If you’ve been on K-Beauty TikTok lately, you’ve probably seen the same thing everyone else has: a tiny handheld device snapping away freckles and dark spots like it’s editing a photo in real time. That device is the Melashot, and it’s the latest obsession from Korea’s new viral powerhouse, Sungboon Editor.
But before we talk about the gadget that claims to delete hyperpigmentation, let’s rewind.
Who is Sungboon Editor, and how did they go from niche to everywhere almost overnight?
Who Exactly Is Sungboon Editor?
Sungboon Editor is one of the few Korean skincare brands that has managed to blend clinic-grade dermatology with “OMG I need this now” TikTok marketing.
The Name:
“Sungboon” means ingredient in Korean — which already tells you everything about their vibe.
The Philosophy:
They call themselves “editors.” In other words, they look at skincare formulas like a manuscript — cut the fluff, keep the good stuff, and only publish ingredients that deliver.
The Aesthetic:
Think medical lab meets minimalist Seoul chic. Clean, clinical packaging, heavy ingredient callouts (like “300Da Collagen”), and a no-nonsense tone…
but packaged through ultra-satisfying before-and-after videos that go mega-viral.
They built their reputation on targeted skincare — the Green Tomato Pore Ampoule and Meoru Podo Vitamin C were hits — but their real breakout moment wasn’t a serum.
It was a device.
What Is the Melashot?
The Sungboon Editor Melashot isn’t a cream, it’s not a serum, and it’s definitely not your average “self-care gadget.”
It’s a home-use IPL (Intense Pulsed Light) machine engineered for one purpose:
Destroying melanin clusters behind freckles, sun spots, and pigmentation.
In Korea, people literally call it “The Melanin Destroyer.”
This isn’t the soft, ambient glow of an LED mask. The Melashot is a high-energy, medical-grade tool approved by the KFDA (Korean FDA), designed to target dark pigment at its root and break it down, allowing your body to clear it naturally.
Why Everyone Is Talking About It
Most home devices are cute add-ons.
This one is classified as a medical device.
And it has three features that set it apart:
1. “Unlimited Shots” — The Feature That Broke the Internet
Every other IPL device runs on limited flashes.
300,000 shots. 500,000 shots. Then… dead.
The Melashot?
No cap. No cartridge replacement. No expiry.
A lifetime device.
No wonder it went viral.
2. Instant Cooling System
IPL hurts. Like… actually hurts.
But the Melashot’s chilled metal tip cools the skin instantly, reducing pain and preventing surface burns.
You get the “snap” — without the sting.
3. Targeted Melanin Wavelengths
Creams only treat the top layer of the skin.
This device targets 500–900nm wavelengths, reaching deep into the dermis where stubborn pigment hides.
It’s skincare meets laser clinic — without the clinic.
How to Use the Melashot Safely
Let’s be clear:
This is not a beauty toy.
This is light energy powerful enough to burn pigment.
Follow the protocol exactly:
The Schedule
- Month 1: Once a week
- Month 2: Every 2 weeks
- Maintenance: Only when new spots appear
The Routine
1. Cleanse — Then Make Sure Your Skin Is 100% DRY
Absolutely no toner, serum, gel, or moisture.
If there's liquid on your skin, the light heats the moisture — and that’s when burns happen.
2. Goggles On
The flash is bright.
Like… camera-flash-in-your-face bright.
3. The Shot
- Place the device flat on the dark spot
- Wait for the safety sensor to recognise your skin tone
- Press
- Flash + snap
Sensation: A sharp rubber-band flick. Quick but tolerable.
4. Post-Care (Non-Negotiable)
Your skin will be hot and sensitive.
Immediately apply a soothing ampoule.
Sungboon Editor pushes their Active Marine Astaxanthin Serum — and honestly, it does help cool and minimise oxidative stress.
Who Should Not Use the Melashot
Because the device is strong, there are clear no-go categories:
- Pregnancy/Breastfeeding: Not recommended
- Fitzpatrick Skin Types IV–VI: High burn/hypopigmentation risk
- Active acne: This targets brown pigment, not red, inflamed lesions
- Recent sun exposure or sunburn: Absolutely not
Better to skip than to scar.
If you’ve tried every brightening serum on the market (Hi, Vitamin C users 👋) and your sun spots are still winning, the Melashot might be your missing step — the bridge between skincare and in-clinic laser treatments.
It’s powerful, it’s clinical, and it demands respect.
But for the right user with stubborn pigmentation?
It’s easily one of the most effective at-home tools of 2025.
The results speak for themselves — and TikTok can’t stop talking about it.
