PRODUCT REVIEW
Eucerin Sun Sensitivity Gel-Cream 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.
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
butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane
3.4% -
4.2%
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.
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Anti-aging
isoquercitrin
0.3% -
0.6%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
LOW
Antioxidant that might help reduce free radicals and reduce melanin production, but more research is needed to understand if it is effective in skin
tocopherol
0.25% -
0.45%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Insufficient!
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
Evens skin tone
isoquercitrin
0.3% -
0.6%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
MEDIUM
Antioxidant that might help reduce free radicals and reduce melanin production, but more research is needed to understand if it is effective in skin
glycyrrhetinic acid
0.3% -
0.5%
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
0.3% -
0.55%
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
Moisturizing
glycerin
0.25% -
0.5%
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
cera alba
0.6% -
0.9%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
Forms a protective barrier that holds water and keeps dry skin hydrated. Keeps an emulsion from separating into its oil and liquid components, and increases the thickness of a product. Can be an allergen
dimethicone
0.25% -
0.45%
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
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Anti-oxidation
glycyrrhetinic acid
0.3% -
0.5%
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
isoquercitrin
0.3% -
0.6%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
MEDIUM
Antioxidant that might help reduce free radicals and reduce melanin production, but more research is needed to understand if it is effective in skin
glycyrrhiza inflata root extract
0.3% -
0.55%
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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Honesty check
How honest is this product?
| Promise | Can it deliver? |
|---|---|
| Sun protection |
Total Promises Fulfilled score:
90/100.
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Can it cause trouble?
- Overall product irritation risk
- Acne & comedogenic risk ingredients: 0
Potential irritants
alcohol denat.
4.2% -
5.2%
Irritation risk:
Produces temporary toning effect. Can help dissolve other ingredients or preserve products
homosalate
6.3% -
7.7%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Sun protection
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
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Comodogenic ingredients
No comodogenic ingredients detected
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Ingredients & concentrations
All ingredients
Key Actives
tocopherol
0.25% -
0.45%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Anti-oxidation,
Anti-aging,
Moisturizing,
Anti-inflammatory
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
isoquercitrin
0.3% -
0.6%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Evens skin tone,
Anti-oxidation,
Anti-aging
Antioxidant that might help reduce free radicals and reduce melanin production, but more research is needed to understand if it is effective in skin
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Potential irritants
alcohol denat.
4.2% -
5.2%
Irritation risk:
Produces temporary toning effect. Can help dissolve other ingredients or preserve products
homosalate
6.3% -
7.7%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Sun protection
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
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Comodogenic ingredients
We couldn't find any comodogenic ingredients in this product
All ingredients
homosalate
6.3% -
7.7%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Sun protection
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
alcohol denat.
4.2% -
5.2%
Irritation risk:
Produces temporary toning effect. Can help dissolve other ingredients or preserve products
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Ingredient list view
Water, Homosalate, Alcohol denat., Butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane, Bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine, Ethylhexyl salicylate, Butylene glycol dicaprylate/dicaprate, C12-15 alkyl benzoate, Diethylamino hydroxybenzoyl hexyl benzoate, Ethylhexyl triazone, Phenylbenzimidazole sulfonic acid, Stearyl alcohol, Cera alba, Glyceryl stearate, Triacontanyl pvp, Glucosylrutin, Isoquercitrin, Glycyrrhiza inflata root extract, Glycyrrhetinic acid, Tocopherol, Glycerin, Sodium chloride, Xanthan gum, Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer, Dimethicone, Lauroyl lysine, Silica, Silica dimethyl silylate, Sodium stearoyl glutamate, Sodium hydroxide, Trisodium edta, Phenoxyethanol
Sources
- Opinion on Homosalate - Scientific Committee on Consumer Products
- Efficacy of barrier creams in comparison to skin care products in dental laboratory technicians--a controlled trial
- Isolated isoquercitrin from Green ball apple peel inhibits photoaging in CCD‐986Sk fibroblasts cells via modulation of the MMPs signaling
- Quercetin-3-O-β-d-glucopyranosyl-(1 → 6)-β-d-glucopyranoside suppresses melanin synthesis by augmenting p38 MAPK and CREB signaling pathways and subsequent cAMP down-regulation in murine melanoma cells
- 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