Name: Ducray - Melascreen Eclat Lightening Light Cream SPF15
Brand: Ducray

What can the product work for?

Works for

Evens skin tone
Moisturizing
Anti-blemish
Anti-aging
Anti-oxidation

Does not work for

Sun protection

Evens skin tone

What does the product description say?

Thank to the synergistic and complementary action of 2 active ingredients, Ducray Melascreen Eclat Lightening Light Cream SPF15 supports skin lightening of the superficial brown spots.

Source: Cocoon Center

This product can help reduce hypepigmentation and even out the skin tone because it contains the following effective ingredients: niacinamide

The following ingredient (ingredients) in this product might be helpful, but there is no evidence to confirm that it actually can help even out the skin tone: ascorbyl glucoside.

Keep in mind that you would need to apply any topical skincare targetted at hypigmentation consistently for a couple of months to get a result. No topical skincare product can help get rid of hyperpigmentation (including post-acne marks and age spots) instantly.

This product can also help with skin tone because it offers sun protection. Sun damage is the main factor causing age spots, darkening of post-acne marks and other discolorations. This is why sun protection is the best strategy for maintaining an even skin tone. We, however, do not recommend using this product as a sunscreen because the protection it offers is not strong enough).

niacinamide 1.8% - 2.7%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

Is proven to be effective in reducing blemishes, evening out skin tone and helping to improve lines and wrinkles. It helps the skin to repair sun damage, calm down inflammation and keep maintain good levels of moisture. The concentration of about 2% is effective for supporting the skin barrier and evening out the skin tone. Concentration of 4-6% is better for helping with acne and balancing the sebum production

ascorbyl glucoside 4.1% - 6.2%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: MEDIUM

A vitamin C derivative that is more stable but less potent than pure form of vitamin C. Has a potential to boost collagen production, nutralise free radicals and reduce hyperpigmentation, but the required concentration is likely to be much higher than for the pure form of vitamin C, limiting the ingredient's effectiveness in products

Moisturizing

What does the product description say?

Its fluid and moisturising texture, enriched in mattifying and absorbing powders, constitutes an excellent make-up base.

Source: Cocoon Center

This product can help soften the skin and reduce its moisture loss with emollients and occlusives: caprylic/capric triglyceride, cetyl alcohol.

Keep in mind that this product does not contain effective ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. This is why an additional product with humectants like glycerin or hyaluronic acid can be helpful (apply it before this product for the best results).

The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: niacinamide

niacinamide 1.8% - 2.7%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

Is proven to be effective in reducing blemishes, evening out skin tone and helping to improve lines and wrinkles. It helps the skin to repair sun damage, calm down inflammation and keep maintain good levels of moisture. The concentration of about 2% is effective for supporting the skin barrier and evening out the skin tone. Concentration of 4-6% is better for helping with acne and balancing the sebum production

caprylic/capric triglyceride 3% - 4.5%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

A good mix of fatty acids that forms a protective layer on the skin. Improves the shelf life of products. Derived from coconut and glycerin

cetyl alcohol 0.35% - 0.8%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: MEDIUM

A non-drying alcohol that works to soften the skin and stabilize product formulations helping oil and water mix together

Anti-blemish

This product can help reduce breakouts and clogged pores because it contains the following ingredient: niacinamide. This ingredient is used for treating acne and can have a noticeable effect.

niacinamide 1.8% - 2.7%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

Is proven to be effective in reducing blemishes, evening out skin tone and helping to improve lines and wrinkles. It helps the skin to repair sun damage, calm down inflammation and keep maintain good levels of moisture. The concentration of about 2% is effective for supporting the skin barrier and evening out the skin tone. Concentration of 4-6% is better for helping with acne and balancing the sebum production

Anti-aging

This product can help reduce and prevent fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin elasticity and firmness because it contains niacinamide.

These ingredients in the product can also be helpful, even though there is less evidence for their effectiveness: ascorbyl glucoside.

