Laboratoire ACM Dépiwhite Anti-Brown Spot Day Cream SPF20
Works for
Sun protectionSPF 20 · 3 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 toneKojic acid, Lactic acidWorks well
“Laboratoire ACM Dépiwhite Anti-Brown Spot Day Cream SPF20 40ml is a care that favors the reduction and disappearanc of the brown spots and limits their reappearance.”
This product can help reduce hypepigmentation and even out the skin tone because it contains the following effective ingredients: kojic acid
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).
Anti-agingTocopherol, Lactic acidMay help
“Dépiwhite Anti-Brown Spot Day Cream SPF20”
This product contains kojic acid. This ingredient help neutralize free radicals in skin. By doing so, they might be able to prevent early signs of aging (like fine lines and wrinkles), at least to some extent. These ingredients will not be able to "reverse" signs of aging. The biggest anti-aging effect in this product comes from sun protection. Sun damage is the main factor causing early signs of skin aging. We, however, do not recommend using this product as a sunscreen because the protection it offers is not strong enough).
Anti-oxidationSide benefit · Kojic acid, Vitis vinifera seed oil + 2 moreWorks well
This product contains antioxidants (kojic acid) that can help neutralize free radicals in skin. By doing so, they can lessen the damage the skin gets from the UV light (sun).
MoisturizingSide benefit · Paraffinum liquidum, Vitis vinifera seed oil + 10 moreWorks well
This product can help improve hydration of the skin with the two types of ingredients.
The first type is called “humectants”:
these ingredients help attract water.
When humectants are on the surface of the skin, they “pull in” the moisture from the outside environment, or from
within deeper layers of the skin. The following ingredients in this product do the job:
glycerin, butylene glycol.
This product also contains ingredients called “occlusives”. They help reduce the speed with which our skin loses moisture to the outside environment. These ingredients also help soften the upper layer of the skin, so it feels less tight and nicer to the touch. The following ingredients in this product do the job: cera microcristallina, dimethicone.
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: paraffinum liquidum
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy16 flagged ingredientsMedium risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~45–55%
C12-13 alkyl lactate~5.5–6.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Vitis vinifera seed oil~4.4–5.3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A great emollient that can also have anti-oxidant properties
More about Vitis vinifera seed oilBis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine~3.7–4.5%
- 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 triazineButylene glycol~2.8–3.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a nice product texture and help delivery of other ingredients. Might be somewhat helpful in attracting water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Butylene glycolGlycerin~2.3–2.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant
More about GlycerinSteareth-21~1.9–2.4%
Ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate~2.1–2.6%
- 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 methoxycinnamateKojic acid~1.3–1.5%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps to reduce hyperpigmentation and neutralize free radicals. Can be irritating
More about Kojic acidSteareth-2~1.1–1.3%
Titanium dioxide~1.2–1.4%
- 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 dioxideCyclopentasiloxane~0.75–1.1%
- 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 CyclopentasiloxaneParaffinum liquidum~0.65–1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Mineral oil. One of the most effective and well studied occlusive and emollient moisturizing ingredients. Helps reduce moisture loss in skin and repair skin barrier function
More about Paraffinum liquidumPolyacrylate crosspolymer-6~0.55–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Dimethicone~0.6–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A silicone that helps to reduce water loss from the surface of the skin. Can temporarily "fill in" lines and wrinkles, absorb oil, and create a nice product finish
More about DimethiconeAluminum silicate~0.7–1.05%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Ascorbyl methylsilanol pectinate~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A stable derivative of pectin and vitamin C. It might help neutralize free radicals in skin, but evidence of effectiveness is lacking. Helps create a thicker product consistency and stabilize the product formulation
More about Ascorbyl methylsilanol pectinateLactic acid~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An exfoliating and moisturizing alpha-hydroxy acid (AHA). Typically causes less irritation than other AHAs, for example, glycolic acid. At high concentrations (about 15%), lactic acid can help reduce lines and wrinkles. Recent studies show that lactic acid can support the "good" bacteria living on skin's surface (healthy skin microbiome)
