Eucerin Oil Control Sun Gel Cream SPF 50+

Name: Eucerin - Oil Control Sun Gel Cream 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

butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane
carnitine
cetearyl alcohol
cyclomethicone
glycerin
glycyrrhetinic acid
homosalate
octocrylene
phenylbenzimidazole sulfonic acid
polymethylsilsesquioxane
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PROMISES
FULFILLED

100 /100

IRRITANCY

LOW

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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
octocrylene
butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane
homosalate
phenylbenzimidazole sulfonic acid
ethylhexyl salicylate

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"This lightweight cream also works to minimise premature signs of ageing."

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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.

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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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WIMJ summary

This product can help improve hydration of the skin with the two types of ingredients.

The first type is called “humectants”:
these ingredients help attract water. 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. The following ingredients in this product do the job: cyclomethicone, glycerin.

This product also contains ingredients called “occlusives”. They help reduce the speed with which our skin loses moisture to the outside environment. These ingredients also help soften the upper layer of the skin, so it feels less tight and nicer to the touch. The following ingredients in this product do the job: cyclomethicone, cetearyl alcohol.

Ingredient	Effectiveness	Concentration	Irritancy
polymethylsilsesquioxane	HIGH
cyclomethicone	HIGH
glycerin	HIGH

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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).

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

Potential irritants

IRRITANCY

LOW

Ingredient	Irritancy	Skin Benefit
homosalate
butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane
octocrylene

Ingredients by volume

Ingredient	Estimated concentration
water Plain old water	45% - 55%
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	6% - 7.4%
polymethylsilsesquioxane A silicone that improves product texture and helps dissolve other ingredients. Can form a non-greasy film on the skin to prevent moisture loss	4.2% - 5.1%
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.	3.5% - 4.3%
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	3.2% - 3.9%
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	2.5% - 3.1%
alcohol denat. Produces temporary toning effect. Can help dissolve other ingredients or preserve products	1.6% - 2%
tapioca starch Used to create a thicker product consistency	1.4% - 1.7%
phenylbenzimidazole sulfonic acid Ensulizole. A UV filter that is effective against UVB rays. Does not protect against UVA light. It is photostable and can be used to help stabilize other sunscreen ingredients. It is water-soluble meaning that it can help create lighter sunscreen formulations	1.7% - 2.1%
cyclomethicone A type of silicone that leaves a nice silky finish on the skin and can help soften its upper layer	1% - 1.2%
behenyl alcohol Non-drying alcohol that helps water and oil mix together. Also serves as an emollient	0.75% - 1.15%
cetearyl alcohol A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture	0.7% - 1%
methylpropanediol Helps dissolve other ingredients in a formulation	0.5% - 0.75%
silica dimethyl silylate Used to create a thicker product consistency	0.5% - 0.75%
glycerin One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant	0.45% - 0.7%
carnitine	1.1% - 1.3%
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	0.35% - 0.6%
glycyrrhiza inflata root extract A plant extract that can help lighten the skin and calm down inflammation. Might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals	0.25% - 0.5%
sodium stearoyl glutamate Helps oil and water mix together	0.3% - 0.55%
acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer Maintains the texture of skincare products. Allows the product to spread evenly. Helps oil and water mix together	0.2% - 0.4%
carbomer Helps create a thicker or gel-like product texture. It is not a surfactant but can be used in gentle cleansing formulations	0.2% - 0.35%
xanthan gum Used to create a thicker product consistency	0.2% - 0.35%
sodium hydroxide Used to adjust the product's pH	0.15% - 0.3%
sea salt Used to thicken the product formulation and might help to add minerals to the surface of the skin. It is used in scrubs as a physical exfoliant. Can increase sensitivity to other ingredients if left on the skin or used in high concentration	0.15% - 0.25%
trisodium edta Helps preserve product formulations	0.1% - 0.2%
ethylhexylglycerin A preservative	0.05% - 0.15%
phenoxyethanol A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products	0.1% - 0.2%
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