Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Nivea Sun Soothing Sensitive Sun Lotion SPF50+ versus Eucerin Sensitive Protect Dry Touch Sun Gel-Cream Extra Light SPF50+ .
Published on September 29, 2022
Overview
What they are
These products are both sunscreens. They have a total of 15 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, parabens or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain harsh alcohols and fragrances
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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
Nivea Sun Soothing Sensitive Sun Lotion SPF50+ 33 ingredients
Eucerin Sensitive Protect Dry Touch Sun Gel-Cream Extra Light SPF50+ 32 ingredients
Contains Alcohol
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Silicon Free
This product is free of silicons 🎉
Contains Fragrance
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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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Not Reef Safe
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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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Contains Fragrance
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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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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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Nivea Sun Soothing Sensitive Sun Lotion SPF50+ 33 ingredients
Eucerin Sensitive Protect Dry Touch Sun Gel-Cream Extra Light SPF50+ 32 ingredients
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Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
Nivea Sun Soothing Sensitive Sun Lotion SPF50+ 33 ingredients
Eucerin Sensitive Protect Dry Touch Sun Gel-Cream Extra Light SPF50+ 32 ingredients
Water • Homosalate • Alcohol Denat. • Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane • Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine • Hexyl Salicylate • Dibutyl Adipate • Ethylhexyl Triazone • Copernicia Cerifera Wax • Panthenol • Glycerin • Silica • Vp/Hexadecene Copolymer • Microcrystalline Cellulose • Sucrose Polystearate • Tetrasodium Iminodisuccinate • Cellulose Gum • Butylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate • Distarch Phosphate • Phenylbenzimidazole Sulfonic Acid • Polyglyceryl-4 Isostearate • Rosin Acrylate • Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate • Ethylhexylglycerin • Caprylyl Glycol • Hydrogenated Polyisobutene • Trisodium EDTA • Xanthan Gum • Sodium Hydroxide • Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil • Tocopheryl Acetate • Aloe Barbadensis Leaf • Sodium Chloride
Water • Homosalate • Alcohol Denat. • Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane • Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine • Ethylhexyl Salicylate • Ethylhexyl Triazone • Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate • Tapioca Starch • C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate • Dibutyl Adipate • Phenylbenzimidazole Sulfonic Acid • Stearyl Alcohol • Butylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate • Copernicia Cerifera Cera • Glyceryl Stearate • Lauroyl Lysine • Triacontanyl Pvp • Glycyrrhetinic Acid • Glycyrrhiza Inflata Root Extract • Glycerin • Chondrus Crispus Extract • Silica Dimethyl Silylate • Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate • Dimethicone • Xanthan Gum • Acrylates Copolymer • Trisodium EDTA • Sodium Hydroxide • Sodium Chloride • Phenoxyethanol • Parfum
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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 WaterNivea Sun Soothing Sensitive Sun Lotion SPF50+ contains this as ingredient number 1.
Eucerin Sensitive Protect Dry Touch Sun Gel-Cream Extra Light SPF50+ contains this as ingredient number 1.
Homosalate is a chemical sunscreen filter that provides protection in the UV-B range (280nm - 320 nm), with a peak protection at 306 nm. It is internationally approved for use in sunscreens.
Homosalate is not photo-stable, meaning it's strength as a UV filter degrades over time with exposure to the sun. Because of this, it's often used in combination with other chemical sunscreen filters as avobenzone (which protects from the UV-A range). Homosalate also helps act as a solvent for harder-to-dissolve UV filters.
(Part of the reason that sunscreens need to be frequently re-applied is due to the photo instability of many chemical sunscreen filters)
Currently, homosalate is approved in concentrations up to 10% in the EU and 15% in the US. The FDA is currently doing further research on the effects of homosalate, and it is possible that these approved concentrations will change in the future.
Learn more about HomosalateNivea Sun Soothing Sensitive Sun Lotion SPF50+ contains this as ingredient number 2.
Eucerin Sensitive Protect Dry Touch Sun Gel-Cream Extra Light SPF50+ contains this as ingredient number 2.
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.Nivea Sun Soothing Sensitive Sun Lotion SPF50+ contains this as ingredient number 3.
Eucerin Sensitive Protect Dry Touch Sun Gel-Cream Extra Light SPF50+ contains this as ingredient number 3.
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 MethoxydibenzoylmethaneNivea Sun Soothing Sensitive Sun Lotion SPF50+ contains this as ingredient number 4.
Eucerin Sensitive Protect Dry Touch Sun Gel-Cream Extra Light SPF50+ contains this as ingredient number 4.
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 TriazineNivea Sun Soothing Sensitive Sun Lotion SPF50+ contains this as ingredient number 5.
Eucerin Sensitive Protect Dry Touch Sun Gel-Cream Extra Light SPF50+ contains this as ingredient number 5.
