Eucerin Sun Actinic Control SPF100 Versus HELIOCARE AK Fluid SPF 100+
Updated on April 18, 2025
Overview
What they are
These products are both sunscreens. They have a total of 11 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 parabens
What's Inside
They both contain silicones
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Ingredient Info
Eucerin Sun Actinic Control SPF100 31 ingredients
HELIOCARE AK Fluid SPF 100+ 58 ingredients
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Eucerin Sun Actinic Control SPF100 31 ingredients
HELIOCARE AK Fluid SPF 100+ 58 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningAlcohol Denat.
Antimicrobial
Butylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate
EmollientButyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane
UV Absorber
Ethylhexyl Salicylate
UV Absorber
Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine
Skin Conditioning
Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate
UV Filter
Dibutyl Adipate
EmollientDistarch Phosphate
AbsorbentEthylhexyl Triazone
UV Absorber
Homosalate
Skin Conditioning
C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
AntimicrobialPhenylbenzimidazole Sulfonic Acid
UV Absorber
Titanium Dioxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Silica Dimethyl Silylate
EmollientGlyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Hydrogenated Rapeseed Oil
Emollient
Stearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Glycerin
Humectant
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingSodium Stearoyl Glutamate
CleansingSilica
Abrasive
Chondrus Crispus Extract
Skin Conditioning
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingDimethicone
Emollient
Sodium Chloride
Masking
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningPentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningSodium Hydroxide
BufferingEDTA
Water, Alcohol Denat., Butylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate, Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane, Ethylhexyl Salicylate, Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine, Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate, Dibutyl Adipate, Distarch Phosphate, Ethylhexyl Triazone, Homosalate, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Phenylbenzimidazole Sulfonic Acid, Titanium Dioxide, Silica Dimethyl Silylate, Glyceryl Stearate, Hydrogenated Rapeseed Oil, Stearyl Alcohol, Glycerin, Xanthan Gum, Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate, Silica, Chondrus Crispus Extract, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Dimethicone, Sodium Chloride, Phenoxyethanol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Pentylene Glycol, Sodium Hydroxide, EDTA
Water
Skin ConditioningOctocrylene
UV Absorber
Arginine
Masking
Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine
Skin Conditioning
Disodium Phenyl Dibenzimidazole Tetrasulfonate
UV Absorber
Ethylhexyl Benzoate
EmollientPhenylbenzimidazole Sulfonic Acid
UV Absorber
Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane
UV Absorber
Caprylyl Methicone
Skin Conditioning
Tris-Biphenyl Triazine
UV Absorber
C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
AntimicrobialC14-22 Alcohols
Emulsion StabilisingPentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningDicaprylyl Carbonate
EmollientNylon-12
Cyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
Lepidium Sativum Sprout Extract
Skin ConditioningCeteareth-20
Cleansing
Titanium Dioxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Polypodium Leucotomos Leaf Extract
Skin ProtectingPhysalis Angulata Extract
Skin ProtectingMelanin
Skin ProtectingCamellia Sinensis Extract
Antioxidant
Plankton Extract
Skin ConditioningCichorium Intybus Extract
Skin Conditioning3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid
Skin Conditioning
C12-20 Alkyl Glucoside
EmulsifyingDipropylene Glycol Dibenzoate
EmollientDisiloxane
Skin Conditioning
Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein/Pvp Crosspolymer
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
Phenylpropanol
Masking
Polyglyceryl-3 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Ceteareth-25
CleansingCaprylyl Glycol
EmollientPropanediol
SolventAluminum Hydroxide
EmollientStearic Acid
Cleansing
Hydrogenated Dimer Dilinoleyl/Dimethylcarbonate Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingPPG-15 Stearyl Ether Benzoate
EmollientDisodium Ethylene Dicocamide PEG-15 Disulfate
Cleansing
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingGlycerin
Humectant
Disodium EDTA
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingLecithin
EmollientEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningPalmitoyl Hydroxypropyltrimonium Amylopectin/Glycerin Crosspolymer
Skin Conditioning1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningHydrogenated Lecithin
EmulsifyingTocopherol
Antioxidant
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
BHT
Antioxidant
Parfum
Masking
Linalool
Perfuming
Limonene
Perfuming
