PRODUCT REVIEW

Eucerin Sensitive Sunscreen SPF50

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

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Key actives

Glycyrrhetinic acid 0.1% - 0.35%Arginine hcl 0.1% - 0.4%

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Product summary

We believe that "Eucerin - Sensitive Sunscreen SPF50" can provide reliable sun protection based on the ingredients listed. It can protect from both UVA and UVB rays. This is great news because 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 contains good moisturizing ingredients and can double as a hydrating day cream. Like all broad-spectrum sunscreens, this product has an anti-aging benefit.

Sunscreen filters

This is a "mixed" sunscreen in the sense that it uses both mineral and organic (so-called "chemical") sun filters. Here are the organic filters this product uses: tinosorb s, avobenzone, octisalate, uvinul t and ensulizole. As for the mineral filters, this sunscreen uses titanium dioxide.

Irritation risk

This product contains some common irritants, including those without a benefit for the skin. We assess the overall irritancy of it to be low. 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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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.

titanium dioxide 1.1% - 1.7%

Irritation risk:

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

Works as a UV filter when used in high concentrations. It is photostable and is effective mostly against the UVB light, with some protection in the UVA range. In small concentrations, used for its ability to improve the color of cosmetic products. Is usually well tolerated by the skin

bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine 1.4% - 2.2%

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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 1.9% - 2.8%

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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.

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 0.1% - 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 0.1% - 0.35%

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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

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, glycine.

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: dimethicone, butylene glycol dicaprylate/dicaprate.

dimethicone 0.1% - 0.4%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

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

glycerin 0.1% - 0.5%

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Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant

glycine 0.15% - 0.55%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

Helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help restore the skin barrier function

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 0.1% - 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 0.1% - 0.35%

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 0.1% - 0.35%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Anti-oxidation, Anti-inflammatory, 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 0.1% - 0.4%

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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. 2% - 3.1%

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

isopropyl palmitate 4.4% - 6.7%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High

Works for: Moisturizing

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a thicker product consistency

Comodogenic ingredients

isopropyl palmitate 4.4% - 6.7%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High

Works for: Moisturizing

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a thicker product consistency

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water 40% - 60%

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Plain old water

isopropyl palmitate 4.4% - 6.7%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High

Works for: Moisturizing

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a thicker product consistency

butylene glycol dicaprylate/dicaprate 3.6% - 5.4%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Moisturizing

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin

Ingredient list view

Water, Isopropyl palmitate, Butylene glycol dicaprylate/dicaprate, Isodecyl neopentanoate, Alcohol denat., Methyl methacrylate crosspolymer, Butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane, Ethylhexyl salicylate, Bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine, Titanium dioxide, Ethylhexyl triazone, Octyldodecanol, Glycine, Polyamide-5, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Phenylbenzimidazole sulfonic acid, Arginine hcl, Polyglyceryl-4 diisostearate/polyhydroxystearate/sebacate, Glycerin, Sodium hyaluronate, Glycyrrhetinic acid, Glycyrrhiza inflata root extract, Vp/hexadecene copolymer, Dimethicone, Silica dimethyl silylate, Silica, Sodium hydroxide, Trisodium edta, Ethylhexylglycerin

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WIMJ similarity score		29%	28%	28%	28%	28%	27%	27%	27%	27%	27%
SPF	SPF 50	SPF 45	SPF 100	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 30	SPF 50	SPF 35
Key ingredients	arginine hcl bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine +11 more	Common: butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane dimethicone +5 more Other: gluconolactone panthenol +8 more	Common: bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane +3 more Other: niacinamide bisabolol +6 more	Common: bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane +3 more Other: diethylamino hydroxybenzoyl hexyl benzoate homosalate +4 more	Common: bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane +3 more Other: diethylamino hydroxybenzoyl hexyl benzoate homosalate +4 more	Common: bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane +4 more Other: acetyl dipeptide-1 cetyl ester drometrizole trisiloxane +3 more	Common: bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane +4 more Other: methylene bis-benzotriazolyl tetramethylbutylphenol trehalose	Common: bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane +5 more Other: octocrylene tris-biphenyl triazine	Common: bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane +4 more Other: allantoin caprylic/capric triglyceride +3 more	Common: bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane +5 more Other: homosalate methylene bis-benzotriazolyl tetramethylbutylphenol +3 more	Common: bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine dimethicone +4 more Other: cyclopentasiloxane diethylamino hydroxybenzoyl hexyl benzoate +3 more
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Potential Irritants	alcohol denat. Has skin benefit? ethylhexylglycerin Has skin benefit? +8 more	polysorbate 60 Has skin benefit? aloe barbadensis leaf juice powder Has skin benefit? +12 more	ascorbic acid Has skin benefit? alcohol denat. Has skin benefit? +10 more	alcohol denat. Has skin benefit? potassium sorbate Has skin benefit? +16 more	alcohol denat. Has skin benefit? potassium sorbate Has skin benefit? +16 more	scutellaria baicalensis root extract Has skin benefit? scutellaria baicalensis extract Has skin benefit? +15 more	propylene glycol Has skin benefit? coco-glucoside Has skin benefit? +15 more	propylene glycol Has skin benefit? decyl glucoside Has skin benefit? +11 more	isobutane Has skin benefit? propylene glycol Has skin benefit? +11 more	t-butyl alcohol Has skin benefit? myristic acid Has skin benefit? +16 more	acrylamide Has skin benefit? dextrin palmitate Has skin benefit? +6 more
All ingredients	water Has skin benefit? isopropyl palmitate Has skin benefit? +27 more	water Has skin benefit? butyloctyl salicylate Has skin benefit? +29 more	cyclopentasiloxane Has skin benefit? water Has skin benefit? +35 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +30 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +30 more	water Has skin benefit? c12-15 alkyl benzoate Has skin benefit? +38 more	water Has skin benefit? dicaprylyl carbonate Has skin benefit? +38 more	water Has skin benefit? c12-15 alkyl benzoate Has skin benefit? +28 more	water Has skin benefit? butane Has skin benefit? +29 more	water Has skin benefit? silica Has skin benefit? +38 more	water Has skin benefit? diisopropyl sebacate Has skin benefit? +40 more

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Eucerin Sensitive Sunscreen SPF50

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Sun protection

Anti-aging

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Moisturizing

Anti-oxidation

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