Description
What it is
The Calcium Intense Cream is the richest cream of Dr. Melaxin’s Cemenrete calcium line. The brand designed it to give a firmer, plumper, more “filled” look to areas that lose volume first: the hollows under the eyes, the orbital area, smile lines and the neck. The texture is velvety and nourishing without being greasy, and the jar holds 50 ml. On Amazon.ca it is listed as a firming, volumizing cream with niacinamide, collagen and elastin.
Key ingredients
- REBORNIC calcium complex (10,000 ppm): calcium gluconate, magnesium gluconate, sodium glycerophosphate and potassium magnesium aspartate. The brand links this mineral complex to skin vitality, renewal and barrier strength.
- Niacinamide (5%): vitamin B3, for a brighter, more even-looking tone and barrier support.
- Adenosine: a common Korean ingredient for the look of wrinkles and fine lines.
- Triple hyaluronic acid: hyaluronic acid, hydrolyzed hyaluronic acid and sodium hyaluronate, for hydration at different levels.
- Collagen extract and hydrolyzed elastin: included for a firmer, more elastic look.
- Macadamia, olive and coconut oils with shea butter: the nourishing base that gives the cream its rich, cushioning feel.
- Botanical extracts: coptis japonica root, cocoa seed, gardenia, malt, viola tricolor, sweet almond fruit, tremella mushroom and tabebuia bark.
Product details
| Brand | Dr. Melaxin (South Korea) |
|---|---|
| Line | Cemenrete (calcium) |
| Size | 50 ml |
| Format | Rich cream in a jar |
| Texture | Velvety, nourishing, absorbs without a greasy finish |
| Main concerns | Hollow-looking under-eyes, lax skin, fine lines, dark circles, dullness |
| Areas | Eye area (orbital bone), face, smile lines, neck |
| Skin types | Dry, normal, mature skin |
| When to use | Morning and night, last step of the routine |
| Amazon ASIN | B0C88XF2ZW |
How to use
- Morning and night, take a pea-sized amount for both eyes.
- Dot it along the orbital bone and tap gently with the ring finger until absorbed.
- Spread what is left over smile lines, the face or the neck.
- For an intensive night, apply a second thin layer, or layer it over the Cemenrete Calcium Dark Spot Eye Cream.
- In the morning, finish with sunscreen.
Who it suits
This cream suits dry, normal and mature skin that wants comfort and a firmer, plumper look, especially around the eyes. Because it is rich, it can also replace a night cream in winter. People with oily or acne-prone skin may prefer to use it only around the eyes and neck: the base contains shea butter, coconut oil and other rich emollients that can feel heavy on oily areas. For the look of dark circles specifically, read our guide to dark circles under the eyes, and compare textures in our list of best Korean eye creams.
Who should be careful
For external use only. Avoid direct contact with the eyes and stop if irritation occurs. The formula contains coconut, macadamia, olive and sweet almond ingredients, which matters if you have a nut- or plant-related skin allergy. If you have eczema or contact allergies around the eyes, or notice sudden swelling or darkening around one eye, see a pharmacist, dermatologist or doctor.
Patch test first. Apply a small amount to the inner forearm or behind the ear and wait 24 to 48 hours before using it on the face.
Full ingredient list
Water, Butylene Glycol, Propanediol, Glycerin, Macadamia Integrifolia Seed Oil, Olea Europaea (Olive) Fruit Oil, Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, 1,2-Hexanediol, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter, Cetearyl Alcohol, Methyl Hydrogenated Rosinate, Niacinamide, Polysorbate 60, Cyclopentasiloxane, Glycereth-26, Glyceryl Stearate, PEG-100 Stearate, Cyclohexasiloxane, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/VP Copolymer, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Sorbitan Stearate, Coptis Japonica Root Extract, Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Oil, Polyacrylate-13, Polyisobutene, Theobroma Cacao (Cocoa) Seed Extract, Ethylhexylglycerin, Polyglyceryl-4 Oleate, Hydrolyzed Gardenia Florida Extract, Hydrolyzed Malt Extract, Adenosine, Hydrolyzed Viola Tricolor Extract, Dextrin, Disodium EDTA, Polysorbate 20, Sorbitan Isostearate, Sodium Glycerophosphate, Ammonium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate, Hyaluronic Acid, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Sodium Hyaluronate, Potassium Magnesium Aspartate, Calcium Gluconate, Magnesium Gluconate, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis (Sweet Almond) Fruit Extract, Tremella Fuciformis (Mushroom) Extract, Tabebuia Impetiginosa Bark Extract, Collagen Extract, Hydrolyzed Elastin.
The cream has no added parfum and no drying alcohol (cetearyl alcohol is a fatty, non-drying alcohol).
Frequently asked questions
Is it an eye cream or a face cream?
Both. The brand’s first use is the orbital area, but it can be spread on the face, smile lines and neck.
What is the difference with the Cemenrete Dark Spot Eye Cream?
The Dark Spot Eye Cream is a light, slightly tinted cream focused on brightness and the look of dark circles. The Intense Cream is richer and focused on firmness and a plumper look. They can be layered: eye cream first, Intense Cream on top.
Does it really add volume?
No cream fills hollows like an injectable. Hydration, emollients and peptides can make the skin look plumper and smoother while you use it.
Can I use it with retinol?
Yes. Its rich, fragrance-free base makes it a comfortable cream to apply after a retinoid on the face, keeping retinoids away from the eye area unless they are made for it.
Learn more
See where a rich cream belongs in our Korean skincare routine for beginners, and pair it with the Cemenrete multi balm stick for touch-ups during the day.
Ingredient lists can change between batches and markets. Always check the box you receive. This page is an independent guide; melaxin.ca does not sell products directly.
