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Topicrem MELA Corrective Day Cream SPF 20

Brand: Topicrem

Type: Face Moisturizer

Regular price $50.99
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Sourced in Paris, shipped from California or Paris, in its original packaging.

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If dark spots and uneven tone are making your complexion look dull, Topicrem MELA Corrective Day Cream SPF 20 targets existing pigmentation while protecting your skin daily. Your skin gets brightening Vitamin C, barrier-strengthening Niacinamide, and SPF 20 in one lightweight morning step. No layering. No guesswork.

Key Benefits

  • Fades dark spots: Ascorbyl Glucoside (Vitamin C derivative) visibly reduces brown spots over time.
  • Brightens your complexion: Vitamin C boosts radiance for a more even, luminous skin tone.
  • Shields from UV: SPF 20 broad-spectrum filters block rays that trigger new pigmentation spots.
  • Strengthens your skin barrier: Niacinamide (Vitamin B3) reduces moisture loss and supports resilience.
  • Long-lasting hydration: Glycerin attracts and holds moisture in your skin all day.
  • Antioxidant defense: Tocopherol (Vitamin E) neutralizes free radicals from daily environmental stress.

Key Ingredients

Ascorbyl Glucoside: A stable Vitamin C derivative that regulates melanin production and visibly reduces dark spots. Niacinamide: Vitamin B3 strengthens your skin barrier, reduces redness, and improves elasticity. Glycerin: A humectant that draws moisture into the skin and keeps it there throughout the day. Nonapeptide-1: A targeted peptide that helps reduce melanocyte activity for a more even complexion. Tocopherol: Vitamin E delivers antioxidant protection against environmental stressors that cause premature aging.

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How to Use

Apply every morning to a clean, dry face and neck. Use a small, pea-size amount and smooth it gently across your entire complexion. Pay extra attention to areas with visible dark spots or uneven tone. No need to layer a separate moisturizer. Follow with your usual makeup if desired. Use daily for consistent, visible results over several weeks.

Ingredients

Key Ingredients

Ascorbyl Glucoside: A stable Vitamin C derivative that regulates melanin production and visibly reduces dark spots. Niacinamide: Vitamin B3 strengthens your skin barrier, reduces redness, and improves elasticity. Glycerin: A humectant that draws moisture into the skin and keeps it there throughout the day. Nonapeptide-1: A targeted peptide that helps reduce melanocyte activity for a more even complexion. Tocopherol: Vitamin E delivers antioxidant protection against environmental stressors that cause premature aging.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I use this Topicrem cream under makeup every morning?

Yes, Topicrem MELA Corrective Day Cream has a lightweight texture that absorbs cleanly into skin. It layers well under foundation or tinted moisturizer. Apply it to clean, dry skin on your face and neck every morning and allow one minute before applying makeup.

Does Topicrem MELA Day Cream work on hormonal dark spots?

Yes, Ascorbyl Glucoside and Nonapeptide-1 both target melanin production, which is a key driver of hormonal hyperpigmentation and melasma. Consistent daily use combined with the SPF 20 protection helps prevent new spots from forming while fading existing ones.

Is Topicrem MELA Corrective Day Cream safe for sensitive skin?

Yes, Topicrem has specialized in high-tolerance formulas for sensitive and dry skin since 1962. This cream is dermocosmetic-grade, fragrance-minimal, and formulated to minimize irritation. However, it contains some fragrance components, so a patch test is recommended for very reactive skin.

How is this different from the Topicrem MELA Night Cream?

This day cream includes SPF 20 UV filters to protect your skin from the sun-triggered pigmentation that occurs during daylight hours. The companion night cream focuses on corrective repair while you sleep, with no SPF needed. Together they provide 24-hour spot-fading coverage.

Specifications

SKU
PP3700281704396
Barcode
3700281704396
Size
40ml
Made in
France
Type
Face Moisturizer
Brand
Topicrem

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Why Paris Pharmacy

  • Authentic French pharmacy products

    Sourced from French pharmacy suppliers, in their original packaging with batch codes.

  • The French pharmacy brands

    La Roche-Posay, Avene, Vichy, Bioderma, Caudalie, NUXE and more.

  • Shipped from California or Paris

    US orders: 3 to 5 business days from California or 5 to 10 business days from Paris, depending on the item. Every order is tracked.

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Topicrem MELA Corrective Day Cream SPF 20
Topicrem MELA Corrective Day Cream SPF 20
Regular price $50.99

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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