1st on the list, which puts it at an estimated 30–80% of the formula.
Aqua (EU),Deionized Water,Distilled Water,Micromatrix Fractile AN,Onsen-Sui (JPN),Purified Water
Dr.Melaxin
Astaxanthin Anti-Freckles & Whitening Capsule Cream
face neck cream
Dr.Melaxin
face neck cream
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Take the skin testReveal Radiant, Spot-Free Skin with the Dr.Melaxin Astaxanthin Anti-Freckles & Whitening Capsule Cream. Transform your skincare routine with Dr.Melaxin’s Astaxanthin Anti-Freckles & Whitening Capsule Cream, a breakthrough formula designed to brighten your complexion, fade freckles, and even out skin tone. Enriched with powerful antioxidant Astaxanthin, this cream targets pigmentation at its source while shielding your skin from oxidative stress and environmental damage. With regular use, expect visibly lighter, smoother, and younger-looking skin. Perfect for all skin types, this non-greasy, fast-absorbing cream nourishes deeply, offering hydration and protection in one step.
Astaxanthin Anti-Freckles & Whitening Capsule Cream is a lightweight cream from Dr.Melaxin. The formula is built mainly around hydration. The ingredient list runs to 53 ingredients, each broken down in full below.
By its ingredient list the formula reads as light: water and humectants lead, with emollients kept lower in the order. Silicones in the formula tend to give a smooth, blurred finish and help it grip under makeup. Hydration is handled by Glycerin, Butylene Glycol and Methylpropanediol, humectants that pull water into the upper layers of skin rather than sealing it there.
Hydration: Very high. Ingredients that pull and hold water in the upper layers of skin, and here that comes from Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, Methylpropanediol and Betaine.
Brightening: Moderate. Ingredients that act on uneven tone and post-inflammatory marks, and here that comes from Niacinamide, Tranexamic Acid, Ascorbic Acid and Tocopherol.
Soothing: Moderate. Ingredients aimed at visible redness and reactivity, and here that comes from Allantoin, Niacinamide, Adenosine and Tocopherol.
Barrier support: Moderate. Lipids and repair signals that support skin barrier integrity, and here that comes from Niacinamide, Butyrospermum Parkii, Hydrogenated Lecithin and Ceramide NP.
On richness alone it suits Balanced, Combination (oily) and Oily skin best, and is the least natural fit for Dry and Combination (dry) skin. Nothing in the list is flagged as a common irritant, which is a reasonable starting point for reactive skin — though a patch test is still the only way to know.
The formula contributes little or nothing on cell renewal and firmness signalling. That is not a fault — most products are not meant to do everything — but if one of those is your priority, this is not the product that will address it.
Reading the full list, the formula is fragrance-free, no drying alcohol, paraben-free, microplastic-free, sulfate-free and oil-free. Those claims come from the ingredient list itself, not from the packaging. It does contain essential oils, worth knowing if your skin reacts to any of them.
It can be used morning and evening. In a routine it goes after serums. Seal in your serums with it; in the morning, sunscreen still goes on top.
This summary is generated from the product's ingredient list. It is not a review, it is not the brand's own marketing claims, and it does not replace advice from a dermatologist.
Drawn purely from the ingredient list
Scored on how rich or light the formula reads from its INCI order.
No ingredient in this formula carries a common-irritant flag, making it a reasonable option for reactive skin. A patch test is still recommended, as individual skin reactivity varies.
Based on the curated benefits documented for this product's ingredients.
Attracts and locks in moisture to keep skin plump and dewy
Boosts collagen and cell turnover to reduce fine lines and wrinkles
Calms redness, irritation, and inflammation for sensitive skin
Brightens and balances complexion for a more uniform appearance
Fades hyperpigmentation and evens out dark spots over time
Regulates sebum production to reduce shine and greasiness
Tightens and refines the look of enlarged pores
None of the ingredients in this formula are associated with these benefits. This is not unusual, as most products are designed to target a limited number of concerns.
The actives, UV filters and benefit-carrying ingredients in this formula, in the order they are listed.
1st on the list, which puts it at an estimated 30–80% of the formula.
