Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Eucerin Sensitive Protect Sun Spray SPF 50+ versus Eucerin Sun Gel-Cream Oil Control SPF 50+ .
Last updated on December 06, 2023. Published on January 19, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both sunscreens. They have a total of 17 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain SPF
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for dry skin and brightening skin
Free From
They both do not contain any common allergens, fragrances, 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
Eucerin Sensitive Protect Sun Spray SPF 50+ 26 ingredients
Eucerin Sun Gel-Cream Oil Control SPF 50+ 31 ingredients
Contains Alcohol
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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 😥
Not Cruelty Free
This product is not cruelty-free 😥
Contains Alcohol
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Contains Silicon
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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
Ingredients in this product that are not malassezia safe:
Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
EU Allergen Free
This product is free of EU allergens 🎉
Vegan
This product is vegan 🎉
Not Cruelty Free
This product is not cruelty-free 😥
At a glance
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Eucerin Sensitive Protect Sun Spray SPF 50+ 26 ingredients
Eucerin Sun Gel-Cream Oil Control SPF 50+ 31 ingredients
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Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
Eucerin Sensitive Protect Sun Spray SPF 50+ 26 ingredients
Eucerin Sun Gel-Cream Oil Control SPF 50+ 31 ingredients
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer • Alcohol Denat. • Water • Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine • Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane • Cellulose Gum • Copernicia Cerifera Cera • Dibutyl Adipate • Ethylhexyl Salicylate • Ethylhexyl Triazone • Ethylhexylglycerin • Glycerin • Glycyrrhetinic Acid • Glycyrrhiza Inflata Root Extract • Homosalate • Hydrogenated Polyisobutene • Microcrystalline Cellulose • Phenoxyethanol • Phenylbenzimidazole Sulfonic Acid • Sodium Hydroxide • Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate • Sucrose Polystearate • Tetrasodium Iminodisuccinate • Trisodium EDTA • Vp/Hexadecene Copolymer • Xanthan Gum
Water • Alcohol Denat. • Butylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate • C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate • Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane • Dibutyl Adipate • Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine • Silica • Ethylhexyl Triazone • Phenylbenzimidazole Sulfonic Acid • Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate • Cetearyl Alcohol • Behenyl Alcohol • Silica Dimethyl Silylate • Copernicia Cerifera Cera • Glycyrrhetinic Acid • Glycyrrhiza Inflata Root Extract • Carnitine • Glycerin • Dimethicone • Xanthan Gum • Carrageenan • Sodium Chloride • Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate • Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose • Sodium Hydroxide • Trisodium EDTA • Phenoxyethanol • Decylene Glycol • Ethylhexylglycerin • Hydroxyacetophenone
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Ingredients Explained
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Alcohol Denat. is an alcohol with a denaturant property. It is created by mixing ethanol and other additives. It has a low molecular weight and will evaporate quickly. This helps other ingredients become better absorbed and dry once applied.
Alcohol Denat. is volatile and may cause irritation. It helps draw out natural oils in skin and dry out your skin.
One study from 2005 found adding emollients to propanol-based sanitizer decreased irritation.
Alcohol is antibacterial by nature. This can help preserve products and increase their shelf life.
Other types of astringent alcohols include:
Learn more about Alcohol Denat.Eucerin Sensitive Protect Sun Spray SPF 50+ contains this as ingredient number 2.
Eucerin Sun Gel-Cream Oil Control SPF 50+ contains this as ingredient number 2.
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 Sensitive Protect Sun Spray SPF 50+ contains this as ingredient number 3.
Eucerin Sun Gel-Cream Oil Control SPF 50+ contains this as ingredient number 1.
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 TriazineEucerin Sensitive Protect Sun Spray SPF 50+ contains this as ingredient number 4.
Eucerin Sun Gel-Cream Oil Control SPF 50+ contains this as ingredient number 7.
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 Sensitive Protect Sun Spray SPF 50+ contains this as ingredient number 5.
Eucerin Sun Gel-Cream Oil Control SPF 50+ contains this as ingredient number 5.
Copernicia Cerifera Cera isn't fungal acne safe.
Eucerin Sensitive Protect Sun Spray SPF 50+ contains this as ingredient number 7.
Eucerin Sun Gel-Cream Oil Control SPF 50+ contains this as ingredient number 15.
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 AdipateEucerin Sensitive Protect Sun Spray SPF 50+ contains this as ingredient number 8.
Eucerin Sun Gel-Cream Oil Control SPF 50+ contains this as ingredient number 6.
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 TriazoneEucerin Sensitive Protect Sun Spray SPF 50+ contains this as ingredient number 10.
Eucerin Sun Gel-Cream Oil Control SPF 50+ contains this as ingredient number 9.
Ethylhexylglycerin (we can't pronounce this either) is commonly used as a preservative and skin softener. It is derived from glyceryl.
You might see Ethylhexylglycerin often paired with other preservatives such as phenoxyethanol. Ethylhexylglycerin has been found to increase the effectiveness of these other preservatives.
Eucerin Sensitive Protect Sun Spray SPF 50+ contains this as ingredient number 11.
Eucerin Sun Gel-Cream Oil Control SPF 50+ contains this as ingredient number 30.
