Eucerin Advanced Hydration Sunscreen Spray - SPF 50 Versus Elizabeth Arden Eight Hour® Cream Sun Defense for Face SPF 50 Sunscreen
Updated on May 31, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both sunscreens. They have a total of 7 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 oils or sulfates
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Ingredient Info
Eucerin Advanced Hydration Sunscreen Spray - SPF 50 23 ingredients
Elizabeth Arden Eight Hour® Cream Sun Defense for Face SPF 50 Sunscreen 65 ingredients
What's inside (and what isn't)
What's inside (and what isn't)
At a glance
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Eucerin Advanced Hydration Sunscreen Spray - SPF 50 23 ingredients
Elizabeth Arden Eight Hour® Cream Sun Defense for Face SPF 50 Sunscreen 65 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane 3%
UV Absorber
Homosalate 9%
Skin Conditioning
Ethylhexyl Salicylate 4.5%
UV Absorber
Octocrylene 9%
UV Absorber
Water
Skin ConditioningDimethyl Ether
SolventC12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
AntimicrobialNeopentyl Glycol Diheptanoate
EmollientStyrene/Acrylates Copolymer
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Glycyrrhiza Inflata Root Extract
Skin ConditioningGlycyrrhetinic Acid
Skin ConditioningAloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin Conditioning
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Hydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Diethylhexyl Syringylidenemalonate
Skin ProtectingVp/Eicosene Copolymer
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingPotassium Hydroxide
BufferingDisodium EDTA
Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate
Antioxidant
Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane 3%, Homosalate 9%, Ethylhexyl Salicylate 4.5%, Octocrylene 9%, Water, Dimethyl Ether, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Neopentyl Glycol Diheptanoate, Styrene/Acrylates Copolymer, Butylene Glycol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Glycyrrhiza Inflata Root Extract, Glycyrrhetinic Acid, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Tocopherol, Hydroxyacetophenone, Diethylhexyl Syringylidenemalonate, Vp/Eicosene Copolymer, 1,2-Hexanediol, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Potassium Hydroxide, Disodium EDTA, Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate
Zinc Oxide 11.62%
Cosmetic Colorant
Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate 7.4%
UV Absorber
Ethylhexyl Salicylate 5%
UV Absorber
Water
Skin ConditioningC12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
AntimicrobialIsodecyl Neopentanoate
EmollientNeopentyl Glycol Diheptanoate
EmollientMagnesium Aluminum Silicate
AbsorbentGlyceryl Stearate
Emollient
PEG-100 Stearate
Caprylyl Glycol
EmollientArachidyl Alcohol
EmollientPolyhydroxystearic Acid
Emulsifying
Arachidyl Glucoside
EmulsifyingTriethoxycaprylylsilane
Behenyl Alcohol
Emollient
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingBHT
Antioxidant
Disodium EDTA
Parfum
Masking
Citral
Perfuming
Citronellol
Perfuming
Geraniol
Perfuming
Limonene
Perfuming
Linalool
Perfuming
Methylparaben
Preservative
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Isoamyl P-Methoxycinnamate
UV Absorber
Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate
UV Filter
Cyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
Silica
Abrasive
Methylene Bis-Benzotriazolyl Tetramethylbutylphenol
UV Filter
Potassium Cetyl Phosphate
EmulsifyingDicaprylyl Carbonate
EmollientDibutyl Adipate
EmollientBis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine
Skin Conditioning
Ethylhexyl Triazone
UV Absorber
Cetyl Dimethicone
Emollient
Triethylhexanoin
MaskingGlycerin
Humectant
Acrylates Copolymer
Oryza Sativa
Biosaccharide Gum-4
Skin Conditioning
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Cetyl Alcohol
Emollient
Cyclohexasiloxane
Emollient
Decyl Glucoside
CleansingDimethicone Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningHydrogenated Palm Glycerides Citrate
Emollient
Hydrolyzed Soy Protein
Humectant
Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein
Skin ConditioningPhenylpropanol
Masking
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
Schizophyllan
HumectantSodium Polyacrylate
Absorbent
Sorbitan Stearate
Emulsifying
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Triethanolamine
BufferingTripeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Benzyl Alcohol
Perfuming
Ethylparaben
Preservative
O-Cymen-5-Ol
Antimicrobial
Propylparaben
Preservative
Zinc Oxide 11.62%, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate 7.4%, Ethylhexyl Salicylate 5%, Water, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Isodecyl Neopentanoate, Neopentyl Glycol Diheptanoate, Magnesium Aluminum Silicate, Glyceryl Stearate, PEG-100 Stearate, Caprylyl Glycol, Arachidyl Alcohol, Polyhydroxystearic Acid, Arachidyl Glucoside, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Behenyl Alcohol, Xanthan Gum, BHT, Disodium EDTA, Parfum, Citral, Citronellol, Geraniol, Limonene, Linalool, Methylparaben, Phenoxyethanol, Isoamyl P-Methoxycinnamate, Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate, Cyclopentasiloxane, Silica, Methylene Bis-Benzotriazolyl Tetramethylbutylphenol, Potassium Cetyl Phosphate, Dicaprylyl Carbonate, Dibutyl Adipate, Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine, Ethylhexyl Triazone, Cetyl Dimethicone, Triethylhexanoin, Glycerin, Acrylates Copolymer, Oryza Sativa, Biosaccharide Gum-4, Butylene Glycol, Cetyl Alcohol, Cyclohexasiloxane, Decyl Glucoside, Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Ethylhexylglycerin, Hydrogenated Palm Glycerides Citrate, Hydrolyzed Soy Protein, Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein, Phenylpropanol, Propylene Glycol, Schizophyllan, Sodium Polyacrylate, Sorbitan Stearate, Tocopherol, Tocopheryl Acetate, Triethanolamine, Tripeptide-1, Benzyl Alcohol, Ethylparaben, O-Cymen-5-Ol, Propylparaben
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
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 SalicylateWater. 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. If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!
Learn more about WaterC12-15 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 BenzoateWe don't have a description for Neopentyl Glycol Diheptanoate yet.
Butylene Glycol (or BG) is used within cosmetic products for a few different reasons:
Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient that works well with other ingredients.
Though this ingredient works well with most skin types, some people with sensitive skin may experience a reaction such as allergic rashes, closed comedones, or itchiness.
Learn more about Butylene GlycolTocopherol (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 TocopherolDisodium EDTA plays a role in making products more stable by aiding other preservatives.
It is a chelating agent, meaning it neutralizes metal ions that may be found in a product.
Disodium EDTA is a salt of edetic acid and is found to be safe in cosmetic ingredients.
Learn more about Disodium EDTAIngredient Ratings
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Eucerin Advanced Hydration Sunscreen Spray - SPF 50 23 ingredients
Elizabeth Arden Eight Hour® Cream Sun Defense for Face SPF 50 Sunscreen 65 ingredients
Reviews
Here's what our community thinks
Eucerin Advanced Hydration Sunscreen Spray - SPF 50 23 ingredients
Not great. First, it’s overpriced. Second, the nozzle sucks, spraying horrendously and leaving a white cast. Third, and worst of all, it made me breakout terribly after only using it twice.
