Eucerin Sensitive Protect Sun Fluid Spf 50
83/100 overall score
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About this sunscreen
Eucerin Sensitive Protect Sun Fluid SPF 50 is a chemical (hybrid) sunscreen combining Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane, Ethylhexyl Triazone and modern triazine filters with a touch of Titanium Dioxide. It wears matte and lightweight with a low risk of white cast and does not commonly sting, which fits its sensitive-skin positioning. The low pore-clogging profile and good makeup compatibility make it an easy daily base. With excellent protection and a score of 83.2/100, it is a strong, reliable fluid.
Ingredient & SPF scores
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UV protection
Excellent
89
- +28.5 Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane at #7, UV filter (UVA1 +15.2)
- +6.4 Ethylhexyl Salicylate at #8, UV filter
- +38.4 Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine at #9, UV filter (UVA1 +12.8)
- +26.4 Titanium Dioxide at #10, UV filter (UVA1 +4)
- +17.6 Ethylhexyl Triazone at #11, UV filter
- +8.4 Phenylbenzimidazole Sulfonic Acid at #14, UV filter
- β27.6 UVB coverage saturated
- β11.1 UVA2 coverage saturated
- +2 Label claims (SPF 50)
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Health safety
High
90
- +100 Starting score
- β10 Avobenzone at #7 (regulatory/evidence concern)
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White cast
Low
93
- +100 Starting score
- β7.5 Titanium Dioxide at #10 (nano)
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Eye sting
Low
70
- +100 Starting score
- β16 Avobenzone at #7, migrates into eyes with sweat
- β3 Octisalate at #8, migrates into eyes with sweat
- β1 Ensulizole at #14, migrates into eyes with sweat
- β10 Volatile alcohol at #5
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Heavy feel
Low
96
- +100 Starting score
- β6 Titanium Dioxide at #10
- +2.4 Volatile alcohol at #5, evaporating texture
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Comedogenic
Low
68
- +100 Starting score
- β32 Isopropyl Palmitate at #2, heavy comedogenic ester
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Fungal acne
Medium
55
- +100 Starting score
- β45 2 long-chain (C12+) esters that feed Malassezia (Isopropyl Palmitate, Polyglyceryl-4 Diisostearate/Polyhydroxystearate/Sebacate)
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Fabric stains
Medium
50
- +100 Starting score
- β45 Avobenzone at #7, reacts with iron in wash water into rust-yellow stains
- β5 Titanium Dioxide at #10, white marks, worst on dark fabric (washable)
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Moisture
Light
LightNourishing
- β 13 Volatile alcohol at #5
- β 9.5 4 sebum-absorbing powders (Silica, Silica Dimethyl Silylate, Tapioca Starch, β¦)
- β 1 Glycerin at #18, the anchor humectant
- β 2 Sodium Hyaluronate at #19, hyaluronic family
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Finish
Matte
MatteDewy
- β 9 4 sebum-absorbing powders (Silica, Distarch Phosphate, Silica Dimethyl Silylate, β¦)
- β 3 Volatile alcohol at #5
- β 2 1 dry-touch emollients reduce greasy shine (Isodecyl Neopentanoate)
- β 6 1 slippy emollient esters (Isopropyl Palmitate)
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Makeup base
Good
PillsPrimer
- β 6 Quick-setting carrier (alcohol at #5), fast, even canvas
- β 3 1 soft-focus powders in moderation
- β 2 Dry-touch esters, smooth fast-absorbing base
- β 3 Occlusives/waxes float the foundation
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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
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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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
- β 32 heavy comedogenic ester
- 6 β dewy slippy emollient ester
- β 36 feeds malassezia
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Humectant, pulls water into the skin
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
- matte β 2 dry-touch emollient, anti-shine
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Volatile alcohol, a drying solvent that can sting eyes
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6 Silica
Mattifying powder, absorbs oil and blurs the finish
- light β 5 sebum-absorbing powder
- matte β 6 sebum-absorbing powder
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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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Legacy UV filter (Octisalate), low in the list, likely a minor contributor
- β 6.4 UV protection
- β 3 migrates into eyes with sweat
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Modern UV filter, broad-spectrum and photostable (Tinosorb S), low in the list, likely a minor contributor
- β 38.4 UV protection, incl. long-UVA (UVA1)
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Mineral UV filter (Titanium Dioxide), low in the list, likely a minor contributor
- β 26.4 UV protection, incl. long-UVA (UVA1)
- β 5 white marks, worst on dark fabric (washable)
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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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Fatty alcohol, an emollient and thickener, not the drying kind
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13 Glycine
Protein, peptide or amino acid, conditions and hydrates skin
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Legacy UV filter (Ensulizole), low in the list, likely a minor contributor
- β 8.4 UV protection
- β 1 migrates into eyes with sweat
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15 Arginine Hcl
pH adjuster
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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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Emulsifier, keeps oil and water blended
- β 9 feeds malassezia
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18 Glycerin
Humectant, pulls water into the skin
- 1 β nourishing the anchor humectant
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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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Film former, locks the formula onto skin for water resistance
- β 3 film former
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23 Dimethicone
Emollient, softens and smooths skin
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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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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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pH adjuster
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Chelator, binds stray metal ions to keep the formula stable
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Humectant, pulls water into the skin
Is the Eucerin Sensitive Protect Sun Fluid Spf 50 good for sensitive skin?
It is positioned for sensitive skin and does not commonly sting. It wears matte and lightweight with a low pore-clogging risk, which sensitive and oilier skin generally tolerate well.
Does the Eucerin Sensitive Protect Sun Fluid Spf 50 leave a white cast?
No, white cast risk is low. It is mostly chemical with only a small amount of Titanium Dioxide, so it goes on with minimal cast.
Is it good?
Yes. It scores 83.2/100 with excellent protection and a comfortable matte finish, making it a reliable daily fluid.