5th 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)
Dr.Melaxin
Peel Shot Exfoliating Kojic Acid Turmeric Serum
face serum
Dr.Melaxin
face serum
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Take the skin testThe Dr.Melaxin Peel Shot Exfoliating Kojic Acid Turmeric Serum is a high-performance brightening and resurfacing treatment designed to target uneven tone, dullness, and rough texture. Powered by a dynamic blend of kojic acid, turmeric extract, and gentle exfoliants, this potent serum works to fade hyperpigmentation, smooth the skin’s surface, and reveal a clearer, more radiant complexion. Its lightweight formula absorbs easily without stickiness, making it suitable for layering in your evening routine.
Peel Shot Exfoliating Kojic Acid Turmeric Serum is a lightweight serum from Dr.Melaxin. The formula is built mainly around hydration. The ingredient list runs to 43 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. Hydration is handled by Butylene Glycol, Propanediol and Glycerin, humectants that pull water into the upper layers of skin rather than sealing it there.
Hydration: High. Ingredients that pull and hold water in the upper layers of skin, and here that comes from Butylene Glycol, Propanediol, Glycerin and Ethylhexylglycerin.
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 antioxidant protection 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 essential-oil-free, paraben-free, silicone-free, microplastic-free, sulfate-free and oil-free. Those claims come from the ingredient list itself, not from the packaging. It does contain fragrance and drying alcohol, worth knowing if your skin reacts to any of them.
It can be used morning and evening. In a routine it goes after toner, before moisturiser. Apply to clean, dry skin and give it a minute to absorb before the next layer. Introduce one new treatment at a time so you can identify what is working.
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
Brightens and balances complexion for a more uniform appearance
Calms redness, irritation, and inflammation for sensitive skin
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
Refines texture by gently exfoliating rough, uneven patches
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.
5th 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)
6th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.
1,3-dihydroxypropane
10th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Glycerine ;Glycerol (INN); Glycerol (RIFM); Glycerolum (EP); Glycyl Alcohol; 1,2,3-Propanetriol; 1,2,3-Trihydroxypropane
11th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Saccharides, isomerised
13th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Ethanone, 1-(4-hydroxyphenyl)-,p-Hydroxyacetophenone
16th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Hexadecyl 2-ethylhexanoate
17th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Hexadecanoic acid, 2-ethylhexyl ester; Octyl palmitate
18th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
2,6,10,15,19,23-Hexamethyltetracosane
20th 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)
21st on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Decanoic acid, ester with 1,2,3-propanetriol octanoate; Glycerides, mixed decanoyl and octanoyl
27th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Lecithins, hydrogenated
28th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Hyaluronic acid
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.
Parfum
Isopropyl Alcohol
CI 17200
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.
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.
Can be layered, but the combination raises the irritation risk. Go slowly.
This product is the "Treat" 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 43 ingredients on the label.
Sets the thickness, spread and stability of the formula
Changes how skin behaves rather than how it feels
Draws water into the upper layers of skin
Botanical material, usually for antioxidants or scent
Dissolves and carries everything else
Neutralises free radicals from UV and pollution
Softens and smooths by filling gaps between skin cells
Binds trace metals that would otherwise spoil the formula
Sets the acidity the formula needs to work
Lifts oil and dirt, or holds oil and water together
Changes how the product smells or looks
Forms a film that slows water loss
Calms visible redness and irritation
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.
Water
2nd on the list, which puts it at an estimated 5–20% of the formula.
1,1'-Oxydipropan-2-ol; Oxydipropan-2-ol; Hydroxypropyloxypropanol
3rd on the list, which puts it at an estimated 5–20% of the formula.
Propanol, [(1-methyl-1,2-ethanediyl)bis(oxy)]bis-
4th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.
Cellulose
5th 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)
6th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.
