The Rohto Mentholatum Melano CC Vitamin C Essence is a lightweight, fast-absorbing brightening essence designed to target hyperpigmentation, dark spots, and post-acne marks while helping the skin look clearer and more radiant. Formulated with a powerful “double vitamin” blend, it contains active vitamin C (ascorbic acid) to suppress melanin production and prevent the formation of age spots and freckles, along with a vitamin E derivative to support healthy circulation and enhance overall skin clarity. Together, these two vitamins work directly on the skin to tone, brighten, and improve the look of uneven texture, making it especially popular for dull skin and discoloration concerns.

What makes Melano CC stand out is Rohto’s unique penetration formula, which helps the whitening active ingredients reach deeper into the stratum corneum for more effective brightening results, all while maintaining a non-greasy, non-sticky finish. In addition to its brightening power, the essence includes soothing and supportive ingredients like dipotassium glycyrrhizinate, an anti-inflammatory agent that helps calm redness and reduce irritation, and alpinia white, a moisturizing ingredient that helps condition and soften the skin. This makes it a great option not only for dark spots, but also for skin that is prone to breakouts and acne scars, helping prevent troublesome acne while keeping the complexion balanced and hydrated.

The formula has a fluid, serum-like texture that absorbs quickly without leaving residue, and it comes in a convenient drop-type tube, making it easy to control the amount and apply precisely where needed. You can use it all over the face after toner, apply it to specific areas as a spot treatment at the end of your routine, or incorporate it into both your morning and evening skincare, just remember to follow with sunscreen during the day to protect your brightening results.