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Eucerin Daily Protection Face Lotion With Spf 30

Eucerin Daily Protection Face Lotion With Spf 30

78/100 overall score

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About this sunscreen

Eucerin Daily Protection Face Lotion is an SPF 30 daily sunscreen that pairs older chemical filters with Titanium Dioxide and Zinc Oxide for added physical support. It settles to a balanced finish, stays lightweight, and keeps white cast low, so it sits well as an everyday moisturizing layer. It does not sting and is generally low risk for clogged pores. Scoring 78.1/100 with good protection, it is a solid no-fuss face lotion for routine daily wear.

Ingredient & SPF scores

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UV protection

Good 78
  • +14 Phenylbenzimidazole Sulfonic Acid at #1, UV filter
  • +18 Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate at #2, UV filter
  • +8 Ethylhexyl Salicylate at #3, UV filter
  • +31.4 Titanium Dioxide at #4, UV filter (UVA1 +4.8)
  • +38.9 Zinc Oxide at #5, UV filter (UVA1 +17.1)
  • βˆ’33.7 UVB coverage saturated
  • +1 Label claims (SPF 30)
How we rate uv protection β†’
☒️

Health safety

High 64
  • +100 Starting score
  • βˆ’36 Octinoxate at #2 (regulatory/evidence concern)
How we rate health safety β†’
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Allergens

Low 100
  • +100 Starting score
How we rate allergens β†’
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White cast

Low 81
  • +100 Starting score
  • βˆ’6 Zinc Oxide, 4.8% declared
  • βˆ’7 Titanium Dioxide, 2.4% declared
  • βˆ’10 Zinc Oxide + Titanium Dioxide together
  • +3.5 Coated minerals (Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Alumina)
How we rate white cast β†’
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Eye sting

Low 68
  • +100 Starting score
  • βˆ’16 Octinoxate at #2, migrates into eyes with sweat
  • βˆ’9 Octisalate at #3, migrates into eyes with sweat
  • βˆ’7 Ensulizole at #1, migrates into eyes with sweat
How we rate eye sting β†’
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Heavy feel

Low 82
  • +100 Starting score
  • βˆ’8 Zinc Oxide, 4.8% declared
  • βˆ’10 Titanium Dioxide, 2.4% declared
How we rate heavy feel β†’
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Comedogenic

Low 99
  • +100 Starting score
  • βˆ’1 Glyceryl Stearate SE at #16, moderate comedogenic signal
How we rate comedogenic β†’
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Fungal acne

Low 82
  • +100 Starting score
  • βˆ’18 2 long-chain (C12+) esters that feed Malassezia (Glyceryl Stearate SE, Ceteareth-20)
How we rate fungal acne β†’
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Fabric stains

Low 85
  • +100 Starting score
  • βˆ’10 Titanium Dioxide at #4, white marks, worst on dark fabric (washable)
  • βˆ’5 Both minerals present, heavier deposit
How we rate fabric stains β†’
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Moisture

Hydrating
LightNourishing
  • ← 2 Volatile carriers flash off, leaving a dry finish
  • ← 2 Zinc Oxide at #5, mild sebum absorbent
  • β†’ 10 Glycerin at #7, the anchor humectant
  • β†’ 1 1 strong humectants (Sodium Lactate)
  • β†’ 0.5 1 fatty-alcohol emollients (Cetearyl Alcohol)
How we rate moisture β†’
✨

Finish

Balanced
MatteDewy
  • ← 2 Volatile carriers flash off, leaving a dry finish
  • β†’ 3 1 emollient lipids (C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate)
How we rate finish β†’
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Makeup base

Okay
PillsPrimer
  • β†’ 3 Primer-style base, volatile silicones and dimethicone slip
  • β†’ 1 Dry-touch esters, smooth fast-absorbing base
  • ← 3 Humectant syrup tackiness
  • ← 6 High mineral load at #4 greys under foundation
How we rate makeup base β†’
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Water resistance

Not resistant
Non-water-resistantWater-resistant
  • +3 1 film-forming polymers that lock the formula on for water resistance
How we rate water resistance β†’

Full ingredient list (29)

What each ingredient does and how it moves each rating: green helps, red hurts, ↑ / ↓ give the direction, and ← / β†’ shift a slider toward its ends (finish, moisture, makeup base). Auto-derived from our scoring rules and the ingredient's position.

