Brightening Gel
The Melano CC Brightening Gel is a moisturizer. Our analysis of its 32 ingredients (18 low-risk) rates it Excellent (94/100). Heads up: it contains fragrance, which can irritate sensitive or reactive skin.
Product Ingredient Safety Breakdown (EWG Rating Ratings)
CIR Findings Breakdown
| EWG | CIR | Ingredient Name & Cosmetic Functions | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
1
|
|
Ascorbyl Glucoside
(Antioxidant) |
|
|
3
|
|
Tocopheryl Acetate
(Antioxidant, Skin Conditioning) |
Bad for Oily Skin
|
|
1
|
A
|
Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate
(Flavoring Agent, Skin Conditioning, Humectant) |
|
|
|
ASCORBIC ACID
(Antioxidant, Buffering, Fragrance, Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
|
|
Alpinia Katsumadai Seed Extract
(Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
|
|
Citrus Limon Fruit Extract
(Fragrance, Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
1
|
|
Cornus Officinalis Fruit Extract
(Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
|
|
Methacryloyloxyethyl Phosphorylcholine
(Not Reported) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Butylene Glycol
(Fragrance, Skin Conditioning, Solvent, Viscositydecreasing Agent, Humectant, Masking, Viscosity Controlling) |
Good for Dry Skin
|
|
1
|
A
|
Pentylene Glycol
(Skin Conditioning, Solvent) |
|
|
2
|
A
|
Glycerin
(Denaturant, Fragrance, Hair Conditioning, Humectant, Oral Care Agent, Oral Health Care Drug, Skin Protecting, Viscosity Decreasing Agent, Perfuming, Solvent) |
Good for Dry Skin
Fungal Acne Trigger
|
|
|
A
|
Biosaccharide Gum-4
(Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Pentaerythrityl Tetraethylhexanoate
(Binding Agent, Skin Conditioning Agent Occlusive, Viscosity Increasing Agent, Emollient, Viscosity Controlling) |
|
|
|
|
PPG-17 Butyl Ether
(Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
3
|
B
|
Potassium Hydroxide
(Ph Adjuster, Buffering Agent) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Carbomer
(Emulsion Stabilising, Viscosity Increasing Agent, Gel Forming, Viscosity Controlling) |
|
|
|
|
Diethoxyethyl Succinate
(Solvent) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Methicone
(Surface Modifier, Antistatic Agent, Emollient, Skin Conditioning) |
Silicone
|
|
3
|
|
PPG-8-Ceteth-20
(Emulsifying, Surfactant) |
|
4
|
B
|
Polyacrylamide
(Binding Agent, Film Forming, Hair Fixing, Antistatic Agent, Binding) |
|
|
4
|
A
|
Phenoxyethanol
(Fragrance, Preservative) |
Paraben
|
|
3
|
A
|
Glyceryl Hydroxystearate
(Skin Conditioning, Emollient, Emulsifying, Surfactant) |
|
|
1
|
B
|
C13-14 Isoparaffin
(Emollient, Solvent) |
|
|
5
|
B
|
PEG-20 Sorbitan Isostearate
(Sufactant, Emulsifying, Surfactant) |
|
|
4
|
A
|
Methylparaben
(Fragrance, Preservative) |
Paraben
|
|
1
|
A
|
Behenyl Alcohol
(Binding Agent, Emulsion Stabilising, Viscosity Increasing Agent, Binding, Emollient, Viscosity Controlling) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Cetearyl Alcohol
(Emulsion Stabilising, Opacifying, Foam Boosting, Viscosity Increasingagent Aqueous, Viscosity Increasing Agent, Emollient, Emulsifying, Viscosity Controlling) |
|
|
|
|
PPG-7 Lauryl Ether
(Skin Conditioning, Skin Conditioning Emollient) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Xanthan Gum
(Binding Agent, Emulsion Stabilising, Skin Conditioning, Surfactant Emulsifying Agent, Viscosity Increasing Agent, Binding, Gel Forming, Viscosity Controlling) |
|
|
|
|
C16-24 Alkyl C16-24 Acidate
(Bulking, Film Forming, Skin Conditioning, Viscosity Controlling) |
|
|
1
|
|
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
(Emulsion Stabilising, Film Forming, Viscosity Controlling) |
|
|
|
|
PARFUM
(Fragrance, Perfuming) |
