Bioderma Photoderm M SPF 50+ Light Cream 40ml is a tinted facial sunscreen developed with dermatologists for skin prone to melasma, dark spots and pregnancy mask. Its mattifying gel-cream texture delivers very high UVA and UVB protection alongside 61% blue light protection, the trigger most closely linked to melasma relapses. In a Bioderma usage test, 98% of users found it covered hyperpigmentation marks and 96% found it helped prevent melasma from worsening.

Why the Bioderma Photoderm M SPF 50+ Sunscreen Works

Most sunscreens stop at UVB and UVA. Melasma is also driven by visible light, and by blue light in particular, which passes through windows and comes off screens. Photoderm M uses a high concentration of pigments to physically block that blue light, while the patented SUN ACTIVE DEFENSE technology reinforces your skin's own antioxidant defences against UVA rather than simply loading on more filters.

Ideal For

The Light shade suits fair to medium skin tones dealing with melasma, hyperpigmentation, post-acne marks or pregnancy mask. The mattifying finish works well for normal, combination and oily skin, and the fragrance-free formula is built for sensitive skin. Bioderma states the product is suitable for pregnant and breastfeeding women. If your skin tone is deeper, the Golden or Dark shade of Photoderm M will blend more naturally than Light.

• Glabridin: a licorice-derived active that helps regulate the pigmentation process, working to prevent new spots and soften the look of existing ones.

• High-concentration pigments (iron oxides): form a physical barrier against visible blue light and give the coverage that visually evens out dark spots.• SUN ACTIVE DEFENSE patent: reinforced UVA protection paired with antioxidant support for the skin's natural defences.

• Photostable UVA and UVB filter system: delivers the SPF 50+ very high protection rating.The formula is unfragranced, non-comedogenic and resistant to water, heat and humidity, with very good skin and eye tolerance. Bioderma updates its formulations periodically, so always refer to the ingredient list printed on your pack.

1. Apply each morning as the final step of your skincare routine, after your day cream and before makeup.

2. Spread evenly and generously across a clean, dry face and neck. Using too little reduces the level of protection you actually get.3. Blend the tint outward along the jawline so the shade meets your natural skin tone.

4. Reapply frequently through the day, and always after sweating, swimming or towel drying.Use it daily all year round, including on cloudy days and indoors near windows, since UVA and blue light both pass through glass.