PRODUCT REVIEW

Eucerin Hydro Protect SPF 50+

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

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Key actives

Glycyrrhetinic acid 0.2% - 0.35%Arginine hcl 0.25% - 0.45%

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Product summary

Based on the ingredients included, we believe that "Eucerin - Hydro Protect SPF 50+" can offer reliable sun protection. We love that it can protect from both UVA and UVB rays (not all sunscreens with SPF ratings give UVA protection. UVA rays do not cause sunburn, but still damage our skin and lead to early aging).

It also works as a moisturizer, so you do not have to use an additional hydrating product. Like all broad-spectrum sunscreens, this product has an anti-aging benefit.

Sunscreen filters

This sunscreen uses so-called "chemical", or organic UV filters (organic simply means that their molecules contain atoms of carbon). These filters typically give good sun protection and rarely leave a white cast, but they can be irritating for sensitive skin. Here are the exact UV filters in this sunscreen: tinosorb s 2.80% - 3.40%, avobenzone 3.30% - 4.00%, uvinul a plus 1.30% - 1.60%, uvinul t 2.30% - 2.80% and ensulizole 1.30% - 1.60%.

Irritation risk

This product contains some common irritants, including those without a benefit for the skin. We assess the overall irritancy of this sunscreen to be medium. For a detailed overview of all potential irritants: click here

You can see the detailed formula review with the breakdown of all actives in the product and the full ingredient list with estimated concentrations in the tables below.

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The product retails at around 14.38£ in the United Kingdom.

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What can the product work for?

Sun protection

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.

bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine 2.8% - 3.4%

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UVA I protection: UVA II protection: UVB protection: Photo stable: Ingredient type Organic

Tinosorb S. One of the most effective broad spectrum sunscreen ingredients. Protects from both UVA and UVB rays. It is photostable. Unfortunately, not approved by FDA (US) yet.

butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane 3.3% - 4%

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UVA I protection: UVA II protection: UVB protection: Photo stable: Ingredient type Organic

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.

diethylamino hydroxybenzoyl hexyl benzoate 1.3% - 1.6%

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UVA I protection: UVA II protection: UVB protection: Photo stable: Ingredient type Organic

Uvinul A Plus. A new generation broad spectrum sunscreen that offers an effective protection especially in the UVA range. It is stable in formulations. Unfortunately, is not approved by the FDA (US) yet

Anti-aging

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.

Evens skin tone

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).

glycyrrhetinic acid 0.2% - 0.35%

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Concentration: Effectiveness: MEDIUM

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

glycyrrhiza inflata root extract 0.3% - 0.5%

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Concentration: Effectiveness: LOW

A plant extract that can help lighten the skin and calm down inflammation. Might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals

Moisturizing

What does the product description say?

Hydro Protect SPF 50+

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

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).

sodium lactate 0.2% - 0.35%

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Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Is often used to adjust the pH level of the product

arginine hcl 0.25% - 0.45%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

An amino acid that is naturally present in skin and helps keep it hydrated. When used together with AHAs, it can reduce their irritating effect on the skin

sodium hyaluronate 0.25% - 0.5%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin

Anti-oxidation

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).

glycyrrhetinic acid 0.2% - 0.35%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

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

glycyrrhiza inflata root extract 0.3% - 0.5%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: LOW

A plant extract that can help lighten the skin and calm down inflammation. Might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals

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Ingredients & concentrations

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Key Actives

glycyrrhetinic acid 0.2% - 0.35%

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Works for: Anti-inflammatory, Anti-oxidation, Evens skin tone

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

arginine hcl 0.25% - 0.45%

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Works for: Moisturizing, Reduces irritation

An amino acid that is naturally present in skin and helps keep it hydrated. When used together with AHAs, it can reduce their irritating effect on the skin

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Potential irritants

alcohol denat. 7.6% - 9.3%

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Produces temporary toning effect. Can help dissolve other ingredients or preserve products

parfum 0.01% - 0.05%

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An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients

Comodogenic ingredients

cetearyl alcohol 0.2% - 0.4%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: Medium

