Eucerin Photoaging Control Sun Fluid SPF 30
88/100 overall score
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About this sunscreen
Eucerin Photoaging Control Sun Fluid SPF 30 is a chemical (hybrid) sunscreen with a broad, modern filter lineup including Ethylhexyl Triazone and Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate for excellent protection. The fluid texture is lightweight with a balanced finish, low white cast and works well as a makeup base. Some may notice mild sting near the eyes, but the low pore-clogging profile suits most skin. With a score of 87.9/100 and excellent protection, it is a top-tier anti-aging daily SPF.
Ingredient & SPF scores
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UV protection
Excellent
100
- +28.5 Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane at #5, UV filter (UVA1 +15.2)
- +45.6 Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine at #6, UV filter (UVA1 +15.2)
- +17.6 Ethylhexyl Triazone at #10, UV filter
- +28.8 Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate at #11, UV filter (UVA1 +17.6)
- +11.2 Phenylbenzimidazole Sulfonic Acid at #12, UV filter
- β13.9 UVB coverage saturated
- β14.8 UVA2 coverage saturated
- β3 UVA1 coverage saturated
- +1 Label claims (SPF 30)
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Health safety
High
90
- +100 Starting score
- β10 Avobenzone at #5 (regulatory/evidence concern)
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White cast
Low
98
- +100 Starting score
- β5 Titanium Dioxide as pigment (CI 77891) at #3
- +2.5 Iron-oxide undertone, partial masking
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Eye sting
Medium
59
- +100 Starting score
- β16 Avobenzone at #5, migrates into eyes with sweat
- β2 Ensulizole at #12, migrates into eyes with sweat
- β18 Volatile alcohol at #2
- β5 Alcohol high up speeds filter migration
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Heavy feel
Low
99
- +100 Starting score
- β2 Copernicia Cerifera Wax at #16, wax film
- +0.8 Volatile alcohol at #2, evaporating texture
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Comedogenic
Low
97
- +100 Starting score
- β1 Myristic Acid at #27, moderate comedogenic signal
- β1 Oleic Acid at #28, moderate comedogenic signal
- β1 Palmitic Acid at #29, moderate comedogenic signal
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Fungal acne
Medium
61
- +100 Starting score
- β24 2 free fatty acids that feed Malassezia (Oleic Acid, Myristic Acid)
- β9 1 long-chain (C12+) esters that feed Malassezia (Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate)
- β6 3 ubiquitous fatty ingredients (Stearic Acid, Palmitic Acid, Arachidic Acid), weak Malassezia signal
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Fabric stains
High
0
- +100 Starting score
- β45 Avobenzone at #5, reacts with iron in wash water into rust-yellow stains
- β15 Uvinul A Plus (DHHB) at #11, oil-soluble UVA filter, fabric stains
- β40 Iron-oxide pigments at #14, makeup-like collar marks (washable)
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Moisture
Light
LightNourishing
- β 22 Volatile alcohol at #2
- β 3 2 sebum-absorbing powders (Silica, Silica Dimethyl Silylate)
- β 10 Glycerin at #4, the anchor humectant
- β 2 Sodium Hyaluronate at #17, hyaluronic family
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Finish
Balanced
MatteDewy
- β 2 2 sebum-absorbing powders (Silica Dimethyl Silylate, Silica)
- β 5 Volatile alcohol at #2
- β 2 1 dry-touch emollients reduce greasy shine (Dibutyl Adipate)
- β 3 1 emollient lipids (C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate)
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Makeup base
Good
PillsPrimer
- β 10 Quick-setting carrier (alcohol at #2), fast, even canvas
- β 3 Dry-touch esters, smooth fast-absorbing base
- β 0.5 Gel polymers prone to pilling under friction (Carbomer)
- β 1.5 Humectant syrup tackiness (partly offset by the base)
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Water resistance
Not resistant
Non-water-resistantWater-resistant
- +2 1 water-locking waxes
Full ingredient list (40)
What each ingredient does and how it moves each rating: green helps, red hurts, β / β give the direction, and β / β shift a slider toward its ends (finish, moisture, makeup base). Auto-derived from our scoring rules and the ingredient's position.
