Germaine de Capuccini Timexpert White Spot Correction Cream SPF20
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Sun protectionSPF 20 · 4 UV filters · Broad spectrumWeak protectionSPF under 30
This product offers broad spectrum sun protection, but it is weak. We recommend to use a broad spectrum sunscreen with at least SPF 30.
Evens skin toneStearyl glycyrrhetinate, Glycyrrhiza glabra root extract + 1 moreMay help
“It corrects hyperpigmentation caused by ageing and UV rays whilst also increasing skin suppleness.”
The following ingredient (ingredients) in this product might be helpful, but there is no evidence to confirm that it actually works: glycyrrhiza glabra root extract, stearyl glycyrrhetinate.
The biggest effect for evening out skin tone in this product comes from 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).
MoisturizingButylene glycol dicaprylate/dicaprate, Triethylhexanoin + 10 moreWorks
“It corrects hyperpigmentation caused by ageing and UV rays whilst also increasing skin suppleness.”
This product can help soften the skin and reduce its moisture loss with emollients and occlusives: myristyl myristate, butylene glycol dicaprylate/dicaprate.
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).
Anti-oxidationSide benefit · Tartaric acid, Glycyrrhiza glabra root extract + 2 moreMay help
This product contains antioxidants (tartaric acid) 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.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy8 strong irritants: Bellis perennis flower extract, Menthyl lactate + 6 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
Comedogenic1 ingredient rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale1 flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~45–55%
Ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate~5.3–6.5%
- Irritation risk
- High
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
More about Ethylhexyl methoxycinnamatePentylene glycol~4.3–5.3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product texture
More about Pentylene glycolTitanium dioxide~3.7–4.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Works as a UV filter when used in high concentrations. It is photostable and is effective mostly against the UVB light, with some protection in the UVA range. In small concentrations, used for its ability to improve the color of cosmetic products. Is usually well tolerated by the skin
More about Titanium dioxideButylene glycol dicaprylate/dicaprate~2.4–3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Butylene glycol dicaprylate/dicaprateBis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine~2.5–3.1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Tinosorb S. One of the most effective broad spectrum sunscreen ingredients. Protects from both UVA and UVB rays. It is photostable. Approved by the US FDA in 2026 (listed as bemotrizinol on US labels).
More about Bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazineTriethylhexanoin~1.4–1.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about TriethylhexanoinIsohexadecane~1.4–1.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Improves the texture of the product and helps soften the skin. Helps oil and water mix together and can be used as a cleansing agent
More about IsohexadecaneMyristyl myristate~1.2–1.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
An emollient. Is not recommended for acne-prone skin as it can be comedogenic
More about Myristyl myristatePropylene glycol~0.7–1.1%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps oil and water mix together and can enhance the penetration of other ingredients into the skin. It can be irritating
More about Propylene glycolCyclopentasiloxane~0.6–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A silicone that helps improve the product texture and spreadability. Can absorb oil creating a short-term mattifying effect on the skin
More about CyclopentasiloxaneOctocrylene~0.7–1.05%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A weak sunscreen that protects against the sun rays that cause sunburn (UVB) and is somewhat effective against the UVA rays. It is quite stable and can help stabilize other, more vulnerable, sunscreen ingredients like Avobenzone. It is an organic, or so called "chemical" sunscreen
More about OctocryleneHdi/trimethylol hexyllactone crosspolymer~0.35–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a silky product texture and add volume to products
More about Hdi/trimethylol hexyllactone crosspolymerBehenyl alcohol~0.35–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Non-drying alcohol that helps water and oil mix together. Also serves as an emollient
More about Behenyl alcoholPolyglyceryl-10 pentastearate~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Caprylyl trimethicone~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Ppg-3 benzyl ether myristate~0.35–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Glyceryl stearate~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that softens the skin and forms a protective layer on its surface. Helps water and oil mix together
More about Glyceryl stearateBellis perennis flower extract~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract. Used as a fragrance. Can be irritating
More about Bellis perennis flower extractAscorbyl tetraisopalmitate~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A vitamin C derivative. Studies show that is might be effective in reducing hyperpigmentation, but there are no studies confirming that it is effectively converted into the bioavailable form of Vitamin C in skin. It is not clear how this derivative compares in effectiveness to the topical application of bioavailable form of vitamin C (L-ascorbic acid)
More about Ascorbyl tetraisopalmitateStearyl glycyrrhetinate~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A fatty acid derived from licorice. Works as an emollient and can help calm down inflammation
More about Stearyl glycyrrhetinateGlycyrrhiza glabra root extract~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that can help lighten the skin and calm down inflammation. Might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals
More about Glycyrrhiza glabra root extractOpuntia ficus-indica flower extract~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Tocopheryl acetate~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A more stable but less bio-available form of vitamin E compared to Tocopherol. Might help moisturize and protect the skin from free radicals, but mostly used in low concentrations to stabilize other ingredients.
