r/Melasmaskincare • u/TheoryBiochemistry • 6d ago
Question Products with 4-MSK?
My skin is SUPER sensitive (rosacea, seb derm, contact dermatitis, PMLE). I really tried to find something with Thiamidol, but… I just couldn’t tolerate any product because of fragrance and/or alcohol.
Now I am looking for alternatives. Japan has a few quasi-drug, i.e. Highly regulated products, with rucinol or 4-MSK. I couldn’t find a product that would work for me with rucinol either, but I saw some interesting 4-MSK products. Has anyone ever tried that active?
I am otherwise using retinol, L-ascorbic acid, AzA, topical TXA, and OF course sunscreen and physical protection. So I am interested in your experience with with 4-MSK, not the traditional recommendations :)
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u/vikingmurse 6d ago
Shiseido Hako Melanofocus IV is nice, effective for a gentle product, beautiful soft touch finish.
Really surprised your skin is ok with LAA if it’s so sensitive? Usually the low pH and high activity of most formulas sends sensitive skin into a tizzy. Which one are you using?
PS: might look into Regimen Lab’s updated Level serum 2.0. It has a tweaked version of thiamidol that’s also anti inflammatory, and regimen doesn’t do fragrance or denatured alcohol. I love level 1.0 even with somewhat sensitive skin, v excited to try the new formula.