  1. Legacy UV filter (Ensulizole), high in the list, a primary filter

    • ↑ 14 UV protection
    • ↑ 7 migrates into eyes with sweat
  2. Legacy UV filter (Octinoxate), high in the list, a primary filter

    • ↑ 18 UV protection
    • ↑ 16 migrates into eyes with sweat
  3. 3 Ethylhexyl Salicylate

    Legacy UV filter (Octisalate), high in the list, a primary filter

    • ↑ 8 UV protection
    • ↑ 9 migrates into eyes with sweat
  4. 4 Titanium Dioxide

    Mineral UV filter (Titanium Dioxide)

    • ↑ 31.4 UV protection, incl. long-UVA (UVA1)
    • ↑ 7 2.4% declared
    • ↑ 10 2.4% declared
    • ↑ 10 white marks, worst on dark fabric (washable)
    • pills ← 6 High mineral load greys under foundation
  5. 5 Zinc Oxide

    Mineral UV filter (Zinc Oxide)

    • ↑ 38.9 UV protection, incl. long-UVA (UVA1)
    • ↑ 6 4.8% declared
    • ↑ 8 4.8% declared
    • light ← 2 mild sebum absorbent
  6. 6 Water

    Solvent base, the water phase

  7. 7 Glycerin

    Humectant, pulls water into the skin

    • 10 β†’ nourishing the anchor humectant
  8. Emollient, softens and smooths skin

    • 3 β†’ dewy emollient lipid
  9. 9 Dimethicone

    Emollient, softens and smooths skin

  10. 10 Cyclomethicone

    Volatile silicone, flashes off for a light finish

    • light ← 2 volatile carrier, flashes off
    • matte ← 2 volatile carrier, flashes off
  11. 11 Methylpropanediol

    Humectant, pulls water into the skin

  12. 12 Cetearyl Alcohol

    Fatty alcohol, an emollient and thickener, not the drying kind

    • 0.5 β†’ nourishing fatty-alcohol emollient
  13. 13 Cetyl Alcohol

    Fatty alcohol, an emollient and thickener, not the drying kind

  14. 14 Ceteareth-20

    Emulsifier, keeps oil and water blended

    • ↑ 9 feeds malassezia
  15. 15 Phenoxyethanol

    Preservative, keeps the formula from spoiling

  16. 16 Glyceryl Stearate SE

    Emulsifier, keeps oil and water blended

    • ↑ 1 moderate comedogenic signal
    • ↑ 9 feeds malassezia
  17. 17 Sodium Lactate

    Humectant, pulls water into the skin

    • 1 β†’ nourishing humectant
  18. 18 Lactic Acid

    pH adjuster

  19. 19 1,2-Hexanediol

    Humectant, pulls water into the skin

  20. Emollient, softens and smooths skin

  21. 21 Vp/Hexadecene Copolymer

    Film former, locks the formula onto skin for water resistance

    • ↑ 3 film former
  22. 22 Xanthan Gum

    Thickener and texture, structures the gel or cream

  23. 23 PEG-40 Castor Oil

    Emulsifier, keeps oil and water blended

  24. 24 Sodium Hydroxide

    pH adjuster

  25. 25 Trisodium EDTA

    Chelator, binds stray metal ions to keep the formula stable

  26. 26 Alumina

    Supporting ingredient

  27. Emulsifier, keeps oil and water blended

  28. Supporting ingredient

  29. 29 Simethicone

    Emollient, softens and smooths skin

Is Eucerin Daily Protection Face Lotion mineral or chemical?

It is mainly chemical, using older filters, but it also includes Titanium Dioxide and Zinc Oxide for added physical support. That mix makes it a hybrid-leaning daily lotion. The result is a low white cast.

What SPF is Eucerin Daily Protection Face Lotion?

It is an SPF 30 sunscreen, suited to routine daily wear rather than long sun exposure. It is rated good for protection. For extended time outdoors, reapply regularly.

Is it good for daily use?

Yes, it is built for it. With a balanced finish, low white cast, lightweight feel, and a 78.1/100 score, it works well as an everyday moisturizing layer. It does not sting and is generally low risk for clogged pores.

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