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Eucerin Sensitive Protect Face Sun Cream SPF50+

Eucerin Sensitive Protect Face Sun Cream SPF50+

94/100 overall score

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About this sunscreen

Eucerin Sensitive Protect Face Sun Cream SPF 50+ is a chemical sunscreen built on a modern filter set, Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate, Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine, Phenylbenzimidazole Sulfonic Acid and Ethylhexyl Triazone, all known for strong, photostable coverage. It has a balanced finish, low white cast and a lightweight, generally non-stinging feel that suits sensitive skin and layers well under makeup. Breakout potential is rated low. With excellent protection and a score of 94.2/100, this is one of the strongest options in this group.

Ingredient & SPF scores

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UV protection

Excellent 94
  • +36 Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate at #2, UV filter (UVA1 +22)
  • +45.6 Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine at #5, UV filter (UVA1 +15.2)
  • +13.3 Phenylbenzimidazole Sulfonic Acid at #7, UV filter
  • +17.6 Ethylhexyl Triazone at #10, UV filter
  • βˆ’16 UVB coverage saturated
  • βˆ’4.3 UVA2 coverage saturated
  • +2 Label claims (SPF 50)
How we rate uv protection β†’
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Health safety

High 100
  • +100 Starting score
How we rate health safety β†’
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Allergens

Low 99
  • +100 Starting score
  • βˆ’1 1 declared fragrance allergens
How we rate allergens β†’
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White cast

Low 100
  • +100 Starting score
How we rate white cast β†’
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Eye sting

Low 96
  • +100 Starting score
  • βˆ’4 Ensulizole at #7, migrates into eyes with sweat
How we rate eye sting β†’
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Heavy feel

Low 98
  • +100 Starting score
  • βˆ’2 Copernicia Cerifera Wax at #17, wax film
How we rate heavy feel β†’
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Comedogenic

Low 100
  • +100 Starting score
How we rate comedogenic β†’
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Fungal acne

Low 77
  • +100 Starting score
  • βˆ’23 2 long-chain (C12+) esters that feed Malassezia (Polyglyceryl-6 Stearate, Polyglyceryl-6 Behenate)
How we rate fungal acne β†’
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Fabric stains

Low 85
  • +100 Starting score
  • βˆ’15 Uvinul A Plus (DHHB) at #2, oil-soluble UVA filter, fabric stains
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Moisture

Balanced
LightNourishing
  • ← 7.5 3 sebum-absorbing powders (Silica, Tapioca Starch, Distarch Phosphate)
  • β†’ 10 Glycerin at #4, the anchor humectant
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Finish

Balanced
MatteDewy
  • ← 7 3 sebum-absorbing powders (Distarch Phosphate, Tapioca Starch, Silica)
  • ← 1 1 dry-touch emollients reduce greasy shine (Dibutyl Adipate)
  • β†’ 9 1 emollient lipids (C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate)
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Makeup base

Good
PillsPrimer
  • β†’ 6 2 soft-focus powders in moderation
  • β†’ 4 Dry-touch esters, smooth fast-absorbing base
  • ← 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
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Full ingredient list (27)

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. 1 Water

    Solvent base, the water phase

  2. Modern UV filter, broad-spectrum and photostable (Uvinul A Plus), high in the list, a primary filter

    • ↑ 36 UV protection, incl. long-UVA (UVA1)
    • ↑ 15 oil-soluble UVA filter, fabric stains
  3. Emollient, softens and smooths skin

    • 9 β†’ dewy emollient lipid
  4. 4 Glycerin

    Humectant, pulls water into the skin

    • 10 β†’ nourishing the anchor humectant
  5. Modern UV filter, broad-spectrum and photostable (Tinosorb S)

    • ↑ 45.6 UV protection, incl. long-UVA (UVA1)
  6. Humectant, pulls water into the skin

  7. Legacy UV filter (Ensulizole)

    • ↑ 13.3 UV protection
    • ↑ 4 migrates into eyes with sweat
  8. 8 Dibutyl Adipate

    Emollient, softens and smooths skin

    • matte ← 1 dry-touch emollient, anti-shine
  9. 9 Distarch Phosphate

    Mattifying powder, absorbs oil and blurs the finish

    • light ← 3 sebum-absorbing powder
    • matte ← 3 sebum-absorbing powder
  10. 10 Ethylhexyl Triazone

    Modern UV filter, broad-spectrum and photostable (Uvinul T 150), low in the list, likely a minor contributor

    • ↑ 17.6 UV protection
  11. 11 Tapioca Starch

    Mattifying powder, absorbs oil and blurs the finish

    • light ← 3 sebum-absorbing powder
    • matte ← 3 sebum-absorbing powder
  12. Emulsifier, keeps oil and water blended

    • ↑ 14 feeds malassezia
  13. 13 Behenyl Alcohol

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

  14. 14 Cetearyl Alcohol

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

  15. 15 Glycyrrhetinic Acid

    Soothing, skin-conditioning active

  16. Soothing, skin-conditioning active

  17. 17 Copernicia Cerifera Wax

    Occlusive, seals moisture into the skin

    • ↑ 2 wax film
    • ↑ 2 wax water lock
  18. Emulsifier, keeps oil and water blended

    • ↑ 9 feeds malassezia
  19. 19 Carrageenan

    Thickener and texture, structures the gel or cream

  20. 20 Xanthan Gum

    Thickener and texture, structures the gel or cream

  21. Thickener and texture, structures the gel or cream

  22. 22 Silica

    Mattifying powder, absorbs oil and blurs the finish

    • light ← 1.5 sebum-absorbing powder
    • matte ← 1 sebum-absorbing powder
  23. Chelator, binds stray metal ions to keep the formula stable

  24. 24 Sodium Hydroxide

    pH adjuster

  25. Antioxidant, protects the formula and skin

  26. 26 Ethylhexyl-Glycerin

    Humectant, pulls water into the skin

  27. 27 Benzyl Alcohol

    Preservative, keeps the formula from spoiling

Does Eucerin Sensitive Protect Face Sun Cream leave a white cast?

No, its white cast is rated low. The chemical formula has a balanced finish that absorbs cleanly, suiting sensitive skin.

Is the Eucerin Sensitive Protect Face Sun Cream SPF50+ mineral or chemical?

It is chemical. It uses a modern filter set: Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate, Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine, Phenylbenzimidazole Sulfonic Acid and Ethylhexyl Triazone.

Is Eucerin Sensitive Protect Face Sun Cream any good?

Yes, it scores 94.2/100 with excellent protection, one of the strongest in this group. It is lightweight, low in white cast and works well under makeup.

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