Review: Melano Cc Vitamin C Brightening Premium Essence Review

A little while ago, I shared a brand of vi-ta-min C serum that I found terribly effective. It was so effective (and affordable) that I was quite loathe to chia sẻ my little find with everyone. Sometimes, I’m selfish lượt thích that.

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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, và stumbled on a new, upgraded version, & decided to buy it to try. All this, without understanding quite what it was, or how it was different. I can be a little impulsive like 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 lớn tell, I was struggling to form an opinion on it.

Melano CC vitamin C Brightening Premium Essence

The visual difference is that the Premium Essence comes in a box that is golden as opposed to plain yellow. The tube too is gold as opposed to lớn silver.

The difference between the Melano CC vitamin C Brightening Premium Essence & the regular version, is that the Premium version is formulated with 4 different vi-ta-min C ingredients – ascorbic acid, ascorbyl tetraisopalmitate, ascorbyl glucoside and ethyl ascorbic acid.

These 4 vitamin C ingredients are supposed khổng lồ make this essence more potent, penetrate better to more actively fight dark spots, lighten pimple marks & acne scars & even out uneven skin tone.

Like its predecessor, the brand does not share 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, và antimicrobialO-Cymen-5-OL, a preservative which helps reduce inflammation and prevent acne-causing bacteria from forming.

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On paper, it does look like it does a lot.

But I feel like it over-promises và 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): vì not snip off the little ball at the over of the tube. It is this that controls how much product is dispensed each time, và keeps it fresh. I think it’s rather genius, as the tube is kept air-tight, & your sản phẩm is kept fresh to the last drop.

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 lớn 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 to lớn information in Japanese, this serum is meant khổng lồ 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 reviews of the Melano CC vitamin C Brightening Essence a few years ago, a few people commented that it felt oily, and 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 product 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 wait a little bit for it to sink into the skin before I could proceed with my moisturiser and sunscreen, otherwise, it would just feel generally rather greasy.

It isn’t lớn 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 vitamin C Brightening Premium Essence better than the regular version?

Truth to 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 to lớn say what the exact difference is, if any.

I have had some spots from maskne & irritation from wearing masks, and I vì 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 lượt thích 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 to the skin.

I think the incorporation of different vi-ta-min C ingredients in the Premium Essence could be a good thing, as some of the vi-ta-min C derivatives are known to be more gentle on the skin. However, I personally feel that I’d prefer having just 1 or maybe 2 types of vitamin 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 và more tanned, but areas with hyperpigmentation are just bonkers. I don’t expect this serum to vị much for that, and 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 & Premium Essence.

Speaking for myself, if I wanted a more potent vi-ta-min 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 vi-ta-min C or Cerave vitamin C serums, that are generally more potent and deliver better results.

If I wanted an affordable vi-ta-min C, that is well-packaged and delivers a satisfactory result without being incredible, I’d go with the regular Melano CC vi-ta-min 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 lớn use other vitamin 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 nâng cấp of the regular essence in the silver tube. It has been improved và contains 4 different types of vitamin C alongside vitamin B6 và E. What it is supposed to lớn do, is deliver a more targeted, quicker result of skin brightening, and 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 do 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 lớn 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 longerAbsorbs quickly in lớn the skin Feels gentle on skin Skintone is evened và dark spots from pimples vì fade quickly

CONS:Slightly oily feelI don’t notice a more significant result as compared to other brands

WHO WILL like 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 và online, YesStyle

For those interested, this is the ingredients danh sách 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, SodiumMetabisulfite, Alpinia Katsumadai Seed Extract, Disodium EDTA, 3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid, Ascorbyl Glucoside, Serine, Citrus Limon(Lemon) Fruit Extract, Citrus Grandis (Grapefruit) Fruit Extract

Have you tried the Melano CC Premium Essence? What about the regular version?

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 vi-ta-min C serums or who want something on a budget. It’s wallet-friendly, & works well. For me, that’s all that matters! 🙂

Paris B

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Paris B is a 40-something beauty và skincare enthusiast with a practical and very critical view of beauty products and the world of beauty. Her mission on My Women Stuff is lớn deliver clear, honest đánh giá and facilitate discussions about beauty trends and life, tempered with a healthy dose of humour. Let the buyer"s remorse be ours not yours! When not testing the newest skincare creams và 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 media at Instagram, Facebook và Twitter!

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I’m currently finishing up a tube of the original essence và I must confess… I don’t find it very impressive. It doesn’t seem to vày much on my hyperpigmentation around my eyes. However, as you’ve been preaching about vi-ta-min C serums for years, I’ll keep trying other brands & formulas! ?

I’m also considering introducing a weak retinol khổng lồ my routine. Bởi vì you find retinol helpful, or vì you prefer vitamin C serums?

How’s the dog treat business coming along?

Paris B says

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 lớn it. Oh và 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 và for keeping a more even skin tone too. Try Timeless. Most people who vị love it! 😉

Yes I enjoy using retinol too. It is very helpful for making skin smoother và stronger. Retinol at night and vitamin c in the day is a great combo 🙂

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 lớn rebalance everything so I get to do what I enjoy too – blogging 🙂 Have a lovely week ahead Laura 🙂

Melissa says

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 lớn come by here unless it’s shipped internationally. Paris, vày you notice ay differences in the concentration of vitamin C in Asian brands vs a brand from someplace lượt thích Sephora?

Paris B says

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 like 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, like Melano CC. The only Asian brand I’d come across, that specifies the concentration is Rohto Obagi but that’s very exclusive to nhật bản and hard to come by outside of Japan. Truth to lớn tell, when it comes to Vit C, I think it’s easier getting one from Sephora or other Western brands, that are easier khổng lồ come by in the US. Timeless is easy khổng lồ get (and goes on sale quite often) & their Vit C serum is really good. Not too expensive either. So that’s my personal preference – khổng lồ buy from a brand that tells me what their percentages of Vit C are, và not be all mystical & secretive the way many Asian brands are LOL 😀

Melissa says

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 và 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, like the Ordinary, clearly lay out all of the percentages of ingredients they use. I wonder if it’s meant khổng lồ show that a brand is transparent and trustworthy lol 😀