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Rohto Mentholatum Melano CC Vitamin C Brightening Gel in yellow jar with a creamy texture on surfaceRohto Mentholatum Melano CC Vitamin C Brightening Gel in yellow jar with a creamy texture on surface
Rohto Mentholatum Melano CC Vitamin C Brightening Gel packaging with brightening benefits and moisturizing formula.Rohto Mentholatum Melano CC Vitamin C Brightening Gel packaging with brightening benefits and moisturizing formula.
Rohto Mentholatum Melano CC Vitamin C Brightening Gel in yellow jar with a creamy texture on surface
Rohto Mentholatum Melano CC Vitamin C Brightening Gel packaging with brightening benefits and moisturizing formula.
Rohto Mentholatum Melano CC Vitamin C Brightening Gel in yellow jar with a creamy texture on surface
Rohto Mentholatum Melano CC Vitamin C Brightening Gel packaging with brightening benefits and moisturizing formula.
Melano CC
Japanese brand Alcohol free
$18.00

Melano CC Vitamin C Brightening Gel is a lightweight Japanese gel moisturizer with vitamin C and vitamin E that hydrates and helps dark spots and dull skin look clearer. Use it on your face or body, especially after time in the sun.

  • All-in-one gel: Replaces lotion and cream in one step.
  • Brighter-looking skin: Vitamin C and E help dark spots look less visible.
  • Face and body: Great after a day in the sun.
  • Lightweight feel: Absorbs fast without stickiness.
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More about this product

This Melano CC gel has three actives: ascorbyl glucoside (a long-acting vitamin C), tocopheryl acetate (vitamin E), and dipotassium glycyrrhizate from licorice root. Together they support a brighter, calmer-looking complexion. The light gel texture can replace a lotion and cream in one step, which makes it popular for summer or oily skin. Layer it after the Melano CC Premium Vitamin C Essence.

Routine step
Moisturizer
After serum and eye cream
Skin types
OilyCombinationNormal
Concerns
Dark SpotsDrynessDullness

Key ingredients

Vitamin C (Ascorbyl Glucoside)Brightening

A long-acting vitamin C that helps dark spots look less visible.

Vitamin E (Tocopheryl Acetate)Antioxidant

Helps protect and condition skin.

Dipotassium GlycyrrhizateSoothing

Licorice root derivative that helps calm the look of redness.

Alpinia and Lemon ExtractsHydration

Add light moisture and freshness.

How to use
  1. Use morning and night after cleansing and serum.
  2. Take a pearl-sized amount.
  3. Spread over face and neck, or body after sun.
  4. Use sunscreen in the morning.

Product details
Size
100g
Texture
Light, fast-absorbing gel
Fragrance
Light citrus scent
Formula
Mineral oil-free
Packaging
Jar

Full ingredients
Active

L-ascorbic acid 2-glucoside (vitamin C derivative), tocopherol acetate (vitamin E derivative), dipotassium glycyrrhizinate Other Ingredients: Ascorbic Acid (Vitamin C), Alpinia Katsumadai Seed Extract (Alpinia White), Lemon Extract, Sanshuyu Fruit Extract, Methacroyloxyethyl Phosphorylcholine / Butyl Methacrylate Copolymer Solution, BG, Pentylene Glycol, Concentrated Glycerin, Sorbitol Fermented polysaccharide solution, pentaerythrit tetra2-ethylhexanoate, POE (17) POP (17) butyl ether, K hydroxide, carboxyvinyl polymer, diethoxyethyl succinate, methylpolysiloxane, polyoxyethylene polyoxypropylene glyceryl ether (24E.O.) (24P.O.), Polyacrylamide, Phenoxyethanol, Hydrophilic glyceryl stearate, Light liquid isoparaffin, POE isostearate (20) Solbitan, Paraben, Behenyl alcohol, Cetanol, POE Lauryl ether, Xanthan gum, Edet Acidate, alkyl acrylate copolymer emulsion-2, fragrance

FAQ

Can I use it on my body?

Yes, it works on face and body, especially after sun exposure.

Can it replace my moisturizer?

Yes, it is an all-in-one gel for most skin types. Dry skin may want a cream on top.

Is it fragrance-free?

No, it has a light citrus scent.

Is it sticky?

No, it absorbs quickly with a soft finish.

About the brand

Melano CC

Melano CC is Rohto Mentholatum's vitamin C skincare line from Japan, famous for the Melano CC Vitamin C Essence, one of Japan's most popular serums for dark spots, dullness, and uneven skin tone. The range pairs active vitamin C with vitamin E and other supporting ingredients across every step of a brightening routine.

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This information is for general guidance and isn't medical advice. Patch test new products and check with a dermatologist if you have concerns.