Ducray Melascreen Skin-Lightening
70/100 overall score
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About this sunscreen
Ducray Melascreen Skin-Lightening is a hybrid sunscreen that pairs a classic chemical filter (octinoxate) with the modern UV filter Tinosorb M. It wears matte with low white cast, feels lightweight, and is generally comfortable for makeup wear. The protection is rated moderate, suitable for daily city use rather than long outdoor exposure. With a score of about 70, it is a solid mid-pack option for those wanting a matte, lightweight daily SPF.
Ingredient & SPF scores
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UV protection
Moderate
51
- +18 Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate at #2, UV filter
- +38.4 Methylene Bis-Benzotriazolyl Tetramethylbutylphenol at #9, UV filter (UVA1 +14.4)
- Γ0.9 Limited long-UVA1 coverage
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Health safety
Medium
52
- +100 Starting score
- β36 Octinoxate at #2 (regulatory/evidence concern)
- β12 Butylparaben at #13, endocrine-scrutinized preservative
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Allergens
Low
70
- +100 Starting score
- β18 Fragrance
- β12 Opaque "Fragrance", hidden allergens that can't be checked from the label
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Eye sting
Low
76
- +100 Starting score
- β16 Octinoxate at #2, migrates into eyes with sweat
- β8 Fragrance
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Fungal acne
Medium
64
- +100 Starting score
- β36 2 polysorbate/sorbitan emulsifiers that feed Malassezia (Polysorbate 40, Sorbitan Palmitate)
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Moisture
Balanced
LightNourishing
- β 3 1 sebum-absorbing powders (Polymethyl Methacrylate)
- β 4 Volatile carriers flash off, leaving a dry finish
- β 2 Light emollient/solvent (Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride)
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Finish
Matte
MatteDewy
- β 3 1 sebum-absorbing powders (Polymethyl Methacrylate)
- β 4 Volatile carriers flash off, leaving a dry finish
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Makeup base
Good
PillsPrimer
- β 3 Quick-setting carrier, fast, even canvas
- β 3 1 soft-focus powders in moderation
- β 0.5 Gel polymers prone to pilling under friction (Carbomer)
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Water resistance
Not resistant
Non-water-resistantWater-resistant
Nothing flagged in the ingredient list.
How we rate water resistance βSkincare extras
Beneficial actives this formula contains. Informational only, not part of the rating: their effect depends on a concentration the label does not disclose.
- β¨ Vitamin C
- β¨ Niacinamide
Full ingredient list (22)
What each ingredient does and how it moves each rating: green helps, red hurts, β / β give the direction, and β / β shift a slider toward its ends (finish, moisture, makeup base). Auto-derived from our scoring rules and the ingredient's position.
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1 Water
Solvent base, the water phase
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Legacy UV filter (Octinoxate), high in the list, a primary filter
- β 18 UV protection
- β 16 migrates into eyes with sweat
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Antioxidant, protects the formula and skin
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
- 2 β nourishing light emollient
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Volatile hydrocarbon, flashes off for a light finish
- light β 4 volatile carrier, flashes off
- matte β 4 volatile carrier, flashes off
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Soothing, skin-conditioning active
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pH adjuster
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Emulsifier, keeps oil and water blended
- β 18 feeds malassezia
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Modern UV filter, broad-spectrum and photostable (Tinosorb M), low in the list, likely a minor contributor
- β 38.4 UV protection, incl. long-UVA (UVA1)
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Mattifying powder, absorbs oil and blurs the finish
- light β 3 sebum-absorbing powder
- matte β 3 sebum-absorbing powder
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Emulsifier, keeps oil and water blended
- β 18 feeds malassezia
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12 BHT
Antioxidant, protects the formula and skin
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13 Butylparaben
Preservative, keeps the formula from spoiling
- β 12 endocrine-scrutinized preservative
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14 Carbomer
Thickener and texture, structures the gel or cream
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Fatty alcohol, an emollient and thickener, not the drying kind
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Preservative, keeps the formula from spoiling
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Emulsifier, keeps oil and water blended
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18 Fragrance
Fragrance
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Supporting ingredient
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Preservative, keeps the formula from spoiling
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Humectant, pulls water into the skin
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22 Xanthan Gum
Thickener and texture, structures the gel or cream
Is Ducray Melascreen mineral or chemical?
It is a hybrid sunscreen. It blends the chemical filter octinoxate with the modern filter Tinosorb M, so it is not a pure mineral formula.
Is the Ducray Melascreen Skin-Lightening good for oily or acne-prone skin?
It may suit oily skin well. The finish is matte and the formula is rated low for pore-clogging potential, which is generally favorable for blemish-prone skin.
Is Ducray Melascreen a good sunscreen?
It scores about 70 out of 100, a solid mid-pack result. Protection is rated moderate, making it best for daily city use rather than long outdoor exposure.