Melanin
Melanin is a skin protecting ingredient. It’s in 9 products on Poliage, most often mascara, sunscreen and conditioner. Avoid lists on Poliage that include it: none.
Updated October 22, 2026
What it does
Contains Melanin: skin-protecting
Function listed in CosIng
Source: CosIng, the European Commission cosmetic ingredient database, ref 35203, accessed October 22, 2026. Also listed as melanins.
Products that contain Melanin
The Ordinary
Caffeine solution
Lists fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid
The Ordinary
Caffeine Solution 5% + EGCG
Lists fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid
The Ordinary
Caffeine Solution 5% + EGCG Eye Serum
Eye cream · Lists fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, salicylic acid
Clinique
High Impact Extreme Volume Mascara
Mascara · Lists sulfates, silicones
Clinique
High Impact Mascara
Mascara · Lists sulfates, silicones
Revision Skincare
Intellishade TruPhysical
Sunscreen · Lists silicones
Revision Skincare
Intellishade TruPhysical Clear
Sunscreen · Lists silicones
nautilus
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
PRAVANA
Treat Masque
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, parabens, silicones
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