Eucerin Pigment Control Sun Fluid SPF 50+

Name: Eucerin - Pigment Control Sun Fluid 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

isobutylamido thiazolyl resorcinol
bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine
butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane
butylene glycol dicaprylate/dicaprate
c12-15 alkyl benzoate
cetearyl alcohol
chondrus crispus extract
dimethicone
ethylhexyl triazone
glycerin
glycyrrhetinic acid
homosalate
isoquercitrin
octocrylene
phenylbenzimidazole sulfonic acid
tocopherol
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PROMISES
FULFILLED

90 /100

IRRITANCY

MEDIUM

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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
octocrylene
bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine
butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane
ethylhexyl triazone
ethylhexyl salicylate

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What does the product description say?

"Eucerin Pigment Control sunscreen guards against everything from sunburn to photoageing using its broad-spectrum defense, while helping to prevent sun-induced hyperpigmentation for a more uniform, radiant and youthful appearance."

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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
isoquercitrin	LOW
tocopherol	LOW

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What does the product description say?

"Working to lessen the appearance of dark patches while shielding your skin from harm, the innovative suncream helps you along the road to a more even skin tone year-round."

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WIMJ summary

This product can help reduce hypepigmentation and even out the skin tone because it contains the following effective ingredients: isobutylamido thiazolyl resorcinol.

The following ingredient (ingredients) in this product might be helpful, but there is no evidence to confirm that it actually can help even out the skin tone: glycyrrhetinic acid, glycyrrhiza inflata root extract, isoquercitrin.

Keep in mind that you would need to apply any topical skincare targetted at hypigmentation consistently for a couple of months to get a result. No topical skincare product can help get rid of hyperpigmentation (including post-acne marks and age spots) instantly.

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
isobutylamido thiazolyl resorcinol	HIGH
glycyrrhetinic acid	MEDIUM
isoquercitrin	MEDIUM

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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: 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: chondrus crispus extract, dimethicone.

Ingredient	Effectiveness	Concentration	Irritancy
dimethicone	HIGH
chondrus crispus extract	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).

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

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

Potential irritants

IRRITANCY

MEDIUM

Ingredient	Irritancy	Skin Benefit
alcohol denat.
butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane
ethylhexyl triazone

Ingredients by volume

Ingredient	Estimated concentration
water Plain old water	45% - 55%
alcohol denat. Produces temporary toning effect. Can help dissolve other ingredients or preserve products	7.7% - 9.4%
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.	4.3% - 5.3%
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	3.3% - 4.1%
butylene glycol dicaprylate/dicaprate Helps soften the upper layer of the skin	2.1% - 2.6%
ethylhexyl triazone Uvinul T. A UV filter. Effective against UVB rays. It is photostable. Can increase water resistance properties of the sunscreen. Unfortunately, not approved by the FDA (US) yet	2.2% - 2.7%
bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine 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.	1.8% - 2.3%
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	1.7% - 2.1%
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	1.4% - 1.7%
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	0.75% - 1.1%
cetearyl alcohol A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture	0.65% - 0.95%
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	0.7% - 1%
tapioca starch Used to create a thicker product consistency	0.35% - 0.6%
isobutylamido thiazolyl resorcinol Sometimes referred to as Thiamidol (patented by Beiersdorf). A compound that can reduce melanin production in skin. Can help to fade pigmentation spots quicker and even out the skin tone. It is a relatively new compound and the research on it is ongoing. The first studies show that it might be as effective in reducing hyperpigmentation as hydroquinone but with fewer side effects	0.3% - 0.55%
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	0.25% - 0.45%
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% - 0.45%
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	0.25% - 0.5%
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	0.2% - 0.4%
glucosylrutin	0.2% - 0.35%
isoquercitrin Antioxidant that might help reduce free radicals and reduce melanin production, but more research is needed to understand if it is effective in skin	0.15% - 0.3%
chondrus crispus extract Red algae extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and create a nicer product consistency	0.15% - 0.3%
xanthan gum Used to create a thicker product consistency	0.15% - 0.3%
sodium stearoyl glutamate Helps oil and water mix together	0.3% - 0.5%
glyceryl stearate An emollient that softens the skin and forms a protective layer on its surface. Helps water and oil mix together	0.2% - 0.35%
carbomer Helps create a thicker or gel-like product texture. It is not a surfactant but can be used in gentle cleansing formulations	0.15% - 0.25%
acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer Maintains the texture of skincare products. Allows the product to spread evenly. Helps oil and water mix together	0.15% - 0.25%
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	0.1% - 0.2%
dimethicone A silicone that helps to reduce water loss from the surface of the skin. Can temporarily "fill in" lines and wrinkles, absorb oil, and create a nice product finish	0.15% - 0.3%
trisodium edta Helps preserve product formulations	0.1% - 0.15%
sodium hydroxide Used to adjust the product's pH	0.05% - 0.1%
phenoxyethanol A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products	0.05% - 0.15%
parfum An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients	0.01% - 0.05%
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