DermaQuest MelaQuest Cream 56,6g
Description
Description
Brightening day cream without hydroquinone and without cysteamine
A dull complexion and visible pigment spots call for a daily routine that both hydrates and calms melanin production. For those who want to tackle stubborn discolorations without hydroquinone and without cysteamine, a multi-layered plant-based brightening complex offers the most refined balance between effectiveness and skin comfort.
The DermaQuest MelaQuest Cream combines sixteen brightening ingredients in one light, hydrating moisturizer. Components such as ChromaBright, lipid-soluble vitamin C, kojic acid, and licorice root work together to soften existing pigment spots and prevent new discolorations. The skin becomes visibly more even, smoother, and radiant, while hydration and the skin barrier remain intact.
Benefits
- Reduces the visibility of pigment spots and sun damage without hydroquinone
- Prevents the formation of new discolorations through multiple tyrosinase inhibitors
- Lightly hydrates the skin and strengthens the skin barrier
- Protects against free radicals and environmental damage
- Suitable for those who do not want or are not allowed to use cysteamine
Active ingredients
THD Ascorbate (BV-OSC, lipid-soluble vitamin C): A photo-stable form of vitamin C that penetrates deeply into the skin. Helps reverse visible signs of photoaging, inhibits melanin production, and stimulates collagen synthesis for firmer skin texture.
ChromaBright (Dimethylmethoxy Chromanyl Palmitate): An advanced, patented brightener that selectively inhibits the production of excess melanin without stressing the skin barrier. Clinically tested to brighten stubborn pigment spots.
Hexylresorcinol: A multi-action pigment corrector that both inhibits melanin production and fades existing pigment spots. Works synergistically with kojic acid and arbutin.
Kojic Acid Dipalmitate: A stabilized form of kojic acid derived from fermented rice. Inhibits tyrosinase activity, the key process in melanin formation, and is especially effective on old discolorations.
Shiitake Mushroom Extract (Lentinus Edodes): A natural tyrosinase inhibitor that slows the formation of new pigment spots and provides the skin with valuable antioxidants.
Bearberry & Mulberry extract (Arctostaphylos Uva-Ursi & Morus Alba): Plant sources of arbutin that gently inhibit melanin production, with significantly less risk of irritation than synthetic hydroquinone.
Madonna lily plant stem cells (Lilium Candidum): Plant stem cells that support the natural renewal of skin cells and contribute to a visibly brighter complexion.
Bakuchiol: A plant-based alternative to retinol from the Babchi plant. Stimulates cell renewal and softens fine lines, with significantly less risk of irritation or photosensitivity.
Peptides (Palmitoyl Hexapeptide-36 & Nonapeptide-1): Signal peptides that support skin structure and improve elasticity. Enhance the rejuvenating effect of pigment correction.
Licorice Root Extract (Glycyrrhiza Glabra): Contains glabridine, an ingredient that inhibits tyrosinase activity and reduces inflammation that can enhance pigmentation.
Ergothioneine: One of the most powerful intracellular antioxidants in modern skincare. Protects skin cells against oxidative stress and helps prevent premature aging.
Hyaluronic Acid (Sodium Hyaluronate): Binds moisture in the upper skin layers and provides a soft, plumped skin without making the moisturizer heavy.
How to use
- Cleanse the face with the MelaQuest Facial Cleanser
- Optionally apply a toner and let a MelaQuest serum absorb
- Apply a thin layer of MelaQuest Cream over the face, neck, and décolleté
- Use the cream twice daily, in the morning and evening, and avoid the immediate eye contour
- Always protect the skin during the day with a broad-spectrum sunscreen with at least SPF 30
Suitable for
- Hyperpigmentation, melasma, and post-inflammatory pigmentation spots
- Sun damage and age spots
- Dull skin with uneven tone
- All skin types, including sensitive skin
- For those who want to address pigmentation spots without hydroquinone or cysteamine
Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between this cream and the cysteamine version?
The MelaQuest Cream without cysteamine works through sixteen plant-based and synthetic brighteners such as ChromaBright, vitamin C, kojic acid, and arbutin. The cysteamine version is more intensive and specifically intended for very stubborn melasma. This cream is suitable for those who prefer a milder, daily approach or cannot tolerate cysteamine.
How long does it take to see results?
Improvements in radiance and skin texture are often noticeable after two to four weeks. For visible reduction of pigmentation spots, consistent use for eight to twelve weeks is usually required, combined with daily sun protection.
Can I combine this cream with retinol?
The formula already contains bakuchiol as a plant-based retinol alternative. Combining with a retinol product is possible, but introduce it gradually and preferably use it in the evening routine to avoid irritation.
Does this cream cause light sensitivity?
Pigment-correcting ingredients such as kojic acid and vitamin C can temporarily make the skin more sensitive to sunlight. Daily use of a broad-spectrum sunscreen is therefore essential to protect results and prevent new pigmentation.
