Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Eucerin Sun LEB / PLE Protect Creme Gel SPF 50 versus Eucerin Sun Protection Sun Fluid Face SPF 50 .
Published on June 24, 2023
Overview
What they are
These products are both sunscreens. They have a total of 13 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, 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.
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Ingredient Info
Eucerin Sun LEB / PLE Protect Creme Gel SPF 50 36 ingredients
Eucerin Sun Protection Sun Fluid Face SPF 50 26 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 🎉
Contains Oils
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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 🎉
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:
Not Reef Safe
Ingredients in this product that are not reef safe:
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 😥
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Eucerin Sun LEB / PLE Protect Creme Gel SPF 50 36 ingredients
Eucerin Sun Protection Sun Fluid Face SPF 50 26 ingredients
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Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
Eucerin Sun LEB / PLE Protect Creme Gel SPF 50 36 ingredients
Eucerin Sun Protection Sun Fluid Face SPF 50 26 ingredients
Water • Alcohol Denat. • Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane • Isopropyl Palmitate • Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine • C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate • Dibutyl Adipate • Distarch Phosphate • Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate • Ethylhexyl Triazone • Butylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate • Phenylbenzimidazole Sulfonic Acid • Diethylhexyl Butamido Triazone • Glyceryl Stearate • Hydroxypropyl Starch Phosphate • Glycyrrhiza Inflata Root Extract • Glucosylrutin • Isoquercitrin • Glycyrrhetinic Acid • Tocopherol • Glycerin • C18-38 Alkyl Hydroxystearoyl Stearate • Copernicia Cerifera Cera • Hydrogenated Rapeseed Oil • Cetyl Palmitate • Microcrystalline Cellulose • Xanthan Gum • Cellulose Gum • Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate • Silica Dimethyl Silylate • Phenoxyethanol • Caprylyl Glycol • Hydroxyacetophenone • Trisodium EDTA • Sodium Hydroxide • Sodium Chloride
Water • Isopropyl Palmitate • Butylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate • Isodecyl Neopentanoate • Octocrylene • Alcohol Denat. • Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer • Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane • Dibutyl Adipate • Phenylbenzimidazole Sulfonic Acid • Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine • Ethylhexyl Salicylate • Homosalate • Glycine • Polyamide-5 • Polymethylsilsesquioxane • Arginine Hcl • Polyglyceryl-3 Diisostearate • Glycerin • Sodium Hyaluronate • Glycyrrhetinic Acid • Glycyrrhiza Inflata Root Extract • Trisodium EDTA • Silica Dimethyl Silylate • Dimethicone • Ethylhexylglycerin
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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 LEB / PLE Protect Creme Gel SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 1.
Eucerin Sun Protection Sun Fluid Face SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 1.
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 Sun LEB / PLE Protect Creme Gel SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 2.
Eucerin Sun Protection Sun Fluid Face SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 6.
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 Sun LEB / PLE Protect Creme Gel SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 3.
Eucerin Sun Protection Sun Fluid Face SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 8.
Isopropyl Palmitate is a texture enhancer and emollient. It is an ester of isopropyl alcohol and palmitic acid.
Palmitates are emollients. Emollients help keep your skin soft and smooth by creating a barrier that traps moisture in.
When added to cosmetics, Isopropyl Palmitate creates a silky texture and improves spreadability.
Isopropyl Palmitate may not be fungal acne safe. It can worsen acne prone skin.
Learn more about Isopropyl PalmitateEucerin Sun LEB / PLE Protect Creme Gel SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 4.
Eucerin Sun Protection Sun Fluid Face SPF 50 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 LEB / PLE Protect Creme Gel SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 5.
Eucerin Sun Protection Sun Fluid Face SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 11.
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 Sun LEB / PLE Protect Creme Gel SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 7.
Eucerin Sun Protection Sun Fluid Face SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 9.
We don't have a description for Butylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate.
Eucerin Sun LEB / PLE Protect Creme Gel SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 11.
Eucerin Sun Protection Sun Fluid Face SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 3.
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 LEB / PLE Protect Creme Gel SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 12.
Eucerin Sun Protection Sun Fluid Face SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 10.
We don't have a description for Glycyrrhiza Inflata Root Extract.
Eucerin Sun LEB / PLE Protect Creme Gel SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 16.
Eucerin Sun Protection Sun Fluid Face SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 22.
We don't have a description for Glycyrrhetinic Acid.
Eucerin Sun LEB / PLE Protect Creme Gel SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 19.
Eucerin Sun Protection Sun Fluid Face SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 21.
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 LEB / PLE Protect Creme Gel SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 21.
Eucerin Sun Protection Sun Fluid Face SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 19.
This silica is mainly used to thicken oils and suspend particles in oils. It is not water soluble.
According to the manufacturer, it:
The manufacturer also claims this ingredient to be useful in makeup.
In lipstick formulations, this ingredient improves color payoff, reduces pigment settling, and reduces oil bleeding. This ingredient also improves the grip of powder products such as dry shampoos.
Learn more about Silica Dimethyl SilylateEucerin Sun LEB / PLE Protect Creme Gel SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 30.
Eucerin Sun Protection Sun Fluid Face SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 24.
We don't have a description for Trisodium EDTA.
Eucerin Sun LEB / PLE Protect Creme Gel SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 34.
Eucerin Sun Protection Sun Fluid Face SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 23.
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Eucerin Sun LEB / PLE Protect Creme Gel SPF 50 36 ingredients
Eucerin Sun Protection Sun Fluid Face SPF 50 26 ingredients
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Eucerin Sun LEB / PLE Protect Creme Gel SPF 50 36 ingredients
Eucerin Sun Protection Sun Fluid Face SPF 50 26 ingredients
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