Vitamin C Brightening Toner
The Melano CC Vitamin C Brightening Toner is a emulsion. Our analysis of its 25 ingredients (14 low-risk) rates it Excellent (98/100). 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
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3-O-ETHYL ASCORBIC ACID
(Skin Conditioning) |
|
1
|
A
|
Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate
(Flavoring Agent, Skin Conditioning, Humectant) |
|
|
|
|
ASCORBIC ACID
(Antioxidant, Buffering, Fragrance, Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
|
|
Citrus Grandis Fruit Extract
(Astringent, Perfuming, Skin Conditioning, Tonic) |
|
|
|
|
Citrus Limon Fruit Extract
(Fragrance, Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
1
|
|
Menthol
(Denaturant, External Analgesic, Flavoring Agent, Fragrance, Oral Health Caredrug, Masking, Refreshing, Soothing) |
Good for Oily Skin
Bad for Sensitive Skin
Bad for Dry Skin
|
|
|
|
Alpinia Katsumadai Seed Extract
(Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Butylene Glycol
(Fragrance, Skin Conditioning, Solvent, Viscositydecreasing Agent, Humectant, Masking, Viscosity Controlling) |
Good for Dry Skin
|
4
|
|
Alcohol Denat.
(Antifoaming Agent, Antimicrobial, Astringent, Masking, Solvent, Viscosity Controlling) |
Bad for Dry Skin
Bad for Sensitive Skin
|
|
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
|
|
1
|
A
|
PPG-10 Methyl Glucose Ether
(Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
|
|
Silicon
(Abrasive) |
|
|
1
|
|
Acrylates/Dimethicone Copolymer
(Anticaking Agent, Binding, Film Forming, Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Dipropylene Glycol
(Fragrance, Solvent, Viscosity Decreasing Agent, Masking, Viscosity Controlling) |
|
|
3
|
A
|
PEG/PPG-18/18 Dimethicone
(Emulsifying) |
|
|
3
|
A
|
Dimethicone
(Antifoaming Agent, Skin Protecting, Emollient, Skin Conditioning) |
Silicone
|
|
|
|
Methyl/Phenyl Polysilsesquioxane
(Opacifying, Slip Modifier) |
|
|
1
|
|
Bis-Ethoxydiglycol Cyclohexane 1,4-Dicarboxylate
(Emulsion Stabilising, Hair Conditioning, Humectant, Skin Conditioning, Skin Conditioning Emollient) |
|
|
|
B
|
PPG-6-Decyltetradeceth-12
(Emulsifying, Surfactant) |
|
|
|
|
Sodium Paraben
(Preservative) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Sodium Citrate
(Ph Adjuster, Buffering Agent, Chelating, Masking) |
|
|
2
|
A
|
Citric Acid
(Chelating Agent, Fragrance, Ph Adjuster, Buffering Agent, Masking) |
Bad for Sensitive Skin
|
|
1
|
A
|
Xanthan Gum
(Binding Agent, Emulsion Stabilising, Skin Conditioning, Surfactant Emulsifying Agent, Viscosity Increasing Agent, Binding, Gel Forming, Viscosity Controlling) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Disodium EDTA
(Chelating Agent, Viscosity Controlling) |
|
|
|
|
PARFUM
(Fragrance, Perfuming) |
