MELA – CORRECTIVE DAY CREAM SPF20 – Sensitive Skin, Pigmentation Spots – 40 ml

Description

AQUA, METHYLENE BIS-BENZOTRIAZOLYL TETRAMETHYLBUTYLPHENOL (Tinosorb M, UVB filter, SHORT UVA, LONG UVA, slight whitening effect), GLYCERIN, DIISOPROPYL SEBACATE, ISODECYL NEOPENTANOATE, LAURYL LACTATE, ETHYLHEXYL METHOXYCINNAMATE (Octinoxate, UVB filter), GLYCERYL BEHENATE, ISONONYL ISONONANOATE, ASCORBYL GLUCOSIDE (Vitamin C derivative), BIS-ETHYLHEXYLOXYPHENOL METHOXYPHENYL TRIAZINE (Tinosorb S, UVB filter, SHORT UVA, LONG UVA), CETYL ALCOHOL, GLYCERYL STEARATE, CAPRYLIC/CAPRIC TRIGLYCERIDE, ALUMINUM STARCH OCTENYLSUCCINATE, DECYL GLUCOSIDE (Nonionic surfactant), CETEARETH-20, STEARETH-20, PHENOXYETHANOL, Sodium acrylate/sodium acryloildimethyl taurate copolymer, BIOSACCHARIDE GUM-1, ETHYLHEXYLGLYCERIN, ISOHEXADECANE (Mineral Oil), TROMETHAMINE, TOCOPHERYL LINOLEATE, XANTHAN GUM, CHLORPHENESIN, PROPYLENE GLYCOL (Glycol), PEG-4 DILAURATE, PEG-4 LAURATE, POLYSORBATE 80 (Nonionic surfactant), BUTYLENE GLYCOL, IODOPROPYNYL BUTYLCARBAMATE, TOCOPHEROL (Vitamin E), PEG-4, BHT, NONAPEPTIDE-1 (Peptide), DEXTRAN, SORBITAN OLEATE, PERFUM (Perfume), LIMONENE (Regulated allergen), LINALOOL (Regulated allergen)

My Doctor's Diagnosis: Analysis and Target

Visit MELA Corrective Day Cream SPF20 by Topicrem is primarily intended for sensitive skin prone to pigmentation spots. Its formula targets hyperpigmentation while providing daily sun protection suitable for reactive skin. My analysis highlights a comprehensive approach: correcting spots, preventing their reappearance, and respecting skin sensitivity thanks to a selection of gentle and effective active ingredients.

Formula Analysis: Key Assets

Three key active ingredients structure the effectiveness of this treatment:

• Sunscreen filters (Tinosorb M, Tinosorb S, Octinoxate) They provide broad-spectrum protection against UVB and UVA rays, which is essential for preventing the worsening of pigmentation spots and premature aging. Their combination limits the risk of intolerance while ensuring optimal photostability.
• Ascorbyl Glucoside This stabilized vitamin C derivative acts as an antioxidant and brightener. It inhibits tyrosinase, a key enzyme in melanogenesis, thereby reducing the intensity of existing dark spots and preventing their formation.
• Nonapeptide-1 This biomimetic peptide modulates melanin synthesis, working in synergy with vitamin C for a reinforced corrective effect on dark spots.

The presence of glycerin and biosaccharide gum-1 contributes to hydration and comfort, making the formula suitable for sensitive skin.

Tips and Application Ritual

I apply this cream in the morning, on clean skin, as the last step in my skincare routine. It can be combined with moisturizing or soothing serums, but I avoid combining it with powerful exfoliating active ingredients (AHA/BHA acids) in the morning, so as not to sensitize the skin to sun exposure. Gentle cleansing in the evening is recommended.

My Final Verdict & Safety Opinion

Topicrem's SPF20 Corrective Day Cream stands out for its balance between anti-dark spot effectiveness, sun protection, and tolerance. Its light texture is suitable for daily use. The only downside is that it contains fragrance and allergens (limonene, linalool), which may need to be monitored in ultra-reactive skin. My expert opinion: an effective treatment for correcting and preventing dark spots, while respecting skin sensitivity.