PRODUCT REVIEW

Eucerin Sun Lotion Extra Light SPF30

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Sun protection
Anti-aging
Evens skin tone
Moisturizing

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Key actives

Butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane 2.5% - 3.8%Octocrylene 2% - 3%

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Product summary

The ingredient list suggests that "Eucerin - Sun Lotion Extra Light SPF30" can provide reliable sun protection. 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 should also be hydrating enough to use without an additional moisturizer during the day. Like all broad-spectrum sunscreens, this product helps prevent early signs of aging.

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. The UV filters in this sunscreen are: tinosorb s 1.60% - 2.40%, avobenzone 2.50% - 3.80% and octocrylene 2.00% - 3.00%.

Irritation risk

There are some common irritants in this product, including ingredients that do not have benefits for the skin. We assess the overall irritancy of this product 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.

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 1.6% - 2.4%

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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 2.5% - 3.8%

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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.

octocrylene 2% - 3%

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

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

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).

glycyrrhiza inflata root extract 0.15% - 0.65%

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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 contains good ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. These ingredients are called "humectants": glycerin.

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).

glycerin 0.15% - 0.7%

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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

cetyl alcohol 1.1% - 1.6%

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Concentration: Effectiveness: MEDIUM

A non-drying alcohol that works to soften the skin and stabilize product formulations helping oil and water mix together

cetearyl alcohol 0.45% - 1.05%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: Medium

Concentration: Effectiveness: MEDIUM

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

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Key Actives

butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane 2.5% - 3.8%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Sun protection

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.

octocrylene 2% - 3%

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Works for: Sun protection

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alcohol denat. 6.9% - 10.4%

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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 0.45% - 1.05%

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

myristyl myristate 0.4% - 0.9%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High

Works for: Moisturizing

An emollient. Is not recommended for acne-prone skin as it can be comedogenic

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water 40% - 60%

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Plain old water

alcohol denat. 6.9% - 10.4%

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

c12-15 alkyl benzoate 3.7% - 5.5%

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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, Octyldodecanol, Butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane, Octocrylene, Bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine, Cetyl alcohol, Sodium phenylbenzimidazole sulfonate, Titanium dioxide, Cetearyl alcohol, Myristyl myristate, Tocopheryl acetate, Glycyrrhiza inflata root extract, Glycerin, Tapioca starch, Glyceryl stearate se, Xanthan gum, Peg-40 castor oil, Sodium cetearyl sulfate, Trimethoxycaprylylsilane, Trisodium edta, Phenoxyethanol, Methylparaben, Parfum

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WIMJ similarity score		46%	45%	43%	42%	42%	41%	41%	41%	39%	39%
SPF	SPF 30	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 30	SPF 50	SPF 50
Key ingredients	bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane +4 more	Common: glycerin octocrylene +4 more Other: niacinamide panthenol +4 more	Common: butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane glycerin +4 more Other: panthenol urea +5 more	Common: butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane glycerin +2 more Other: panthenol diethylamino hydroxybenzoyl hexyl benzoate +2 more	Common: bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane +3 more Other: diethylamino hydroxybenzoyl hexyl benzoate ethylhexyl triazone +4 more	Common: bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane +2 more Other: dimethicone methyl methacrylate crosspolymer +1 more	Common: butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane glycerin +3 more Other: panthenol diethylamino hydroxybenzoyl hexyl benzoate +1 more	Common: bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane +4 more Other: ethylhexyl triazone phenylbenzimidazole sulfonic acid +1 more	Common: bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane +2 more Other: dimethicone dimethiconol +4 more	Common: bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane +2 more Other: diethylamino hydroxybenzoyl hexyl benzoate dimethicone +2 more	Common: bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane +2 more Other: butyrospermum parkii butter diethylhexyl butamido triazone +2 more
Irritancy	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY LOW
Potential Irritants	parfum Has skin benefit? alcohol denat. Has skin benefit? +9 more	propylene glycol Has skin benefit? decyl glucoside Has skin benefit? +11 more	propylene glycol Has skin benefit? piroctone olamine Has skin benefit? +11 more	alcohol denat. Has skin benefit? disodium edta Has skin benefit? +11 more	alcohol denat. Has skin benefit? potassium sorbate Has skin benefit? +16 more	decyl glucoside Has skin benefit? propylene glycol Has skin benefit? +13 more	alcohol denat. Has skin benefit? citric acid Has skin benefit? +9 more	propylene glycol Has skin benefit? decyl glucoside Has skin benefit? +11 more	propylene glycol Has skin benefit? alcohol denat. Has skin benefit? +14 more	parfum Has skin benefit? cocoglycerides Has skin benefit? +11 more	panax ginseng root extract Has skin benefit? propylene glycol Has skin benefit? +14 more
All ingredients	water Has skin benefit? alcohol denat. Has skin benefit? +23 more	water Has skin benefit? c12-15 alkyl benzoate Has skin benefit? +31 more	water Has skin benefit? c12-15 alkyl benzoate Has skin benefit? +34 more	water Has skin benefit? octocrylene Has skin benefit? +23 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +30 more	water Has skin benefit? octocrylene Has skin benefit? +31 more	water Has skin benefit? c12-15 alkyl benzoate Has skin benefit? +22 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? +29 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +30 more	water Has skin benefit? c12-15 alkyl benzoate Has skin benefit? +27 more

PRODUCT REVIEW

Eucerin Sun Lotion Extra Light SPF30

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Sunscreen filters

Irritation risk

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Sun protection

Anti-aging

Evens skin tone

Moisturizing

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