Eucerin Sun Gel-Cream Dry Touch Sensitive Protect SPF 50+ ingredients list

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. Alcohol Denat
4. Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane
5. Bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine
6. Ethylhexyl salicylate
7. Ethylhexyl Triazone
8. Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate
9. Tapioca starch
10. C12-15 alkyl benzoate
11. Dibutyl adipate
12. Phenylbenzimidazole Sulfonic Acid
13. Stearyl Alcohol
14. Butylene glycol dicaprylate/dicaprate
15. Copernicia Cerifera Cera
16. Glyceryl Stearate
17. Lauroyl lysine
18. Triacontanyl Pvp
19. Glycyrrhetinic acid
20. Glycyrrhiza Inflata Root Extract
21. Glycerin
22. Chondrus Crispus Extract
23. Silica
24. Sodium stearoyl glutamate
25. Dimethicone
26. Xanthan Gum
27. Acrylates/C10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer
28. Trisodium EDTA
29. Sodium Hydroxide
30. Sodium chloride
31. Phenoxyethanol
32. Parfum

Highlights

Free of parabensFree of sulfatesFree of mineral oilFree of essential oilsFree of formaldehyde releasersContains EU-26 allergensContains alcoholContains siliconesContains fragrance

Key ingredients

SOLVENT

Aqua

FRAGRANCE

Homosalate

溶剂

Alcohol Denat

LIGHT STABILIZER

Butyl MethoxydibenzoylmethaneEthylhexyl salicylateEthylhexyl TriazoneDiethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate

HAIR CONDITIONING

Bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine

Other ingredients

Tapioca starchC12-15 alkyl benzoateDibutyl adipatePhenylbenzimidazole Sulfonic AcidStearyl AlcoholButylene glycol dicaprylate/dicaprateCopernicia Cerifera CeraGlyceryl StearateLauroyl lysineTriacontanyl PvpGlycyrrhetinic acidGlycyrrhiza Inflata Root ExtractGlycerinChondrus Crispus ExtractSilicaSodium stearoyl glutamateDimethiconeXanthan GumAcrylates/C10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymerTrisodium EDTASodium HydroxideSodium chloridePhenoxyethanolParfum

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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.

Alcohol Denat

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

Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane

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

Bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine

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

Ethylhexyl salicylate

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

Ethylhexyl Triazone

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

Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate

Novel UVB absorber at 0.2-1.5%; narrow band, requires combination, high photostability, verify regional limits, low irritation.

Tapioca starch

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

C12-15 alkyl benzoate

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

Dibutyl adipate

Light ester, solvent and emollient, fresh feel and volatility, non-comedogenic.

Phenylbenzimidazole Sulfonic Acid

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

Stearyl Alcohol

Stearic alcohol; fatty alcohol for emulsion thickening/structure, often blended with soaps, moderate comedogenicity.

Butylene glycol dicaprylate/dicaprate

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

Copernicia Cerifera Cera

Carnauba wax, viscosity and film; high melt point, heat-stable, for creams.

Glyceryl Stearate

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

Lauroyl lysine

Lauroyl lysine, amino-acid surfactant derivative, mild foaming; often blended to lower irritation.

Triacontanyl Pvp

High-MW film former and thickener; gives slip and longevity, high levels risk heavy texture.

Glycyrrhetinic acid

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

Glycyrrhiza Inflata Root Extract

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

Glycerin

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

Chondrus Crispus Extract

Carrageenan for thickening and moisturizing; seaweed-based, pH-sensitive

Silica

Silica powder at 1–10%; absorbs oil, thickens, provides matte finish, for oil-control products

Sodium stearoyl glutamate

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

Dimethicone

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

Xanthan Gum

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

Acrylates/C10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer

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

Trisodium EDTA

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

Sodium Hydroxide

Strong base neutralizer for pH adjustment; handle with extreme care

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

Parfum

Fragrance for scent; may contain allergens, caution for sensitive skin, full labeling required.