shah, MD

    Medical Board

    Specialist dermatologist, MBBS, MD, IFAAD

  • Asya Zubkova, MS

    Asya Zubkova, MS

    Medical Board

    Cosmetic chemist, SCS, IFSCC member

  • Hanna Kurets, MD

    Hanna Kurets, MD

    Medical Board, Medical Advisor

    Dermatology MD

  • Elina Nazarenko, MD

    Elina Nazarenko, MD

    Medical Board

    Dermatology and diagnostic consultant

  • Victoria Derkova, MS

    Victoria Derkova, MS

    Medical Board

    Cosmetic chemist, cosmetic development technologist

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