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Eucerin Sensitive Tinted Mineral Face Lotion SPF 35 Versus Aveeno Protect + Soothe Face Mineral Sunscreen SPF 30 - USA

Sunscreen
Sunscreen
German Brand Germany
American Brand United States

Updated on April 15, 2025

Overview

What they are

These products are both sunscreens. They have a total of 5 ingredients in common

Cool Features

They both contain exfoliants, SPF and Vitamin E

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, dry skin and brightening skin

Free From

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

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Key Ingredients

Benefits

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Ingredients Side-by-side

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Sensitive Tinted Mineral Face Lotion SPF 35

Ingredients Explained

These ingredients are found in both products.

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

Cosmetic Colorant, Skin Protecting, UV Absorber

Zinc Oxide is a mineral broad-spectrum UV filter; it is the broadest UVA and UVB reflector approved by the FDA. While it is most commonly man-made for cosmetics, it can naturally occur in zincite, a rare mineral.

Today, traditional and nano-sized zinc oxide can be found in beauty products. Nano-sized zinc oxide can enhance a product's UV protection. While it is not believed to have a negative effect on skin, nano-zinc oxide may be harmful to coral reefs - though the verdict is not entirely out on this one.

Zinc Oxide also has antibacterial and calming properties. It is not water soluble.

Zinc has been used throughout history as an ingredient in paint and medicine. An Indian text from 500BC is believed to list zinc oxide as a salve for open wound. The Ancient Greek physician Dioscorides has also mentioned the use of zinc as an ointment in 1AD.

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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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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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Skin Conditioning

We don't have a description for Ethylhexyl Methoxycrylene yet.

Triethoxycaprylylsilane is a silicone used to bind and stabilize ingredients.

As an emulsifier, it helps prevent ingredients from separating. This can help elongate the shelf life of products.

Triethoxycaprylylsilane is often used to coat mineral sunscreens ingredients to help give a better feel. It also helps reduce oxidative stress in sunscreens.

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When to use

21 Routines
95% use in am
5% use in pm
90% use every day
8 Routines
88% use in am
13% use in pm
100% use every day

Reviews

Here's what our community thinks

Eucerin Sensitive Tinted Mineral Face Lotion SPF 35 30 ingredients

2.0 /5
from 2 ratings
Heavy (1) Sticky (1)

Aveeno Protect + Soothe Face Mineral Sunscreen SPF 30 26 ingredients

4.0 /5
from 1 rating
Absorbs Well (1) Light (1) Works Well (1)
emilyquirozsanchez's avatar

Emily Quiroz Sanchez

8 months ago
Review

So far so good. I have eczema and pretty sensitive dry skin but it hasn’t broken me out or caused a flare up. The application isn’t as smooth as I thought it would be but it still applies well. It does leave a bit of a white cast but not as bad as most mineral sunscreens and it leaves a soft matte finish on the skin. I’m not sure if it would be the best for someone with fungal acne though.

#light
#absorbs well
#works well