PRODUCT REVIEW
Eucerin Sun Pigment Control Tinted Light SPF50
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Product summary
What can the product work for?
Sun protection
Irritation risk:
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
3.4% -
4.1%
Irritation risk:
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
0.95% -
1.15%
Irritation risk:
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
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Evens skin tone
What does the product description say?
Formulated with Thiamidol, an ingredient actioned to fade and prevent dark spots.
isobutylamido thiazolyl resorcinol
0.45% -
0.7%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
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
glycyrrhetinic acid
0.35% -
0.6%
Irritation risk:
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
0.4% -
0.6%
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
Anti-aging
Moisturizing
glycerin
0.5% -
0.8%
Irritation risk:
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
c12-15 alkyl benzoate
1.2% -
1.5%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
MEDIUM
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
butylene glycol dicaprylate/dicaprate
1.5% -
1.9%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
MEDIUM
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
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Anti-oxidation
glycyrrhetinic acid
0.35% -
0.6%
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
0.4% -
0.6%
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
tocopheryl acetate
0.3% -
0.6%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Insufficient!
A more stable but less bio-available form of vitamin E compared to Tocopherol. Might help moisturize and protect the skin from free radicals, but mostly used in low concentrations to stabilize other ingredients.
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How honest is this product?
| Promise | Can it deliver? |
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| Sun protection | |
| Evens skin tone |
Total Promises Fulfilled score:
90/100.
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Can it cause trouble?
- Overall product irritation risk
- Acne & comedogenic risk ingredients: 3
Potential irritants
alcohol denat.
6.7% -
8.2%
Irritation risk:
Produces temporary toning effect. Can help dissolve other ingredients or preserve products
cocoglycerides
0.55% -
0.8%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Cleansing,
Moisturizing
Help soften the upper layer of the skin and make it easier for oil and water mix together. Recently, a rising number of allergic reactions to cocoglycerides and other coconut-derived surfactants has been reported. As there is a significant overlap between frequent irritants and allergens, we flag this ingredient for attention of those with very sensitive, reactive skin
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Comodogenic ingredients
carrageenan
0.3% -
0.55%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Helps thicken the product formula and create a nice product formulation
cetearyl alcohol
0.3% -
0.5%
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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Ingredients & concentrations
All ingredients
Key Actives
glycyrrhetinic acid
0.35% -
0.6%
Irritation risk:
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
butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane
3.4% -
4.1%
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.
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Potential irritants
alcohol denat.
6.7% -
8.2%
Irritation risk:
Produces temporary toning effect. Can help dissolve other ingredients or preserve products
cocoglycerides
0.55% -
0.8%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Cleansing,
Moisturizing
Help soften the upper layer of the skin and make it easier for oil and water mix together. Recently, a rising number of allergic reactions to cocoglycerides and other coconut-derived surfactants has been reported. As there is a significant overlap between frequent irritants and allergens, we flag this ingredient for attention of those with very sensitive, reactive skin
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Comodogenic ingredients
carrageenan
0.3% -
0.55%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Helps thicken the product formula and create a nice product formulation
cetearyl alcohol
0.3% -
0.5%
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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All ingredients
alcohol denat.
6.7% -
8.2%
Irritation risk:
Produces temporary toning effect. Can help dissolve other ingredients or preserve products
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Ingredient list view
Water, Alcohol denat., Ci 77891, Butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane, Bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine, Dibutyl adipate, Butylene glycol dicaprylate/dicaprate, C12-15 alkyl benzoate, Ethylhexyl salicylate, Ethylhexyl triazone, Diethylamino hydroxybenzoyl hexyl benzoate, Phenylbenzimidazole sulfonic acid, Silica dimethyl silylate, Cocoglycerides, Copernicia cerifera cera, Glycerin, Isobutylamido thiazolyl resorcinol, Glycyrrhiza inflata root extract, Glycyrrhetinic acid, Tocopheryl acetate, Silica, Carrageenan, Xanthan gum, Hydroxypropyl methylcellulose, Behenyl alcohol, Cetearyl alcohol, Arachidic acid, Myristic acid, Oleic acid, Palmitic acid, Stearic acid, Carbomer, Sodium stearoyl glutamate, Sodium chloride, Sodium hydroxide, Trisodium edta, Phenoxyethanol, Hydroxyacetophenone, Alumina, Parfum, Ci 77492, Ci 77491, Ci 77499
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- Glycerol and the skin: holistic approach to its origin and functions
- Effective Tyrosinase Inhibition by Thiamidol Results in Significant Improvement of Mild to Moderate Melasma
- Effective reduction of post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation with the tyrosinase inhibitor isobutylamido-thiazolyl-resorcinol (Thiamidol)
- Efficacy and safety of topical isobutylamido thiazolyl resorcinol (Thiamidol) vs. 4% hydroquinone cream for facial melasma: an evaluator-blinded, randomized controlled trial
- Glycyrrhetinic acid, the active principle of licorice, can reduce the thickness of subcutaneous thigh fat through topical application
- Effects of topical application of B‐Resorcinol and Glycyrrhetinic acid monotherapy and in combination with fractional CO2 laser treatment for benign hand hyperpigmentation treatment
- 18β-Glycyrrhetinic Acid and Glabridin Prevent Oxidative DNA Fragmentation in UVB-irradiated Human Keratinocyte Cultures
- The fatty acid profile of the skin surface lipid layer in papulopustular rosacea
- Anti-Inflammatory and Skin Barrier Repair Effects of Topical Application of Some Plant Oils
- https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/0168365995000887
- Final report on the safety assessment of EDTA, calcium disodium EDTA, diammonium EDTA, dipotassium EDTA, disodium EDTA, TEA-EDTA, tetrasodium EDTA, tripotassium EDTA, trisodium EDTA, HEDTA, and trisodium HEDTA