eucerin Sensitive Protect Face Sun Creme SPF 50+
eucerin Eucerin Sensitive Protect Face Sun Creme SPF 50+ lists 28 ingredients on its label, 27 decoded. See what each one does, its irritancy and comedogenic tendency, and its status in national inventories.
Ingredients overview
Label order. Colour is our internal rating: green routine, yellow restricted or worth a look, red prohibited or high-risk, grey not yet decoded.
Ingredients are listed in label order; the order reflects the label only, not exact concentrations.
- Aqua
- Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate
- C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
- Alcohol Denat
- Glycerin
- Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine
- Butylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate
- Phenylbenzimidazole Sulfonic Acid
- Dibutyl Adipate
- Distarch Phosphate
- Ethylhexyl Triazone
- Tapioca Starch
- Polyglyceryl-6 Stearate
- Behenyl Alcohol
- Cetearyl Alcohol
- Glycyrrhetin Säure
- Glycyrrhiza Inflata Root Extract
- Copernicia Cerifera Cera
- Polyglyceryl-6 Behenate
- Carrageenan
- Xanthan Gum
- Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose
- Silica
- Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate
- Sodium Hydroxide
- Hydroxyacetophenone
- Ethylhexylglycerin
- Benzyl Alcohol
Highlights
Free of fragranceFree of parabensFree of siliconesFree of sulfatesFree of mineral oilFree of essential oilsFree of formaldehyde releasersContains alcoholContains animal-derivedContains EU-26 allergens
Formulation view An O/W high-SPF chemical sunscreen achieving broad-spectrum SPF50+ via a UVA/UVB filter set (DHHB, bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine, phenylbenzimidazole sulfonic acid, ethylhexyl triazone). Light emollients like C12-15 alkyl benzoate and dibutyl adipate aid spreadability; distarch phosphate and tapioca starch cut greasiness, while glycyrrhetic acid and licorice root extract target sensitive-skin comfort. Preserved with hydroxyacetophenone, ethylhexylglycerin and benzyl alcohol. Formulator's note: the starch powders are the key to its lightweight feel in a filter-heavy system.
Key ingredients
- SOLVENT
- Aqua
- LIGHT STABILIZER
- Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl BenzoatePhenylbenzimidazole Sulfonic Acid
- ANTIMICROBIAL
- C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
- 溶剂
- Alcohol Denat
- DENATURANT
- Glycerin
- HAIR CONDITIONING
- Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine
- SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT
- Butylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate
Other ingredients
Dibutyl AdipateDistarch PhosphateEthylhexyl TriazoneTapioca StarchPolyglyceryl-6 StearateBehenyl AlcoholCetearyl AlcoholGlycyrrhetin SäureGlycyrrhiza Inflata Root ExtractCopernicia Cerifera CeraPolyglyceryl-6 BehenateCarrageenanXanthan GumHydroxypropyl MethylcelluloseSilicaTrisodium Ethylenediamine DisuccinateSodium HydroxideHydroxyacetophenoneEthylhexylglycerinBenzyl Alcohol
Skim through
| Ingredient | What it does | Irr. · Com. | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aqua | SOLVENT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate | LIGHT STABILIZER, UV ABSORBER, UV FILTER · 限制 VI/28 | 0 · 0 | Yellow |
| C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate | ANTIMICROBIAL, SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 2 | Green |
| Alcohol Denat | 溶剂,皮肤调理剂 | 1 · 0 | Yellow |
| Glycerin | DENATURANT, HAIR CONDITIONING, HUMECTANT, ORAL CARE, SKIN PROTECTING, SOLVENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING, PERFUMING, FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING - HUMECTANT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine | HAIR CONDITIONING, LIGHT STABILIZER, UV ABSORBER, UV FILTER · 限制 VI/25 | 0 · – | Yellow |
| Butylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Phenylbenzimidazole Sulfonic Acid | LIGHT STABILIZER, UV ABSORBER, UV FILTER · 限制 VI/6 | 0 · 0 | Yellow |
| Dibutyl Adipate | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, FILM FORMING, PLASTICISER, SKIN CONDITIONING, SOLVENT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Distarch Phosphate | ABSORBENT, ANTICAKING, BINDING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Ethylhexyl Triazone | LIGHT STABILIZER, UV ABSORBER, UV FILTER · 限制 VI/15 | 0 · 1 | Yellow |
| Tapioca Starch | VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 2 | Green |
| Polyglyceryl-6 Stearate | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Behenyl Alcohol | BINDING, SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, EMULSION STABILISING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Cetearyl Alcohol | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, EMULSION STABILISING, SURFACTANT - FOAM BOOSTING, OPACIFYING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Glycyrrhetin Säure | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Glycyrrhiza Inflata Root Extract | SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Copernicia Cerifera Cera | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, FILM FORMING, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Polyglyceryl-6 Behenate | EMULSION STABILISING | 0 · 1 | Green |
| Carrageenan | 增稠剂，胶凝剂 | 0 · – | Green |
| Xanthan Gum | BINDING, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, EMULSION STABILISING, GEL FORMING, SKIN CONDITIONING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose | ANTISTATIC, BINDING, EMULSION STABILISING, FILM FORMING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Silica | ABRASIVE, ABSORBENT, ANTICAKING, BULKING, OPACIFYING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate | CHELATING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Sodium Hydroxide | BUFFERING, DENATURANT · 限制 III/15a | 3 · – | Green |
| Hydroxyacetophenone | ANTIOXIDANT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Ethylhexylglycerin | DEODORANT, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Benzyl Alcohol | PRESERVATIVE, SOLVENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING, PERFUMING · 限制 III/45 and V/34 | 1 · 0 | Yellow |
Ingredients explained
- Aqua
- Solvent, main base; microbial control is critical
- Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate
- Novel UVB absorber at 0.2-1.5%; narrow band, requires combination, high photostability, verify regional limits, low irritation.
