Eucerin Sun Face Pigment Control SPF50+ for oily acne-prone skin
Thiamidol
Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane
Ethylhexyl Triazone
Glycyrrhiza Inflata Root Extract
Tocopheryl AcetateHigh
- HighOily Skin Fit
- HighEffectiveness
- HighSafety
A great choice for oily acne-prone skin; a few sunscreens fit it even better.
This fit is calculated for the concerns frequently associated with oily acne-prone skin: shine, breakouts, blemishes, and enlarged pores. For scores and recommendations based on your full skin profile, including your 12D face scan results and any goals or preferences you have, please use the Lovi app.
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Lovi Assistant explains
- Highly suitable for your oily skin, this product effectively controls shine with Alcohol Denat and absorbs excess oil using Silica Dimethyl Silylate, addressing your primary concern for oiliness or shiny skin.
- The inclusion of Isobutylamido Thiazolyl Resorcinol and Glycyrrhiza Inflata Root Extract offers moderate benefits for your acne, blemishes, and breakouts by inhibiting melanin production and reducing inflammation.
- This formula is safe for your skin, with no risks of irritation due to the absence of harsh ingredients.
How to apply
- Apply this sunscreen AM as the final step of your morning skincare routine. Reapply every two hours when exposed to the sun for continuous protection.
- Apply after your moisturizer as the last step before makeup. Do not apply anything on top of your sunscreen.
- Gently spread a coin-sized amount evenly across your face and neck. Avoid harsh rubbing to prevent disturbing the protective layer.
- Apply on completely dry skin after your moisturizer has fully absorbed. This ensures the sunscreen forms an even, protective barrier.
- Avoid direct contact with your eyes during application. Do a patch test before first use to ensure no irritation occurs.
People Say
★4.6Overall rating based on 400+ reviewsUsers report this sunscreen effectively fades dark spots and prevents new hyperpigmentation, with a lightweight, non-greasy texture that absorbs quickly and doesn't leave a white cast. It is also noted as a good makeup base, even for oily or sensitive skin, and provides high protection. Some users experience eye irritation or find the scent strong, while a low number of reviews mention a greasy finish, pilling, or skin irritation.
Highlights
Lightweight Texture Mostly Mentioned
- “absorbs quickly”
- “non-greasy”
- “melts into skin”
- “light fluid”
No White Cast Often Mentioned
- “no white cast”
- “blended in well”
- “invisible finish”
- “no white streaks”
Reduces Pigmentation Often Mentioned
- “helped with hyperpigmentation”
- “dark spots fading”
- “evens skin tone”
- “prevented new spots”
High Protection Sometimes Noted
- “great protection”
- “reliable sun protection”
- “prevented sunburn”
- “good for pale skin”
Makeup Base Sometimes Noted
- “sits nicely under makeup”
- “ideal base”
- “layers well”
- “no pilling under foundation”
Eye irritation Sometimes Noted
- “stings in my eyes”
- “watery eyes”
- “migrates into eyes”
- “burns eyes”
Strong scent Sometimes Noted
- “strong smell”
- “smells like man's deodorant”
- “added parfum”
- “scent is overwhelming”
Greasy finish Rarely Noted
- “super oily sheen”
- “greasy residue”
- “shiny face”
- “makes me sweat”
Pilling/Peeling Rarely Noted
- “slight clumpiness”
- “pilling”
- “rolling around”
- “flakes off”
Skin irritation Rarely Noted
- “made my skin irritated”
- “break out in spots”
- “caused reaction”
- “redness”
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Questions and answers
What makes Eucerin Sun Face Pigment Control SPF50+ a great fit for oily acne-prone skin?
This sunscreen is a great fit because it controls shine and absorbs excess oil while calming your breakouts without any harsh irritation. It includes Thiamidol and Glycyrrhiza Inflata Root Extract to help manage acne and dark spots safely.
BioMed Research International, 2020Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2019
Which ingredients make this cream a good fit for oily acne-prone skin?
Alcohol Denat and Silica Dimethyl Silylate help control shine and absorb excess oil, while Isobutylamido Thiazolyl Resorcinol and Glycyrrhiza Inflata Root Extract help reduce breakouts and soothe inflammation.
BioMed Research International, 2020Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2019
What does Thiamidol do for oily acne-prone skin?
Thiamidol helps fade dark spots left behind by acne and evens out skin tone. It is generally well tolerated on oily skin and is unlikely to cause breakouts.
International Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2026International Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2021
What does Avobenzone do for oily acne-prone skin?
Avobenzone helps protect oily acne-prone skin from harmful UVA rays that can worsen sun-exposed skin. Using it in your daily routine may prevent UV-induced skin stress without clogging pores, as long as it is paired with lightweight, oil-free ingredients that suit acne-prone skin.
European Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences, 2023Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology, 1987
Where does this cream go in a skincare routine for oily acne-prone skin?
This cream is applied in the morning as the last step of your routine, right after your moisturizer. It is unlikely to cause irritation and helps control shine while providing sun protection.
Can I use this cream with retinol, and in what order?
You can use this sunscreen in the morning as the final step after your retinol routine is fully absorbed. This formula is safe for your skin and is unlikely to cause irritation.
How often should I use this cream?
This sunscreen is a great fit for your oily acne-prone skin and is meant for daily morning use as the final step of your routine. It helps control shine and absorb excess oil while calming your skin, with little to no risk of irritation.
