Photo Reverse Light Beige Protective Face Cream – 50 ml

Description

AQUA, CI 77891 (White colorant: Titanium dioxide), DIETHYLAMINO HYDROXYBENZOYL HEXYL BENZOATE (Uvinul A plus, SHORT UVA filter, LONG UVA filter), HOMOSALATE (Homosalate UVB filter), DIISOPROPYL SEBACATE, ETHYLHEXYL SALICYLATE (Octisalate, UVB filter), ETHYLHEXYL TRIAZONE (Uvinul t150, UVB filter), C14-22 ALCOHOLS, GLYCERIN, DIPROPYLENE GLYCOL, BIS-ETHYLHEXYLOXYPHENOL METHOXYPHENYL TRIAZINE (Tinosorb S, UVB filter, SHORT UVA, LONG UVA), DIMETHICONE (Silicone), COCO-CAPRYLATE/CAPRATE, DICAPRYLYL CARBONATE, BEHENYL ALCOHOL, SILICA (Silica), TOCOPHERYL ACETATE (Vitamin E derivative), PENTYLENE GLYCOL, POTASSIUM CETYL PHOSPHATE, SODIUM STEAROYL GLUTAMATE, C12-20 ALKYL GLUCOSIDE, MANNITOL (Sugar), stearyl glycyrrhetinate (Active ingredient derived from licorice), CI 77492 (Yellow dye, Iron oxide), HYDROXYETHYL ACRYLATE/SODIUM ACRYLOYLDIMETHYL TAURATE COPOLYMER, HYDROGENATED LECITHIN, XANTHAN GUM, CI 77491 (Red dye, iron trioxide), CAPRYLYL GLYCOL, SQUALANE (Squalane, Hydrogenated Oil), 1,2-HEXANEDIOL, BUTYLENE GLYCOL, SODIUM CITRATE, SODIUM DEXTRAN SULFATE, STEARALKONIUM HECTORITE, Palmaria palmata extract (Palmaria palmata (red algae)), MALTODEXTRIN, HYDROLYZED SOY PROTEIN, CREATINE, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate (Antioxidant), CI 77499 (Black dye – Iron tetraoxide), HYDROLYZED WHEAT PROTEIN, CITRIC ACID, PROPYLENE CARBONATE, POLYSORBATE 60 (Nonionic surfactant), Andrographis paniculata leaf extract (Green chirette), AMINOETHANESULFINIC ACID, PROPYLENE GLYCOL (Glycol), PHENOXYETHANOL, SORBITAN ISOSTEARATE, LAUROYL LYSINE, CARNOSINE (Peptide), ARTEMIA EXTRACT (Artemia (Crustacean)), DISODIUM ADENOSINE TRIPHOSPHATE, TOCOPHEROL (Vitamin E), LAMINARIA DIGITATA EXTRACT (Digitata laminaria (seaweed)), HEXAPEPTIDE-2

My Doctor's Diagnosis: Analysis and Target

Institut Esthederm offers Photo Reverse Teinte Beige Clair, a protective face cream specifically formulated for skin prone to pigmentation spots and hyperpigmentation. This product is primarily intended for people seeking to prevent and correct brown spots while benefiting from high sun protection. My analysis of the formulation reveals an expert approach, combining advanced sun filters with brightening and antioxidant active ingredients for a comprehensive action on the radiance and evenness of the complexion.

Formula Analysis: Key Assets

Three key ingredients caught my attention. First, the presence of organic and mineral sun filters (including titanium dioxide, Tinosorb S, and Uvinul A Plus) provides broad-spectrum protection against UVA and UVB rays, which is essential for limiting the worsening of dark spots. Second, Palmaria palmata extract (red algae) is known for its action in regulating melanogenesis, helping to reduce existing dark spots. Finally, vitamin E (tocopherol and tocopheryl acetate) provides antioxidant protection, limiting the oxidative damage responsible for skin aging. This synergy of active ingredients justifies the quality of the product for skin affected by hyperpigmentation.

Tips and Application Ritual

I recommend applying this cream in the morning, as the last step in your routine, all over your face and neck. It can be used alone or after a moisturizing or anti-dark spot serum. It is best to avoid immediate combination with powerful exfoliating active ingredients (AHA/BHA acids) so as not to sensitize the skin. Compatible with vitamin C, it optimizes dark spot prevention when incorporated into a daily routine.

My Final Verdict & Safety Opinion

The strengths of this product lie in its comprehensive sun protection, its unifying tint, and its ability to target pigmentation spots. The tinted cream texture offers an immediate corrective effect while remaining comfortable. A slight drawback could be noted for very oily skin, due to the richness of the formula. In conclusion, this is an excellent choice for safely preventing and correcting hyperpigmentation.