Melano CC

Melano CC Vitamin C Essence.

Mists & Essences

About this product

A vitamin C essence with ascorbic acid, formulated to even skin tone and address acne, containing anti-inflammatory licorice and antibacterial ingredients.

Guru Score

74%

Mixed

4 experts · Moderate agreement

What the gurus are saying

The standout feature is the airtight packaging. Both reviewers emphasize how effectively the clever dispenser keeps the product stable and prevents oxidation. Bottles opened over two years ago still contain completely colorless product. At 5% ascorbic acid, it's lower than the 15% typically studied for collagen production, but reviewers found it still evens skin tone and calms inflammation. The texture is thick and oil-like yet sinks quickly, and reviewers found it non-irritating.

Synthesized from 4 expert reviews · most recent take October 2026

What they liked

Packaging prevents oxidation
Absorbs quickly despite thick texture
Non-irritating

What they flagged

Contains fragrance

Best for

Acne-prone skin

Type

Mists & EssencesLiquid

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What the gurus are saying.

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CYoung

96k subs

~Nay

"I bought the classic version, it comes in a tube but it's a liquid, and it's too oily. It's not for hydration, it's just for hyperpigmentation, and I don't like the texture, it feels like more of a facial oil, so it wasn't pleasant for me, and you need to put a cream on afterward. I ended up only using it a few times. For me, not really."

AliceintheRabbitHole

59k subs

~Yay

"I am so, so happy with the Melano CC Essence. [...] I bought this probably a year ago, and ascorbic acid serums are notoriously unstable, [...] and yet this product has stayed crystal clear, as clear as the day I opened it, which I think comes down to the packaging keeping the air out."

Lab Muffin Beauty Science

864k subs

~Yay

"I found this really non-irritating and it has a really light scent. On my skin it worked really well to even out skin tone. [...] I think this is just a really cool and unique product. It is fantastic for people who don't use vitamin C that much and you need something that will last like a decade. [...] So that is going into the holy grails."

Top Pick: vitamin c product

Tina Tanaka Harris

277k subs

~Mixed

"Is it the best vitamin C formulation? Honestly, no. It still has that typical oiliness, can leave your skin a little tacky, and contains fragrance. But is it the best vitamin C formulation for this price? I think [...] yes. Pure vitamin C serums are hard to come by in Japan at this drugstore price, and getting one in suitable packaging for 10 to 15 bucks [...] is honestly hard to beat."

Frequently asked.

What is Melano CC Vitamin C Essence?

A vitamin C essence with ascorbic acid, formulated to even skin tone and address acne, containing anti-inflammatory licorice and antibacterial ingredients.

Is Melano CC Vitamin C Essence worth it?

The gurus mostly approve it, but with enough reservations to keep it in the middle at a Guru Score of 74%.

What is Melano CC Vitamin C Essence's Guru Score?

Melano CC Vitamin C Essence holds a Guru Score of 74%. That is our read on how warmly the experts talk about it, based on the verdicts of 4 expert reviewers we have collected. At least one expert has named it a Top Pick in its category.