Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Eucerin Sun Gel-Cream Oil Control SPF 50+ versus HELIOCARE 360 Gel Oil-Free SPF50 PA++++ .
Last updated on August 06, 2023. Published on August 17, 2023
Overview
What they are
These products are both vegan sunscreens. They have a total of 11 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain exfoliants and SPF
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for dry skin and brightening skin
Free From
They both do not contain any oils or parabens
What's Inside
They both contain silicones
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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.
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Ingredient Info
Eucerin Sun Gel-Cream Oil Control SPF 50+ 31 ingredients
HELIOCARE 360 Gel Oil-Free SPF50 PA++++ 54 ingredients
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
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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 😥
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Contains Silicon
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Contains Fragrance
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Contains Sulfate
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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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Contains EU Allergens
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Vegan
This product is vegan 🎉
Cruelty Free
This product is cruelty-free 🎉
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Eucerin Sun Gel-Cream Oil Control SPF 50+ 31 ingredients
HELIOCARE 360 Gel Oil-Free SPF50 PA++++ 54 ingredients
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Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
Eucerin Sun Gel-Cream Oil Control SPF 50+ 31 ingredients
HELIOCARE 360 Gel Oil-Free SPF50 PA++++ 54 ingredients
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
Water • C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate • Arginine • Phenylbenzimidazole Sulfonic Acid • Disodium Phenyl Dibenzimidazole Tetrasulfonate • Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine • Titanium Dioxide • Hexylene Glycol • C14-22 Alcohols • C12-20 Alkyl Glucoside • Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate • Myristyl Alcohol • Dipropylene Glycol Dibenzoate • Diethylhexyl Butamido Triazone • Phenoxyethanol • Polypodium Leucotomos Leaf Extract • Ethylhexyl Ferulate • Ferulic Acid • Caffeic Acid • Physalis Angulata Extract • Ceteareth-25 • Caprylyl Glycol • Melanin • Myristyl Glucoside • Ethylhexyl Triazone • Caprylyl Methicone • Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein/Pvp Crosspolymer • Glycerin • Ascorbic Acid • Alumina • Ppg-15 Stearyl Ether Benzoate • Disodium Ethylene Dicocamide Peg-15 Disulfate • Camellia Sinensis Extract • Ethylhexylglycerin • Tocopheryl Acetate • Xanthan Gum • Phytosphingosine Hcl • Arabidopsis Thaliana Extract • Ethyl Lauroyl Arginate Hcl • Panthenyl Triacetate • Parfum • Simethicone • Oxothiazolidine • Disodium EDTA • Silica • Ethyl Linoleate • Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride • Oleyl Alcohol • Butylene Glycol • Lecithin • Sodium Benzoate • Tocopherol • Linalool • Limonene
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Ingredients Explained
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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. Talk about multi-purpose! If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!
Learn more about WaterEucerin Sun Gel-Cream Oil Control SPF 50+ contains this as ingredient number 1.
HELIOCARE 360 Gel Oil-Free SPF50 PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 1.
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.
Learn more about C12-15 Alkyl BenzoateEucerin Sun Gel-Cream Oil Control SPF 50+ contains this as ingredient number 4.
HELIOCARE 360 Gel Oil-Free SPF50 PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 2.
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 Sun Gel-Cream Oil Control SPF 50+ contains this as ingredient number 7.
HELIOCARE 360 Gel Oil-Free SPF50 PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 6.
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.
Learn more about SilicaEucerin Sun Gel-Cream Oil Control SPF 50+ contains this as ingredient number 8.
HELIOCARE 360 Gel Oil-Free SPF50 PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 45.
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 Sun Gel-Cream Oil Control SPF 50+ contains this as ingredient number 9.
HELIOCARE 360 Gel Oil-Free SPF50 PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 25.
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 Sun Gel-Cream Oil Control SPF 50+ contains this as ingredient number 10.
HELIOCARE 360 Gel Oil-Free SPF50 PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 4.
Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate (DHHB) is a chemical UVA absorber. It is formulated for high UVA protection (320-400 nm) and photostability.
DHHB has been approved by the EU, Japan, Taiwan, and South America for use up to 10%.
UV absorbers are an agent that absorbs UV rays. They protect your skin by using chemical reactions to convert UV rays into heat and energy.
UV rays are a form of electromagnetic radiation from the sun. Other sources include tanning beds and welding torches. Radiation is the emission of energy. UV Rays are divided into 3 groups. UVA (320-400 nm) contains the least amount of energy. They are linked to long term skin damage such as wrinkles and hyperpigmentation. UVB (290-320 nm) rays emit more energy than UVA rays. They are capable of damaging DNA in skin cells. UVB causes sunburns and are thought to be linked to skin cancer. UVC (200-280 nm) contains the highest amount of energy. Our ozone blocks UVC. UVC can also originate from welding torches, mercury lamps, and sanitizing bulbs.
Learn more about Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl BenzoateEucerin Sun Gel-Cream Oil Control SPF 50+ contains this as ingredient number 11.
HELIOCARE 360 Gel Oil-Free SPF50 PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 11.
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 Sun Gel-Cream Oil Control SPF 50+ contains this as ingredient number 19.
HELIOCARE 360 Gel Oil-Free SPF50 PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 28.
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 Sun Gel-Cream Oil Control SPF 50+ contains this as ingredient number 21.
HELIOCARE 360 Gel Oil-Free SPF50 PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 36.
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 Sun Gel-Cream Oil Control SPF 50+ contains this as ingredient number 28.
HELIOCARE 360 Gel Oil-Free SPF50 PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 15.
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 Sun Gel-Cream Oil Control SPF 50+ contains this as ingredient number 30.
HELIOCARE 360 Gel Oil-Free SPF50 PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 34.
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Eucerin Sun Gel-Cream Oil Control SPF 50+ 31 ingredients
HELIOCARE 360 Gel Oil-Free SPF50 PA++++ 54 ingredients
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Eucerin Sun Gel-Cream Oil Control SPF 50+ 31 ingredients
HELIOCARE 360 Gel Oil-Free SPF50 PA++++ 54 ingredients
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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
HELIOCARE 360 Gel Oil-Free SPF50 PA++++ 54 ingredients
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