Aqua (EU),Deionized Water,Distilled Water,Micromatrix Fractile AN,Onsen-Sui (JPN),Purified Water
2nd on the list, which puts it at an estimated 5–20% of the formula.
Glycerine ;Glycerol (INN); Glycerol (RIFM); Glycerolum (EP); Glycyl Alcohol; 1,2,3-Propanetriol; 1,2,3-Trihydroxypropane
3rd on the list, which puts it at an estimated 5–20% of the formula.
Decanoic acid, ester with 1,2,3-propanetriol octanoate; Glycerides, mixed decanoyl and octanoyl
4th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.
Butane-1,3-diol (CAS No. 107-88-0/ EC No. 203-529-7) (R)-(-)-butane-1,3-diol” (CAS No. 6290-03-5/ EC No. 228-532-0)
5th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.
2-Methyl-1,3-propanediol
6th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.
Niacinamide (vitamin B3) is a gentle skincare active that repairs the skin barrier, calms redness, controls oil and evens tone at 2–5%. Official IUPAC name: **3-Pyridinecarboxamide**
7th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–5% of the formula.
Cyclohexanecarboxylic acid, 4-(aminomethyl)-, trans-
9th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–5% of the formula.
1,1,5,5,5-Hexamethyl-3-phenyl-3-[(trimethylsilyl)oxy]trisiloxane
12th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Alcohols, C16-18
13th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Carbonic Acid, Dicaprylyl Ester
14th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Stearic acid, monoester with oxybis(propanediol)
16th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Stearic acid, monoester with glycerol
Each axis is scored from the ingredients present and how high up the list they sit.
Ingredients that pull and hold water in the upper layers of skin
Lipids and repair signals that support skin barrier integrity
Ingredients that mop up free radicals from UV and pollution
Ingredients that moderate sebum or absorb shine
Ingredients that act on uneven tone and post-inflammatory marks
Ingredients aimed at visible redness and reactivity
Retinoids, acids and enzymes that speed surface turnover
Peptides and growth factors that signal for collagen support
"Active" here means an ingredient carrying a recorded active type or a recognised UV filter.
Solvents, emollients, texture agents and preservatives — the formula that carries the actives.
Read from the full ingredient list. A brand's own claim may differ.
Mentha Viridis Extract
Phenyl Trimethicone
CI 77491, CI 14700
Judged by the same curated rules our routine checker uses. It reads the ingredients, not the label.
Best kept to separate routines — one in the morning, one at night, or on alternate days.
Can be layered, but the combination raises the irritation risk. Go slowly.
Can be layered, but the combination raises the irritation risk. Go slowly.
Can be layered, but the combination raises the irritation risk. Go slowly.
This product is the "Moisturise" step.
Flags to check, not verdicts. None of this is medical advice — if you are pregnant, breastfeeding or treating a skin condition, ask a doctor.
Most ingredients do more than one job, so these counts add up to more than the 53 ingredients on the label.
Sets the thickness, spread and stability of the formula
Lifts oil and dirt, or holds oil and water together
Softens and smooths by filling gaps between skin cells
Forms a film that slows water loss
Dissolves and carries everything else
Draws water into the upper layers of skin
Changes how skin behaves rather than how it feels
Neutralises free radicals from UV and pollution
Botanical material, usually for antioxidants or scent
Changes how the product smells or looks
Calms visible redness and irritation
Binds trace metals that would otherwise spoil the formula
Loosens or dissolves dead surface cells
Sets the acidity the formula needs to work
Every ingredient on the label, in order, with what it does and roughly how much of it is likely to be there.
1st on the list, which puts it at an estimated 30–80% of the formula.
Aqua (EU),Deionized Water,Distilled Water,Micromatrix Fractile AN,Onsen-Sui (JPN),Purified Water
2nd on the list, which puts it at an estimated 5–20% of the formula.
Glycerine ;Glycerol (INN); Glycerol (RIFM); Glycerolum (EP); Glycyl Alcohol; 1,2,3-Propanetriol; 1,2,3-Trihydroxypropane
3rd on the list, which puts it at an estimated 5–20% of the formula.