Keep in mind that it typically takes at least 6 weeks to notice any results because the changes that are needed to improve fine lines and elasticity happen in the deeper layers of the skin. No topical anti-aging product can “erase” wrinkles or fully reverse signs of aging.

niacinamide 1.8% - 2.7%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

Is proven to be effective in reducing blemishes, evening out skin tone and helping to improve lines and wrinkles. It helps the skin to repair sun damage, calm down inflammation and keep maintain good levels of moisture. The concentration of about 2% is effective for supporting the skin barrier and evening out the skin tone. Concentration of 4-6% is better for helping with acne and balancing the sebum production

ascorbyl glucoside 4.1% - 6.2%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: MEDIUM

A vitamin C derivative that is more stable but less potent than pure form of vitamin C. Has a potential to boost collagen production, nutralise free radicals and reduce hyperpigmentation, but the required concentration is likely to be much higher than for the pure form of vitamin C, limiting the ingredient's effectiveness in products

Anti-oxidation

This product contains antioxidants (ascorbyl glucoside) that might be able to help neutralize free radicals in skin to lessen the damage it gets from the UV light (sun). There is not enough evidence to confirm their effectiveness in skin though.

ascorbyl glucoside 4.1% - 6.2%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: MEDIUM

A vitamin C derivative that is more stable but less potent than pure form of vitamin C. Has a potential to boost collagen production, nutralise free radicals and reduce hyperpigmentation, but the required concentration is likely to be much higher than for the pure form of vitamin C, limiting the ingredient's effectiveness in products

Sun protection

This product offers broad spectrum sun protection, but it is weak. We recommend to use a broad spectrum sunscreen with at least SPF 30.

methylene bis-benzotriazolyl tetramethylbutylphenol 1.3% - 2%

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UVA I protection: UVA II protection: UVB protection: Photo stable: Ingredient type Organic

Tinosorb M. A UV filter. Is effective against both UVA and UVB rays. It also provides some protection against visible light. It is photostable and can also be used to improve photostability of other sunscreen ingredients. Its physical properties help to create lightweight sunscreen formulations. It can leave a slight white cast. Unfortunately, it is not approved by the FDA (US) yet

ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate 5.7% - 8.6%

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UVA I protection: UVA II protection: UVB protection: Photo stable: Ingredient type Organic

Octinoxate. When used in higher concentrations, works as a sunscreen protecting the skin from UVB rays. When used in lower concentration, helps to preserve the product formulation. Is shown to be harmful to coral reefs - consider avoiding bathing in coral reef areas when wearing a product with this ingredient. It can be irritating

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Key Actives

niacinamide 1.8% - 2.7%

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Works for: Anti-blemish, Anti-aging, Evens skin tone, Moisturizing, Reduces irritation, Anti-inflammatory, Reduces redness, Antibacterial

Is proven to be effective in reducing blemishes, evening out skin tone and helping to improve lines and wrinkles. It helps the skin to repair sun damage, calm down inflammation and keep maintain good levels of moisture. The concentration of about 2% is effective for supporting the skin barrier and evening out the skin tone. Concentration of 4-6% is better for helping with acne and balancing the sebum production

ascorbyl glucoside 4.1% - 6.2%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Anti-aging, Anti-oxidation, Evens skin tone

A vitamin C derivative that is more stable but less potent than pure form of vitamin C. Has a potential to boost collagen production, nutralise free radicals and reduce hyperpigmentation, but the required concentration is likely to be much higher than for the pure form of vitamin C, limiting the ingredient's effectiveness in products

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Potential irritants

ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate 5.7% - 8.6%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Sun protection

Octinoxate. When used in higher concentrations, works as a sunscreen protecting the skin from UVB rays. When used in lower concentration, helps to preserve the product formulation. Is shown to be harmful to coral reefs - consider avoiding bathing in coral reef areas when wearing a product with this ingredient. It can be irritating

decyl glucoside 0.35% - 0.8%

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Works for: Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together. Can be irritating

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water 40% - 60%

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Plain old water

ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate 5.7% - 8.6%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Sun protection

Octinoxate. When used in higher concentrations, works as a sunscreen protecting the skin from UVB rays. When used in lower concentration, helps to preserve the product formulation. Is shown to be harmful to coral reefs - consider avoiding bathing in coral reef areas when wearing a product with this ingredient. It can be irritating

ascorbyl glucoside 4.1% - 6.2%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Anti-aging, Anti-oxidation, Evens skin tone