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1 Water
Solvent base, the water phase
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Volatile alcohol, a drying solvent that can sting eyes
- β 5 Alcohol high up speeds filter migration
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Colorant or pigment
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4 Glycerin
Humectant, pulls water into the skin
- 10 β nourishing the anchor humectant
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Legacy UV filter (Avobenzone)
- β 28.5 UV protection, incl. long-UVA (UVA1)
- β 16 migrates into eyes with sweat
- β 45 reacts with iron in wash water into rust-yellow stains
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Modern UV filter, broad-spectrum and photostable (Tinosorb S)
- β 45.6 UV protection, incl. long-UVA (UVA1)
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
- matte β 2 dry-touch emollient, anti-shine
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Humectant, pulls water into the skin
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
- 3 β dewy emollient lipid
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Modern UV filter, broad-spectrum and photostable (Uvinul T 150), low in the list, likely a minor contributor
- β 17.6 UV protection
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Modern UV filter, broad-spectrum and photostable (Uvinul A Plus), low in the list, likely a minor contributor
- β 28.8 UV protection, incl. long-UVA (UVA1)
- β 15 oil-soluble UVA filter, fabric stains
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Legacy UV filter (Ensulizole), low in the list, likely a minor contributor
- β 11.2 UV protection
- β 2 migrates into eyes with sweat
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Mattifying powder, absorbs oil and blurs the finish
- light β 1.5 sebum-absorbing powder
- matte β 1 sebum-absorbing powder
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14 Ci 77492
Colorant or pigment
- β 40 makeup-like collar marks (washable)
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
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Occlusive, seals moisture into the skin
- β 2 wax film
- β 2 wax water lock
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Humectant, pulls water into the skin
- 2 β nourishing hyaluronic family
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Soothing, skin-conditioning active
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Soothing, skin-conditioning active
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20 Silica
Mattifying powder, absorbs oil and blurs the finish
- light β 1.5 sebum-absorbing powder
- matte β 1 sebum-absorbing powder
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21 Carrageenan
Thickener and texture, structures the gel or cream
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22 Xanthan Gum
Thickener and texture, structures the gel or cream
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Thickener and texture, structures the gel or cream
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Fatty alcohol, an emollient and thickener, not the drying kind
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Fatty alcohol, an emollient and thickener, not the drying kind
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
- β 2 minor malassezia feeder
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
- β 1 moderate comedogenic signal
- β 12 feeds malassezia
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28 Oleic Acid
Emollient, softens and smooths skin
- β 1 moderate comedogenic signal
- β 12 feeds malassezia
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
- β 1 moderate comedogenic signal
- β 2 minor malassezia feeder
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30 Stearic Acid
Emollient, softens and smooths skin
- β 2 minor malassezia feeder
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31 Carbomer
Thickener and texture, structures the gel or cream
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Emulsifier, keeps oil and water blended
- β 9 feeds malassezia
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Thickener and texture, structures the gel or cream
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pH adjuster
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Chelator, binds stray metal ions to keep the formula stable
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Preservative, keeps the formula from spoiling
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37 Alumina
Supporting ingredient
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Antioxidant, protects the formula and skin
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39 Ci 77491
Colorant or pigment
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40 Ci 77499
Colorant or pigment
Does Eucerin Photoaging Control Sun Fluid leave a white cast?
No, white cast is rated low. It is a chemical hybrid fluid that absorbs cleanly, so it generally suits a range of skin tones.
Does the Eucerin Photoaging Control Sun Fluid SPF 30 work under makeup?
Yes, makeup compatibility is rated good. The lightweight fluid texture and low white cast make it a smooth base, and it has a low pore-clogging tendency.
Is Eucerin Photoaging Control Sun Fluid any good?
It scores 87.9/100 with excellent UVA/UVB protection from a broad, modern filter lineup. That makes it a top-tier daily anti-aging sunscreen.