Eucerin Sensitive Sun Spray SPF 50+
90/100 overall score
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About this sunscreen
Eucerin Sensitive Sun Spray SPF 50+ is a hybrid chemical sunscreen pairing Avobenzone with modern filters like Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine and Ethylhexyl Triazone for reliable broad-spectrum cover. The spray format wears lightweight with a balanced finish and a low chance of white cast, though it may sting somewhat near the eyes. Protection is rated excellent and it generally sits well under makeup. With a score around 90, it is a strong, easy-to-apply pick for sensitive skin.
Ingredient & SPF scores
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UV protection
Excellent
100
- +28.5 Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane at #4, UV filter (UVA1 +15.2)
- +45.6 Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine at #5, UV filter (UVA1 +15.2)
- +20.9 Ethylhexyl Triazone at #6, UV filter
- +28.8 Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate at #11, UV filter (UVA1 +17.6)
- +11.2 Phenylbenzimidazole Sulfonic Acid at #12, UV filter
- β17.2 UVB coverage saturated
- β14.8 UVA2 coverage saturated
- β3 UVA1 coverage saturated
- +2 Label claims (SPF 50)
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Health safety
High
90
- +100 Starting score
- β10 Avobenzone at #4 (regulatory/evidence concern)
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Eye sting
Medium
59
- +100 Starting score
- β16 Avobenzone at #4, 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
98
- +100 Starting score
- β2 Copernicia Cerifera Wax at #13, wax film
- β1 Hydrogenated Polyisobutene at #20, heavy oil
- +1.2 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 (Sucrose Polystearate, Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate)
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Fabric stains
Medium
40
- +100 Starting score
- β45 Avobenzone at #4, reacts with iron in wash water into rust-yellow stains
- β15 Uvinul A Plus (DHHB) at #11, oil-soluble UVA filter, fabric stains
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Moisture
Light
LightNourishing
- β 22 Volatile alcohol at #2
- β 1 Glycerin at #15, the anchor humectant
- β 1 Light emollient/solvent (Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride)
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Finish
Balanced
MatteDewy
- 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 Dry-touch esters, smooth fast-absorbing base
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Water resistance
Not resistant
Non-water-resistantWater-resistant
- +2 1 water-locking waxes
Full ingredient list (27)
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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Humectant, pulls water into the skin
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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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Modern UV filter, broad-spectrum and photostable (Uvinul T 150)
- β 20.9 UV protection
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
- 6 β dewy emollient lipid
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
- 1 β nourishing light emollient
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
- matte β 1 dry-touch emollient, anti-shine
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Emulsifier, keeps oil and water blended
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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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Occlusive, seals moisture into the skin
- β 2 wax film
- β 2 wax water lock
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Plant oil, an emollient
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15 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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Soothing, skin-conditioning active
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
- β 9 feeds malassezia
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Emulsifier, keeps oil and water blended
- β 9 feeds malassezia
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
- β 1 heavy oil
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21 Xanthan Gum
Thickener and texture, structures the gel or cream
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pH adjuster
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Thickener and texture, structures the gel or cream
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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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Antioxidant, protects the formula and skin
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Preservative, keeps the formula from spoiling
What SPF is Eucerin Sensitive Sun Spray?
It is SPF 50+ with protection rated excellent. The spray format makes it easy to apply over larger areas.
Does Eucerin Sensitive Sun Spray leave a white cast?
It has a low white-cast profile with a balanced finish, so visible whiteness is generally unlikely. It may sting somewhat near the eyes.
Is Eucerin Sensitive Sun Spray mineral or chemical?
It is a hybrid chemical sunscreen, pairing Avobenzone with modern filters like Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine. With a score around 90 it is a strong sensitive-skin pick.