Melaclear Cream
2% Kojic Acid Cream

Dr.Althea

Melaclear Cream

The Derma Co

2% Kojic Acid Cream

A face cream built around Niacinamide and Tranexamic acid, for hydration and barrier repair.

A face cream built around Kojic acid and Niacinamide, for barrier repair and smoothing.

Face cream
Face cream
30 ingredients
38 ingredients

Brand price

USD 29.00 · checked 26 Sept 2026 · brand's site

Brand price

INR 549.00 · checked 5 Oct 2026 · brand's site

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Brand from South Korea
Brand from India

At a Glance

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Key Ingredients

  • Ceramide1

    Skin-identical lipids that hold the barrier together.

    Ceramide NP

  • Hyaluronic acid2

    Hyaluronic acid and its salts; a humectant that binds water to the skin.

    Hyaluronic Acid, Sodium Hyaluronate

  • Niacinamide1

    Vitamin B3 — supports the barrier and evens tone.

    Niacinamide

  • Tranexamic acid1

    Used topically for stubborn pigmentation and melasma.

    Tranexamic Acid

Benefits

Concerns

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  • Aqua (in both products)

    Solvent

    0 / —

  • Coco-Caprylate/Caprate (in both products)

    Emollient

    • Fatty alcohols (Malassezia)
    • May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis

  • Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride (in both products)

    Occlusive

    1 / 1

  • Cetearyl Alcohol

    Emollient

    2 / 1

    • Fatty alcohol
    • Fatty alcohols (Malassezia)
    • May Trigger Acne
    • May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris
    • May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis

  • Kojic Dipalmitate

    Emollient

    • Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
    • Kojic acid
    • Brightening
    • Dark Spots
    • May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis

  • Glycerin (in both products)

    Humectant

    0 / 0

    • Possibly animal-derived
    • Hydrating

  • Arachidyl Alcohol

    Emollient

    • Fatty alcohols (Malassezia)
    • May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis

  • Behenyl Alcohol

    Emollient

    • Fatty alcohols (Malassezia)
    • May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis

  • Arachidyl Glucoside

    Cleansing

    • Fatty alcohols (Malassezia)
    • May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis

  • Niacinamide (in both products)

    Smoothing

    0 / —

    • Niacinamide
    • Acne Fighting
    • Barrier Repair
    • Brightening
    • Dark Spots
    • Even Tone
    • Oil Control
    • Pore Refining
    • Redness Reducing

Ingredients Explained

These ingredients are found in both products.

Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.

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