eucerin Sun Gel-Cream Oil Control Spf 50+
eucerin Eucerin Sun Gel-Cream Oil Control Spf 50+ lists 27 ingredients on its label, 25 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
- Homosalate
- Polymethylsilsesquioxane
- Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane
- Ethylhexyl Salicylate
- Octocrylene
- Alcohol Denat
- Tapioca Starch
- Phenylbenzimidazole Sulfonic Acid
- Cyclomethicone
- Behenyl Alcohol
- Cetearyl Alcohol
- Methylpropanediol
- Silica Dimethyl Silylate
- Glycerin
- Carnitine
- Acid Gliciretinic
- Glycyrrhiza Inflata Root Extract
- Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate
- Acrylates-C10-30-Alkyl-Acrylate-Crosspolymer
- Carbomer
- Xanthan Gum
- Sodium Hydroxide
- Sodium Chloride
- Trisodium EDTA
- Ethylhexylglycerin
- Phenoxyethanol
Highlights
Free of fragranceFree of parabensFree of sulfatesFree of mineral oilFree of essential oilsFree of formaldehyde releasersContains EU-26 allergensContains siliconesContains alcohol
Formulation view High-protection sun gel-cream combining multiple organic UV filters for broad-spectrum coverage. Uses silicone polymers and denatured alcohol for a matte, oil-free finish, with tapioca starch for oil absorption. Contains glycyrrhiza extract and carnitine for soothing. Ideal for oily skin in summer, emphasizing oil control and water resistance. Formulator note: Multi-filter combinations pose stability challenges, requiring strict adherence to regulatory limits and attention to photosensitization risks.
Key ingredients
- SOLVENT
- Aqua
- FRAGRANCE
- Homosalate
- OPACIFYING
- Polymethylsilsesquioxane
- LIGHT STABILIZER
- Butyl MethoxydibenzoylmethaneEthylhexyl SalicylateOctocrylene
- 溶剂
- Alcohol Denat
- VISCOSITY CONTROLLING
- Tapioca Starch
Other ingredients
Phenylbenzimidazole Sulfonic AcidCyclomethiconeBehenyl AlcoholCetearyl AlcoholMethylpropanediolSilica Dimethyl SilylateGlycerinCarnitineAcid GliciretinicGlycyrrhiza Inflata Root ExtractSodium Stearoyl GlutamateAcrylates-C10-30-Alkyl-Acrylate-CrosspolymerCarbomerXanthan GumSodium HydroxideSodium ChlorideTrisodium EDTAEthylhexylglycerinPhenoxyethanol
Skim through
| Ingredient | What it does | Irr. · Com. | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aqua | SOLVENT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Homosalate | FRAGRANCE, UV ABSORBER, UV FILTER · 限制 VI/3 | 0 · 0 | Yellow |
| Polymethylsilsesquioxane | OPACIFYING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane | LIGHT STABILIZER, UV ABSORBER, UV FILTER · 限制 VI/8 | 0 · 0 | Yellow |
| Ethylhexyl Salicylate | LIGHT STABILIZER, UV ABSORBER, UV FILTER · 限制 VI/20 | 0 · 0 | Yellow |
| Octocrylene | LIGHT STABILIZER, UV ABSORBER, UV FILTER · 限制 VI/10 | 1 · 2 | Yellow |
| Alcohol Denat | 溶剂,皮肤调理剂 | 1 · 0 | Yellow |
| Tapioca Starch | VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 2 | Green |
| Phenylbenzimidazole Sulfonic Acid | LIGHT STABILIZER, UV ABSORBER, UV FILTER · 限制 VI/6 | 0 · 0 | Yellow |
| Cyclomethicone | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, HAIR CONDITIONING, SOLVENT · 限制 Entry 1388 of Annex II corresponds to D4 (Cyclotetrasiloxane). If Cyclomethicone contains D4 then entry II/1388 applies. Restricted under COMMISSION REGULATION (EU) 2024/1328. 1. Shall not be placed on the market (a) as a substance on its own; (b) as a constituent of other substances; or (c) in mixtures; in a concentration equal to or greater than 0,1 % by weight of the respective substance after 6 June 2026. [...] 3. By way of derogation: (a) for D4 and D5 in wash-off cosmetic products, paragraph 1, point (c), shall apply afte | 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 |
