A Clinical Study to Evaluate the Efficacy in Improving Dark Spots After 8 Weeks of Use of Facial Sunscreens in Adult Participants (El Porto Ex-US)

June 25, 2026 updated by: Kenvue Brands LLC

A Monocentric and Open-Label Clinical Study to Evaluate the Efficacy in Improving Dark Spots After 8 Weeks of Use of Facial Sunscreens in Adult Research Participants

The study aims to evaluate the efficacy of a facial sunscreen under two experimental conditions-untinted and tinted-in improving facial spots (melasma and solar lentigines/post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation) after 8 weeks of product use under normal conditions by adult participants.

Study Overview

Status

Recruiting

Conditions

Intervention / Treatment

Study Type

Interventional

Enrollment (Estimated)

152

Phase

  • Not Applicable

Contacts and Locations

This section provides the contact details for those conducting the study, and information on where this study is being conducted.

Study Contact

Study Locations

  • Brazil
    • São Paulo
      • Campinas, São Paulo, Brazil, 13084-791

Participation Criteria

Researchers look for people who fit a certain description, called eligibility criteria. Some examples of these criteria are a person's general health condition or prior treatments.

Eligibility Criteria

Ages Eligible for Study

  • Adult
  • Older Adult

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Yes

Description

Inclusion Criteria:

  1. Able to understand and follow study instructions
  2. Fitzpatrick skin types I-VI

  3. Presence of facial hyperpigmentation, such as:

    • Mild to moderate melasma, or
    • Visible dark spots (e.g., solar lentigines or post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation)
  4. Willing to comply with study procedures and product use
  5. For subjects in applicable groups: willing to use assigned sunscreen product

Exclusion Criteria:

  1. Known sensitivity or allergy to cosmetic or skincare products
  2. Skin conditions or lesions in the study area that could interfere with evaluation (e.g., active dermatitis, infections, significant irritation, or extensive scarring)
  3. Use of medications or products that may interfere with study evaluations
  4. Recent cosmetic or dermatological procedures in the study area (e.g., chemical peels, laser treatments, invasive procedures)
  5. Excessive sun exposure or use of tanning beds immediately prior to or during the study
  6. Pregnancy or intention to become pregnant during the study
  7. Participation in another clinical study within a recent period
  8. Any condition or situation that, in the investigator's judgment, may interfere with study participation or evaluation of results

Study Plan

This section provides details of the study plan, including how the study is designed and what the study is measuring.

How is the study designed?

Design Details

  • Primary Purpose: Treatment
  • Allocation: Non-Randomized
  • Interventional Model: Parallel Assignment
  • Masking: None (Open Label)

Arms and Interventions

Participant Group / Arm
Intervention / Treatment
Experimental: Group I: Melasma/Untinted
Other: Sunscreen untinted
Participants will apply the facial sunscreen on the face at least twice daily for 56 days
Experimental: Group I: Melasma/Tinted
Other: Sunscreen tinted
Participants will apply the facial sunscreen on the face at least twice daily for 56 days
Experimental: Group II: Solar Lentigo and Post-Inflammatory Hyperpigmentation / Untinted
Other: Sunscreen untinted
Participants will apply the facial sunscreen on the face at least twice daily for 56 days
Experimental: Group II: Solar Lentigo and Post-Inflammatory Hyperpigmentation / Tinted
Other: Sunscreen tinted
Participants will apply the facial sunscreen on the face at least twice daily for 56 days

What is the study measuring?

