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Bioderma Photoderm M SPF 50+ Tinted Sunscreen for Hyperpigmentation

Brand: Bioderma

Type: Sun Protection

Regular price $35.99
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Dark spots darken every time UV rays hit your skin. You need daily protection that blocks damage and evens tone at the same time. Bioderma Photoderm M SPF 50+ is a tinted sunscreen formulated for hyperpigmentation-prone skin, combining broad-spectrum defense with clarifying actives trusted in French pharmacies.

Key Benefits

  • Broad-spectrum SPF 50+ protection: Blocks UVA aging rays and UVB burning rays that trigger new dark spots.
  • Clarifying tinted coverage: Finely milled iron oxides even tone and camouflage melasma, post-acne marks, and pregnancy mask.
  • Blue light defense: Filters high-energy visible light from screens that deepens hyperpigmentation over time.
  • Lightweight gel-cream texture: Absorbs quickly without white cast, grease, or pore-clogging residue.
  • Ecobiology formula: Respects your skin's natural protective mechanisms while delivering clinical-grade photoprotection.
  • Dermatologist-tested and hypoallergenic: Safe for sensitive, reactive, and post-laser skin.

Key Ingredients

Titanium Dioxide (CI 77891): Mineral UV filter that sits on skin's surface and reflects harmful rays. Octocrylene + Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane: Chemical sunscreen duo that absorbs UVA and UVB before they damage melanocytes. Methylene Bis-Benzotriazolyl Tetramethylbutylphenol [Nano]: Broad-spectrum organic filter with blue light protection properties. Ectoin: Extremolyte molecule that shields DNA from UV stress and calms inflammation. Glycyrrhiza Glabra (Licorice) Root Extract: Botanical active that inhibits tyrosinase, the enzyme that produces excess melanin in hyperpigmented skin. Iron Oxides (CI 77492, CI 77491): Mineral pigments that provide natural tint and visible-light protection to prevent dark spot deepening.

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How to Use

Apply every morning as the final step in your routine, after moisturizer. Dispense a nickel-sized amount and blend evenly across your face, neck, and any areas prone to dark spots. Reapply every two hours during outdoor activity or sun exposure. Use daily, year-round, for consistent protection and clarifying benefits.

Ingredients

Key Ingredients

Titanium Dioxide (CI 77891): Mineral UV filter that sits on skin's surface and reflects harmful rays. Octocrylene + Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane: Chemical sunscreen duo that absorbs UVA and UVB before they damage melanocytes. Methylene Bis-Benzotriazolyl Tetramethylbutylphenol [Nano]: Broad-spectrum organic filter with blue light protection properties. Ectoin: Extremolyte molecule that shields DNA from UV stress and calms inflammation. Glycyrrhiza Glabra (Licorice) Root Extract: Botanical active that inhibits tyrosinase, the enzyme that produces excess melanin in hyperpigmented skin. Iron Oxides (CI 77492, CI 77491): Mineral pigments that provide natural tint and visible-light protection to prevent dark spot deepening.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Bioderma Photoderm M a mineral sunscreen

No, Bioderma Photoderm M is a hybrid formula. It combines titanium dioxide, a mineral filter, with chemical UV absorbers like octocrylene for broad-spectrum SPF 50+ protection. This blend offers lightweight texture and no white cast while blocking UVA, UVB, and blue light that trigger hyperpigmentation.

Can I wear Bioderma Photoderm M under makeup

Yes, the lightweight gel-cream texture absorbs quickly and provides a smooth, even base for foundation or concealer. The tinted finish means you can wear it alone for a natural look or layer it under makeup for extra coverage without pilling or greasiness.

How often should I reapply this sunscreen

Reapply every two hours when outdoors, and after swimming, sweating, or toweling off. For indoor desk work, morning application is sufficient. Daily consistent use prevents new dark spots and stops existing hyperpigmentation from deepening under UV and screen light exposure.

Will this sunscreen fade my existing dark spots

Yes, Bioderma Photoderm M contains licorice root extract, which inhibits melanin production, and ectoin, which repairs UV-induced damage. The formula prevents new pigmentation while clarifying actives work on existing marks. Visible improvement typically appears after 4 to 8 weeks of daily use.

Specifications

SKU
PP3701129804414
Barcode
3701129804414
Size
40ml
Made in
France
Type
Sun Protection
Brand
Bioderma

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Bioderma Photoderm M 40ml, front of the tube in the light shade
Bioderma Photoderm M SPF 50+ Tinted Sunscreen for Hyperpigmentation
Regular price $35.99

Free US shipping over $100*

Tracked, duties paid to the US. Arrives in 3 to 10 business days.

Large or heavy orders may carry a small additional charge, shown at checkout.

30 day easy returns

Return unopened products within 30 days. Damaged items replaced at no cost.

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