Melasma/PIH/Tanning regime

Bioderma Routine for Dull Textured skin and Mild pigmentation (Oily to Combination)

TL;DR

For tanning, uneven skin tone, and dark patches, this regime uses The Formularx 10% Vitamin C Face Serum (AM, Ethyl Ascorbic Acid, Alpha Arbutin, N-Acetyl Glucosamine) and Bioderma Pigmentbio C-Concentrate Serum (PM, Salicylic Acid, Azelaic Acid, Niacinamide, Ascorbyl Glucoside), alongside Bioderma Sensibio Foaming Gel, Bioderma Sensibio Forte, and Bioderma Photoderm XDefense Sunscreen SPF 50+.

Written & reviewed by Dr Surbhi, MD (Dermatology)

Your routine

5 products · am and pm
  1. Step 1 (AM)

    Bioderma Sensibio Foaming Gel

    Bioderma

    Bioderma Sensibio Foaming Gel

    Dermatocare Select

    Face wash built on a surfactant system of 2 ultra-mild + 1 mild + 0 strong + 0 soap bases. Aligned to dry and combination/normal skin with any skin concern, especially sensitive skin. Does not contain any ingredient under review against our database criteria.

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  2. Step 2 (AM)

    The Formularx 10% Vitamin C Face Serum

    The Formularx

    The Formularx 10% Vitamin C Face Serum

    Dermatocare Select

    The Formularx 10% Ethyl Ascorbic Acid Vitamin C Serum, formulated with 2% Alpha Arbutin, 2% N-Acetyl Glucosamine, is suitable for beginners. It is aligned to Oily, Combination/Normal, Dry skin, with skin concern of Uneven dull skin, Fine lines/Wrinkles, Melasma/PIH/Tanning.

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  3. Step 3 (AM)

    Bioderma Sensibio Forte

    Bioderma

    Bioderma Sensibio Forte

    Bioderma Sensibio Forte features microbiome support. Aligned to dry, sensitive skin types with any skin concern except Blackheads/Pores, Red pimples.

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  4. Step 4 (AM)

    Bioderma Photoderm XDefense Ultra-Fluid SPF 50+ Tinted Sunscreen, PA++++

    Bioderma

    Bioderma Photoderm XDefense Ultra-Fluid SPF 50+ Tinted Sunscreen, PA++++

    Bioderma Photoderm XDefense Ultra-Fluid SPF 50+ Tinted Sunscreen, PA++++ is tinted, built on 2 new-gen + 1 old-gen + 1 mineral filters, and covers UVB, UVA, Blue light, Visible light, Pollution Support, but not Infra-Red. It's aligned to oily, combination/normal sensitive skin for preventing ageing/tanning, especially recommended for pigmented skin. In-vivo test published for SPF 67.5 and PA rating PA++++.

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This regime is educational content reviewed by a dermatologist. It is not a prescription and does not replace an in-person consultation. Some links may be affiliate links.