eucerin Photoaging Control Sun Cream

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.

1. Aqua
2. Homosalate
3. Glycerin
4. Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane
5. Ethylhexyl Salicylate
6. Butylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate
7. Ethylhexyl Triazone
8. Alcohol Denat
9. Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine
10. Cetearyl Alcohol
11. Phenylbenzimidazole Sulfonic Acid
12. C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
13. Tapioca Starch
14. Sodium Hyaluronate
15. Glycyrrhiza Inflata Root Extract
16. Glycyrrhetinic Acid
17. Glyceryl Stearate
18. Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate
19. Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
20. Carbomer
21. Xanthan Gum
22. Dimethicone
23. Trisodium EDTA
24. Sodium Chloride
25. Phenoxyethanol
26. Ethylhexylglycerin

Highlights

Free of fragranceFree of parabensFree of sulfatesFree of mineral oilFree of essential oilsFree of formaldehyde releasersContains EU-26 allergensContains alcoholContains silicones

Formulation view Water-based cream combining homosalate and bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine for broad-spectrum UV protection, buffered by hyaluronic acid and glycyrrhetinic acid. A transparent gel matrix uses carbomer and xanthan gum with denatured alcohol for quick absorption. Ideal for those seeking lightweight anti-photoaging care, requiring careful stabilization of multiple UV filters.

Key ingredients

SOLVENT

Aqua

FRAGRANCE

Homosalate

DENATURANT

Glycerin

LIGHT STABILIZER

Butyl MethoxydibenzoylmethaneEthylhexyl SalicylateEthylhexyl Triazone

SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT

Butylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate

溶剂

Alcohol Denat

Other ingredients

Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl TriazineCetearyl AlcoholPhenylbenzimidazole Sulfonic AcidC12-15 Alkyl BenzoateTapioca StarchSodium HyaluronateGlycyrrhiza Inflata Root ExtractGlycyrrhetinic AcidGlyceryl StearateSodium Stearoyl GlutamateAcrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate CrosspolymerCarbomerXanthan GumDimethiconeTrisodium EDTASodium ChloridePhenoxyethanolEthylhexylglycerin

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Ingredients explained

Aqua

Solvent, main base; microbial control is critical

Homosalate

UVB sunscreen agent, often combined with others; stable but migratory; ensure regulatory compliance.

Glycerin

Workhorse humectant at 3–10%; tacky at high levels, pair with occlusives

Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane

High-potency UVA filter (Parsol MXX); requires stabilizers and UVB blockers.

Ethylhexyl Salicylate

Ethylhexyl salicylate, UVB absorber; volatile, requires combination with UVA filters for broad spectrum.

Butylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate

Light diester emollient, light and non-greasy; often used as solvent; oxidizes easily, needs antioxidants.

Ethylhexyl Triazone

UVB absorber with good photostability; formulated with other filters, typical concentration 3-5%, check compatibility with other ingredients.

Alcohol Denat

Denatured ethanol; solvent, penetration enhancer, and quick-dry agent; high % may compromise barrier in dry skin.

Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine

UV-B absorber, photostable; high purity and low bioaccumulation, check for impurities.

Cetearyl Alcohol

Fatty alcohol emulsifier at 1-5%; non-ionic surfactant

Phenylbenzimidazole Sulfonic Acid

UV absorber and light stabilizer; compliant use required, common in sunscreens

C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate

C12-15 alkyl benzoate; emollient, emulsifier, and antistatic; aids stability and smoothness, moderate low comedogenicity.

Tapioca Starch

Tapioca starch; powder thickener/oil absorbent; inert, mild comed risk at high conc

Sodium Hyaluronate

Potent humectant at 0.1–2%; different MW for penetration depth, high levels may draw moisture

Glycyrrhiza Inflata Root Extract

Glycyrrhiza inflata extract; soothes and anti-irritates. Use at 0.1-1%; monitor glycyrrhizin levels.

Glycyrrhetinic Acid

Glycyrrhizic acid; anti-inflammatory; poor water solubility, needs solubilization.

Glyceryl Stearate

Emulsifier at 1-3%; may require acid to prevent saponification

Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate

Mild amino-acid surfactant, poor solubility, pairs with fatty alcohols, fine foam.

Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer

Crosspolymer for thickening/film; needs neutralization to pH 7-8 to hydrate, check ion strength.

Carbomer

Gelling thickener requiring neutralization; watch out for ion compatibility

Xanthan Gum

Natural thickener at 0.1–1%; provides gel texture, pH-stable, requires full hydration

Dimethicone

Silicone occlusive at 1–5%; provides smooth feel, non-penetrating, suitable for sensitive skin

Trisodium EDTA

Metal chelator improving formula stability and synergizing preservatives; used at very low levels (<0.1%), control heavy metals.

Sodium Chloride

Salt for gel viscosity control; used as precipitant in soaps

Phenoxyethanol

Broad-spectrum preservative at ≤1%; may irritate sensitive eye areas, often paired with ethylhexylglycerin

Ethylhexylglycerin

Mild conditioner and preservative booster at 0.5–1%; reduces preservative load, smooth feel

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