While some skincare ingredients are shrouded in obscurity, others are much more familiar to us – one of the latter being vitamin C. It’s an essential ingredient in brightening products and treatments, which is why we’re willing to bet you’ve heard of the powerful antioxidant.

If you have experimented with vitamin C skincare products, you would undoubtedly have heard of the Melano CC Intensive Anti-Spot Essence, one of the most sought-after brightening products in Japan. Well, this time, the brand has launched the new Melano CC Concentrated Brightening Essence, a more concentrated version of their iconic bestseller.