Menadione
What Menadione is & what it does
Menadione is a synthetic compound related to the vitamin K family, sometimes referred to as vitamin K3. In cosmetics it is generally used as a skin-conditioning additive, often included in formulas aimed at the look of dark circles or uneven tone. It appears in only a few products in this catalog. No concerns are flagged in this data, though it is a relatively specialized ingredient and is best assessed in the context of the full formula.
What is Menadione?
Menadione is a synthetic compound related to the vitamin K family, sometimes called vitamin K3. In cosmetics it is used as a skin-conditioning additive.
What does Menadione do in skincare?
It is generally included as a conditioning ingredient, often in formulas aimed at the look of dark circles or uneven tone. It appears in only a few products and does not provide sun protection.
Is Menadione safe?
No concerns are flagged for it in this data, and it is generally considered acceptable at cosmetic use levels. It is a specialized ingredient, so it is best evaluated within the full formula.
Sunscreens with Menadione
We rate 4 sunscreens that contain it:
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Some By Mi V10 Hyal Antioxidant Sunscreen SPF 50+ PA++++
88/100
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Some By Mi V10 Hyal Hydra Capsule Sunscreen SPF 50+ PA++++
88/100
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Cell Fusion C Toning Sunscreen 100 SPF 50+/pa++++
73/100
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JM Solution V9 Vitamin Ampoule UV Stick Clear SPF 50+ Pa++++
68/100