Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Cetaphil Sun SPF 50 Light Gel versus Eucerin Sun Face Pigment Control Fluid SPF 50+ .
Last updated on January 01, 2024. Published on September 15, 2023
Overview
What they are
These products are both sunscreens. They have a total of 9 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain exfoliants, SPF and Vitamin E
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin and scar healing
Free From
They both do not contain any common allergens, oils, parabens or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain harsh alcohols
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Sunscreen
Sunscreens help absorb or reflect UV radiation and protect skin against skin damage. Sunscreens may come in the form of lotion, gel, foam, spray, or solid-stick.
Sunscreen
Sunscreens help absorb or reflect UV radiation and protect skin against skin damage. Sunscreens may come in the form of lotion, gel, foam, spray, or solid-stick.
Ingredient Info
Cetaphil Sun SPF 50 Light Gel 23 ingredients
Eucerin Sun Face Pigment Control Fluid SPF 50+ 38 ingredients
Contains Alcohol
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Fragrance Free
This product is free of fragrances 🎉
Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Oil Free
This product is free of oils 🎉
Not Malassezia Safe
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Not Reef Safe
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EU Allergen Free
This product is free of EU allergens 🎉
Non Vegan
This product is not vegan 😥
Not Cruelty Free
This product is not cruelty-free 😥
Contains Alcohol
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Silicon Free
This product is free of silicons 🎉
Contains Fragrance
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Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Oil Free
This product is free of oils 🎉
Not Malassezia Safe
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Not Reef Safe
Ingredients in this product that are not reef safe:
EU Allergen Free
This product is free of EU allergens 🎉
Non Vegan
This product is not vegan 😥
Not Cruelty Free
This product is not cruelty-free 😥
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Cetaphil Sun SPF 50 Light Gel 23 ingredients
Eucerin Sun Face Pigment Control Fluid SPF 50+ 38 ingredients
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Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
Cetaphil Sun SPF 50 Light Gel 23 ingredients
Eucerin Sun Face Pigment Control Fluid SPF 50+ 38 ingredients
Water • Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate • Alcohol • C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate • Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate • Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine • Dibutyl Adipate • Titanium Dioxide • Dimethicone • Cyclodextrin • Ethylhexyl Triazone • Methylene Bis-Benzotriazolyl Tetramethylbutylphenol • Tocopherol • Polyglyceryl-2 Dipolyhydroxystearate • Silica • Decyl Glucoside • Triethanolamine • Xanthan Gum • Acrylates Copolymer • Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate • Lauryl Glucoside • BHT • Propylene Glycol
Water • C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate • Alcohol Denat. • Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane • Ethylhexyl Triazone • Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine • Dibutyl Adipate • Glyceryl Stearate Citrate • Silica • Phenylbenzimidazole Sulfonic Acid • Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate • Tapioca Starch • Silica Dimethyl Silylate • Cetearyl Alcohol • Behenyl Alcohol • Isobutylamido Thiazolyl Resorcinol • Glycyrrhiza Inflata Root Extract • Glycyrrhetinic Acid • Tocopheryl Acetate • Glycerin • Copernicia Cerifera Cera • Xanthan Gum • Ethylhexyl Salicylate • Butylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate • Homosalate • Octocrylene • Tocopherol • Glucosylrutin • Isoquercitrin • Chondrus Crispus Extract • Carrageenan • Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose • Sodium Hydroxide • Trisodium EDTA • Hydroxyacetophenone • Phenoxyethanol • Ethylhexylglycerin • Parfum
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Ingredients Explained
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Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Water. It's the most common cosmetic ingredient of all. You'll usually see it at the top of ingredient lists, meaning that it makes up the largest part of the product.
So why is it so popular? Water most often acts as a solvent - this means that it helps dissolve other ingredients into the formulation.
You'll also recognize water as that liquid we all need to stay alive. Talk about multi-purpose! If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!
Learn more about WaterCetaphil Sun SPF 50 Light Gel contains this as ingredient number 1.
Eucerin Sun Face Pigment Control Fluid SPF 50+ contains this as ingredient number 1.
C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate is made up of Benzoic Acid and long chain alcohols. It has a low molecular weight.
C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate is an emollient and texture enhancer. Due to its solubility, it is often used in sunscreens to help evenly distribute active ingredients.
As an emollient, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate helps soften and hydrate your skin. Emollients create a film on your skin that traps moisture within.
This ingredient has been reported to cause eye irritation.
Learn more about C12-15 Alkyl BenzoateCetaphil Sun SPF 50 Light Gel contains this as ingredient number 4.
Eucerin Sun Face Pigment Control Fluid SPF 50+ contains this as ingredient number 2.
Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate (DHHB) is a chemical UVA absorber. It is formulated for high UVA protection (320-400 nm) and photostability.
DHHB has been approved by the EU, Japan, Taiwan, and South America for use up to 10%.
UV absorbers are an agent that absorbs UV rays. They protect your skin by using chemical reactions to convert UV rays into heat and energy.
UV rays are a form of electromagnetic radiation from the sun. Other sources include tanning beds and welding torches. Radiation is the emission of energy. UV Rays are divided into 3 groups. UVA (320-400 nm) contains the least amount of energy. They are linked to long term skin damage such as wrinkles and hyperpigmentation. UVB (290-320 nm) rays emit more energy than UVA rays. They are capable of damaging DNA in skin cells. UVB causes sunburns and are thought to be linked to skin cancer. UVC (200-280 nm) contains the highest amount of energy. Our ozone blocks UVC. UVC can also originate from welding torches, mercury lamps, and sanitizing bulbs.