- C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
- C12-15 alkyl benzoate; emollient, emulsifier, and antistatic; aids stability and smoothness, moderate low comedogenicity.
- Alcohol Denat
- Denatured ethanol; solvent, penetration enhancer, and quick-dry agent; high % may compromise barrier in dry skin.
- Glycerin
- Workhorse humectant at 3–10%; tacky at high levels, pair with occlusives
- Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine
- UV-B absorber, photostable; high purity and low bioaccumulation, check for impurities.
- Butylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate
- Light diester emollient, light and non-greasy; often used as solvent; oxidizes easily, needs antioxidants.
- Phenylbenzimidazole Sulfonic Acid
- UV absorber and light stabilizer; compliant use required, common in sunscreens
- Dibutyl Adipate
- Light ester, solvent and emollient, fresh feel and volatility, non-comedogenic.
- Distarch Phosphate
- Crosslinked starch phosphate; absorbent/anticaking, may feel dry at high levels
- Ethylhexyl Triazone
- UVB absorber with good photostability; formulated with other filters, typical concentration 3-5%, check compatibility with other ingredients.
- Tapioca Starch
- Tapioca starch; powder thickener/oil absorbent; inert, mild comed risk at high conc
- Polyglyceryl-6 Stearate
- Gentle emulsifier suitable for sensitive skin; oil-soluble, often paired with others; non-comedogenic
- Behenyl Alcohol
- Fat alcohol emulsifier/thickener at 1-3%; low comedogenic risk, check solubility in strong acid/base systems, add antioxidants.
- Cetearyl Alcohol
- Fatty alcohol emulsifier at 1-5%; non-ionic surfactant
- Glycyrrhetin Säure
- Not decoded yet
- Glycyrrhiza Inflata Root Extract
- Glycyrrhiza inflata extract; soothes and anti-irritates. Use at 0.1-1%; monitor glycyrrhizin levels.
- Copernicia Cerifera Cera
- Carnauba wax, viscosity and film; high melt point, heat-stable, for creams.
- Polyglyceryl-6 Behenate
- Non-ionic emulsifier for stabilizing O/W systems; gentle.
- Carrageenan
- Natural thickener/gelling agent from red algae; high concentrations may cause discomfort for sensitive individuals.
- Xanthan Gum
- Natural thickener at 0.1–1%; provides gel texture, pH-stable, requires full hydration
- Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose
- High polymer for thickening and film formation; water-soluble, used in physical sunscreens or gels, tacky at high levels
- Silica
- Silica powder at 1–10%; absorbs oil, thickens, provides matte finish, for oil-control products
- Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate
- Mild chelator replacing EDTA; water-soluble, very low irritation, stabilizes metal ions
- Sodium Hydroxide
- Strong base neutralizer for pH adjustment; handle with extreme care
- Hydroxyacetophenone
- Hydroxyacetophenone as antioxidant; often boosts Vitamin C, works in acidic pH.
- Ethylhexylglycerin
- Mild conditioner and preservative booster at 0.5–1%; reduces preservative load, smooth feel
- Benzyl Alcohol
- Mild preservative/solvent at 0.5-1.0%; EU allergen (labeling required), irritation risk if concentrated, avoid in infant/highly sensitive skin.
Source: full ingredient list published on the product label, collected 2026-09-20. Ratings are our internal reading, not a regulatory conclusion. · Product page
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