Works for: Cleansing, Moisturizing

A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture

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water 45% - 55%

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Plain old water

alcohol denat. 7.6% - 9.3%

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Produces temporary toning effect. Can help dissolve other ingredients or preserve products

c12-15 alkyl benzoate 4.1% - 5%

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Works for: Moisturizing

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

Ingredient list view

Water, Alcohol denat., C12-15 alkyl benzoate, Butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane, Bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine, Ethylhexyl triazone, Butylene glycol dicaprylate/dicaprate, Dibutyl adipate, Diethylamino hydroxybenzoyl hexyl benzoate, Phenylbenzimidazole sulfonic acid, Silica, Tapioca starch, Polyglyceryl-6 stearate, Silica dimethyl silylate, Glycerin, Glycyrrhiza inflata root extract, Sodium hyaluronate, Arginine hcl, Sodium pca, Sodium lactate, Glycyrrhetinic acid, Cetearyl alcohol, Glyceryl stearate, Copernicia cerifera cera, Polyglyceryl-6 behenate, Xanthan gum, Hydroxypropyl methylcellulose, Sodium hydroxide, Trisodium edta, Hydroxyacetophenone, Phenoxyethanol, Parfum

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WIMJ similarity score		37%	36%	36%	36%	36%	35%	35%	35%	35%	35%
SPF	SPF 50	SPF 30	SPF 45	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 30	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 30
Key ingredients	arginine hcl bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine +9 more	Common: bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane +5 more Other: caprylic/capric triglyceride diethylhexyl butamido triazone +2 more	Common: butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane ethylhexyl triazone +4 more Other: gluconolactone panthenol +9 more	Common: bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane +3 more Other: octocrylene titanium dioxide +2 more	Common: bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane +3 more Other: octocrylene titanium dioxide +2 more	Common: bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane +2 more Other: dimethicone drometrizole trisiloxane +4 more	Common: butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane diethylamino hydroxybenzoyl hexyl benzoate +6 more Other: paraffinum liquidum butyrospermum parkii butter +5 more	Common: bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine diethylamino hydroxybenzoyl hexyl benzoate +4 more Other: butyrospermum parkii butter diethylhexyl butamido triazone +2 more	Common: bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane +4 more Other:	Common: butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane ethylhexyl triazone +3 more Other: panthenol inulin +1 more	Common: bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane +3 more Other: butyrospermum parkii butter cholesterol +2 more
Irritancy	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW
Potential Irritants	parfum Has skin benefit? alcohol denat. Has skin benefit? +12 more	acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer Has skin benefit? ceteareth-12 Has skin benefit? +13 more	polysorbate 60 Has skin benefit? aloe barbadensis leaf juice powder Has skin benefit? +12 more	propylene glycol Has skin benefit? decyl glucoside Has skin benefit? +11 more	propylene glycol Has skin benefit? decyl glucoside Has skin benefit? +11 more	scutellaria baicalensis root extract Has skin benefit? scutellaria baicalensis extract Has skin benefit? +14 more	parfum Has skin benefit? alcohol denat. Has skin benefit? +15 more	propylene glycol Has skin benefit? silver chloride Has skin benefit? +11 more	chamomilla recutita flower extract Has skin benefit? alcohol denat. Has skin benefit? +13 more	disodium edta Has skin benefit? caprylhydroxamic acid Has skin benefit? +9 more	alcohol Has skin benefit? citric acid Has skin benefit? +13 more
All ingredients	water Has skin benefit? alcohol denat. Has skin benefit? +30 more	water Has skin benefit? c12-15 alkyl benzoate Has skin benefit? +25 more	water Has skin benefit? butyloctyl salicylate Has skin benefit? +29 more	water Has skin benefit? c12-15 alkyl benzoate Has skin benefit? +28 more	water Has skin benefit? c12-15 alkyl benzoate Has skin benefit? +28 more	water Has skin benefit? c12-15 alkyl benzoate Has skin benefit? +36 more	water Has skin benefit? isopropyl myristate Has skin benefit? +43 more	water Has skin benefit? c12-15 alkyl benzoate Has skin benefit? +26 more	water Has skin benefit? alcohol denat. Has skin benefit? +31 more	water Has skin benefit? octocrylene Has skin benefit? +20 more	water Has skin benefit? c12-15 alkyl benzoate Has skin benefit? +33 more

PRODUCT REVIEW

Eucerin Hydro Protect SPF 50+

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Can it cause trouble?

Key actives

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Product summary

Sunscreen filters

Irritation risk

Price

What can the product work for?

Works for

Sun protection

Anti-aging

Evens skin tone

Moisturizing

What does the product description say?

Anti-oxidation

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