Everything you need to know about Payot Paris Creme No.2 CC Cream

What it is

This product is a tinted skincare formulation designed for soothing and correcting the appearance of facial redness while providing high-level UV protection with SPF50+. Upon application, encapsulated pigments adjust to match the skin tone, aiming for a natural color correction effect. The texture is described as light and easily absorbed into the skin.

Key ingredients and their functions

• Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate - UV filtering agent
• Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate - UV filtering agent
• Ethylhexyl Salicylate - UV filtering agent
• Ethylhexyl Triazone - UV filtering agent
• Titanium Dioxide - colorant and UV filtering agent
• Asiaticoside - skin conditioning agent
• Tocopherol Acetate - antioxidant
• Tripeptide-1 - skin conditioning agent

How it works

The product works by combining UV filtering agents such as Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate, Ethylhexyl Salicylate, Ethylhexyl Triazone, and Titanium Dioxide to provide broad-spectrum sun protection, which is intended to help prevent UV-induced redness. The tinted formula contains encapsulated pigments that are released upon contact with the skin, aiming to neutralize redness and provide a more even skin tone. Asiaticoside and Tripeptide-1 are included to condition the skin, potentially enhancing its soothing effects. Tocopherol Acetate is added as an antioxidant to help protect the skin from environmental stressors.

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