A vitamin C derivative that is more stable but less potent than pure form of vitamin C. Has a potential to boost collagen production, nutralise free radicals and reduce hyperpigmentation, but the required concentration is likely to be much higher than for the pure form of vitamin C, limiting the ingredient's effectiveness in products

Ingredient list view

Water, Ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate, Ascorbyl glucoside, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Isohexadecane, Niacinamide, Triethanolamine, Polysorbate 40, Methylene bis-benzotriazolyl tetramethylbutylphenol, Polymethyl methacrylate, Sorbitan palmitate, Bht, Butylparaben, Carbomer, Cetyl alcohol, Chlorphenesin, Decyl glucoside, Parfum, O-phenylphenol, Phenoxyethanol, Propylene glycol, Xanthan gum

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SPF	SPF 15	SPF 50	SPF 34	SPF 30	SPF 20	SPF 50	SPF 30	SPF 50	SPF 30	SPF 30	SPF 50	SPF 15
Key ingredients	niacinamide ascorbyl glucoside +3 more	Common: niacinamide methylene bis-benzotriazolyl tetramethylbutylphenol Other: adenosine diethylamino hydroxybenzoyl hexyl benzoate +6 more	Common: niacinamide caprylic/capric triglyceride +1 more Other: polygonum aviculare extract panthenol +10 more	Common: caprylic/capric triglyceride Other: palmitoyl pentapeptide-4 glycerin +1 more	Common: niacinamide caprylic/capric triglyceride +2 more Other: butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane cyclopentasiloxane +4 more	Common: niacinamide ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate +1 more Other: lactic acid butyrospermum parkii butter +2 more	Common: niacinamide niacinamide +1 more Other: dimethicone butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane +3 more	Common: niacinamide methylene bis-benzotriazolyl tetramethylbutylphenol Other: adenosine diethylamino hydroxybenzoyl hexyl benzoate +6 more	Common: niacinamide ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate Other: butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane glycerin +2 more	Common: niacinamide ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate Other: diethylamino hydroxybenzoyl hexyl benzoate dimethicone +5 more	Common: niacinamide ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate Other: paraffinum liquidum adenosine +11 more	Common: niacinamide ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate +1 more Other: retinyl retinoate avena sativa kernel extract +10 more
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Potential Irritants	propylene glycol Has skin benefit? parfum Has skin benefit? +10 more	decyl glucoside Has skin benefit? coptis japonica root extract Has skin benefit? +16 more	ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate Has skin benefit? sorbic acid Has skin benefit? +10 more	tocopheryl acetate Has skin benefit? disodium edta Has skin benefit? +7 more	parfum Has skin benefit? propylene glycol Has skin benefit? +13 more	benzyl alcohol Has skin benefit? ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate Has skin benefit? +11 more	ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate Has skin benefit? bht Has skin benefit? +7 more	decyl glucoside Has skin benefit? coptis japonica root extract Has skin benefit? +16 more	ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate Has skin benefit? potassium hydroxide Has skin benefit? +6 more	parfum Has skin benefit? sodium laureth sulfate Has skin benefit? +17 more	parfum Has skin benefit? morus alba bark extract Has skin benefit? +10 more	ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate Has skin benefit? parfum Has skin benefit? +18 more
All ingredients	water Has skin benefit? ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate Has skin benefit? +20 more	water Has skin benefit? dibutyl adipate Has skin benefit? +38 more	ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate Has skin benefit? ethylhexyl salicylate Has skin benefit? +41 more	zinc oxide Has skin benefit? water Has skin benefit? +19 more	water Has skin benefit? ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate Has skin benefit? +27 more	water Has skin benefit? zinc oxide Has skin benefit? +25 more	glycerin Has skin benefit? niacinamide Has skin benefit? +22 more	water Has skin benefit? dibutyl adipate Has skin benefit? +38 more	water Has skin benefit? c12-15 alkyl benzoate Has skin benefit? +19 more	water Has skin benefit? diisopropyl adipate Has skin benefit? +38 more	water Has skin benefit? ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate Has skin benefit? +28 more	water Has skin benefit? ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate Has skin benefit? +33 more

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What can the product work for?

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Evens skin tone

What does the product description say?

Moisturizing

What does the product description say?

Anti-blemish

Anti-aging

Anti-oxidation

Sun protection

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