Mela B3 Double Dose Discoloration Treatment with Melasyl™

Brand price

USD 54.99 · checked 25 Sept 2026 · on the brand's site

From the brand

What the brand says about this product. Our ingredient analysis follows below.

Key Ingredients

• Fatty alcohol1

  Waxy fatty alcohols used as emollients and thickeners; unrelated to drying alcohol.

  Cetearyl Alcohol

• Vitamin E1

  Tocopherols — fat-soluble antioxidants.

  Tocopherol

• AHA1

  Alpha hydroxy acids — water-soluble chemical exfoliants.

  Citric Acid

• Niacinamide1

  Vitamin B3 — supports the barrier and evens tone.

  Niacinamide

Benefits

• Hydrating5

  Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.

  Dimethicone, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Glycerin, Propylene Glycol, Tocopherol

• Barrier Repair11

  Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.

  Caprylyl Glycol, Cetearyl Alcohol, Dimethicone, Glycerin, Glycine Soja Oil, Neopentyl Glycol Dicaprate, Niacinamide, Octyldodecanol, Propylene Glycol, Sucrose Tristearate, Tocopherol

• Reduces Irritation1

  Eases discomfort and supports skin resilience.

  Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate

• Redness Reducing1

  Soothes visible redness and calms irritation.

  Niacinamide

• Anti-Aging1

  Softens lines and helps skin look youthful.

  Adenosine

• Firming1

  Supports elasticity and bounce.

  Adenosine

• Smoothing9

  Refines rough or uneven texture.

  Caprylyl Glycol, Cetearyl Alcohol, Citric Acid, Dimethicone, Glycine Soja Oil, Neopentyl Glycol Dicaprate, Niacinamide, Octyldodecanol, Sucrose Tristearate

• Brightening2

  Restores radiance to dull, tired skin.

  Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Niacinamide

• Dark Spots1

  Fades dark spots for a more even tone.

  Niacinamide

• Even Tone1

  Evens out patchy or uneven colour.

  Niacinamide

• Acne Fighting1

  Helps clear breakouts and keep pores clear.

  Niacinamide

• Oil Control2

  Reduces shine and excess sebum.

  Alcohol Denat., Niacinamide

• Pore Refining2

  Makes pores look smaller and cleaner.

  Alcohol Denat., Niacinamide

• Exfoliating1

  Lifts dead surface cells to smooth texture.

  Citric Acid

• Antioxidant2

  Shields skin from free radical damage.

  Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Tocopherol

• Anti-Pollution4

  Helps defend against airborne pollutants.

  Dimethicone, Glycerin, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Tocopherol

Concerns

• May Trigger Acne3

  Can clog pores or trigger breakouts.

  Cetearyl Alcohol, Glycine Soja Oil, Tocopherol

• May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis7

  May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.

  Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Cetearyl Alcohol, Glycine Soja Oil, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Octyldodecanol, Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate, Sucrose Tristearate

• May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris3

  May clog follicles or strip skin prone to keratosis pilaris.

  Cetearyl Alcohol, Glycine Soja Oil, Tocopherol

• May Worsen Oily Skin1

  May increase shine or excess oil.

  Glycine Soja Oil

• May Worsen Irritation3

  May cause stinging, redness or sensitivity.

  Alcohol Denat., Parfum, Tocopherol

• May Worsen Eczema2

  May worsen itching or irritation for eczema-prone skin.

  Alcohol Denat., Parfum

• May Worsen Rosacea2

  Can trigger flare-ups in rosacea-prone skin.

  Alcohol Denat., Parfum

• May Worsen Dryness1

  Can strip moisture and worsen dryness.

  Alcohol Denat.

Dupes

• La Roche-Posay Mela B3 Dark Spot Serum With Melasyl™ + Niacinamide75% match
• La Roche-Posay Retinol B3 Pure Retinol Serum70% match
• SkinCeuticals Hyaluronic Acid Intensifier Multi-Glycan69% match
• Kiehl's Age Defender Power Serum For Men62% match
• CeraVe Skin Renewing Super Boost Serum62% match
• SkinCeuticals Antioxidant Resveratrol B E Nighttime Serum61% match