| Methylpropanediol | SOLVENT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Silica Dimethyl Silylate | ANTICAKING, ANTIFOAMING, SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, EMULSION STABILISING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Glycerin | DENATURANT, HAIR CONDITIONING, HUMECTANT, ORAL CARE, SKIN PROTECTING, SOLVENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING, PERFUMING, FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING - HUMECTANT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Carnitine | ANTISTATIC, CLEANSING, SURFACTANT - FOAM BOOSTING, HAIR CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Acid Gliciretinic | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Glycyrrhiza Inflata Root Extract | SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate | CLEANSING, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, HAIR CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Acrylates-C10-30-Alkyl-Acrylate-Crosspolymer | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Carbomer | EMULSION STABILISING, GEL FORMING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Xanthan Gum | BINDING, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, EMULSION STABILISING, GEL FORMING, SKIN CONDITIONING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Sodium Hydroxide | BUFFERING, DENATURANT · 限制 III/15a | 3 · – | Green |
| Sodium Chloride | BULKING, FRAGRANCE, ORAL CARE, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Trisodium EDTA | CHELATING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Ethylhexylglycerin | DEODORANT, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Phenoxyethanol | ANTIMICROBIAL, PRESERVATIVE · 限制 V/29 | 1 · 0 | Yellow |
Ingredients explained
- Aqua
- Solvent, main base; microbial control is critical
- Homosalate
- UVB sunscreen agent, often combined with others; stable but migratory; ensure regulatory compliance.
- Polymethylsilsesquioxane
- Silicone polymer for emolliency, matte effect, and suspension; used in foundations or powder suspensions, typical usage 1-5%, smooth skin feel.
- 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.
- Octocrylene
- UV-B absorber and photostabilizer; has concentration limits, consider potential coral toxicity and allergenicity for specific groups.
- Alcohol Denat
- Denatured ethanol; solvent, penetration enhancer, and quick-dry agent; high % may compromise barrier in dry skin.
- Tapioca Starch
- Tapioca starch; powder thickener/oil absorbent; inert, mild comed risk at high conc
- Phenylbenzimidazole Sulfonic Acid
- UV absorber and light stabilizer; compliant use required, common in sunscreens
- Cyclomethicone
- Volatile silicone for light feel; contains D4 restricted by EU, must be <0.1% after 2026
- 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
- Methylpropanediol
- Diol solvent and extraction carrier; enhances solubility of actives, low irritation profile.
- Silica Dimethyl Silylate
- Dimethicone modified silica for dry touch; anti-caking and oil absorption
- Glycerin
- Workhorse humectant at 3–10%; tacky at high levels, pair with occlusives
- Carnitine
- Carnitine, used in cleansers as foam booster and conditioner; water-soluble, mild.
- Acid Gliciretinic
- Not decoded yet
- Glycyrrhiza Inflata Root Extract
- Glycyrrhiza inflata extract; soothes and anti-irritates. Use at 0.1-1%; monitor glycyrrhizin levels.
- Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate
- Mild amino-acid surfactant, poor solubility, pairs with fatty alcohols, fine foam.
- Acrylates-C10-30-Alkyl-Acrylate-Crosspolymer
- Not decoded yet
- 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
- Sodium Hydroxide
- Strong base neutralizer for pH adjustment; handle with extreme care
- Sodium Chloride
- Salt for gel viscosity control; used as precipitant in soaps
- Trisodium EDTA
- Metal chelator improving formula stability and synergizing preservatives; used at very low levels (<0.1%), control heavy metals.
- Ethylhexylglycerin
- Mild conditioner and preservative booster at 0.5–1%; reduces preservative load, smooth feel
- Phenoxyethanol
- Broad-spectrum preservative at ≤1%; may irritate sensitive eye areas, often paired with ethylhexylglycerin
Source: full ingredient list published on the product label, collected 2026-09-21. Ratings are our internal reading, not a regulatory conclusion. · Product page
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