Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Eucerin Sun Sensitive Protect Kids Dry Touch Sun Gel-Cream SPF50+ versus Eucerin Sun Face Oil Control Dry Touch Gel-Cream SPF 50+ .
Published on June 24, 2023
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 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 Sensitive Protect Kids Dry Touch Sun Gel-Cream SPF50+ 29 ingredients
Eucerin Sun Face Oil Control Dry Touch Gel-Cream SPF 50+ 27 ingredients
Contains Alcohol
Ingredients in this product that are types of alcohol:
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 Sensitive Protect Kids Dry Touch Sun Gel-Cream SPF50+ 29 ingredients
Eucerin Sun Face Oil Control Dry Touch Gel-Cream SPF 50+ 27 ingredients
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Eucerin Sun Sensitive Protect Kids Dry Touch Sun Gel-Cream SPF50+ 29 ingredients
Eucerin Sun Face Oil Control Dry Touch Gel-Cream SPF 50+ 27 ingredients
Water • Alcohol Denat. • Butylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate • Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane • Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine • C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate • Distarch Phosphate • Ethylhexyl Triazone • Dibutyl Adipate • Glyceryl Stearate Citrate • Hydrogenated Coco-Glycerides • Myristyl Myristate • Dicaprylyl Carbonate • Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate • Phenylbenzimidazole Sulfonic Acid • Diethylhexyl Butamido Triazone • Hydrogenated Rapeseed Oil • Glycyrrhetinic Acid • Glycyrrhiza Inflata Root Extract • Tocopherol • Xanthan Gum • C18-38 Alkyl Hydroxystearoyl Stearate • Cetyl Palmitate • Silica Dimethyl Silylate • Sodium Hydroxide • Caprylyl Glycol • Hydroxyacetophenone • Trisodium EDTA • Phenoxyethanol
Water • Homosalate • Polymethylsilsesquioxane • Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane • Ethylhexyl Salicylate • Octocrylene • Alcohol Denat. • Tapioca Starch • Phenylbenzimidazole Sulfonic Acid • Cyclomethicone • Behenyl Alcohol • Cetearyl Alcohol • Methylpropanediol • Silica Dimethyl Silylate • Glycerin • Carnitine • Glycyrrhetinic Acid • Glycyrrhiza Inflata Root Extract • Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate • Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer • Carbomer • Xanthan Gum • Sodium Hydroxide • Sodium Chloride • Trisodium EDTA • Ethylhexylglycerin • Phenoxyethanol
Ingredients Side-by-side
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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 Sensitive Protect Kids Dry Touch Sun Gel-Cream SPF50+ contains this as ingredient number 1.
Eucerin Sun Face Oil Control Dry Touch Gel-Cream 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 Sensitive Protect Kids Dry Touch Sun Gel-Cream SPF50+ contains this as ingredient number 2.
Eucerin Sun Face Oil Control Dry Touch Gel-Cream 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 Sun Sensitive Protect Kids Dry Touch Sun Gel-Cream SPF50+ contains this as ingredient number 4.
Eucerin Sun Face Oil Control Dry Touch Gel-Cream SPF 50+ contains this as ingredient number 4.
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 Sensitive Protect Kids Dry Touch Sun Gel-Cream SPF50+ contains this as ingredient number 15.
Eucerin Sun Face Oil Control Dry Touch Gel-Cream SPF 50+ contains this as ingredient number 9.
We don't have a description for Glycyrrhetinic Acid.
Eucerin Sun Sensitive Protect Kids Dry Touch Sun Gel-Cream SPF50+ contains this as ingredient number 18.
Eucerin Sun Face Oil Control Dry Touch Gel-Cream SPF 50+ contains this as ingredient number 17.
We don't have a description for Glycyrrhiza Inflata Root Extract.
Eucerin Sun Sensitive Protect Kids Dry Touch Sun Gel-Cream SPF50+ contains this as ingredient number 19.
Eucerin Sun Face Oil Control Dry Touch Gel-Cream SPF 50+ contains this as ingredient number 18.
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 Sensitive Protect Kids Dry Touch Sun Gel-Cream SPF50+ contains this as ingredient number 21.
Eucerin Sun Face Oil Control Dry Touch Gel-Cream SPF 50+ contains this as ingredient number 22.
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 Sensitive Protect Kids Dry Touch Sun Gel-Cream SPF50+ contains this as ingredient number 24.
Eucerin Sun Face Oil Control Dry Touch Gel-Cream SPF 50+ contains this as ingredient number 14.
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 Sun Sensitive Protect Kids Dry Touch Sun Gel-Cream SPF50+ contains this as ingredient number 25.
Eucerin Sun Face Oil Control Dry Touch Gel-Cream SPF 50+ contains this as ingredient number 23.
We don't have a description for Trisodium EDTA.
Eucerin Sun Sensitive Protect Kids Dry Touch Sun Gel-Cream SPF50+ contains this as ingredient number 28.
Eucerin Sun Face Oil Control Dry Touch Gel-Cream SPF 50+ contains this as ingredient number 25.
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 Sensitive Protect Kids Dry Touch Sun Gel-Cream SPF50+ contains this as ingredient number 29.
Eucerin Sun Face Oil Control Dry Touch Gel-Cream SPF 50+ contains this as ingredient number 27.
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Eucerin Sun Sensitive Protect Kids Dry Touch Sun Gel-Cream SPF50+ 29 ingredients
Eucerin Sun Face Oil Control Dry Touch Gel-Cream SPF 50+ 27 ingredients
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Eucerin Sun Sensitive Protect Kids Dry Touch Sun Gel-Cream SPF50+ 29 ingredients
Eucerin Sun Face Oil Control Dry Touch Gel-Cream SPF 50+ 27 ingredients
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Eucerin Sun Sensitive Protect Kids Dry Touch Sun Gel-Cream SPF50+ 29 ingredients
Eucerin Sun Face Oil Control Dry Touch Gel-Cream SPF 50+ 27 ingredients
nasaye
Good SPF that feels light
Me and my partner both use thes SPF. I have dry skin and it works best for me on top of moisturizer. My parents has oily...
Good SPF that feels light
Me and my partner both use thes SPF. I have dry skin and it works best for me on top of moisturizer. My parents has oily skin so he uses it instead of one. It is a great SPF that doesn't just sit on your face and you can easily find it in drug stores.
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