KrX Mela Défense Whitening Cream

$63.00

A high-potency, Hanbang-inspired brightening cream featuring 5% Tranexamic Acid and 3% Niacinamide to aggressively target melasma and sun damage while restoring the skin's moisture barrier.

50g

A high-potency, Hanbang-inspired brightening cream featuring 5% Tranexamic Acid and 3% Niacinamide to aggressively target melasma and sun damage while restoring the skin's moisture barrier.

50g

  • KrX Mela Défense Whitening Cream is a clinical-strength daily moisturizer formulated to suppress excess melanin and repair pigment-damaged skin. By blending traditional Korean Hanbang ingredients with modern dermatological powerhouses, this cream delivers significant brightening results without the irritation often associated with "whitening" products.

    Its barrier-first approach makes it gentle enough for daily use and even safe for post-chemical peel recovery—a rarity for products this effective.

    • Skin Types: Dry • Normal • Combination • Sensitive • Oily

    • Concerns: Melasma, stubborn sun damage, uneven skin tone, and post-procedure recovery.

  • This cream centers on a synergistic blend of actives that talk to your skin at a cellular level:

    • 5% Tranexamic Acid: A clinical-grade concentration that helps inhibit tyrosinase activity to prevent and fade stubborn pigmentation and melasma.

    • 3% Niacinamide: Works alongside TXA to visibly brighten the complexion while strengthening the lipid barrier and refining texture.

    • RiFerm-NPG™: A COSMOS-certified organic fermented rice water complex that provides deep antioxidant protection and traditional anti-aging benefits.

    • Glutathione & Hexylresorcinol: A duo of powerful antioxidants that help brighten the skin from within and protect against oxidative stress.

    • Hyaluronic Acid & Allantoin: Ensure the skin remains hydrated, plump, and soothed throughout the treatment process.

  • Apply as the final moisturizing step in your brightening routine:

    1. After applying your Mela Défense Serum, massage a small amount of cream into the face and neck.

    2. Use upward, outward strokes until fully absorbed.

    3. Professional Tip: This is the "sealer" for your treatment. While the serum corrects, this cream protects and recovers. Because of its high concentration of Tranexamic Acid, consistency is your best friend—don't skip your evening application!

  • If the Serum is the "workhorse," this Cream is the "security detail." I specifically curated this for my clients who are dealing with that stubborn, deep-seated pigmentation that feels impossible to move. With 5% Tranexamic Acid, this isn't just a moisturizer—it’s a treatment.

    It’s rich enough to feel luxurious but smart enough to actually do the work while you sleep (or while you’re braving the desert heat). It gives you that luminous, "glass skin" finish without feeling like a heavy mask.

    Mused Tip: If you're doing professional peels, this is your new best friend for the "aftercare" phase to keep those results locked in. Just remember: no SPF means no progress!

    • Safety & Usage Notes: Formulated for professional-grade results. Suitable for use pre- and post-chemical peels. If you have extremely sensitive skin, start with once-daily application.

    • Full Ingredients: Water, Dipropylene Glycol, Tranexamic Acid, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Saccharomyces/Rice Ferment Filtrate, Glycerin, Dicaprylyl Ether, Butylene Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Cetyl Alcohol, Glyceryl Stearate, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Beheneth-25 Methacrylate Crosspolymer, PEG-100 Stearate, Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6, Pentylene Glycol, Simethicone, Stearyl Alcohol, Hyaluronic Acid, Hydrogenated Rapeseed Oil, Sodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Myristyl Alcohol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Allantoin, Isohexadecane, Disodium EDTA, Tocopherol, Lauryl Alcohol, Polysorbate 80, Saccharomyces/Panax Ginseng Flower Ferment Extract, Hexylresorcinol, t-Butyl Alcohol, Sorbitan Oleate, Lycopodium Clavatum Extract, Equisetum Arvense Extract, Vitis Vinifera Fruit Extract, Pyrus Malus Fruit Extract, Prunus Mume Fruit Extract, Carica Papaya Fruit Extract, Hippophae Rhamnoides Extract, Hydroxypropyl Cyclodextrin, Citrus Junos Peel Extract, Citrus Junos Fruit Extract, Glutathione.