Eucerin Sun Face Pigment Control Fluid SPF 50+
87/100 overall score
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About this sunscreen
Eucerin Sun Face Pigment Control Fluid is an SPF 50+ hybrid fluid with a modern filter lineup including avobenzone, Uvinul T 150, Tinosorb S, ensulizole and Uvinul A Plus. It is lightweight with a balanced finish, low white cast and a low pore-clogging rating, though it may have a medium chance of mild stinging near the eyes. It rates excellent as a makeup base. With excellent protection and a top score of 86.8/100, it is a standout daily facial sunscreen.
Ingredient & SPF scores
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UV protection
Excellent
100
- +28.5 Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane at #4, UV filter (UVA1 +15.2)
- +20.9 Ethylhexyl Triazone at #5, UV filter
- +45.6 Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine at #7, UV filter (UVA1 +15.2)
- +11.2 Phenylbenzimidazole Sulfonic Acid at #11, UV filter
- +28.8 Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate at #12, UV filter (UVA1 +17.6)
- 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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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
51
- +100 Starting score
- β16 Avobenzone at #4, migrates into eyes with sweat
- β2 Ensulizole at #11, migrates into eyes with sweat
- β18 Volatile alcohol at #3
- β5 Alcohol high up speeds filter migration
- β8 Fragrance
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Heavy feel
Low
99
- +100 Starting score
- β2 Copernicia Cerifera Wax at #20, wax film
- +0.8 Volatile alcohol at #3, evaporating texture
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Fungal acne
Low
86
- +100 Starting score
- β14 1 long-chain (C12+) esters that feed Malassezia (Glyceryl Stearate Citrate)
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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 #12, oil-soluble UVA filter, fabric stains
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Moisture
Light
LightNourishing
- β 22 Volatile alcohol at #3
- β 6 3 sebum-absorbing powders (Silica, Silica Dimethyl Silylate, Tapioca Starch)
- β 1 Glycerin at #19, the anchor humectant
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Finish
Balanced
MatteDewy
- β 5 3 sebum-absorbing powders (Silica, Tapioca Starch, Silica Dimethyl Silylate)
- β 5 Volatile alcohol at #3
- 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
Excellent
PillsPrimer
- β 10 Quick-setting carrier (alcohol at #3), fast, even canvas
- β 3 1 soft-focus powders in moderation
- β 4 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 (29)
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
- 9 β dewy emollient lipid
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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 (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 (Uvinul T 150)
- β 20.9 UV protection
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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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Emulsifier, keeps oil and water blended
- β 14 feeds malassezia
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10 Silica
Mattifying powder, absorbs oil and blurs the finish
- light β 3 sebum-absorbing powder
- matte β 3 sebum-absorbing powder
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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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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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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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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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Antioxidant, protects the formula and skin
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19 Glycerin
Humectant, pulls water into the skin
- 1 β nourishing the anchor humectant
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Occlusive, seals moisture into the skin
- β 2 wax film
- β 2 wax water lock
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21 Xanthan Gum
Thickener and texture, structures the gel or cream
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22 Carrageenan
Thickener and texture, structures the gel or cream
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Thickener and texture, structures the gel or cream
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pH adjuster
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Chelator, binds stray metal ions to keep the formula stable
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Antioxidant, protects the formula and skin
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Preservative, keeps the formula from spoiling
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Humectant, pulls water into the skin
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29 Fragrance
Fragrance
Is the Eucerin Sun Face Pigment Control Fluid SPF 50+?
Yes. It scores 86.8/100 with excellent protection, one of the strongest results here. The SPF 50+ fluid uses a modern filter lineup well suited to daily facial use.
Does the Eucerin Sun Face Pigment Control Fluid SPF 50+ work under makeup?
It rates excellent as a makeup base, with a lightweight, balanced finish and low white cast, so it generally layers smoothly under foundation.
Does it sting the eyes?
Stinging is rated medium, so some people may notice mild irritation near the eyes. Applying carefully around the eye area helps.