Comparison between ROUND LAB Birch Juice Moisturizing Sun Cream SPF 50+/PA++++ (2021) vs. Eucerin Oil Control Sun Gel-cream Dry Touch SPF 50+ (2022)

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40 Ingredients 30

1
Water
1
Water
2
Dibutyl Adipate
2
C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
3
Propanediol
3
Alcohol Denatured
4
Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate
4
Avobenzone
5
Polymethylsilsesquioxane
5
Butylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate
6
Ethylhexyl Triazone
6
Ethylhexyl Triazone
7
Niacinamide
7
Tinosorb S
8
Tinosorb M
8
Dibutyl Adipate
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Uniqueness32 out of 40
80.0%
Uniqueness22 out of 30
73.3%

Positive Effects

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ECO Metrics

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Vegan
No
No
Cruelty free
No
No
Reef friendly
Yes
Yes
Ozone layer safe
Yes
Yes
Organic score
natural
12 out of 40
30%
chemical
26 out of 40
65%
natural
6 out of 30
20%
chemical
23 out of 30
77%

Concerns

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Components by Skin Type

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Dry skin
Positive: 7Negative: 0
Glycerin#121,2-Hexanediol#13Butylene Glycol#14Sodium Hyaluronate#16Allantoin#20Ascorbic Acid (Vitamin C)#29Tocopherol#39
Oily skin
Positive: 1Negative: 0
Allantoin#20
Sensitive skin
Positive: 1Negative: 0
Allantoin#20
Dry skin
Positive: 1Negative: 1
Glycerin#20Alcohol Denatured#3
Oily skin
Positive: 0Negative: 0
Sensitive skin
Positive: 0Negative: 0

Detailed view

ROUND LAB Birch Juice Moisturizing Sun Cream SPF 50+/PA++++ (2021) vs. Eucerin Oil Control Sun Gel-cream Dry Touch SPF 50+ (2022)
Position 1
Both products have the same component on this position.

#1Water

Origin: natural
Role: Solvent
EWG Rating [ 1 ]

Water is a great solvent. It’s neutral and doesn’t provide any strong positive or negative effects. It just helps components to mix better and to transport active components.

Position 2

#2Dibutyl Adipate

Origin: chemical
Role: Skin conditioning agent, Emollient, Film former, Solvent
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
CIR Rating [ A ]
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#2C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate

Origin: chemical
Role: Skin conditioning agent, Antimicrobial agent, Emollient
Cleansing
Softening
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
CIR Rating [ A ]

C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate is mostly used as formulation component. It gives the product a soft and silky but non-greasy feeling. As for the skin benefits, it's an emollient – it makes the skin softer and more hydrated. It also helps to kill bacteria and increase the product’s shelf life.

Position 3

#3Propanediol

Origin: chemical
Role: Solvent, Viscosity controlling agent
Moisturizing
Hair conditioning
EWG Rating [ 2 ]

Propanediol is a good solvent, emollient and humectant. It helps to moisturize the skin and prevent moisture loss. In haircare products, it conditions hair and improves absorption of the product.

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#3Alcohol Denatured

Origin: chemical
Role: Antifoaming agent, Antimicrobial agent, Astringent, Masking, Solvent, Viscosity controlling agent
Antiseptic
Alcohols
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
Bad for dry skin
Bad for dry skin

Alcohol Denatured is a great bacteria killer. Manufacturers often put it inside products to increase their shelf life.

It’s one of the most harmful alcohols used in skincare. You should use it carefully, especially if you have dry skin. It removes oily barrier from the surface of your skin making it less protected and causing dryness. We advise you to pay attention to the position of this component in a formulation. If it stays below the 6th position it will hardly harm your skin. We also recommend testing the product first before application. If you feel a “cooling effect” it means the product contains a lot of alcohol and it's better to be careful with it.

Position 4

#4Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate

Origin: chemical
Role: No information
UV Protection
EWG Rating [ 2 ]
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#4Avobenzone

Origin: chemical
Role: No information
UV Protection
EWG Rating [ 1 ]

Avobenzone is the only chemical UV-protection component with a broad spectrum coverage. It can help to block both UVA I and UVA II rays. It's safe and it is allowed to use at a 3% concentration in the USA and a 5% concentration in the EU countries.

There is one problem: avobenzone loses efficiency when exposed to the sun. If you are outside, it loses 36% of its ability to block UV rays an hour after application. That's why it's recommended to reapply sunscreen every 2 hours.

Position 5

#5Polymethylsilsesquioxane

Origin: chemical
Role: No information
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
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#5Butylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate

Origin: chemical
Role: Skin conditioning agent, Emollient
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
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