Melano CC Essence Duo

Targeted Japanese Vitamin C care for brighter, clearer and more even-looking skin

Rohto Melano CC Intensive Anti-Spot Essence is a Japanese Vitamin C skincare treatment designed to target concerns such as uneven-looking skin tone, post-blemish marks and dullness while helping maintain a clearer, healthier-looking complexion.

Developed by Rohto Pharmaceutical in Japan, the Melano CC range combines active Vitamin C with carefully selected supporting ingredients in lightweight, concentrated formulas that can be applied directly to areas of concern or across the face.

Choose between the Original Intensive Anti-Spot Essence for everyday targeted Vitamin C care or the more advanced Premium Intensive Anti-Spot Essence for a multi-Vitamin C approach. Both versions contain 20ml and are sold individually.

Choose Your Formula

Melano CC Intensive Anti-Spot Essence – Original 20ml

The classic Melano CC serum combines Active Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid) with a Vitamin E derivative in a lightweight formula designed for targeted everyday skincare.

It also contains Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate and Isopropyl Methylphenol as active ingredients in the Japanese medicated formulation.

Best for:

• Everyday Vitamin C skincare

• Uneven-looking skin tone

• Post-blemish concerns

• Dull-looking skin

• Blemish-prone skin

• Targeted application

Melano CC Premium Intensive Anti-Spot Essence 20ml

The Premium version offers a more comprehensive Vitamin C formula. Alongside Active Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid), it contains three moisturising Vitamin C derivatives: Ascorbyl Glucoside, 3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid and Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate.

Its Japanese medicated formula also contains active ingredients including Vitamin B6, Isopropyl Methylphenol and Allantoin, providing additional care for oily and blemish-prone skin.

Best for:

• More advanced Vitamin C routines

• Uneven-looking skin tone

• Post-blemish concerns

• Dull-looking complexion

• Blemish-prone and oily skin

• Those who prefer a multi-Vitamin C formula

Key Benefits

• Helps maintain a brighter, more even-looking complexion.

• Targets the appearance of post-blemish marks.

• Helps prevent dark spots and freckles caused by melanin.

• Provides concentrated Vitamin C skincare.

• Suitable for targeted areas or full-face application.

• Helps care for blemish-prone skin.

• Lightweight and easy to incorporate into a skincare routine.

• Available in Original and Premium formulas.

Key Ingredients

Active Vitamin C – Ascorbic Acid

Both formulas contain active Vitamin C, which helps inhibit melanin production to help prevent the formation of dark spots and freckles.

Vitamin E Derivative – Original Formula

The Original formula combines Active Vitamin C with Tocopherol Acetate, a Vitamin E derivative.

3 Vitamin C Derivatives – Premium Formula

The Premium formula adds Ascorbyl Glucoside, 3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid and Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate as moisturising ingredients, creating a more comprehensive Vitamin C formula.

Vitamin B6 – Premium Formula

Included as an active sebum-control ingredient in the Premium version, making it particularly relevant for oily and blemish-prone skincare routines.

Suitable For

• Uneven-looking skin tone

• Post-blemish marks

• Dark spot concerns

• Dull-looking skin

• Blemish-prone skin

• Combination skin

• Oily skin

• Vitamin C skincare routines

How to Use

After cleansing, prepare the skin with your usual toner or lotion.

Dispense an appropriate amount into your palm and gently apply to areas of concern or across the entire face.

For the Premium Essence, Rohto recommends approximately 4–5 drops per application.

Follow with your usual moisturiser.

When incorporated into a morning routine, finish with broad-spectrum sunscreen.

Why Choose Rohto Melano CC?

Rohto Pharmaceutical is a Japanese company, and Melano CC is its skincare range centred around Vitamin C and targeted care for pigmentation and blemish-related concerns.

Both Melano CC essences provide concentrated Vitamin C care in convenient 20ml tubes, allowing customers to select the formula that best matches their skincare goals.

Choose the Original for straightforward everyday Vitamin C care or upgrade to the Premium for a more advanced formula combining Active Vitamin C with three additional Vitamin C derivatives.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between the Original and Premium Melano CC Essence?

The Original combines Active Vitamin C with a Vitamin E derivative and additional medicated active ingredients. The Premium contains Active Vitamin C plus three moisturising Vitamin C derivatives and additional active ingredients including Vitamin B6, Allantoin and Isopropyl Methylphenol.

Are both serums included in my order?

No. Each serum is sold individually. Select either Original or Premium before adding the product to your basket.

Do both versions contain Vitamin C?

Yes. Both contain Ascorbic Acid (Active Vitamin C). The Premium version additionally contains three Vitamin C derivatives as moisturising ingredients.

Can I apply it only to specific areas?

Yes. Rohto states that the essences can be applied to specific areas of concern or more broadly across the face.

Which version should I choose?

Choose the Original if you want a straightforward everyday Vitamin C treatment. Choose the Premium if you prefer a more comprehensive formula with multiple forms of Vitamin C and additional targeted ingredients.