Decanoic acid, ester with 1,2,3-propanetriol octanoate; Glycerides, mixed decanoyl and octanoyl
4th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.
Butane-1,3-diol (CAS No. 107-88-0/ EC No. 203-529-7) (R)-(-)-butane-1,3-diol” (CAS No. 6290-03-5/ EC No. 228-532-0)
5th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.
2-Methyl-1,3-propanediol
6th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.
Niacinamide (vitamin B3) is a gentle skincare active that repairs the skin barrier, calms redness, controls oil and evens tone at 2–5%. Official IUPAC name: **3-Pyridinecarboxamide**
7th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–5% of the formula.
Cyclohexanecarboxylic acid, 4-(aminomethyl)-, trans-
8th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–5% of the formula.
1,1'-Oxydipropan-2-ol; Oxydipropan-2-ol; Hydroxypropyloxypropanol
9th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–5% of the formula.
1,1,5,5,5-Hexamethyl-3-phenyl-3-[(trimethylsilyl)oxy]trisiloxane
10th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
11th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
12th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Alcohols, C16-18
13th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Carbonic Acid, Dicaprylyl Ester
14th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Stearic acid, monoester with oxybis(propanediol)
15th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Sorbitan, monooctadecanoate, poly(oxy-1,2-ethanediyl) derivs.
16th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Stearic acid, monoester with glycerol
17th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Octadecan-1-ol
18th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Sorbitan, (Z)-9-octadecenoate (2:3)
19th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
2-Propenoic acid, homopolymer, sodium salt
20th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Stearic acid
21st on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Lactose
22nd on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/VP Copolymer is a copolymer of ammonium acryloyldimethyltaurate and vinylpyrrolidone monomers
23rd on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Microcrystalline Cellulose is the isolated, colloidal crystalline portion of cellulose fibers.
24th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Hexadecanoic acid
25th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Methanaminium, 1-carboxy-N,N,N-trimethyl-, hydroxide, inner salt
26th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
1,2-Propanediol, 3-(2-ethylhexyloxy)
27th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Sodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer is a copolymer of sodium acrylate and sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate monomers
28th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
1,3-dihydroxypropane
29th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Urea, (2,5-dioxo-4-imidazolidinyl)-
30th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
6-Amino-9-beta-D-ribofuranosyl-9H-purine
31st on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Homopolymer of 2-methyl-1 propene
32nd on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
3,4-Dihydro-2,5,7,8-tetramethyl-2-(4,8,12-trimethyltridecyl)-2H-benzopyran-6-ol; .alpha.-tocopherol; Vitamin E
33rd on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Lecithins, hydrogenated
34th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Disodium dihydrogen ethylenediaminetetraacetate
35th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
3,3'-Dihydroxy-beta,beta-carotene-4,4'-dione
36th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Diiron trioxide; Ferric oxide
37th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
3,4-Dihydro-2,5,7,8-tetramethyl-2-(4,8,12-trimethyltridecyl)-2H-benzopyran-6-yl acetate
38th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
N-(1-Oxododecyl)-L-glutamic acid, phytosterols and 2-octyl-1-dodecanol ester
39th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Icosanoic acid
40th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
D-Glucopyranose, oligomers, decyl octyl glycosides
41st on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Sorbitan oleate
