Dr.Althea Melaclear Cream 20 g

Both are possible. Apply the cream as the final skincare step to areas with uneven-looking tone, such as darker areas and post-blemish marks, or all over the face. According to the manufacturer's directions, it can also be layered more generously as an overnight moisturising treatment. If you use it on spots only, apply your usual moisturiser to the rest of your face. Do not apply the cream to the eye area.

With caution. The cream is free from fragrance and ethanol, but it contains active ingredients for caring for skin tone. Try it on a small area first. If you have a diagnosed skin condition, discuss new skincare products with your dermatologist. If your skin starts burning, becomes significantly red or begins to peel, stop using newly introduced products and return to a simple, well-tolerated routine. Consult a dermatologist if symptoms persist.

Changes in the appearance of darker areas cannot be guaranteed within a specific timeframe: it depends on their cause and depth, on wearing SPF consistently and on how your skin responds to the cream. If it suits you, use it regularly and give it time.

Sun exposure is one of the main triggers of darker patches. Daily UV protection helps limit further darkening of pigment spots and is an important part of caring for uneven skin tone. Use broad-spectrum SPF 30 or higher as the last step of your morning routine, even in winter and on cloudy days.

No. Melaclear Cream is a separate Dr.Althea product intended for caring for the appearance of darker spots and uneven tone. 345 Relief Cream is a different cream from the same brand with a different purpose. ISDIN Melaclear Advanced is a serum from another brand that only shares part of the name with Dr.Althea Melaclear Cream. Always check the exact product name on the packaging.

All three target uneven tone and all contain niacinamide, but they differ in format and formula. Beauty of Joseon Glow Deep Serum Rice + Alpha Arbutin is a serum with rice bran water and alpha-arbutin. Sungboon Editor Kojic Acid Niacinamide Brightening Ampoule is an ampoule with kojic acid, PHA and turmeric, dispensed with an applicator. Dr.Althea Melaclear Cream is a cream with tranexamic acid that you use as the last step, on spots or all over the face. If you want a serum under your favourite moisturiser, choose one of the serums. Melaclear Cream is an option when you want to address uneven-looking tone through the final moisturising step rather than adding another serum. If you are comparing different active ingredients and product types, start with the Brightening & Pigmentation category. Don't layer several brightening products at once until you know how your skin responds.

The cream itself contains no retinoids or exfoliating acids. Combine it with other active products gradually and introduce new products one at a time. Don't use the cream after microneedling or dermarolling, or on broken skin. If your skin starts burning, becomes significantly red or begins to peel, stop using newly introduced products and return to a simple, well-tolerated routine. Consult a dermatologist if symptoms persist.

Skip the cream if your skin is currently irritated or very reactive, or if you have a confirmed allergy to any of its ingredients, such as tomato or malt extract. We have not been able to confirm the vegan origin of all ingredients, particularly Sodium DNA, so we cannot recommend it to customers who require verified vegan skincare. Show any spot that changes, grows or bleeds to a dermatologist. If you have widespread patches or suspect melasma, also see a dermatologist first. You will find more options for caring for skin tone in our brightening & pigmentation range.

The brand gives no information on pregnancy. We recommend discussing the cream with your doctor during pregnancy and breastfeeding and showing them the ingredient list below.