Eucerin Sun Spray Sensitive Protect Spf 50+
72/100 overall score
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About this sunscreen
Eucerin Sun Spray Sensitive Protect SPF 50+ is a hybrid chemical spray combining homosalate, octocrylene, avobenzone, salicylate, and a modern triazine filter. It has a balanced finish with low white cast and a lightweight feel, and is generally low for pore-clogging. It works well under makeup. With a score of 72.3/100 and good protection, it is a practical option for sensitive skin.
Ingredient & SPF scores
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UV protection
Good
79
- +11.4 Homosalate at #6, UV filter
- +15.2 Octocrylene at #7, UV filter
- +24 Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane at #8, UV filter (UVA1 +12.8)
- +6.4 Ethylhexyl Salicylate at #9, UV filter
- +28.8 Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine at #13, UV filter (UVA1 +9.6)
- β8 UVB coverage saturated
- β0.4 UVA2 coverage saturated
- +2 Label claims (SPF 50)
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Health safety
Medium
46
- +100 Starting score
- β40 Homosalate at #6 (regulatory/evidence concern)
- β10.5 Octocrylene at #7, stacked (regulatory/evidence concern)
- β3.5 Avobenzone at #8, stacked (regulatory/evidence concern)
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Allergens
Low
67
- +100 Starting score
- β18 Fragrance
- β12 Opaque "Fragrance", hidden allergens that can't be checked from the label
- β3 Photoallergen-tail UV filters (Octocrylene)
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Eye sting
Medium
37
- +100 Starting score
- β8 Avobenzone at #8, migrates into eyes with sweat
- β15 Octocrylene at #7, migrates into eyes with sweat
- β6 Homosalate at #6, migrates into eyes with sweat
- β3 Octisalate at #9, migrates into eyes with sweat
- β18 Volatile alcohol at #1
- β5 Alcohol high up speeds filter migration
- β8 Fragrance
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Fabric stains
Medium
37
- +100 Starting score
- β38 Avobenzone at #8, reacts with iron in wash water into rust-yellow stains
- β15 Octocrylene at #7, co-stains alongside avobenzone
- β10 Avobenzone + Octocrylene, the classic staining pair
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Moisture
Light
LightNourishing
- β 22 Volatile alcohol at #1
- β 4 Glycerin at #12, the anchor humectant
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Finish
Balanced
MatteDewy
- β 5 Volatile alcohol at #1
- 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 #1), fast, even canvas
- β 3 Dry-touch esters, smooth fast-absorbing base
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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
Skincare extras
Beneficial actives this formula contains. Informational only, not part of the rating: their effect depends on a concentration the label does not disclose.
- β¨ Vitamin E
Full ingredient list (19)
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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Volatile alcohol, a drying solvent that can sting eyes
- β 5 Alcohol high up speeds filter migration
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2 Butane
Volatile hydrocarbon, flashes off for a light finish
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Volatile hydrocarbon, flashes off for a light finish
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4 Propane
Volatile hydrocarbon, flashes off for a light finish
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
- 6 β dewy emollient lipid
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Legacy UV filter (Homosalate)
- β 11.4 UV protection
- β 6 migrates into eyes with sweat
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Legacy UV filter (Octocrylene)
- β 15.2 UV protection
- β 10.5 stacked (regulatory/evidence concern)
- β 15 migrates into eyes with sweat
- β 15 co-stains alongside avobenzone
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Legacy UV filter (Avobenzone), low in the list, likely a minor contributor
- β 24 UV protection, incl. long-UVA (UVA1)
- β 3.5 stacked (regulatory/evidence concern)
- β 8 migrates into eyes with sweat
- β 38 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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Humectant, pulls water into the skin
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
- matte β 1 dry-touch emollient, anti-shine
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12 Glycerin
Humectant, pulls water into the skin
- 4 β nourishing the anchor humectant
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Modern UV filter, broad-spectrum and photostable (Tinosorb S), low in the list, likely a minor contributor
- β 28.8 UV protection, incl. long-UVA (UVA1)
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Soothing, skin-conditioning active
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15 Tocopherol
Antioxidant, protects the formula and skin
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Thickener and texture, structures the gel or cream
- β 3 film former
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17 Water
Solvent base, the water phase
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18 Benzoic Acid
Preservative, keeps the formula from spoiling
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19 Fragrance
Fragrance
Does Eucerin Sun Spray Sensitive Protect leave a white cast?
No, it is rated low for white cast and generally wears clear. The finish is balanced and the spray feels lightweight.
Is the Eucerin Sun Spray Sensitive Protect Spf 50+ mineral or chemical?
It is a hybrid chemical spray using homosalate, octocrylene, avobenzone, salicylate, and a modern triazine filter. It carries SPF 50+.
Is it good for sensitive skin?
It is marketed for sensitive skin and is generally low for pore-clogging. It scores 72.3/100 with good protection and works well under makeup.