Primary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Measure Description
Time Frame
Clinical efficacy of change in hyperpigmentation assessed via dermatological evaluation
Time Frame: Before and after Visit 2 (14+2 days), Visit 3 (28+2 days), and Visit 4 (56+2 days) of IP use
Before and after Visit 2 (14+2 days), Visit 3 (28+2 days), and Visit 4 (56+2 days) of IP use
Instrumental measurements with the Chroma Meter CR 400 (Konica Minolta)
Time Frame: Before and after Visit 2 (14+2 days), Visit 3 (28+2 days), and Visit 4 (56+2 days) of IP use
Measurements will be taken using the Chroma Meter® CR 400 to evaluate the color intensity of the dark spot (Melasma, Solar Lentigo, or Post-Inflammatory Hyperpigmentation) in comparison to the measurement of an adjacent area (without a spot).
Before and after Visit 2 (14+2 days), Visit 3 (28+2 days), and Visit 4 (56+2 days) of IP use
Capture of facial images using the Visia-CR® Facial Imaging Booth (Canfield Scientific, Inc.)
Time Frame: Before, immediately after the first application, and after Visit 2 (14+2 days), Visit 3 (28+2 days), and Visit 4 (56+2 days) of IP use
Facial images will be captured using the Visia CR® Facial Imaging Booth (Canfield Scientific, Inc.) for analysis of the intensity and size of the spot (Melasma, Solar Spot, or Post-Inflammatory Hyperpigmentation), as well as the overall uniformity of skin tone.
Before, immediately after the first application, and after Visit 2 (14+2 days), Visit 3 (28+2 days), and Visit 4 (56+2 days) of IP use
Participants' quality of life regarding facial spots for participants with Melasma assessed through a Quality of Life Questionnaire (MELASQoL)
Time Frame: Before and after Visit 2 (14+2 days), Visit 3 (28+2 days), and Visit 4 (56+2 days) of IP use

Melasma Quality of Life Scale (MELASQoL) will only be answered by participants enrolled in Melasma group.

The participant will answer a questionnaire with 10 questions regarding the condition of their skin, using a rating scale from 1 to 7, in which: 1 means "not at all bothered" and 7 means "bothered all the time". A total score will be generated by summing the scores of the 10 questions answered by the participant. The total score ranges from 10 to 70. The lower the score, the better the participant's quality of life.
Before and after Visit 2 (14+2 days), Visit 3 (28+2 days), and Visit 4 (56+2 days) of IP use
Participants' quality of life regarding facial spots for participants with Solar Lentigo or Post-Inflammatory Hyperpigmentation assessed through a Quality of Life Questionnaire (DLQI)
Time Frame: Before and after Visit 2 (14+2 days), Visit 3 (28+2 days), and Visit 4 (56+2 days) of IP use
Dermatology Life Quality Index (DLQI) will only be answered by participants selected for the Solar Lentigo/PIH Group. The participant will answer a questionnaire with 10 questions regarding the impact of their skin on their quality of life. Each question is scored on a four-point Likert scale: very much = 3 points, much = 2 points, a little = 1 point and nothing/not relevant = 0 points. Questions answered as nothing and not relevant are equivalent to 0 points. The total score ranges from 0 to 30. The lower the score, the better the participant's quality of life.
Before and after Visit 2 (14+2 days), Visit 3 (28+2 days), and Visit 4 (56+2 days) of IP use
Perceived efficacy assessed through perception questionnaires completed by the research participants
Time Frame: After Visit 2 (14+2 days), Visit 3 (28+2 days), and Visit 4 (56+2 days) of IP use
Participants will answer a questionnaire evaluating their individual opinion about the Investigational Product used. Questionnaire consists of 9 questions which should be answered in a 5-point scale of agreement (such as ranging from "Strongly Disagree" to "Strongly Agree").
After Visit 2 (14+2 days), Visit 3 (28+2 days), and Visit 4 (56+2 days) of IP use
Open emotional testimonial written by the participant at the end of IP use
Time Frame: After Visit 4 (56+2 days) of IP use
Consists of an open-ended, narrative question in which the participant provides a brief statement regarding their experience with the use of their respective Investigational Product.
After Visit 4 (56+2 days) of IP use

Collaborators and Investigators

This is where you will find people and organizations involved with this study.

Sponsor

Kenvue Brands LLC

Study record dates

These dates track the progress of study record and summary results submissions to ClinicalTrials.gov. Study records and reported results are reviewed by the National Library of Medicine (NLM) to make sure they meet specific quality control standards before being posted on the public website.

Study Major Dates

Study Start (Actual)

June 2, 2026

Primary Completion (Estimated)

September 25, 2026

Study Completion (Estimated)

September 25, 2026

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

June 1, 2026

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

June 25, 2026

First Posted (Actual)

July 1, 2026

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (Actual)

July 1, 2026

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

June 25, 2026

Last Verified

June 23, 2026

More Information

Terms related to this study

Additional Relevant MeSH Terms

Other Study ID Numbers

  • CS2026SK100350

Plan for Individual participant data (IPD)

Plan to Share Individual Participant Data (IPD)?

NO

Drug and device information, study documents

Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated drug product

No

Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated device product

No

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