Can this cream clog pores, cause breakouts or purging for oily acne-prone skin?
This cream is unlikely to clog pores or cause breakouts for oily acne-prone skin, as it controls shine and reduces inflammation with Glycyrrhiza Inflata Root Extract. It also contains Thiamidol to help fade dark spots without causing irritation.
Is this cream fragrance-free and alcohol-free?
It contains fragrance (parfum) and drying alcohol (alcohol denat).
What the research says
Treatment with the tyrosinase inhibitor Thiamidol significantly lightened suction blister-induced post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation and improved acne-related post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation compared to vehicle control over 3 months.
International Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2021Four-times daily Thiamidol application improves facial hyperpigmentation significantly more than two-times daily application in subjects with mild-to-moderate facial hyperpigmentation, and a real-world three-product Thiamidol regimen shows significant improvement of hyperpigmentation and skin parameters.
International Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2020Application of isobutylamido thiazolyl resorcinol twice daily prior to Q-switched Nd:YAG laser treatment significantly reduced the incidence of post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation at 4 weeks compared to no application in subjects with solar lentigines.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2024Encapsulation of ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate and butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane in lipid microparticles significantly reduced their in vivo human skin penetration compared to nonencapsulated filters.
Skin Pharmacology and Physiology, 2011Microencapsulation of the BMDBM/HP-beta-CD complex in lipid microparticles significantly decreased the percutaneous penetration of the UV filter into the stratum corneum of human volunteers compared to the non-encapsulated sunscreen agent.
Journal of Pharmaceutical and Biomedical Analysis, 2011Following human skin application of an O/W emulsion containing 2% BMDBM loaded in lipospheres, 15% of the sunscreen accumulated in the uppermost layers of the stratum corneum without remarkably modifying skin permeation compared to unencapsulated sunscreen.
Skin Pharmacology and Physiology, 2008Microencapsulation of ethylhexyl triazone in lipid microparticles significantly reduced its in vivo human stratum corneum penetration by 45.7% compared to the nonencapsulated sunscreen.
Skin Pharmacology and Physiology, 2019A topical sunscreen containing octyl triazone, phenylbenzimidazole sulfonic acid, and methylbenzylidene camphor prevented UVB-induced suppression of intercellular adhesion molecule-1 expression and mixed-lymphocyte reaction in epidermal cell cultures compared to control sunscreens with comparable SPF lacking octyl triazone.
Toxicology in Vitro, 1994Combining 755 nm alexandrite laser with topical licorice gel significantly reduces terminal hair counts compared to alexandrite laser with placebo in women with idiopathic hirsutism.
Evidence-based Complementary and Alternative Medicine, 2015Licochalcone A activated Nrf2 signaling, elevated cytoprotective enzymes, increased the reduced-to-oxidized glutathione ratio, and decreased reactive oxygen species in human fibroblasts and neutrophils, while a LicA-rich licorice extract lowered UVA-induced oxidative processes in vivo.
Experimental Dermatology, 2015Bioactive glycyrrhizic acid and oxymatrine ionic liquid self-assembled nanomicelles significantly promoted the transdermal permeation, subcutaneous retention, and anti-photoaging efficacy of palmitoyl pentapeptide-4 in cellular and animal models compared to unformulated peptide.
Advanced Science, 2025Topical application of an antioxidant serum containing 15% ascorbic acid, 0.5% ferulic acid, and 1% tocopherol prevented particulate matter-induced degradation of extracellular matrix components, inflammation, and oxidative stress in the skin of 15 female volunteers compared to untreated controls.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2025Dermatological products containing d-alpha tocopheryl acetate showed non-comedogenic potential with less than a 50% increase in microcomedones in 12 healthy male subjects compared to octyl palmitate.
Contemporary Clinical Trials Communications, 2021Topical application of an antioxidant mix containing 15% ascorbic acid, 0.5% ferulic acid, and 1% tocopherol prevented PM and UV-induced skin barrier perturbation, lipid peroxidation, inflammatory markers, MMP9 activation, and Type I collagen loss in 15 healthy females compared to untreated exposed skin.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2024
Ingredients
Water, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Alcohol Denat, Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane, Ethylhexyl Triazone, Butylene Glycol Dicaprylatedicaprate, Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine, Dibutyl Adipate, Glyceryl Stearate Citrate, Silica, Phenylbenzimidazole Sulfonic Acid, Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate, Tapioca Starch, Silica Dimethyl Silylate, Cetearyl Alcohol, Behenyl Alcohol, Isobutylamido Thiazolyl Resorcinol, Glycyrrhiza Inflata Root Extract, Glycyrrhetinic Acid, Tocopheryl Acetate, Glycerin, Carnauba Cera, Xanthan Gum, Chondrus Crispus, Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose, Sodium Hydroxide, Trisodium Edta, Hydroxyacetophenone, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Parfum
Behind this fit score
Lovi calculates every fit score from the full ingredient list with brand-independent rules our dermatologists and cosmetic chemists build and review, and personalizes every pick with AI trained on the real results of millions of users. Lovi trains its fit score models on a proprietary dataset built from more than 10,000 expert-labeled products and more than 100,000 simulated examples, following an internally consistent methodology presented at Cosmoprof, AMWC, and Skin of Color Update.
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