Learn more about Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl BenzoateCetaphil Sun SPF 50 Light Gel contains this as ingredient number 5.
Eucerin Sun Face Pigment Control Fluid SPF 50+ contains this as ingredient number 11.
You might know this ingredient as Tinosorb S or Bemotrizinol. It is a UV filter that covers both UVA and UVB rays.
Bemotrizinol has two peak UV absorption peaks ( 310 and 340 nm) and is able to absorb both UV-A and UV-B rays. Skin exposed to UV causes free-radical molecules to form. This ingredient works by preventing the UV from reaching your skin.
It is highly photostable and helps prevent the photodegration of other sunscreen ingredients such as avobenzone.
Bemotrizinol is not approved in the US but is allowed in the EU, Australia, and Asia.
In fact, it is the most effective UV absorber at maximum concentration (measured by SPF) permitted by in the EU.
It is oil-soluble.
Learn more about Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl TriazineCetaphil Sun SPF 50 Light Gel contains this as ingredient number 6.
Eucerin Sun Face Pigment Control Fluid SPF 50+ contains this as ingredient number 6.
Dibutyl Adipate is an emollient and solvent. It is created from butyl alcohol and adipic acid.
As a solvent, Dibutyl Adipate helps mix and disperse ingredients evenly.
Dibutyl Adipate is soluble in water and organic solvents. It does not absorb UV rays.
Learn more about Dibutyl AdipateCetaphil Sun SPF 50 Light Gel contains this as ingredient number 7.
Eucerin Sun Face Pigment Control Fluid SPF 50+ contains this as ingredient number 7.
Ethylhexyl Triazone is a modern chemical sunscreen that protects from UV-B radiation.
It is the most effective of existing UV-B filters, as it provides the highest level of photo-stable absorption. It protects from the entire UV-B range (280 to 320nm), with it's highest level of protection at 314nm.
Ethylhexyl Triazone is oil soluble, oderless and colorless, which mean it is able to be incorporated into a variety of different formulations.
It is not currently available within the United States due to slow changing FDA regulations. Outside of the US, it is used in formulations at concentrations up to 5%.
Learn more about Ethylhexyl TriazoneCetaphil Sun SPF 50 Light Gel contains this as ingredient number 11.
Eucerin Sun Face Pigment Control Fluid SPF 50+ contains this as ingredient number 5.
Tocopherol (also known as Vitamin E) is a common antioxidant used to help protect the skin from free-radicals and strengthen the skin barrier. It's also fat soluble - this means our skin is great at absorbing it.
Vitamin E also helps keep your natural skin lipids healthy. Your lipid skin barrier naturally consists of lipids, ceramides, and fatty acids. Vitamin E offers extra protection for your skin’s lipid barrier, keeping your skin healthy and nourished.
Another benefit is a bit of UV protection. Vitamin E helps reduce the damage caused by UVB rays. (It should not replace your sunscreen). Combining it with Vitamin C can decrease sunburned cells and hyperpigmentation after UV exposure.
You might have noticed Vitamin E + C often paired together. This is because it is great at stabilizing Vitamin C. Using the two together helps increase the effectiveness of both ingredients.
There are often claims that Vitamin E can reduce/prevent scarring, but these claims haven't been confirmed by scientific research.
Learn more about TocopherolCetaphil Sun SPF 50 Light Gel contains this as ingredient number 13.
Eucerin Sun Face Pigment Control Fluid SPF 50+ contains this as ingredient number 28.
Silica is a mineral naturally found in our skin. It helps to thicken and smooth the texture of a product. It also acts as an agent for other ingredients by increasing the absorption of other ingredients into the skin.
Silica is often used for absorption and can help reduce shine when products are applied. Silica occurs in naturally in materials like clay and sandstone, and it can also be produced synthetically.
Silica is present naturally within the skin during collagen production and when reducing inflammation.
Learn more about SilicaCetaphil Sun SPF 50 Light Gel contains this as ingredient number 15.
Eucerin Sun Face Pigment Control Fluid SPF 50+ contains this as ingredient number 9.
Xanthan gum is used as a stabilizer and thickener within cosmetic products. It helps give products a sticky, thick feeling - preventing them from being too runny.
On the technical side of things, xanthan gum is a polysaccharide - a combination consisting of multiple sugar molecules bonded together.
Xanthan gum is a pretty common and great ingredient. It is a natural, non-toxic, non-irritating ingredient that is also commonly used in food products.
Learn more about Xanthan GumCetaphil Sun SPF 50 Light Gel contains this as ingredient number 18.
Eucerin Sun Face Pigment Control Fluid SPF 50+ contains this as ingredient number 22.
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Cetaphil Sun SPF 50 Light Gel 23 ingredients
Eucerin Sun Face Pigment Control Fluid SPF 50+ 38 ingredients
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Cetaphil Sun SPF 50 Light Gel 23 ingredients
Eucerin Sun Face Pigment Control Fluid SPF 50+ 38 ingredients
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Eucerin Sun Face Pigment Control Fluid SPF 50+ 38 ingredients
laila.21
I just CANT with the strong smell.
It literally smells like man's deodorant, doesn't blend well, and kinda makes my face look dull throughout the...
I just CANT with the strong smell.
It literally smells like man's deodorant, doesn't blend well, and kinda makes my face look dull throughout the day.
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