Eucerin Anti-Pigment Day Cream SPF30 for oily skin
Thiamidol
Glycyrrhiza Inflata Root Extract
Tocopherol
GlucosylrutinAverage
- AverageOily Skin Fit
- AverageEffectiveness
- HighSafety
Works for oily skin; other sunscreens fit it better.
- Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology, 1987
- Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017
This fit is calculated for the concerns frequently associated with oily skin: shine, enlarged pores, blackheads, and blemishes. 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
- Offers excellent sun protection for your oily skin due to the presence of multiple UV filters like homosalate and butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane, though it lacks sufficient ingredients for effective seboregulation to address oily shine.
- Glycerin and tocopherol provide general hydration and antioxidant benefits, which are supportive but not directly targeted at managing excess oil.
- The formulation is safe for your oily skin, with no risks of irritation from harsh ingredients.
How to apply
- Use this moisturizing sunscreen daily in your AM routine. Reapply every two hours when exposed to direct sun.
- Apply this moisturizing sunscreen as the final step of your morning routine after your moisturizer.
- Smooth an even layer of the moisturizing sunscreen over your face and neck, avoiding harsh rubbing.
- Apply the moisturizing sunscreen onto clean, dry skin for the best protection and even coverage.
- Avoid the immediate eye area and discontinue use if any irritation occurs.
People Say
★4.0Overall rating based on 600+ reviewsUsers frequently praise this cream for its effectiveness in fading hyperpigmentation, melasma, and age spots over time, often attributing this to the patented ingredient Thiamidol. While many appreciate the added SPF 30 protection and moisturizing properties, a significant number of users report that the product tends to "pill" or roll off the skin, particularly when applying makeup or touching the face.
Highlights
Pills/rolls off Mostly Mentioned
- “Balls up when I touch my face”
- “Pills terribly under foundation”
- “Rubs off in little white bits”
- “Cannot layer anything on top of it”
Effective sun protection Often Mentioned
- “Great that it has SPF 30 included”
- “Prevents spots from reappearing in the sun”
- “Good daily protection against UV rays”
- “Feel protected without needing extra sunscreen”
Fades dark spots Often Mentioned
- “Pigmentation marks have faded away after two weeks”
- “Works on my ageing marks”
- “Noticeable difference in sun spots”
- “Helped slightly brighten my hyperpigmentation”
Evens skin tone Sometimes Noted
- “Skin looks brighter and more radiant”
- “Promotes a unified appearance”
- “Left my skin feeling smooth and even”
- “Complexion looks much clearer”
Good hydration Sometimes Noted
- “Leaves skin feeling soft and moisturized”
- “Hydrates well without being too heavy”
- “Nice creamy texture that absorbs well”
- “Keeps dry patches at bay”
Greasy/shiny finish Sometimes Noted
- “Leaves a shiny film on the skin”
- “Feels a bit greasy initially”
- “Takes a long time to fully absorb”
- “Too rich for my oily skin”
Strong fragrance Sometimes Noted
- “Perfume smell is too strong”
- “Heavily fragranced for a face cream”
- “Scent lingers and is overpowering”
- “Prefer unfragranced skincare”
Causes breakouts Rarely Noted
- “Caused breakouts on sensitive skin”
- “Stung my eyes slightly”
- “Skin felt irritated and red”
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Questions and answers
How well does Eucerin Anti-Pigment Day Cream SPF30 work for oily skin?
This cream works adequately for oily skin by offering strong sun protection and gentle hydration, though it lacks enough ingredients to manage excess oil and shine. Oily skin needs a product that specifically controls excess oil and maintains a non-greasy feel while providing lightweight hydration and sun protection.
Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017Journal of Drugs in Dermatology, 2025
Which ingredients make this cream a good fit for oily skin?
This cream works for your oily skin because glycerin and tocopherol provide general hydration and antioxidant benefits, while multiple UV filters offer strong sun protection. However, a product of this type needs ingredients that effectively manage excess oil and reduce shine without clogging pores to be a top fit for oily skin.
Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017Journal of Drugs in Dermatology, 2025
What does Thiamidol do for oily skin?
Thiamidol targets dark spots and uneven skin tone by slowing down pigment production, and it is generally well tolerated on oily skin without clogging pores. Because oily skin can be prone to post-blemish marks, this ingredient helps fade lingering discoloration safely while keeping the complexion balanced.
Journal of Drugs in Dermatology, 2025Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2021
What does Licorice Root Extract do for oily skin?
Licorice root extract helps calm redness and soothe irritation in oily skin while managing breakouts. It works well to keep sensitive and blemish-prone skin feeling comfortable and balanced.
Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology, 2016The Journal of Dermatological Treatment, 2003
Where does this cream go in a skincare routine for oily skin?
This cream goes in the morning routine as a moisturizer and sunscreen step. Oily skin needs a product that includes ingredients to control excess shine and balance oil production.
Can I use this cream with retinol, and in what order?
You can use this cream in the morning as your sunscreen step before heading out. Oily skin works best with products that contain oil-controlling ingredients to manage shine.
How often should I use this cream?
This cream works well for your oily skin in the morning as your sunscreen step, though it lacks enough oil-control ingredients to properly manage shine. Oily skin types typically need lightweight ingredients like niacinamide or salicylic acid to help keep excess oil in check.
Can this cream clog pores, cause breakouts or purging for oily skin?
This cream is unlikely to cause breakouts for oily skin, as it has a safe profile with a low risk of irritation. However, it may leave a greasy or shiny finish because it lacks enough ingredients to manage excess oil and shine.
Is this cream fragrance-free and alcohol-free?
It contains fragrance (parfum) and drying alcohol (alcohol denat).
What the research says
Parsol 1789 and Eusolex 8020 provided slightly better photoprotection than oxybenzone in both normal and sensitized human skin when assessed using pigmentation end points, whereas all three sunscreens performed similarly against UVA-induced erythema.
Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology, 1987A single application of a moisturizing fluid containing hyaluronic acid 1%, glycerin 5%, and Centella asiatica stem cells extract significantly increased skin hydration by 29% and reduced transepidermal water loss at 24 hours compared to baseline and an untreated control site in twenty healthy women.
Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017Chemical sunscreens containing avobenzone, octocrylene, homosalate, and octisalate showed no to minimal risks of dermal irritation, sensitization, photo-allergy, and photo-irritation in human subjects.
Journal of Drugs in Dermatology, 2025Treatment 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, 2024Combining 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, 2024Rutin application increased skin elasticity and decreased wrinkle length, area, and number in 40 human subjects compared to a control group over 4 weeks.
International Journal of Molecular Medicine, 2016Rutin combined with UVB filters increases critical wavelengths and antioxidant scavenging activity by 75% compared to UVB filters alone while maintaining good human skin compatibility.
Skin Research and Technology, 2016A highly soluble form of rutin reduced oxidative stress, inflammation, melanin content, brown spots, and skin redness in volunteers wearing surgical masks, compared to baseline or untreated controls.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2024
Ingredients
Water, Homosalate, Alcohol Denat, Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane, Ethylhexyl Salicylate, Ethylhexyl Triazone, Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine, Butylene Glycol Dicaprylatedicaprate, Tapioca Starch, Distarch Phosphate, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Phenylbenzimidazole Sulfonic Acid, Isobutylamido Thiazolyl Resorcinol, Glycyrrhiza Inflata Root Extract, Tocopherol, Glucosylrutin, Isoquercitrin, Glycerin, Cetyl Alcohol, Stearyl Alcohol, Sodium Chloride, Xanthan Gum, Carbomer, Sodium Hydroxide, Glyceryl Stearate, Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate, Dimethicone, Phenoxyethanol, Trisodium Edta, Parfum
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