More about Lactic acidPotassium cetyl phosphate~0.3–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Potassium cetyl phosphateTocopherol~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Pure form of vitamin E. Can help moisturise and protect the skin from free radicals. Often used to help stabilise other ingredients or the formula itself
More about TocopherolCyclohexasiloxane~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A silicone that serves as an emollient. Helps create a nice non-greasy feels
More about CyclohexasiloxaneCera microcristallina~0.3–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin, reduce water loss from its surface and create a thicker product consistency
More about Cera microcristallinaMicrocrystalline wax~0.2–0.4%
Paraffin~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Prevents water loss from the skin surface and thickens the product consistency
More about ParaffinPhenoxyethanol~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolAluminum hydroxide~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Is used to add opaque (non-transparent) appearance to formulations. Can be used to coat other ingredients for even dispersion. This is a different ingredient compared to the ones used in antipersperants (aluminium chloride and aluminium chlorohydrate)
More about Aluminum hydroxideStearic acid~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps oil and water mix together and works as an emollient
More about Stearic acidMethylpropanediol~0.15–0.3%
O-cymen-5-ol~0.05–0.1%
Sodium metabisulfite~0.1–0.2%
Sodium sulfite~0.1–0.2%
T-butyl alcohol~0.05–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to dissolve other ingredients and to improve smell of products. It could be irritating
More about T-butyl alcoholDisodium edta~0.05%
Bht~0.01–0.05%
Ingredient list view
Water, C12-13 alkyl lactate, Vitis vinifera seed oil, Bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine, Butylene glycol, Glycerin, Steareth-21, Ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate, Kojic acid, Steareth-2, Titanium dioxide, Cyclopentasiloxane, Paraffinum liquidum, Polyacrylate crosspolymer-6, Dimethicone, Aluminum silicate, Ascorbyl methylsilanol pectinate, Lactic acid, Potassium cetyl phosphate, Tocopherol, Cyclohexasiloxane, Cera microcristallina, Microcrystalline wax, Paraffin, Phenoxyethanol, Aluminum hydroxide, Stearic acid, Methylpropanediol, O-cymen-5-ol, Sodium metabisulfite, Sodium sulfite, T-butyl alcohol, Disodium edta, Bht
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| Laboratoire ACMDépiwhite Anti-Brown Spot Day Cream SPF20YOUR PRODUCT | La Roche-PosayAnthelios Hydrating Cream SPF50 | NiveaKids Protect & Care Sun Lotion SPF 50+ | Etude House[ Etude House ] Face Blur - Mattifying SPF50+ PA++++ | |
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| Match | — | 37% | 36% | 36% |
| Price | — | $19.84 | $5.35 | — |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 5 of 12 | 2 of 12 | 5 of 12 |
| Key difference | — | Avobenzone | Panthenol | Salicylic Acid |
| Irritancy | Medium | Low | Medium | Medium |
| SPF | SPF 20 | SPF 50 | SPF 50 | SPF 50 |
| Drying alcohol | — | Contains drying alcohol | Contains drying alcohol | Contains drying alcohol |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
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Product summary
"Laboratoire ACM - Dépiwhite Anti-Brown Spot Day Cream SPF20" offers broad spectrum protection. It means that it protects from both UVA and UVB rays (you can remember UVB as "burning" sunlight - they cause sunburn. You can remember UVA rays as "aging" - they do not lead to sunburn, but they cause photodamage and contribute to early signs of skin aging and hyperpigmentation). On the negative side, the SPF of this sunscreen is not high enough. We recommend to use a sunscreen with at least SPF 30 daily.
It contains good moisturizing ingredients and can double as a hydrating day cream.
Sunscreen filters
This sunscreen uses a mixture of both mineral and organic (so-called "chemical") UV filters. The organic filters in the product are: tinosorb s and octinoxate. As for the mineral filters, this sunscreen uses titanium dioxide.
Irritation risk
There are actives in this product that can be irritating. We assess the overall irritancy of it to be medium. For a detailed overview of all potential irritants: click here
You can see the detailed formula review with the breakdown of all actives in the product and the full ingredient list with estimated concentrations in the tables below.
Price
The product retails for 107.99$ in the United States and for 19.35£ in the United Kingdom.
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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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- 2TOPICAL TREATMENT OF MELASMAncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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- 5A review on the extensive skin benefits of mineral oilncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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