Eucerin Sensitive Protect Face Sun Creme SPF 50+
94/100 overall score
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About this sunscreen
Eucerin Sensitive Protect Face Sun Creme SPF 50+ is a chemical face cream built on a modern filter system: Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate, Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine, Phenylbenzimidazole Sulfonic Acid, and Ethylhexyl Triazone. It has a balanced finish, feels lightweight, does not sting, shows no white cast, and is low on pore-clogging risk, making it a good makeup base. The all-modern filter lineup drives excellent broad-spectrum protection. At 94.0/100, it is one of the top performers here and a standout choice for sensitive skin.
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 #6, UV filter (UVA1 +15.2)
- +11.2 Phenylbenzimidazole Sulfonic Acid at #8, UV filter
- +17.6 Ethylhexyl Triazone at #11, UV filter
- β13.9 UVB coverage saturated
- β4.3 UVA2 coverage saturated
- +2 Label claims (SPF 50)
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Allergens
Low
99
- +100 Starting score
- β1 1 declared fragrance allergens
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Eye sting
Low
88
- +100 Starting score
- β2 Ensulizole at #8, migrates into eyes with sweat
- β10 Volatile alcohol at #4
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Heavy feel
Low
99
- +100 Starting score
- β2 Copernicia Cerifera Wax at #18, wax film
- +0.8 Volatile alcohol at #4, evaporating texture
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Fungal acne
Low
82
- +100 Starting score
- β18 2 long-chain (C12+) esters that feed Malassezia (Polyglyceryl-6 Stearate, Polyglyceryl-6 Behenate)
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Fabric stains
Low
85
- +100 Starting score
- β15 Uvinul A Plus (DHHB) at #2, oil-soluble UVA filter, fabric stains
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Moisture
Light
LightNourishing
- β 13 Volatile alcohol at #4
- β 7.5 3 sebum-absorbing powders (Silica, Tapioca Starch, Distarch Phosphate)
- β 10 Glycerin at #5, the anchor humectant
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Finish
Balanced
MatteDewy
- β 7 3 sebum-absorbing powders (Distarch Phosphate, Tapioca Starch, Silica)
- β 3 Volatile alcohol at #4
- β 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 Quick-setting carrier (alcohol at #4), fast, even canvas
- β 6 2 soft-focus powders in moderation
- β 4 Dry-touch esters, smooth fast-absorbing base
- 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 (28)
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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Modern UV filter, broad-spectrum and photostable (Uvinul A Plus), high in the list, a primary filter
- β 36 UV protection, incl. long-UVA (UVA1)
- β 15 oil-soluble UVA filter, fabric stains
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
- 9 β dewy emollient lipid
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Volatile alcohol, a drying solvent that can sting eyes
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5 Glycerin
Humectant, pulls water into the skin
- 10 β nourishing the anchor humectant
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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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Humectant, pulls water into the skin
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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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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
- matte β 1 dry-touch emollient, anti-shine
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Mattifying powder, absorbs oil and blurs the finish
- light β 3 sebum-absorbing powder
- matte β 3 sebum-absorbing powder
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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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Mattifying powder, absorbs oil and blurs the finish
- light β 3 sebum-absorbing powder
- matte β 3 sebum-absorbing powder
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Emulsifier, keeps oil and water blended
- β 9 feeds malassezia
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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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Soothing, skin-conditioning active
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Soothing, skin-conditioning active
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Occlusive, seals moisture into the skin
- β 2 wax film
- β 2 wax water lock
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Emulsifier, keeps oil and water blended
- β 9 feeds malassezia
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20 Carrageenan
Thickener and texture, structures the gel or cream
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21 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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23 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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Chelator, binds stray metal ions to keep the formula stable
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pH adjuster
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Antioxidant, protects the formula and skin
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Humectant, pulls water into the skin
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Preservative, keeps the formula from spoiling
Does Eucerin Sensitive Protect Face Sun Creme SPF 50+ leave a white cast?
No, white cast is low. The all-chemical, modern filter system absorbs into skin and leaves a balanced finish.
Is the Eucerin Sensitive Protect Face Sun Creme SPF 50+ good for oily or acne-prone skin?
Yes, it works for most skin types. It has a low pore-clogging profile and a balanced, lightweight finish, so it is generally comfortable for breakout-prone skin.
Is Eucerin Sensitive Protect Face Sun Creme mineral or chemical?
It is a chemical sunscreen with a modern filter system, including Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate, Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine, and Ethylhexyl Triazone.
Is Eucerin Sensitive Protect Face Sun Creme SPF 50+ any good?
It scores 94.0 out of 100 with excellent protection. The all-modern filter lineup makes it one of the top performers here and a standout for sensitive skin.