SVR Sun Secure Extrême SPF 50+ Versus Eucerin Sun Face Oil Control Dry Touch Gel-Cream SPF 50+
Updated on July 05, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both sunscreens. They have a total of 4 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain SPF
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for dry skin
Free From
They both do not contain any common allergens, parabens or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain silicones
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Ingredient Info
SVR Sun Secure Extrême SPF 50+ 26 ingredients
Eucerin Sun Face Oil Control Dry Touch Gel-Cream SPF 50+ 27 ingredients
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SVR Sun Secure Extrême SPF 50+ 26 ingredients
Eucerin Sun Face Oil Control Dry Touch Gel-Cream SPF 50+ 27 ingredients
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Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
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 HomosalateEthylhexyl Salicylate is an organic compound used to block UV rays. It primarily absorbs UVB rays but offers a small amount of UVA protection as well.
Commonly found in sunscreens, Ethylhexyl Salicylate is created from salicylic acid and 2-ethylhexanol. You might know salicylic acid as the effective acne fighter ingredient and BHA.
The ethylhexanol in this ingredient is a fatty alcohol and helps hydrate your skin, similar to oils. It is an emollient, which means it traps moisture into the skin.
According to manufacturers, Ethylhexyl Salicylate absorbs UV wavelength of 295-315 nm, with a peak absorption at 307-310 nm. UVA rays are linked to long term skin damage, such as hyperpigmentation. UVB rays emit more energy and are capable of damaging our DNA. UVB rays cause sunburn.
Learn more about Ethylhexyl SalicylateWater. 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 WaterThis 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 SilylateIngredient Ratings
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SVR Sun Secure Extrême SPF 50+ 26 ingredients
Eucerin Sun Face Oil Control Dry Touch Gel-Cream SPF 50+ 27 ingredients

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SVR Sun Secure Extrême SPF 50+ 26 ingredients
TL;DR: EU only. Affordable. Very high SPF, water and sweat resistant. Small bottle, but lasts 2.5-3 weeks. Very strong fragrance you have to get used to.
I picked this up on recommendation of Reddit as a more tolerable and powerful version of Supergoop's Unseen Screen. I found my skin reacts to it much less than Supergoop, and the SPF is over 50. I didn't experience any acne or stinging with Show more
One of the very few SVR products that I dislike.
The idea of it is good, however it stings and burns my skin like crazy. It also tends to pill and ball up.
The fragrance is very strong.
Eucerin Sun Face Oil Control Dry Touch Gel-Cream SPF 50+ 27 ingredients
The only sunscreen I actually like using on my extremely oily face. Doesn't pill at all and doesn't get overly shiny on my skin, while still leaving a bit of a glow. As it is mattified, I usually put another moisturizer underneath to avoid getting dry during the day. As long as you double-cleanse in the evening, I don't feel that this clogs pores, which I've had problems with before with other Show more