Eucerin Sensitive Protect Sun Lotion Extra Light SPF 30
82/100 overall score
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About this sunscreen
Eucerin Sensitive Protect Sun Lotion Extra Light SPF 30 is a chemical sunscreen on a modern hybrid blend including avobenzone, Tinosorb S, Uvinul T 150 and Ensulizole. The extra-light lotion wears lightweight with a balanced finish, keeps white cast low and works well under makeup, though it may sting somewhat near the eyes. With a strong 82.3/100 score and excellent measured protection, it is a dependable choice for sensitive skin.
Ingredient & SPF scores
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UV protection
Excellent
86
- +8 Ethylhexyl Salicylate at #3, UV filter
- +28.5 Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane at #5, UV filter (UVA1 +15.2)
- +45.6 Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine at #7, UV filter (UVA1 +15.2)
- +17.6 Ethylhexyl Triazone at #10, UV filter
- +8.4 Phenylbenzimidazole Sulfonic Acid at #14, UV filter
- β19.1 UVB coverage saturated
- β3.6 UVA2 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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Allergens
Low
70
- +100 Starting score
- β18 Fragrance
- β12 Opaque "Fragrance", hidden allergens that can't be checked from the label
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Eye sting
Medium
43
- +100 Starting score
- β16 Avobenzone at #5, migrates into eyes with sweat
- β9 Octisalate at #3, migrates into eyes with sweat
- β1 Ensulizole at #14, migrates into eyes with sweat
- β18 Volatile alcohol at #2
- β5 Alcohol high up speeds filter migration
- β8 Fragrance
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Heavy feel
Low
96
- +100 Starting score
- β6 Cera Alba at #12, wax film
- +2.4 Volatile alcohol at #2, evaporating texture
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Fungal acne
Low
82
- +100 Starting score
- β18 2 long-chain (C12+) esters that feed Malassezia (Glyceryl Stearate, Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate)
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Fabric stains
Medium
55
- +100 Starting score
- β45 Avobenzone at #5, reacts with iron in wash water into rust-yellow stains
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Moisture
Light
LightNourishing
- β 22 Volatile alcohol at #2
- β 4.5 2 sebum-absorbing powders (Silica Dimethyl Silylate, Tapioca Starch)
- β 1 Glycerin at #17, the anchor humectant
- β 0.5 1 fatty-alcohol emollients (Stearyl Alcohol)
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Finish
Balanced
MatteDewy
- β 4 2 sebum-absorbing powders (Tapioca Starch, Silica Dimethyl Silylate)
- β 5 Volatile alcohol at #2
- β 1 1 dry-touch emollients reduce greasy shine (Dibutyl Adipate)
- β 6 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 1 soft-focus powders in moderation
- β 3 Dry-touch esters, smooth fast-absorbing base
- β 0.5 Gel polymers prone to pilling under friction (Sodium Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer)
- β 2 Occlusives/waxes float the foundation
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Water resistance
Not resistant
Non-water-resistantWater-resistant
- +4 1 water-locking waxes
Full ingredient list (30)
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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Legacy UV filter (Octisalate), high in the list, a primary filter
- β 8 UV protection
- β 9 migrates into eyes with sweat
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
- 6 β dewy emollient lipid
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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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Humectant, pulls water into the skin
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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 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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Fatty alcohol, an emollient and thickener, not the drying kind
- 0.5 β nourishing fatty-alcohol emollient
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12 Cera Alba
Occlusive, seals moisture into the skin
- β 6 wax film
- β 4 wax water lock
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Emulsifier, keeps oil and water blended
- β 9 feeds malassezia
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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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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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Film former, locks the formula onto skin for water resistance
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17 Glycerin
Humectant, pulls water into the skin
- 1 β nourishing the anchor humectant
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Soothing, skin-conditioning active
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Antioxidant, protects the formula and skin
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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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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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24 Dimethicone
Emollient, softens and smooths skin
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Chelator, binds stray metal ions to keep the formula stable
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Chelator, binds stray metal ions to keep the formula stable
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pH adjuster
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Thickener and texture, structures the gel or cream
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Preservative, keeps the formula from spoiling
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30 Fragrance
Fragrance
Does Eucerin Sensitive Protect Extra Light SPF 30 leave a white cast?
No, white cast is low. It is a chemical extra-light lotion with a balanced finish that generally goes on clear and works well under makeup.
Is the Eucerin Sensitive Protect Sun Lotion Extra Light SPF 30 mineral or chemical sunscreen?
It is a chemical sunscreen on a modern hybrid blend including avobenzone, Tinosorb S, Uvinul T 150 and Ensulizole, with no mineral filters.
Is it good for sensitive skin?
It is aimed at sensitive skin and scores a strong 82.3/100 with excellent protection. It stays lightweight and layers well under makeup, though it may sting somewhat near the eyes.