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Eucerin Daily Protection Face Lotion Broad Spectrum SPF 30 Versus Black Girl Sunscreen Sunscreen SPF 30

Day Moisturizer
Sunscreen
German Brand Germany
American Brand United States

Overview

Cool Features

They both contain SPF

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for dry skin and scar healing

Free From

They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens or parabens

What's Inside

They both contain oils

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Ingredient Info

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What's inside (and what isn't)

What's inside (and what isn't)

At a glance

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Key Ingredients

Benefits

Concerns

Key Ingredients

Benefits

Concerns

Ingredients Side-by-side

found in both products
Daily Protection Face Lotion Broad Spectrum SPF 30
Sunscreen SPF 30

Ingredients Explained

These ingredients are found in both products.

Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.

UV Absorber, UV Filter

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.

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Skin Conditioning, Solvent

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. If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!

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Preservative

Phenoxyethanol is a preservative that has germicide, antimicrobial, and aromatic properties. Studies show that phenoxyethanol can prevent microbial growth. By itself, it has a scent that is similar to that of a rose.

It's often used in formulations along with Caprylyl Glycol to preserve the shelf life of products.

Buffering

Sodium Hydroxide is also known as lye or caustic soda. It is used to adjust the pH of products; many ingredients require a specific pH to be effective.

In small amounts, sodium hydroxide is considered safe to use. However, large amounts may cause chemical burns due to its high alkaline.

Your skin has a natural pH and acid mantle. This acid mantle helps prevent harmful bacteria from breaking through. The acid mantle also helps keep your skin hydrated.

"Alkaline" refers to a high pH level. A low pH level would be considered acidic.

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2% use in pm
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Reviews

Here's what our community thinks

Eucerin Daily Protection Face Lotion Broad Spectrum SPF 30 30 ingredients

1.0 /5
from 1 rating
Broke Me Out (1) Heavy (1) Oily (1)
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Alaa Ali

11 months ago
Review

It caused my skin to break out. It had a light white cast, and my skin looked super oily.

#broke me out
#heavy
#sticky
#oily

Black Girl Sunscreen Sunscreen SPF 30 25 ingredients

3.2 /5
from 5 ratings
No Scent (2) Oily (2) Heavy (2)
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tabby_274

2 years ago
Review

holy moly
so i’ve tried both chemical and mineral sunscreens and whether they’re high end, korean, or just highly praised, they didn’t work for me. the pilling and white cast was horrible in all of them. when i was in a rush i would skip the sunscreen for fear that my makeup would get ruined and i wouldn’t have time to redo it. however this is a sunscreen i will never skip out on. it feels Show more

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Paris

3 months ago
Review

I’m sure this sunscreen is amazing but for my oily skin it is way too heavy. It does leave my face shiny though out the whole day. It takes a while to absorb. Also I bought this before i knew anything about skin care and thought it’ll do well. Gave me white heads all over.

#great value
#broke me out
#heavy
#sticky