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Eucerin Sun Protection Pigment Control SPF50+

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

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Key actives

Glycyrrhetinic acid 0.3% - 0.6%Diethylamino hydroxybenzoyl hexyl benzoate 6.6% - 8%

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Product summary

We believe that "Eucerin - Sun Protection Pigment Control 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).

This moisturizer 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 2.00% - 2.40%, avobenzone 2.60% - 3.20%, uvinul a plus 6.60% - 8.00%, uvinul t 2.20% - 2.70% and ensulizole 1.50% - 1.80%.

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 moisturizer 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.

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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.

bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine 2% - 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 2.6% - 3.2%

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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.

diethylamino hydroxybenzoyl hexyl benzoate 6.6% - 8%

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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

Evens skin tone

What does the product description say?

Eucerin Sun Protection Pigment Control SPF50+ 50 ml is a care that helps to prevent hyperpigmentation induced by the sun.It effectively reduces the dark spots and prevents their reappearance, providing visible improvement throughout the time, with regular use.

Source: Cocoon Center

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.

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).

isobutylamido thiazolyl resorcinol 0.45% - 0.65%

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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 0.3% - 0.6%

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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 0.35% - 0.6%

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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

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.

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 2.5% - 3.1%

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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

copernicia cerifera cera 0.3% - 0.55%

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Concentration: Effectiveness: MEDIUM

Brazilian palm wax. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin

cetearyl alcohol 0.5% - 0.75%

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

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 0.3% - 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 0.35% - 0.6%

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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

tocopheryl acetate 0.3% - 0.55%

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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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Ingredients & concentrations

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Key Actives

glycyrrhetinic acid 0.3% - 0.6%

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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

diethylamino hydroxybenzoyl hexyl benzoate 6.6% - 8%

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Works for: Sun protection

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alcohol denat. 3.3% - 4%

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

parfum 0.05% - 0.1%

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An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients

Comodogenic ingredients

cetearyl alcohol 0.5% - 0.75%

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

carrageenan 0.25% - 0.45%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High

Helps thicken the product formula and create a nice product formulation

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water 45% - 55%

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Plain old water

diethylamino hydroxybenzoyl hexyl benzoate 6.6% - 8%

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Works for: Sun protection

c12-15 alkyl benzoate 4.4% - 5.4%

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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, Diethylamino hydroxybenzoyl hexyl benzoate, C12-15 alkyl benzoate, Alcohol denat., Glycerin, Butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane, Ethylhexyl triazone, Bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine, Butylene glycol dicaprylate/dicaprate, Phenylbenzimidazole sulfonic acid, Dibutyl adipate, Tapioca starch, Glyceryl stearate citrate, Silica dimethyl silylate, Behenyl alcohol, Cetearyl alcohol, Isobutylamido thiazolyl resorcinol, Glycyrrhiza inflata root extract, Glycyrrhetinic acid, Tocopheryl acetate, Copernicia cerifera cera, Carrageenan, Xanthan gum, Hydroxypropyl methylcellulose, Trisodium edta, Sodium hydroxide, Hydroxyacetophenone, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Parfum

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WIMJ similarity score		55%	43%	41%	39%	39%	39%	39%	39%	38%	38%
SPF	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 30	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 30
Key ingredients	isobutylamido thiazolyl resorcinol butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane +6 more	Common: isobutylamido thiazolyl resorcinol butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane +4 more Other: dimethicone homosalate +1 more	Common: bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane +4 more Other: caprylic/capric triglyceride diethylhexyl butamido triazone +3 more	Common: bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine diethylamino hydroxybenzoyl hexyl benzoate +3 more Other: butyrospermum parkii butter diethylhexyl butamido triazone +3 more	Common: bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane +4 more Other: carnosine diethylhexyl butamido triazone +1 more	Common: bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane +3 more Other: homosalate octocrylene +4 more	Common: bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane +3 more Other: homosalate octocrylene +4 more	Common: butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane diethylamino hydroxybenzoyl hexyl benzoate +3 more Other: panthenol diethylhexyl butamido triazone +1 more	Common: bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane +2 more Other: dimethicone drometrizole trisiloxane +4 more	Common: bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine diethylamino hydroxybenzoyl hexyl benzoate +3 more Other: carnosine diethylhexyl butamido triazone +5 more	Common: ethylhexyl triazone bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine +3 more Other: niacinamide panthenol
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Potential Irritants	parfum Has skin benefit? alcohol denat. Has skin benefit? +14 more	ci 15985 Has skin benefit? parfum Has skin benefit? +16 more	acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer Has skin benefit? ceteareth-12 Has skin benefit? +13 more	propylene glycol Has skin benefit? silver chloride Has skin benefit? +11 more	alcohol denat. Has skin benefit? caprylhydroxamic acid Has skin benefit? +11 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	alcohol denat. Has skin benefit? disodium edta Has skin benefit? +11 more	scutellaria baicalensis root extract Has skin benefit? scutellaria baicalensis extract Has skin benefit? +14 more	pullulan Has skin benefit? polyglyceryl-6 behenate Has skin benefit? +14 more	propylene glycol Has skin benefit? ethylhexylglycerin Has skin benefit? +9 more
All ingredients	water Has skin benefit? diethylamino hydroxybenzoyl hexyl benzoate Has skin benefit? +28 more	water Has skin benefit? homosalate Has skin benefit? +31 more	water Has skin benefit? c12-15 alkyl benzoate Has skin benefit? +25 more	water Has skin benefit? c12-15 alkyl benzoate Has skin benefit? +26 more	water Has skin benefit? octocrylene Has skin benefit? +24 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? octocrylene Has skin benefit? +23 more	water Has skin benefit? c12-15 alkyl benzoate Has skin benefit? +36 more	water Has skin benefit? dibutyl adipate Has skin benefit? +37 more	water Has skin benefit? niacinamide Has skin benefit? +23 more

PRODUCT REVIEW

Eucerin Sun Protection Pigment Control SPF50+

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Can it cause trouble?

Key actives

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Product summary

Sunscreen filters

Irritation risk

Price

What can the product work for?

Works for

Sun protection

Evens skin tone

What does the product description say?

Anti-aging

Moisturizing

Anti-oxidation

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