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Eucerin Face Oil Control Sunscreen Lotion - SPF 50 Versus Neutrogena Sensitive Skin Liquid Face Sunscreen SPF 50

Sunscreen
Sunscreen
German Brand Germany
American Brand United States

Updated on June 03, 2024

Overview

What they are

These products are both sunscreens. They have a total of 4 ingredients in common

Cool Features

They both contain exfoliants and SPF

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for sensitive skin

Free From

They both do not contain any common allergens, fragrances, oils or parabens

What's Inside

They both contain silicones

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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
Face Oil Control Sunscreen Lotion - SPF 50

Ingredients Explained

These ingredients are found in both products.

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

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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Abrasive, Absorbent

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.

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Antimicrobial, Emollient, Skin Conditioning

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.

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Emollient, Skin Conditioning, Skin Protecting

Dimethicone is a type of synthetic silicone created from natural materials such as quartz.

What it does:

Dimethicone comes in different viscosities:

Depending on the viscosity, dimethicone has different properties.

Ingredients lists don't always show which type is used, so we recommend reaching out to the brand if you have questions about the viscosity.

This ingredient is unlikely to cause irritation because it does not get absorbed into skin. However, people with silicone allergies should be careful about using this ingredient.

Note: Dimethicone may contribute to pilling. This is because it is not oil or water soluble, so pilling may occur when layered with products. When mixed with heavy oils in a formula, the outcome is also quite greasy.

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When to use

56 Routines
96% use in am
4% use in pm
96% use every day
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9 Routines
67% use in am
33% use in pm
100% use every day

Reviews

Here's what our community thinks

Eucerin Face Oil Control Sunscreen Lotion - SPF 50 36 ingredients

2.2 /5
from 5 ratings
Absorbs Well (2) Oily (2) Works Well (2)
Alaa_ysf's avatar

Alaa Ali

12 months ago
Review

It caused my skin to break out. and my skin looked super oily.
it worked well though for my husband he has a dry skin

#broke me out
#heavy
#absorbs well
#oily
L33's avatar

L33

4 months ago
Review

Now an important note is that I do not struggle with breakout or acne!
This didn't leave a white cast, didn't feel heavy on my skin and didn't make it feel more oily. Which is everything that I want it to do honestly.
I don't need it to control oil or whatever. I just want a sunscreen that doesn't feel like I have a full face of make up, and that does it for me :)

#great value
#light
#absorbs well
#no scent

Neutrogena Sensitive Skin Liquid Face Sunscreen SPF 50 19 ingredients

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