Eucerin Sun Spray Transparent Sensitive Protect Spf 50
73/100 overall score
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About this sunscreen
Eucerin Sun Spray Transparent Sensitive Protect SPF 50 is a chemical spray with a hybrid filter system that adds the modern Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine to classic filters like Homosalate and Octocrylene. It applies with a balanced, transparent, lightweight feel, leaves little to no white cast, and rates as a good makeup base. The high sting rating means it is best kept away from the eyes despite the sensitive-skin positioning. With excellent protection and an overall score of 72.6/100, it is a strong choice for broad daily and outdoor coverage.
Ingredient & SPF scores
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UV protection
Excellent
85
- +12 Homosalate at #3, UV filter
- +15.2 Octocrylene at #4, UV filter
- +28.5 Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane at #5, UV filter (UVA1 +15.2)
- +7.6 Ethylhexyl Salicylate at #6, UV filter
- +38.4 Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine at #10, UV filter (UVA1 +12.8)
- β13.4 UVB coverage saturated
- β5.3 UVA2 coverage saturated
- +2 Label claims (SPF 50)
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Health safety
Medium
46
- +100 Starting score
- β40 Homosalate at #3 (regulatory/evidence concern)
- β10.5 Octocrylene at #4, stacked (regulatory/evidence concern)
- β3.5 Avobenzone at #5, 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
High
23
- +100 Starting score
- β16 Avobenzone at #5, migrates into eyes with sweat
- β15 Octocrylene at #4, migrates into eyes with sweat
- β9 Homosalate at #3, migrates into eyes with sweat
- β6 Octisalate at #6, 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
High
30
- +100 Starting score
- β45 Avobenzone at #5, reacts with iron in wash water into rust-yellow stains
- β15 Octocrylene at #4, 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 #9, 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 9 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 4 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 (16)
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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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
- 9 β dewy emollient lipid
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Legacy UV filter (Homosalate), high in the list, a primary filter
- β 12 UV protection
- β 9 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)
- β 28.5 UV protection, incl. long-UVA (UVA1)
- β 3.5 stacked (regulatory/evidence concern)
- 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)
- β 7.6 UV protection
- β 6 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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9 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 38.4 UV protection, incl. long-UVA (UVA1)
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Soothing, skin-conditioning active
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12 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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14 Water
Solvent base, the water phase
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15 Benzoic Acid
Preservative, keeps the formula from spoiling
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16 Fragrance
Fragrance
Does Eucerin Sun Spray Transparent leave a white cast?
No, it is rated low for white cast and applies transparently, which is reflected in its name. It has a balanced, lightweight feel.
Does the Eucerin Sun Spray Transparent Sensitive Protect Spf 50 sting the eyes?
It carries a high sting rating, so it is best kept away from the eye area despite the sensitive-skin positioning. Spraying carefully around the face helps reduce irritation.
Is Eucerin Sun Spray Transparent SPF 50 good?
It has excellent measured protection and an overall score of 72.6/100, making it a strong choice for daily and outdoor coverage. It is a chemical spray with a hybrid filter system and works well under makeup.