42nd on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Ceramide NP,1,3,4-Octadecanetriol, 2-Octadecanamide,Stearoyl-C18-Phytosphingosine,Stearoyl-4-Hydroxysphinganine
43rd on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Eriobotrya Japonica Leaf Extract is an extract of the leaves of the Loquat, Eriobotrya japonica, Rosaceae
44th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Theobroma Cacao Extract is the extract of Theobroma cacao., Sterculiaceae
45th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Tetradecanoic acid
46th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
9-Octadecenoic acid (9Z)-
47th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Glycine, N-(N-L-.gamma.-glutamyl-L-cysteinyl)-
48th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Cellulose, 2-hydroxypropyl methyl ether
49th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Mentha Viridis Extract is an extract of the whole plant of the Garden Mint (spearmint), Mentha viridis L., Labiatae
50th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Disodium 3-[(2,4-dimethyl-5-sulphonatophenyl)azo]-4-hydroxynaphthalene-1-sulphonate
51st on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Ascorbic acid
52nd on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Hyaluronic acid, sodium, salt
53rd on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Dextrin
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WATER, GLYCERIN, CAPRYLIC/CAPRIC TRIGLYCERIDE, BUTYLENE GLYCOL, METHYLPROPANEDIOL, NIACINAMIDE, TRANEXAMIC ACID, DIPROPYLENE GLYCOL, PHENYL TRIMETHICONE, 1,2-HEXANEDIOL, Butyrospermum Parkii, CETEARYL ALCOHOL, DICAPRYLYL CARBONATE, POLYGLYCERYL-2 STEARATE, POLYSORBATE 60, GLYCERYL STEARATE, STEARYL ALCOHOL, SORBITAN SESQUIOLEATE, SODIUM POLYACRYLATE, STEARIC ACID, LACTOSE, AMMONIUM ACRYLOYLDIMETHYLTAURATE/VP COPOLYMER, MICROCRYSTALLINE CELLULOSE, PALMITIC ACID, BETAINE, ETHYLHEXYLGLYCERIN, SODIUM ACRYLATE/SODIUM ACRYLOYLDIMETHYL TAURATE COPOLYMER, PROPANEDIOL, ALLANTOIN, ADENOSINE, POLYISOBUTENE, TOCOPHEROL, HYDROGENATED LECITHIN, DISODIUM EDTA, ASTAXANTHIN, CI 77491, TOCOPHERYL ACETATE, PHYTOSTERYL/OCTYLDODECYL LAUROYL GLUTAMATE, ARACHIDIC ACID, CAPRYLYL/CAPRYL GLUCOSIDE, SORBITAN OLEATE, CERAMIDE NP, ERIOBOTRYA JAPONICA LEAF EXTRACT, THEOBROMA CACAO EXTRACT, MYRISTIC ACID, OLEIC ACID, GLUTATHIONE, HYDROXYPROPYL METHYLCELLULOSE, MENTHA VIRIDIS EXTRACT, CI 14700, ASCORBIC ACID, SODIUM HYALURONATE, DEXTRIN.
NIACINAMIDE, CERAMIDE NP, ASCORBIC ACID, SODIUM HYALURONATE.
Cleanse your face thoroughly and pat dry. Apply toner or essence if desired to prep the skin. Scoop a small amount of the capsule cream using a spatula or clean fingers. Gently massage into the face and neck using upward, circular motions. Use as the final step of your nighttime skincare routine or before sunscreen in the morning. Suitable for daily use, both morning and evening.
Judged on how rich the formula reads from its ingredient list, it suits Balanced, Combination (oily), Oily skin best. It is the least natural fit for Dry, Combination (dry) skin.
No ingredient in this formula carries a common-irritant flag, making it a reasonable option for reactive skin. A patch test is still recommended, as individual skin reactivity varies.
6 ingredients could feed malassezia: Butyrospermum Parkii, Polyglyceryl-2 Stearate, Polysorbate 60, Glyceryl Stearate, Sorbitan Sesquioleate, Sorbitan Oleate. That describes the yeast's food supply, not a prediction that they will cause a breakout.
Nothing in this formula is on the standard pregnancy-caution list. That is not medical clearance — check anything you use daily with your doctor or midwife.
Yes. Reading the full ingredient list, this formula is fragrance-free.
No. Reading the full ingredient list, this formula is no drying alcohol.
No — it contains Phenyl Trimethicone.
Yes — it contains Mentha Viridis Extract.
Yes. Reading the full ingredient list, this formula is paraben-free.
It layers well with Vitamin C (L-ascorbic acid), PHAs (gluconolactone), Azelaic acid, Copper peptides, Bakuchiol, Niacinamide. Take more care combining it with Benzoyl peroxide, Retinoids (retinol, retinal), AHAs (glycolic, lactic), BHA (salicylic acid) — use them in separate routines or on alternate days.
Use it morning and evening, after serums.
It lists 53 ingredients, of which 4 are recorded as actives.
Dr.Melaxin.
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