Eucerin Sun Fluid Sensitive Protect Spf 50+
83/100 overall score
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About this sunscreen
Eucerin Sun Fluid Sensitive Protect is an SPF 50+ hybrid sunscreen pairing chemical filters with Titanium Dioxide for a sensitive-skin lean. It finishes matte, stays lightweight, keeps white cast low, and works well under makeup without stinging. A broad modern filter mix including Ethylhexyl Triazone supports excellent measured protection and a low breakout risk. With a score of 83.2/100 it is a strong, comfortable matte fluid for everyday face use.
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 #16, 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 #16, 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, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, β¦)
- β 1 Glycerin at #19, the anchor humectant
- β 2 Sodium Hyaluronate at #20, hyaluronic family
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Finish
Matte
MatteDewy
- β 9 4 sebum-absorbing powders (Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, 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 (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
- 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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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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14 Polyamide-5
Supporting ingredient
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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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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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17 Arginine Hcl
pH adjuster
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Emulsifier, keeps oil and water blended
- β 9 feeds malassezia
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19 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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24 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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26 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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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 Eucerin Sun Fluid Sensitive Protect mineral or chemical?
It is a hybrid, pairing chemical filters with Titanium Dioxide for a sensitive-skin lean. The broad mix includes the modern Ethylhexyl Triazone. It is not a mineral-only formula.
Does Eucerin Sun Fluid Sensitive Protect work under makeup?
Yes, it is rated good as a makeup base. It finishes matte, stays lightweight, and keeps white cast low without stinging. That makes it easy to wear under other products.
Is this a good sunscreen?
It is a strong option, scoring 83.2/100 with excellent measured protection. The matte finish and low breakout risk suit everyday face wear. It is a comfortable, reliable daily fluid.