Melano CC
Melano CC Medicated Brightening Gel, 100g (Citrus)
Melano CC Medicated Brightening Gel, 100g (Citrus)
@cosme rating: 4.5/7.0
Moisturizing gel with whitening effects
✓ 100% authentic
✓ Ships from Japan in 3-5 days
✓ Duties prepaid for US orders
✓ Tracked delivery via Japan Post
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What it is
Moisturizing gel containing vitamin C derivative (L-ascorbic acid 2-glucoside). Helps maintain even skin tone and clear skin. Contains anti-inflammatory ingredients and promotes smooth skin. Can be used as a substitute for emulsion or cream. Suitable for body areas exposed to UV rays. Citrus scent.
Ingredients
L-ascorbic acid 2-glucoside (vitamin C derivative), tocopherol acetate (vitamin E derivative), dipotassium glycyrrhizinate Other Ascorbic acid (vitamin C), Alpinia Katsumadai seed extract (Alpinia White), Lemon extract, Cornus japonica fruit extract, Methacryloyloxyethyl phosphorylcholine/Butyl methacrylate copolymer solution, BG, Pentylene glycol, Concentrated glycerin, Sorbitol fermented polysaccharide solution, Pentaerythritol tetra-2-ethylhexanoate, POE(17)POP(17) butyl ether, Potassium hydroxide, Carboxyvinyl polymer, Diethoxyethyl succinate, Methylpolysiloxane, Polyoxyethylene polyoxypropylene glyceryl ether (24E.O.) (24P.O.), Polyacrylamide, Phenoxyethanol, Lipophilic glyceryl stearate, Light liquid isoparaffin, POE(20) sorbitan isostearate, Paraben, Behenyl alcohol, Cetyl alcohol, POE lauryl ether, Xanthan gum, EDTA, Alkyl acrylate copolymer emulsion-2, Fragrance
How to use
After toning your skin with lotion, etc., take an appropriate amount (about the size of a pearl) in the palm of your hand and gently apply it to your entire face, focusing on areas of concern.
We ship internationally from Japan!
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this authentic?
Yes. We only buy from official retailers and directly from the brands here in Japan. Never resellers, never grey market stock.
We are beauty lovers too, so we know the worry, especially with something you are putting on your face. Authenticity is 100% guaranteed by us.
What are your shipping rates?
On orders under US$75, shipping is a flat US$20 to the United States and US$10 to all other countries.
Orders of US$75 or more ship free, applied automatically at checkout. Your exact shipping cost is shown before you pay.
How long does delivery take?
These estimates are for International Airmail (Tracked) and include 3 to 5 business days of processing in Japan.
- United States: 12 to 15 business days
- Canada, United Kingdom, France, Germany: 9 to 12 business days
- Australia, New Zealand, Denmark, Finland, India, Indonesia, Italy, Netherlands, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland: 10 to 13 business days
- China, Hong Kong, Malaysia, Singapore, South Korea, Taiwan, Thailand, Vietnam: 8 to 10 business days
- Rest of the world: 11 to 18 business days
Actual delivery can be affected by customs clearance, seasonal congestion, or carrier delays in the destination country, all of which are outside our control.
Do you offer express shipping?
Yes. As of 22 July 2026, we offer International Express Mail through Japan Post. The cost is based on order weight and is calculated automatically at checkout.
Will I pay customs or import fees?
US orders: No. As of July 1, 2026, all US orders ship DDP (duties delivered prepaid), meaning we prepay all import duties on our end. Nothing is due at your door.
Orders outside the US: Possibly. Duties and import taxes are set by your local customs authority and are not collected at checkout, so any charges on delivery are your responsibility.
We're working on rolling out prepaid duties for more countries soon.
I bought this product thinking it would provide a certain level of moisturizing and care for my skin, especially at a time when I don't have time for thorough morning and evening skincare. I usually use it right after washing my face, especially in the mornings when I'm busy. The gel is refreshing and spreads smoothly onto the skin, leaving no sticky feeling. It feels refreshing immediately after application, but as time passes, it feels like my skin is moisturized from the inside out, making it easy to use even before applying makeup.
I don't like sticky skin, so I use this. I use it only in the mornings along with Melano CC lotion, Nai Lipa's Vitapair C Serum, and sunscreen. In the winter, my cheeks tend to get a little dry, so I use a sunscreen with a stronger moisturizing effect. I haven't noticed any particular effect on blemishes or pores, but over the past few years, I've hardly had any breakouts except around the time before my period. I've been getting more compliments on my skin, so I'll continue to buy it.
It's really good. I get fewer pimples, my skin is smoother, and my dark spots have faded! My skin is in great condition! I'll continue using the whole line!
I found this when I was looking for a gel-type moisturizer. The gel feels nice on the skin, and I was surprised at how radiant my skin was the next morning. It's cheap but very effective. The lotion I use before applying the gel also contains Vitamin C.
It has a citrus scent and is absorbed easily. It's not sticky, which is great.