1,3-dihydroxypropane
7th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
2-Propenoic acid, polymer with 2,2-bis(hydroxymethyl)propane-1,3-diol 2-propenyl ether
8th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Trimethyl(octadecyl)ammonium methyl sulphate
9th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
10th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Glycerine ;Glycerol (INN); Glycerol (RIFM); Glycerolum (EP); Glycyl Alcohol; 1,2,3-Propanetriol; 1,2,3-Trihydroxypropane
11th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Saccharides, isomerised
12th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Propan-2-ol, isopropanol
13th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Ethanone, 1-(4-hydroxyphenyl)-,p-Hydroxyacetophenone
14th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Coptis Japonica Root Extract is an extract of the roots of Coptis japonica, Ranunculaceae
15th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Poly(oxy-1,2-ethanediyl), .alpha.,.alpha.',.alpha.''-1,2,3-propanetriyltris-.omega.-hydroxy-, esters with 5-oxo-L-proline and isooctadecanoic acid (25 mol EO average molar ratio)
16th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Hexadecyl 2-ethylhexanoate
17th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Hexadecanoic acid, 2-ethylhexyl ester; Octyl palmitate
18th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
2,6,10,15,19,23-Hexamethyltetracosane
19th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Sucrose distearate
20th 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)
21st on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Decanoic acid, ester with 1,2,3-propanetriol octanoate; Glycerides, mixed decanoyl and octanoyl
22nd on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Hydrolyzed Gardenia Florida Extract is the hydrolysate of Gardenia Florida L., Rubiaceae, Extract derived by acid, enzyme or other method of hydrolysis
23rd on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Hydrolyzed Malt Extract obtained by acid, enzyme or other method of hydrolysis
24th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Hydrolyzed Viola Tricolor Extract is the hydrolysate of an extract of the Pansy, Viola tricolor L., Violaceae, derived by acid, enzyme or other method of hydrolysis
25th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Parfum is a term for ingredient labelling used to identify that a product contains a material or a combination of materials normally added to a cosmetic to produce or to mask a particular odour. According to Article 19 of the Cosmetics Regulation, 'Perfume and aromatic compositions and their raw materials shall be referred to by the terms ‘parfum’ or ‘aroma’. '
26th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Disodium dihydrogen ethylenediaminetetraacetate
27th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Lecithins, hydrogenated
28th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Hyaluronic acid
29th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid is the hydrolysate of Hyaluronic Acid derived by acid, enzyme or other method of hydrolysis
30th 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
31st on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Curcuma Longa Root Extract is an extract of the rhizomes of the Turmeric, Curcuma longa L., Zingiberaceae
32nd on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
5-Hydroxy-2-hydroxymethyl-4-pyrone
33rd on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
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**
34th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Butanamide, 2,4-dihydroxy-N-(3-hydroxypropyl)-3,3-dimethyl-, (2R)-; dl-Panthenol
35th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Acetic acid, hydroxy-
36th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
2-Hydroxy-1,2,3-propanetricarboxylic acid
37th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Trisodium citrate
38th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Theobroma Cacao Seed Extract is the extract of the seeds of the Cocoa, Theobroma cacao L., Sterculiaceae
39th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Dextrin
40th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Ascorbic acid
41st on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Centella Asiatica Extract is the extract of the whole plant Hydrocotyl, Centella asiatica L., Apiaceae
42nd on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
D-Glucono-1,5-lactone
43rd on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Disodium 5-amino-4-hydroxy-3-(phenylazo)naphthalene-2,7-disulphonate
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AQUA, DIPROPYLENE GLYCOL, TRIPROPYLENE GLYCOL, CELLULOSE, BUTYLENE GLYCOL, PROPANEDIOL, CARBOMER, STEARTRIMONIUM METHOSULFATE, 1,2-HEXANEDIOL, GLYCERIN, SACCHARIDE ISOMERATE, ISOPROPYL ALCOHOL, HYDROXYACETOPHENONE, COPTIS JAPONICA ROOT EXTRACT, GLYCERETH-25 PCA ISOSTEARATE, CETYL ETHYLHEXANOATE, ETHYLHEXYL PALMITATE, SQUALANE, SUCROSE DISTEARATE, ETHYLHEXYLGLYCERIN, CAPRYLIC/CAPRIC TRIGLYCERIDE, HYDROLYZED GARDENIA FLORIDA EXTRACT, HYDROLYZED MALT EXTRACT, HYDROLYZED VIOLA TRICOLOR EXTRACT, PARFUM, DISODIUM EDTA, HYDROGENATED LECITHIN, HYALURONIC ACID, HYDROLYZED HYALURONIC ACID, SODIUM HYALURONATE, CURCUMA LONGA ROOT EXTRACT, KOJIC ACID, NIACINAMIDE, PANTHENOL, GLYCOLIC ACID, CITRIC ACID, SODIUM CITRATE, THEOBROMA CACAO SEED EXTRACT, DEXTRIN, ASCORBIC ACID, CENTELLA ASIATICA EXTRACT, GLUCONOLACTONE, CI 17200.
HYALURONIC ACID, HYDROLYZED HYALURONIC ACID, SODIUM HYALURONATE, NIACINAMIDE, PANTHENOL, GLYCOLIC ACID, CITRIC ACID, ASCORBIC ACID, GLUCONOLACTONE.
Apply a few drops to clean, dry skin in the evening, avoiding the eye area. Use 2–3 times per week, gradually increasing frequency. Follow with moisturizer. Always apply sunscreen during the day when using exfoliating products.
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.
3 ingredients could feed malassezia: Glycereth-25 PCA Isostearate, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Sucrose Distearate. That describes the yeast's food supply, not a prediction that they will cause a breakout.
It contains Kojic Acid, which are usually reviewed with a doctor during pregnancy. Ask your doctor or midwife before using it.
No — it contains Parfum.
Yes — it contains Isopropyl Alcohol.
Yes. Reading the full ingredient list, this formula is silicone-free.
No. Reading the full ingredient list, this formula is essential-oil-free.
Yes. Reading the full ingredient list, this formula is paraben-free.
It layers well with Azelaic acid, Copper peptides, Bakuchiol, Niacinamide, Hyaluronic acid, Ceramides. Take more care combining it with Retinoids (retinol, retinal), Benzoyl peroxide, Vitamin C (L-ascorbic acid), AHAs (glycolic, lactic), BHA (salicylic acid), PHAs (gluconolactone) — use them in separate routines or on alternate days.
Use it morning and evening, after toner, before moisturiser.
It lists 43 ingredients, of which 9 are recorded as actives.
Dr.Melaxin.
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