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メラノCC C for oily acne-prone skin

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メラノCC C

Average

  • AverageOily Skin Fit
  • AverageEffectiveness
  • HighSafety

Works for oily acne-prone skin; other serums fit it better.

This fit is calculated for the concerns frequently associated with oily acne-prone skin: shine, breakouts, blemishes, and enlarged pores. 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 oily skin due to the presence of Ascorbic Acid and Ascorbyl Glucoside, which support skin tone improvement and provide antioxidant activity. Glycerin and Hyaluronic Acid offer hydration beneficial for acne-prone skin, though specialized ingredients to directly target acne are lacking.
  • The formula is safe for your oily skin, with no risks of irritation from harsh ingredients and the inclusion of soothing Hyaluronic Acid.
  • While Ascorbic Acid and Glycerin offer some antioxidant and humectant benefits, the product may not provide sufficient seboregulation for optimal results on oily skin.

How to apply

  • Could be used as part of your PM routine. Start 3 times a week and build up to daily use if your skin tolerates it well.
  • Apply your serum after cleansing and toning, but before putting on your moisturizer.
  • Gently press 2 to 3 drops of the serum into your skin and let it absorb for a minute.
  • Apply the serum on clean, dry skin to help manage your blemishes safely.
  • Do a patch test before your first use and avoid the delicate eye area.

Questions and answers

How well does Melano CC Vitamin C C work for oily acne-prone skin?

Melano CC C. works moderately well for oily acne-prone skin, offering some brightening and hydration through ingredients like vitamin C and hyaluronic acid. However, it may not provide enough oil control for this skin type. A product for oily acne-prone skin needs specialized ingredients that directly target acne, control excess oil, and balance the skin.

Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2020Journal of Periodontology, 2009

Which ingredients make this serum a good fit for oily acne-prone skin?

Ascorbic acid and ascorbyl glucoside brighten and even out skin tone, while glycerin and hyaluronic acid provide hydration for acne-prone skin. However, this product may lack sufficient oil control for optimal results on oily skin. Treatments of this type need effective ingredients like niacinamide, propolis, or tea tree extract to control excess oil and target acne while maintaining skin balance.

Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2020Journal of Periodontology, 2009

What does Vitamin C do for oily acne-prone skin?

Vitamin C helps brighten skin, smooth out texture, and improve uneven spots for oily acne-prone skin. It may also help fade marks left behind by blemishes.

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

What does Ascorbyl Glucoside do for oily acne-prone skin?

Ascorbyl Glucoside helps brighten dark spots and keeps skin looking clear by fighting breakouts and reducing oil buildup. This ingredient is unlikely to cause irritation and is well-suited for keeping an even, smooth complexion.

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

Where does this serum go in a skincare routine for oily acne-prone skin?

This treatment goes in the evening routine after cleansing and before moisturizing. Oily acne-prone skin needs a product of this type to include ingredients that help control oil and target breakouts.

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

You can use this serum with retinol, but it is best to apply them on alternate nights or use the vitamin C in the morning and retinol at night to help avoid irritation on oily acne-prone skin. Because both ingredients are active, separating them keeps your skin calm and smooth.

How often should I use this serum?

You can use this treatment in the evening as part of your routine. A product of this type needs ingredients that help control oil and target acne directly for the best results on oily acne-prone skin.

Can this serum clog pores, cause breakouts or purging for oily acne-prone skin?

This treatment is unlikely to clog pores or cause breakouts on oily acne-prone skin, as it is free of harsh, irritating ingredients and includes soothing hyaluronic acid. However, because it lacks specialized ingredients to directly target acne and may not control oil well enough, this skin type needs a product that also offers strong oil-balancing and blemish-fighting benefits.

Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017

Is this serum fragrance-free and alcohol-free?

Yes, it has no fragrance and no drying alcohol.

What the research says

  • 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

  • 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

  • A 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, 2017

  • Topical hyaluronic acid filler serum combined with Botulinum toxin type A lengthened the duration of the toxin's effect in reducing wrinkles compared to Botulinum toxin type A alone.

    Dermatologic Therapy, 2022

  • 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 oily acne-prone skin better

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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