Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Eucerin Advanced Hydration Lightweight Sunscreen Lotion SPF50 versus Sun Bum Original Glow SPF 30 Sunscreen Face Lotion .
Published on March 22, 2023
Overview
What they are
These products are both sunscreens. They have a total of 6 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain 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 harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances, oils, parabens, silicones or sulfates
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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.
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Ingredient Info
Eucerin Advanced Hydration Lightweight Sunscreen Lotion SPF50 22 ingredients
Sun Bum Original Glow SPF 30 Sunscreen Face Lotion 25 ingredients
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Silicon Free
This product is free of silicons 🎉
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 🎉
Malassezia Safe
This product is free of malassezia feeding ingredients 🎉
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 😥
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Silicon Free
This product is free of silicons 🎉
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 😥
Cruelty Free
This product is cruelty-free 🎉
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Eucerin Advanced Hydration Lightweight Sunscreen Lotion SPF50 22 ingredients
Sun Bum Original Glow SPF 30 Sunscreen Face Lotion 25 ingredients
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Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
Eucerin Advanced Hydration Lightweight Sunscreen Lotion SPF50 22 ingredients
Sun Bum Original Glow SPF 30 Sunscreen Face Lotion 25 ingredients
Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane 3% • Homosalate 9% • Ethylhexyl Salicylate 4.5% • Octocrylene 9% • Water • C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate • Neopentyl Glycol Diheptanoate • Styrene/Acrylates Copolymer • Butylene Glycol • Diethylhexyl Syringylidenemalonate • Vp/Eicosene Copolymer • Sodium Hyaluronate • Glycyrrhiza Inflata Root Extract • Glycyrrhetinic Acid • Tocopherol • Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice • 1,2-Hexanediol • Hydroxyacetophenone • Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer • Potassium Hydroxide • Disodium EDTA • Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate
Octocrylene 10% • Ethylhexyl Salicylate 5% • Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane 3% • Water • Propanediol • Butyloctyl Salicylate • Glycerin • Mica • C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate • Polyglyceryl-6 Stearate • Isododecane • Terminalia Ferdinandiana Fruit Extract • Tocopherol • Pullulan • Lysolecithin • Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate • Sclerotium Gum • Xanthan Gum • Hydrated Silica • Titanium Dioxide • Polyglyceryl-6 Behenate • Phenoxyethanol • Ethylhexylglycerin • Citric Acid • CI 77492
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Ingredients Explained
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Also known as Avobenzone, this ingredient is a chemical sunscreen filter that provides protection in the UV-A range.
Avobenzone is globally approved and is the most commonly used UV-A filter in the world.
Studies have found that avobenzone becomes ineffective when exposed to UV light (it is not photostable; meaning that it breaks down in sunlight). Because of this, formulations that include avobenzone will usually contain stabilizers such as octocrylene.
However, some modern formulations (looking at you, EU!) are able to stabilize avobenzone by coating the molecules.
Avobenzone does not protect against the UV-B range, so it's important to check that the sunscreen you're using contains other UV filters that do!
The highest concentration of avobenzone permitted is 3% in the US, and 5% in the EU.
Learn more about Butyl MethoxydibenzoylmethaneEucerin Advanced Hydration Lightweight Sunscreen Lotion SPF50 contains this as ingredient number 1.
Sun Bum Original Glow SPF 30 Sunscreen Face Lotion contains this as ingredient number 3.
Ethylhexyl Salicylate is an organic compound used to block UV rays. It primarily absorbs UVB rays but offers a small amount of UVA protection as well.
Commonly found in sunscreens, Ethylhexyl Salicylate is created from salicylic acid and 2-ethylhexanol. You might know salicylic acid as the effective acne fighter ingredient and BHA.
The ethylhexanol in this ingredient is a fatty alcohol and helps hydrate your skin, similar to oils. It is an emollient, which means it traps moisture into the skin.
According to manufacturers, Ethylhexyl Salicylate absorbs UV wavelength of 295-315 nm, with a peak absorption at 307-310 nm. UVA rays are linked to long term skin damage, such as hyperpigmentation. UVB rays emit more energy and are capable of damaging our DNA. UVB rays cause sunburn.
Learn more about Ethylhexyl SalicylateEucerin Advanced Hydration Lightweight Sunscreen Lotion SPF50 contains this as ingredient number 3.
Sun Bum Original Glow SPF 30 Sunscreen Face Lotion contains this as ingredient number 2.
Octocrylene protects skin from sun damage. It absorbs UV-B with peak absorption of 304 nm. It is a common sunscreen ingredient and often paired with avobenzone, a UVA filter. This is because octocrylene stabilizes other sunscreen ingredients by protecting them from degradation when exposed to sunlight. Octocrylene is a photostable ingredient and loses about 10% of SPF in 95 minutes.
Octocrylene also acts as an emollient, meaning it helps skin retain moisture and softens skin. It is oil-soluble and hydrophobic, enhancing water-resistant properties in a product.
Those who are using ketoprofen, a topical anti-inflammatory drug, may experience an allergic reaction when using octocrylene. It is best to speak with a healthcare professional about using sunscreens with octocrylene.
The EU allows a maximum of these concentrations:
Learn more about OctocryleneEucerin Advanced Hydration Lightweight Sunscreen Lotion SPF50 contains this as ingredient number 4.
Sun Bum Original Glow SPF 30 Sunscreen Face Lotion contains this as ingredient number 1.
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 WaterEucerin Advanced Hydration Lightweight Sunscreen Lotion SPF50 contains this as ingredient number 5.
Sun Bum Original Glow SPF 30 Sunscreen Face Lotion contains this as ingredient number 4.
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 BenzoateEucerin Advanced Hydration Lightweight Sunscreen Lotion SPF50 contains this as ingredient number 6.
Sun Bum Original Glow SPF 30 Sunscreen Face Lotion contains this as ingredient number 9.
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 TocopherolEucerin Advanced Hydration Lightweight Sunscreen Lotion SPF50 contains this as ingredient number 15.
Sun Bum Original Glow SPF 30 Sunscreen Face Lotion contains this as ingredient number 13.
Here's what our community thinks of the ingredients in these two products.
Eucerin Advanced Hydration Lightweight Sunscreen Lotion SPF50 22 ingredients
Sun Bum Original Glow SPF 30 Sunscreen Face Lotion 25 ingredients
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Eucerin Advanced Hydration Lightweight Sunscreen Lotion SPF50 22 ingredients
Sun Bum Original Glow SPF 30 Sunscreen Face Lotion 25 ingredients
Reviews
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Eucerin Advanced Hydration Lightweight Sunscreen Lotion SPF50 22 ingredients
EmiFitz
Good for Medium skin tones and probably darker skin too. No or little white cast. Not greasy.
Only cons is the smell is not great and eye...
Good for Medium skin tones and probably darker skin too. No or little white cast. Not greasy.
Only cons is the smell is not great and eye stinging.
kyniwi
i like this! it doesn’t really sit well under my makeup i’ve found but other than that it’s nice. it gives a nice glow!
Sun Bum Original Glow SPF 30 Sunscreen Face Lotion 25 ingredients
CaroleD
Very nice and light, with a nice “glow”.
Perfect for winter, absorbs nice and feels nice.
Will buy again.
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