
AHC
A brightening moisturizer formulated with niacinamide, tranexamic acid, and angelica root extract to target hyperpigmentation and melasma. Contains bifida ferment lysate, peptides, and ceramides to strengthen skin barrier while evening skin tone.
Antioxidant and anti-inflammatory botanical extract
Humectant that attracts and retains moisture
Emollient and lightweight skin conditioner
barrier-repair, anti-aging, probiotic
+ 15 more ingredients
Editorial baseline from K-beauty clinical research and community consensus. Real subscriber reports layer on as the community grows.
The key active ingredients in H Mela Root Cream by AHC include Korean Angelica Root Extract (Antioxidant and anti-inflammatory botanical extract), Glycerin (Humectant that attracts and retains moisture), Niacinamide (Vitamin B3) (brightening, pore-minimizing, barrier-support), Bifida Ferment Lysate (barrier-repair, anti-aging, probiotic), Hydrogenated Lecithin (Emollient and skin barrier enhancer). Drawing on K-beauty research and community consensus, key ingredients show 85% effectiveness for redness in sensitive skin types. Seoul Sister tracks ingredient effectiveness across 5,900+ K-beauty products to provide data-backed recommendations.
H Mela Root Cream is a Korean moisturizer by AHC. Sensitive skin compatibility depends on individual triggers and allergies. Seoul Sister's AI advisor Yuri analyzes all 20 ingredients against your specific skin type, concerns, and known allergens to provide a personalized compatibility score. Common irritant ingredients like fragrance, alcohol denat, and essential oils are flagged automatically.
For oily skin, the key factors in evaluating H Mela Root Cream are comedogenic ingredient ratings, oil content, and finish type. This moisturizer contains 18 active ingredients. Seoul Sister's database cross-references each ingredient's comedogenic rating (0-5 scale) against your skin type to identify potential pore-clogging risks. Subscribe for a personalized oily skin compatibility analysis.
H Mela Root Cream by AHC is sold through authorized retailers and the brand itself. Buy from an authorized retailer or the brand's own site rather than an open marketplace. Olive Young Global ships to most countries but no longer ships to the US. Seoul Sister tracks counterfeit indicators to help you buy genuine Korean skincare. We are an advice platform and never sell products ourselves.
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