More about Tocopheryl acetateAluminum stearate~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to help evenly disperse other ingredients (for example, pigment) in a formulation
More about Aluminum stearatePeg-100 stearate~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps oil and water mix togehter and creates a nice product texture
More about Peg-100 stearateAmmonium acryloyldimethyltaurate/vp copolymer~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Increases thickness of a product. Texture enhancer for oil-in-water emulsions
More about Ammonium acryloyldimethyltaurate/vp copolymerSodium stearoyl lactylate~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Sodium stearoyl lactylatePolyhydroxystearic acid~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to create a thicker product consistency and stabilize the formulation
More about Polyhydroxystearic acidAlumina~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
The same compound that is used safely in dental implants and bone cements. In cosmetics, it is used to improve the consistency of products
More about AluminaGlyceryl dibehenate~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Tribehenin~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency and soften the upper layer of the skin
More about TribeheninGlyceryl behenate~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to create a thicker product consistency and help soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Glyceryl behenateTetrahydropiperine~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Tartaric acid~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An AHA (alpha-hydroxy acid). It oxidizes quickly which makes it less effective in skincare formulations. It can support skin's barrier and moisture levels
More about Tartaric acidSilica~0.25–0.45%
Phenoxyethanol~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolMenthyl lactate~0.15–0.3%
Ethylhexylglycerin~0.15–0.3%
Disodium edta~0.15–0.3%
O-cymen-5-ol~0.05–0.1%
Potassium sorbate~0.15–0.25%
Parfum~0.1–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumLimonene~0.1–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- High
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimoneneBenzyl salicylate~0.1–0.2%
Linalool~0.1–0.2%
Butylphenyl methylpropional~0.05–0.1%
- Irritation risk
- High
A fragrance. Can trigger allergic reactions and be irritating
More about Butylphenyl methylpropionalHydroxycitronellal~0.05–0.1%
- Irritation risk
- High
A fragrance. A likely allergen and can be irritating
More about HydroxycitronellalIngredient list view
Water, Ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate, Pentylene glycol, Titanium dioxide, Butylene glycol dicaprylate/dicaprate, Bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine, Triethylhexanoin, Isohexadecane, Myristyl myristate, Propylene glycol, Cyclopentasiloxane, Octocrylene, Hdi/trimethylol hexyllactone crosspolymer, Behenyl alcohol, Polyglyceryl-10 pentastearate, Caprylyl trimethicone, Ppg-3 benzyl ether myristate, Glyceryl stearate, Bellis perennis flower extract, Ascorbyl tetraisopalmitate, Stearyl glycyrrhetinate, Glycyrrhiza glabra root extract, Opuntia ficus-indica flower extract, Tocopheryl acetate, Aluminum stearate, Peg-100 stearate, Ammonium acryloyldimethyltaurate/vp copolymer, Sodium stearoyl lactylate, Polyhydroxystearic acid, Alumina, Glyceryl dibehenate, Tribehenin, Glyceryl behenate, Tetrahydropiperine, Tartaric acid, Silica, Phenoxyethanol, Menthyl lactate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Disodium edta, O-cymen-5-ol, Potassium sorbate, Parfum, Limonene, Benzyl salicylate, Linalool, Butylphenyl methylpropional, Hydroxycitronellal
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| Germaine de CapucciniTimexpert White Spot Correction Cream SPF20YOUR PRODUCT | Exuviance ProfessionalDeal 4: Exuviance Professional Multi-Protective Day Crème SPF20 | ShiseidoPrior Hand Cream SPF 20 PA+++ | Laboratoire ACMDuolys Anti-Ageing Sunscreen Cream SPF50+ | |
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| Match | — | 29% | 28% | 28% |
| Price | — | — | $14.80 | $21.03 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 4 of 9 | 5 of 9 | 5 of 9 |
| Key difference | — | Lactobionic Acid | Avobenzone | Ascorbyl Glucoside |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Medium | Low |
| SPF | SPF 20 | SPF 20 | SPF 20 | SPF 50 |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | Contains drying alcohol | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
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Product summary
"Germaine de Capuccini - Timexpert White Spot Correction Cream SPF20" offers broad spectrum protection. It means that it protects from both UVA and UVB rays (you can remember UVB as "burning" sunlight - they cause sunburn. You can remember UVA rays as "aging" - they do not lead to sunburn, but they cause photodamage and contribute to early signs of skin aging and hyperpigmentation). On the negative side, the SPF of this moisturizer is not high enough. We recommend to use a sunscreen with at least SPF 30 daily.
It also works as a moisturizer, so you do not have to use an additional hydrating product.
Sunscreen filters
This sunscreen uses a mixture of both mineral and organic (so-called "chemical") UV filters. Here are the organic filters this product uses: tinosorb s, octinoxate and octocrylene. As for the mineral filters, this sunscreen uses titanium dioxide.
Irritation risk
There are quite a few common irritants in this product, including ingredients without particular skin benefits. We would not recommend it for sensitive skin. We assess the overall irritancy of this moisturizer to be high. For a detailed overview of all potential irritants: click here
You can see the detailed formula review with the breakdown of all actives in the product and the full ingredient list with estimated concentrations in the tables below.
Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 16 studies and safety reviews.
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- 2Surfactants and experimental irritant contact dermatitisncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 3Propylene Glycolpubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 4Skin-sensitizing and irritant properties of propylene glycolonlinelibrary.wiley.com
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