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 AdipateNivea Sun Soothing Sensitive Sun Lotion SPF50+ contains this as ingredient number 7.
Eucerin Sensitive Protect Dry Touch Sun Gel-Cream Extra Light SPF50+ contains this as ingredient number 11.
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 TriazoneNivea Sun Soothing Sensitive Sun Lotion SPF50+ contains this as ingredient number 8.
Eucerin Sensitive Protect Dry Touch Sun Gel-Cream Extra Light SPF50+ contains this as ingredient number 7.
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 GlycerinNivea Sun Soothing Sensitive Sun Lotion SPF50+ contains this as ingredient number 11.
Eucerin Sensitive Protect Dry Touch Sun Gel-Cream Extra Light SPF50+ contains this as ingredient number 21.
We don't have a description for Butylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate.
Nivea Sun Soothing Sensitive Sun Lotion SPF50+ contains this as ingredient number 18.
Eucerin Sensitive Protect Dry Touch Sun Gel-Cream Extra Light SPF50+ contains this as ingredient number 14.
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 AcidNivea Sun Soothing Sensitive Sun Lotion SPF50+ contains this as ingredient number 20.
Eucerin Sensitive Protect Dry Touch Sun Gel-Cream Extra Light SPF50+ contains this as ingredient number 12.
Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate is an emulsifier and helps condition the skin. It is amino acid-based.
In higher amounts, it may act as a cleansing agent.
Nivea Sun Soothing Sensitive Sun Lotion SPF50+ contains this as ingredient number 23.
Eucerin Sensitive Protect Dry Touch Sun Gel-Cream Extra Light SPF50+ contains this as ingredient number 24.
We don't have a description for Trisodium EDTA.
Nivea Sun Soothing Sensitive Sun Lotion SPF50+ contains this as ingredient number 27.
Eucerin Sensitive Protect Dry Touch Sun Gel-Cream Extra Light SPF50+ 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 GumNivea Sun Soothing Sensitive Sun Lotion SPF50+ contains this as ingredient number 28.
Eucerin Sensitive Protect Dry Touch Sun Gel-Cream Extra Light SPF50+ contains this as ingredient number 26.
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 HydroxideNivea Sun Soothing Sensitive Sun Lotion SPF50+ contains this as ingredient number 29.
Eucerin Sensitive Protect Dry Touch Sun Gel-Cream Extra Light SPF50+ contains this as ingredient number 29.
Chances are, you eat sodium chloride every day. Sodium Chloride is also known as table salt.
This ingredient has many purposes in skincare: thickener, emulsifier, and exfoliator.
You'll most likely find this ingredient in cleansers where it is used to create a gel-like texture. As an emulsifier, it also prevents ingredients from separating.
There is much debate on whether this ingredient is comedogenic. The short answer - comedogenic ratings don't tell the whole story. Learn more about comegodenic ratings here.
The concensus about this ingredient causing acne seems to be divided. Research is needed to understand if this ingredient does cause acne.
Scrubs may use salt as the primary exfoliating ingredient.
Learn more about Sodium ChlorideNivea Sun Soothing Sensitive Sun Lotion SPF50+ contains this as ingredient number 33.
Eucerin Sensitive Protect Dry Touch Sun Gel-Cream Extra Light SPF50+ contains this as ingredient number 30.
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Nivea Sun Soothing Sensitive Sun Lotion SPF50+ 33 ingredients
Eucerin Sensitive Protect Dry Touch Sun Gel-Cream Extra Light SPF50+ 32 ingredients
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Nivea Sun Soothing Sensitive Sun Lotion SPF50+ 33 ingredients
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Nivea Sun Soothing Sensitive Sun Lotion SPF50+ 33 ingredients
CustardBunny
its fine, feels nice and smells nice. doesnt leave a white cast, a bit expensive for a nivea product. But im gonna wait a week and see if my faces...
its fine, feels nice and smells nice. doesnt leave a white cast, a bit expensive for a nivea product. But im gonna wait a week and see if my faces gets better or not without it.
Eucerin Sensitive Protect Dry Touch Sun Gel-Cream Extra Light SPF50+ 32 ingredients
honimoli
I have no complaints. It's comfortable, lightweight, good for humid weather. Has never stinged my eyes or irritated by skin, which is reactive. I...
I have no complaints. It's comfortable, lightweight, good for humid weather. Has never stinged my eyes or irritated by skin, which is reactive. I love this product and the brand as well. It's sticky which I don't mind. I think it might work well with makeup if you use it.
The only issue is because of a mistake I made: I have dry skin, but I bought the gel-cream version, which is better for normal to oily skin. I should have gotten the cream one instead.
Update: I forgot about the smell. It has little to no smell. It smells surprinsingly good as well, so I like it. Unlike other products, the smell does remain for a while when you put it on the skin, so that's something to take into account.
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