Dr. Melaxin's Calcium Volume Cream (also sold as Cemenrete Calcium Volume Cream) is a rich Korean cream made for the under-eye area. It's built around calcium and vitamin D, plus elastin, niacinamide and hyaluronic acid, and it's meant to make tired, hollow-looking under-eyes look smoother and firmer. Because it's a rich texture for delicate skin, how much you use and how you apply it matter. Here's how to do it.
Key takeaways
- It's an eye cream: Dr. Melaxin's directions say to apply it to the under-eye area.
- Use it as the last step of your skincare, morning and evening, and pat it in.
- A rice-grain amount per eye is enough. Too much rich cream can lead to puffiness or milia.
- In the morning, let it absorb before sunscreen and concealer.
In this guide
What is Dr. Melaxin Calcium Volume Cream?
It's a 50 ml (1.76 oz) jar of rich cream from the Korean brand Dr. Melaxin, part of its calcium line. Ulta lists it as an eye cream for under-eye lifting, fine lines and elasticity.
| Ingredient | Why it's there |
|---|---|
| Calcium and Rebornic | The brand's calcium complex. Rebornic is Dr. Melaxin's patented ingredient, which it says helps calcium absorb |
| Vitamin D | Paired with calcium in the formula |
| Hydrolyzed elastin, collagen extract | Included for the look of firmer, more elastic skin |
| Niacinamide, adenosine | Common Korean ingredients for brightness and the look of fine lines |
| Hyaluronic acid | Draws water into the skin for a plumper look |
| Shea butter, macadamia and olive oils | Give the cream its rich, nourishing texture |
Want to understand these ingredients better? See our guides to niacinamide and hyaluronic acid.
How to apply it, step by step
Finish the rest of your skincare
Cleanse, then apply toner, serum and moisturizer. Dr. Melaxin's directions put this cream at the end of your routine.
Take a rice-grain amount
Scoop a small amount with a clean spatula or fingertip. That's enough for one eye. The texture is rich, so a little goes a long way.
Dot it along the orbital bone
Place small dots on the bone under your eye, not right next to the lash line. The cream will spread a little on its own.
Spread and pat
Use your ring finger, which presses the lightest, to spread the dots gently and then pat until absorbed. Don't rub or pull the skin.
Wait before makeup
In the morning, give it a minute or two to sink in before sunscreen and concealer, so they don't slide or crease.
Morning vs night
The brand recommends using it both morning and evening. If you only want to use it once a day, night is the easier choice because a rich cream can make concealer crease.
Morning
- Use a thinner layer
- Let it absorb fully before concealer
- Apply sunscreen around the eyes after it, avoiding the lash line
Night
- You can use the full rice-grain amount
- Apply it after your moisturizer or retinol
- Sleep on your back if you wake up puffy
Using retinol on the same night? Apply the retinol, avoiding the under-eye, then this cream as the last step. Our skincare routine order guide shows where eye cream fits.
Common mistakes
- Using too much. Rich creams can cause puffiness or small white bumps (milia) if they're piled on around the eyes.
- Rubbing it in. The under-eye skin is thin, so pat instead.
- Applying it right before concealer without waiting, which makes concealer slide and crease.
- Expecting instant changes. Like most eye creams, results build up gradually with regular use.
Frequently asked questions
How do you use Dr. Melaxin cream?
Apply a small amount to the under-eye area as the last step of your skincare, morning and evening. Spread it gently and pat until absorbed.
Is Dr. Melaxin Calcium Volume Cream an eye cream or a face cream?
Dr. Melaxin's directions on Ulta describe it as an eye cream for the under-eye area. Some resellers list it as a face cream, so follow the instructions on your packaging.
How much Dr. Melaxin cream should I use?
About a grain of rice per eye. It's a rich cream, and using more can leave the area greasy or contribute to milia.
Can I use Dr. Melaxin cream with retinol?
Yes. Apply your retinol first, keeping it away from the under-eye, then use this cream as the last step.
Is Calcium Volume Cream the same as Cemenrete Calcium Volume Cream?
They're names for the same calcium cream from Dr. Melaxin's Cemenrete calcium line. Retailers use both names.
This guide is for general information only and isn't medical advice. If you have a skin condition or a reaction to a product, talk to a dermatologist.
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