Glycerin is already naturally found in your skin. It helps moisturize and protect your skin.
A study from 2016 found glycerin to be more effective as a humectant than AHAs and hyaluronic acid.
As a humectant, it helps the skin stay hydrated by pulling moisture to your skin. The low molecular weight of glycerin allows it to pull moisture into the deeper layers of your skin.
Hydrated skin improves your skin barrier; Your skin barrier helps protect against irritants and bacteria.
Glycerin has also been found to have antimicrobial and antiviral properties. Due to these properties, glycerin is often used in wound and burn treatments.
In cosmetics, glycerin is usually derived from plants such as soybean or palm. However, it can also be sourced from animals, such as tallow or animal fat.
This ingredient is organic, colorless, odorless, and non-toxic.
Glycerin is the name for this ingredient in American English. British English uses Glycerol/Glycerine.
Learn more about GlycerinEucerin Sensitive Protect Sun Spray SPF 50+ contains this as ingredient number 12.
Eucerin Sun Gel-Cream Oil Control SPF 50+ contains this as ingredient number 19.
We don't have a description for Glycyrrhetinic Acid.
Eucerin Sensitive Protect Sun Spray SPF 50+ contains this as ingredient number 13.
Eucerin Sun Gel-Cream Oil Control SPF 50+ contains this as ingredient number 16.
We don't have a description for Glycyrrhiza Inflata Root Extract.
Eucerin Sensitive Protect Sun Spray SPF 50+ contains this as ingredient number 14.
Eucerin Sun Gel-Cream Oil Control SPF 50+ contains this as ingredient number 17.
Phenoxyethanol is a preservative that has germicide, antimicrobial, and aromatic properties. Studies show that phenoxyethanol can prevent germ and 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.
Eucerin Sensitive Protect Sun Spray SPF 50+ contains this as ingredient number 18.
Eucerin Sun Gel-Cream Oil Control SPF 50+ contains this as ingredient number 28.
This ingredient is more commonly known as Ensulizole, a chemical sunscreen ingredient.
Ensulizole mainly protects UV-B (290-340 nm) but offers a little UV-A (320-400 nm) protection. It is often paired with less photo-stable sunscreen ingredients due to its photo-stability.
Due to it being water-soluble, Ensulizole helps give sunscreens a light and non-oily texture.
Ensulizole is approved worldwide:
Learn more about Phenylbenzimidazole Sulfonic AcidEucerin Sensitive Protect Sun Spray SPF 50+ contains this as ingredient number 19.
Eucerin Sun Gel-Cream Oil Control SPF 50+ contains this as ingredient number 10.
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.
Learn more about Sodium HydroxideEucerin Sensitive Protect Sun Spray SPF 50+ contains this as ingredient number 20.
Eucerin Sun Gel-Cream Oil Control SPF 50+ contains this as ingredient number 26.
Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate is an emulsifier and helps condition the skin. It is amino acid-based.
In higher amounts, it may act as a cleansing agent.
Eucerin Sensitive Protect Sun Spray SPF 50+ contains this as ingredient number 21.
Eucerin Sun Gel-Cream Oil Control SPF 50+ contains this as ingredient number 24.
We don't have a description for Trisodium EDTA.
Eucerin Sensitive Protect Sun Spray SPF 50+ contains this as ingredient number 24.
Eucerin Sun Gel-Cream Oil Control SPF 50+ contains this as ingredient number 27.
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 GumEucerin Sensitive Protect Sun Spray SPF 50+ contains this as ingredient number 26.
Eucerin Sun Gel-Cream Oil Control SPF 50+ contains this as ingredient number 21.
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Eucerin Sensitive Protect Sun Spray SPF 50+ 26 ingredients
Eucerin Sun Gel-Cream Oil Control SPF 50+ 31 ingredients
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Eucerin Sensitive Protect Sun Spray SPF 50+ 26 ingredients
Eucerin Sun Gel-Cream Oil Control SPF 50+ 31 ingredients
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Eucerin Sensitive Protect Sun Spray SPF 50+ 26 ingredients
Eucerin Sun Gel-Cream Oil Control SPF 50+ 31 ingredients
skinogre
My biggest regret. Purchased this when I didn’t know much about skincare and saw how it was recommended for oily skin types and was mattifying, so...
My biggest regret. Purchased this when I didn’t know much about skincare and saw how it was recommended for oily skin types and was mattifying, so disappointed because it has such high levels of alcohol in it that u can literally SMELL it. As you can imagine, it broke me out like crazy. I wore it on my holiday to Africa and there would be days I’d get so many pimples from it on my forehead because of the ingredients in this and generally speaking alcohol isn’t good to put on your face. I really regret buying this, £20 wasted. I now use the centella skin 1004 sun serum spf and it’s so gentle on my skin, barely detectable and doesn’t break me out. Please be wary before you purchase this one..
Roz1
It is a good sunscreen and if you like the gel texture you will love it, I couldn't feel that my skin was matte or that there was a big change...
It is a good sunscreen and if you like the gel texture you will love it, I couldn't feel that my skin was matte or that there was a big change compared to the oiliness but it is a good option for the texture
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