Water, Octocrylene, Arginine, Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine, Disodium Phenyl Dibenzimidazole Tetrasulfonate, Ethylhexyl Benzoate, Phenylbenzimidazole Sulfonic Acid, Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane, Caprylyl Methicone, Tris-Biphenyl Triazine, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, C14-22 Alcohols, Pentylene Glycol, Dicaprylyl Carbonate, Nylon-12, Cyclopentasiloxane, Lepidium Sativum Sprout Extract, Ceteareth-20, Titanium Dioxide, Butylene Glycol, Polypodium Leucotomos Leaf Extract, Physalis Angulata Extract, Melanin, Camellia Sinensis Extract, Plankton Extract, Cichorium Intybus Extract, 3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid, C12-20 Alkyl Glucoside, Dipropylene Glycol Dibenzoate, Disiloxane, Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein/Pvp Crosspolymer, Propylene Glycol, Phenylpropanol, Polyglyceryl-3 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone, Ceteareth-25, Caprylyl Glycol, Propanediol, Aluminum Hydroxide, Stearic Acid, Hydrogenated Dimer Dilinoleyl/Dimethylcarbonate Copolymer, PPG-15 Stearyl Ether Benzoate, Disodium Ethylene Dicocamide PEG-15 Disulfate, Xanthan Gum, Glycerin, Disodium EDTA, Tocopheryl Acetate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Lecithin, Ethylhexylglycerin, Palmitoyl Hydroxypropyltrimonium Amylopectin/Glycerin Crosspolymer, 1,2-Hexanediol, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Tocopherol, Phenoxyethanol, BHT, Parfum, Linalool, Limonene
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
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!
Learn more about WaterAlso 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 MethoxydibenzoylmethaneYou might know this ingredient as Tinosorb S or Bemotrizinol. It is a UV filter that covers both UVA and UVB rays.
This ingredient has two peak UV absorption peaks ( 310 and 340 nm) and is able to absorb both UV-A and UV-B rays. This ingredient works by preventing UV rays from reaching and damaging your skin.
On top of that - it is highly photostable and helps prevent the photodegration of other sunscreen ingredients such as avobenzone.
Tinosorb S is allowed in the EU, Australia, and Asia. It is close to being approved by the FDA and we'll hopefully get this ingredient in the U.S. by late 2025.
Fun fact: Tinosorb S is the most effective UV absorber at maximum concentration (measured by SPF) permitted in the EU.
This ingredient is oil-soluble, so your oil-cleansers will take this right off at night.
Learn more about Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl TriazineC12-15 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 BenzoateThis 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 AcidTitanium dioxide is known for its UVA and UVB protection properties. It is non-comedogenic and non-irritating. Titanium Dioxide is a physical sunscreen. Physical sunscreens reflect light and prevent it from reaching your skin.
Protecting your skin against UV radiation can prevent the signs of aging. Sun damage is associated with fine-lines, wrinkles, loss of firmness, and hyperpigmentation. Titanium dioxide can help prevent premature aging.
With modern production, nano-scale or fine-grade titanium dioxide can be easily produced for cosmetics. In sunscreen, titanium dioxide absorbs UV light. Our skin is not able to absorb Titanium dioxide, even nanoparticles.
Titanium itself is the 9th most common element in the Earth's crust. Titanium dioxide is formed when oxygen is introduced and can be found in ores, dust, sand, and soil.
Pure titanium dioxide is a white powder that is used in many products to add or change color.
Learn more about Titanium DioxideGlycerin 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 GlycerinXanthan 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 GumPhenoxyethanol 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.
1,2-Hexanediol is a synthetic liquid and another multi-functional powerhouse.
It is a:
- Humectant, drawing moisture into the skin
- Emollient, helping to soften skin
- Solvent, dispersing and stabilizing formulas
- Preservative booster, enhancing the antimicrobial activity of other preservatives
Pentylene glycol is typically used within a product to thicken it. It also adds a smooth, soft, and moisturizing feel to the product. It is naturally found in plants such as sugar beets.
The hydrophilic trait of Pentylene Glycol makes it a humectant. As a humectant, Pentylene Glycol helps draw moisture from the air to your skin. This can help keep your skin hydrated.
This property also makes Pentylene Glycol a great texture enhancer. It can also help thicken or stabilize a product.
Pentylene Glycol also acts as a mild preservative and helps to keep a product microbe-free.
Some people may experience mild eye and skin irritation from Pentylene Glycol. We always recommend speaking with a professional about using this ingredient in your routine.
Pentylene Glycol has a low molecular weight and is part of the 1,2-glycol family.
Learn more about Pentylene GlycolIngredient Ratings
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