Dr.Melaxin Peel Shot Exfoliating Black Rice Ampoule — Efficacy 3.4/5.0, Safety 3.7/5.0 | DemythSkin
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Dr.Melaxin Peel Shot Exfoliating Black Rice Ampoule
Dr.Melaxin

Dr.Melaxin Peel Shot Exfoliating Black Rice Ampoule

ExfoliantExfoliation
Efficacy
Basic
3.4 / 5.0
Safety
Caution
3.7 / 5.0
System Verdict
Messy but functional: this is a scrubby, acid-light exfoliating ampoule with hydration perks, not a serious treatment serum. The efficacy score is dragged down by the likely low placement of the key exfoliants and brighteners near the bottom of the INCI, plus a formula that relies on cellulose-style exfoliation, charcoal marketing, and fragrance instead of a strong, clearly dosed acid system. It earns some credit from salicylic acid, gluconolactone, niacinamide, arbutin, and multiple humectants, but without known pH or percentage data this reads as a modest exfoliant rather than a high-performance peel.
Active Ingredients Detected
S Tier: Gold StandardsHigh Clinical Proof | Skin-Transformative
Salicylic Acid
A Tier: Good BasicsProven Results
GlycerinSqualaneHyaluronic AcidHydrolyzed Hyaluronic AcidSodium HyaluronateNiacinamidePolyglycerin-10Gluconolactone
B Tier: Supporting IngredientsPromising Ingredients
CelluloseSteartrimonium MethosulfateSaccharide IsomerateGlycereth-25 PCA IsostearateHydroxyacetophenoneSucrose DistearateArbutin
C Tier: Marketing IdolsHype | Limited or Weak Data
Hydrolyzed Gardenia Florida ExtractHydrolyzed Malt ExtractHydrolyzed Viola Tricolor ExtractOryza Sativa (Rice) ExtractCharcoal Powder
D Tier: Potential IrritantsBe Cautious
Isopropyl AlcoholFragrance
What Each Ingredient Does
Water
solvent
Dipropylene Glycol
solvent, humectant
Water
solvent
Tripropylene Glycol
solvent, humectant
Cellulose
exfoliating film former
Propanediol
humectant, solvent
Butylene Glycol
humectant, solvent
Glycerin
humectant
Carbomer
thickener, gelling agent
1,2-Hexanediol
solvent, preservative booster
Steartrimonium Methosulfate
conditioning emulsifier
Saccharide Isomerate
humectant, skin binder
Isopropyl Alcohol
solvent, penetration aid
Glycereth-25 PCA Isostearate
emollient, emulsifier
Hydroxyacetophenone
antioxidant, preservative booster
Cetyl Ethylhexanoate
emollient
Ethylhexyl Palmitate
emollient
Squalane
emollient, barrier support
Ethylhexylglycerin
preservative booster
Sucrose Distearate
emulsifier
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
emollient
Fragrance
fragrance
Hydrolyzed Gardenia Florida Extract
botanical extract
Hydrolyzed Malt Extract
botanical extract
Full Ingredient List (INCI)

Water, Dipropylene Glycol, Water, Tripropylene Glycol, Cellulose, Propanediol, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, Carbomer, 1,2-Hexanediol, Steartrimonium Methosulfate, Saccharide Isomerate, Isopropyl Alcohol, Glycereth-25 PCA Isostearate, Hydroxyacetophenone, Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Squalane, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sucrose Distearate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Fragrance, Hydrolyzed Gardenia Florida Extract, Hydrolyzed Malt Extract, Hydrolyzed Viola Tricolor Extract, Disodium EDTA, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Hyaluronic Acid, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Sodium Hyaluronate, Oryza Sativa (Rice) Extract, Niacinamide, Citric Acid, Sodium Citrate, Charcoal Powder, Polyglycerin-10, Polyglyceryl-10 Myristate, Polyglyceryl-10 Stearate, Arbutin, Gluconolactone, Salicylic Acid, Sodium Dehydroacetate.

Frequently Asked

Is Dr.Melaxin Peel Shot Exfoliating Black Rice Ampoule worth it?

Dr.Melaxin Peel Shot Exfoliating Black Rice Ampoule scores 3.4 out of 5.0 for efficacy (Basic) and 3.7 out of 5.0 for safety (Caution) on DemythSkin's independent ingredient analysis. Messy but functional: this is a scrubby, acid-light exfoliating ampoule with hydration perks, not a serious treatment serum. The efficacy score is dragged down by the likely low placement of the key exfoliants and bright

What are the key active ingredients in Dr.Melaxin Peel Shot Exfoliating Black Rice Ampoule?

Dr.Melaxin Peel Shot Exfoliating Black Rice Ampoule contains these gold-standard actives with strong clinical evidence: Salicylic Acid.

Does Dr.Melaxin Peel Shot Exfoliating Black Rice Ampoule contain fragrance or known irritants?

DemythSkin flags these ingredients in Dr.Melaxin Peel Shot Exfoliating Black Rice Ampoule as potential irritants: Isopropyl Alcohol, Fragrance. This product does contain fragrance.

How is Dr.Melaxin Peel Shot Exfoliating Black Rice Ampoule scored?

DemythSkin grades every product on two independent axes: efficacy (whether the ingredients have clinical evidence of working) and safety (irritation and sensitisation risk). Ingredients are classified S through D against a database of over 3,000 compounds. No brand pays for a score.

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Analysis last updated: 2026-08-20. DemythSkin is an independent ingredient analyzer. Scores are computed by a deterministic rubric from published clinical evidence — no brand pays for a score.