Dr. Jane Yoo reviews Ducray's MelaScreen sunscreens, which combine SPF 50+ broad-spectrum filters with azelaic acid to prevent and fade dark spots. All three formulations include Ducray's patented Tri-Azorb filter for blue light protection and azelaic acid, a clinically proven depigmenting agent that regulates melanin production.
Hi everyone, I'm Dr. Jane Yoo, board-certified dermatologist and Mohs surgeon. Today I'm featuring Ducre's MelaScreen range, a dermatologist-developed line from France specifically designed to target hyperpigmentation, whether from sun exposure, hormonal changes, or everyday environmental aggressors. Let's start with the MelaScreen Protective Anti-Spots Fluid SPF 50+, formulated for normal to combination skin. The UV filter system here is exceptionally comprehensive: Uvinul A+ for UVA, Uvinul T150 for UVB, Tinosorb M and Tinosorb S for broad UVA and UVB coverage, and Ducre's patented Tri-Azorb, which extends protection all the way into the high-energy visible or blue light spectrum. Beyond sun protection, the formula contains azelaic acid, a clinically proven depigmenting ingredient that works by regulating melanin production to reduce both existing brown spots and prevent new ones from forming. The finish is dry-touch, lightweight, and leaves no white cast, making it a possible daily moisturizer and makeup base. Next is the MelaScreen Tinted Protective Anti-Spots Fluid SPF 50+, which shares the same powerful filter lineup—Uvinul A Plus, Uvinul T150, Tinosorb M, Tinosorb S, and Tri-Azorb—with addition of titanium dioxide and iron oxides, which provide an extra layer of defense against visible and blue light. The azelaic acid carries over here as well for ongoing spot correction. What sets this version apart though is the light tint, which is said to deliver an immediate healthy glow effect on the skin, reduce dark spot intensity, and boost hydration. It's water and sweat resistant and fragrance free. For those who want the same broad spectrum filter system in a completely invisible finish, the MelaScreen Invisible Protective Anti-Spots Fluid SPF 50+ covers all the same bases. Uvinul A Plus, Uvinul T150, Tinosorb M, Tinosorb S, and Tri-Azorb with no tint whatsoever, making it ideal for those who prefer a truly sheen undetectable finish on any skin tone. Across the Mellow Screen range, Ducre has built something fairly unique. Sunscreens that do not just protect against future damage, but also actively work to correct existing hyperpigmentation every single day you wear them.
