Eucerin Advanced Hydration Sunscreen Lotion - SPF 50

Name: Eucerin - Advanced Hydration Sunscreen Lotion - SPF 50
Brand: Eucerin

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WORKS FOR

Anti-aging
Anti-oxidation
Sun protection
Evens skin tone
Moisturizing
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KEY INGREDIENTS

sodium ascorbyl phosphate
butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane
c12-15 alkyl benzoate
glycyrrhetinic acid
homosalate
octocrylene
sodium hyaluronate
tocopherol
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PROMISES
FULFILLED

100 /100

IRRITANCY

LOW

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Formula review

WIMJ summary

This product offers a good level of protection against both UVB and UVA rays.

This sunscreen uses organic (so-called "chemical") sunscreen filters. Organic, or "chemical" filters usually provide reliable sun protection and rarely leave a white cast. Sunscreens with organic filters can sting eyes.

This product can be considered "reef safe" because it does not contain the UV filters (oxybenzone and octinoxate) that can be harmful to coral reefs when present in the water in high concentrations.

Organic filters

Ingredient	UVB	UVA I	UVA II	Stability
butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane
octocrylene
homosalate
ethylhexyl salicylate

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WIMJ summary

This product can help prevent early signs of skin aging because it offers a good level of broad spectrum sun protection. Sun damage is the main cause of premature skin aging, and protecting your skin from the sun is the best anti-aging strategy.

Ingredient	Effectiveness	Concentration	Irritancy
sodium ascorbyl phosphate	LOW
tocopherol	LOW
aloe barbadensis leaf juice	LOW

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This product offers broad spectrum sun protection. It means that it can prevent hyperpigmentation and help keep the skin tone even (sun damage is the main factor causing age spots, darkening of post-acne marks and other discolorations).

Ingredient	Effectiveness	Concentration	Irritancy
glycyrrhetinic acid	MEDIUM
glycyrrhiza inflata root extract	LOW

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"Advanced Hydration Sunscreen Lotion ."

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WIMJ summary

This product contains good ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. These ingredients are called "humectants": sodium hyaluronate, butylene glycol.

When humectants are on the surface of the skin, they “pull in” the moisture from the outside environment, or from within deeper layers of the skin. If the air is dry, humectants can speed up the moisture loss from the skin. This is why it is a good idea to use another product on top of this one to help "seal in" the moisture (look for ingredients like dimethicone, squalane, oils and butters).

Ingredient	Effectiveness	Concentration	Irritancy
sodium hyaluronate	HIGH
c12-15 alkyl benzoate	MEDIUM
butylene glycol	LOW

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This product contains antioxidants (glycyrrhetinic acid) that can help neutralize free radicals in skin. By doing so, they can lessen the damage the skin gets from the UV light (sun).

The following ingredients - sodium ascorbyl phosphate also can have an antioxidant effect, but there is less evidence to confirm their effectiveness in skin.

Ingredient	Effectiveness	Concentration	Irritancy
glycyrrhetinic acid	HIGH
sodium ascorbyl phosphate	MEDIUM
glycyrrhiza inflata root extract	LOW

Potential irritants

IRRITANCY

LOW

Ingredient	Irritancy	Skin Benefit
butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane
homosalate
octocrylene

Ingredients by volume

Ingredient	Estimated concentration
butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane Avobenzone. An organic, or so-called "chemical" UV filter. Protects against both UVA and UVB rays. Needs to be combined with other filters in a formulation to be stable.	3% Declared
homosalate A weak sunscreen that offers some protection against the sun rays that cause sunburn (UVB), but does not offer meaningful protection against protect against the most aging sun rays (UVA). It loses its effectiveness quickly when exposed to sunlight. It is an organic, or so called "chemical" sunscreen. When used in low concentrations, helps to stabilize the product formulation	9% Declared
ethylhexyl salicylate Octisalate. A UV filter. It offers some protection against the sun rays that cause sunburn (UVB), but does not protect against the most aging sun rays (UVA). It loses its effectiveness quickly when exposed to sunlight. It is an organic, or so called "chemical" sunscreen	4.5% Declared
octocrylene A weak sunscreen that protects against the sun rays that cause sunburn (UVB) and is somewhat effective against the UVA rays. It is quite stable and can help stabilize other, more vulnerable, sunscreen ingredients like Avobenzone. It is an organic, or so called "chemical" sunscreen	9% Declared
water Plain old water	45% - 55%
c12-15 alkyl benzoate Enhances the product texture and makes it more spreadable. Helps reduce water loss from the outer layer of skin. Extands the shelf life by preventing bacteria growth	7.3% - 8.9%
neopentyl glycol diheptanoate Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product consistency	5.8% - 7.1%
styrene/acrylates copolymer Used to create an even product consistency. Can help boost efficiency of sunscreen filters	4.5% - 5.5%
butylene glycol Used to create a nice product texture and help delivery of other ingredients. Might be somewhat helpful in attracting water to the upper layer of the skin	3.2% - 3.9%
diethylhexyl syringylidenemalonate Used to stabilize the product formulation	2.3% - 2.8%
vp/eicosene copolymer Used to improve the product adherence to the skin, for example, to pro-long the protective effect of sunscreens. Can be irritating to very sensitive skin	1.8% - 2.2%
sodium hyaluronate One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin	1.4% - 1.8%
glycyrrhiza inflata root extract A plant extract that can help lighten the skin and calm down inflammation. Might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals	1.4% - 1.7%
glycyrrhetinic acid Active compound of licorice root. Works to calm down inflammation, as an anti-oxidant, and might be helpful in lightening the skin and reducing hyperpigmentation	1% - 1.3%
tocopherol Pure form of vitamin E. Can help moisturise and protect the skin from free radicals. Often used to help stabilise other ingredients or the formula itself	0.75% - 1.1%
aloe barbadensis leaf juice Traditionally used to treat sunburns, dermatitis and inflammation, but evidence for its effectiveness is lacking. The extract can contain humectants that help attract water into the skin	0.65% - 0.95%
hydroxyacetophenone Used to increase effectiveness of preservatives	0.45% - 0.65%
acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer Maintains the texture of skincare products. Allows the product to spread evenly. Helps oil and water mix together	0.45% - 0.7%
potassium hydroxide Used to adjust the pH level of products	0.25% - 0.45%
disodium edta Stabilizes the product formulation	0.15% - 0.3%
sodium ascorbyl phosphate A stable derivative of vitamin C. It is oil-soluble which means it is more likely to penetrate the skin compared to the pure form of vitamin C (which is water-soluble), but it is less bio-available and is way less effective in stimulating collagen and reducing wrinkles compared to the pure form of vitamin C (L-ascorbic acid) and its other derivatives (for example, magnesium ascorbyl phosphate). At the same time, this vitamin C derivative has been shown in studies to be effective in reducing acne, blemishes and clogged pores. It is less irritating then the pure form of vitamin C	0.2% - 0.35%
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