A superior facial sunscreen for oily and acne prone skin with an 8h anti-shine effect.
Eucerin’s Advanced Spectral Technology offers very high factor UVA/UVB protection and HEVIS light defense. The sunscreen also supports skin’s own DNA repair mechanism and includes sebum-regulating Oil Control technology.
Facial sunscreen for oily and acne-prone skin
UV light is the main cause of sun-induced skin damage, but high-energy visible (HEVIS) light can also induce free radicals that cause further stress to skin.
Eucerin Sun Gel-Cream Oil Control SPF 50+ is an everyday facial sunscreen for oily and acne-prone skin. The Advanced Spectral Technology combines broadband and photostable UVA and UVB filters1 for very high UV protection with Licochalcone A to neutralize free radicals caused by UV and HEVIS light. The sunscreen for oily skin also includes Glycyrrhetinic Acid which supports skin’s own DNA repair mechanism.
Sebum-regulating Oil Control technology with L-Carnitine and absorbing micro-particles gives skin an immediate dry touch finish and a long-lasting anti-shine effect of up to eight hours.
Eucerin Sun Gel-Cream Oil Control SPF 50+ is unperfumed and has an ultra-light, non-greasy texture. Clinical and dermatological studies prove good skin tolerability on sensitive and acne-prone skin.
(1) Meeting the high standards for UVA and UVB protection defined by Cosmetics Europe. The levels of UVA protection are higher than the EU recommendation.
Clinical and dermatological studies
Clinical and dermatological studies prove good skin tolerability on sensitive and acne-prone skin. The formula was also tested in, and proven to be suitable for, humid climates.
Main Findings
Two Product-in-use studies2 involving 325 women with combination, oily and acne-prone skin showed excellent results. They reported:
In a separate clinical study the sample confirmed that3:
2 Eucerin research. Eucerin Sun Gel-Cream Oil Control SPF50+ was applied approximately once a day for two weeks. The studies were performed in hot and humid climates (Thailand and Spain).
3 Eucerin research. Results of a clinical study involving 40 women with combination to oily skin. Eucerin Sun Gel-Cream Oil Control SPF50+ was applied twice a day for four weeks.
Eucerin Sun Face Oil Control Dry Touch SPF 50+ is a daily sunscreen with a very high sun protection factor specifically formulated for oily and acne-prone facial skin. It combines superior photo protection against sun-induced skin damage and an active solution to improve skin condition.
A combination of Licochalcone A and Glycyrrhentinic Acid provides biological cell protection. Licochalcone A is a powerful, natural, anti-oxidant that protects the skin cells against damage caused by free radicals while Glycyrrhentinic Acid protects DNA by supporting the skin’s own DNA protection and repair mechanisms.
Eucerin Sun Face Oil Control Dry Touch SPF 50+ specially developed Oil Control Technology addresses the specific needs of oily and acne-prone skin. The formula, with sebum-regulating L-Carnitine and a combination of three mattifying lipid-absorbing pigments, leaves an immediate and long lasting dry matt finish on the skin even in hot and humid climates.
Eucerin Sun Face Oil Control Dry Touch SPF 50+ is non-comedogenic, free of perfume and parabens and an ideal make-up base.
Clinical studies
Clinical studies have proven a very good skin tolerability of Eucerin Sun Face Oil Control Dry Touch SPF 50+, even in patients with sensitive and oily, acne-prone skin.
The efficacy of the mattifying formula with sebum-regulating L-Carnitine and lipid-absorbing pigments was further tested and assessed in product in use (PIU) studies.
MAIN FINDINGS
Studies involving 325 subjects with oily, acne-prone skin show excellent results (2). They reported:
Women with oily to combination skin confirm after four weeks of product application (3):
(1) In two combined in-use studies, 325 women with combination, oily and acne-prone skin applied Eucerin Oil Control 50+ approx. once per day for two weeks. The studies were performed in humid and hot climates (Thailand and Spain). (2) Results of a clinical study enrolling 40 women with combination to oily skin. Eucerin Oil Control 50+ was applied twice per day for four weeks. (3) Split-face application of Eucerin Sun Face Oil Control Dry Touch SPF 50+ (right-hand side) and a control sunscreen SPF 50+ (left-hand side). Clinical photography was performed 5 min after product application. Example shown, individual results may vary
Properties
4 Split-face application of Eucerin Sun-Cream Oil Control SPF 50+ (right hand side) and an SPF 50+ control sunscreen (left hand side). Clinical photography was performed five minutes after product application. Example shown. Individual results may vary.
Sunscreen as part of your daily routine
Sun protection isn’t just for sun bathers. Light to moderate everyday exposure affects skin too, and blemish-prone skin is particularly susceptible to hyperpigmentation issues which are easily exacerbated by the sun. That’s why it’s important to include sun protection in your daily skincare routine. Find out more in The importance of sun protection in your daily routine.
Important usage instructions
INSTRUCTIONS
Do's and Dont's
Use this product if...
You have oily, acne-prone or sensitive skin and are looking for a very high protection sunscreen specifically for your face.
You prefer a sunscreen with an ultra-light texture.
You want a facial sunscreen with a dry matt finish:
The Oil Control Technology in Eucerin Sun Face Oil Control Dry Touch SPF 50+ provides an immediate and long-lasting dry matt finish due to its dry touch texture and sebum regulating action.
You would like to prevent Sun-induced ance marks:
Eucerin Sun Face Oil Control Dry Touch SPF 50+ protects your skin from sun induced pigmentation disorders.
Try a different product if...
You have dry skin on your face.
If that is the case, try Eucerin Sun Creme Sensitive Protect SPF 50+.
You have normal to combination skin on your face, you go swimming or are at the beach and you prefer a sun product that is water resistant.
If this is the case try → Eucerin Sun Fluid Sensitive Protect SPF 50+.
You want a sunscreen specifically formulated for children.
If that is the case, try Eucerin Kids Sun Lotion Sensitive Protect SPF 50+.
Use this product if …
You have oily, acne-prone skin and are looking for a very high protection facial sunscreen:
Eucerin Sun Gel-Cream Oil Control SPF 50+ offers very high protection and has been specially formulated for your skin type.
You’re looking for a sun protection product with an ultra-light texture:
Eucerin Sun Gel-Cream Oil Control SPF 50+ is ultra-light, non-greasy and non-sticky and absorbs quickly and easily. It is also non-comedogenic.
You’re looking for a sunscreen that prevents your face from developing an oily shine:
Eucerin Sun Gel-Cream Oil Control SPF 50+ has an eight hour anti-shine effect. The Oil Control Technology in the formula provides an immediate and long-lasting dry matt finish due to its dry touch texture and sebum-regulating formula
You want to help prevent sun-induced acne marks:
Eucerin Sun Gel-Cream Oil Control SPF 50+ protects your skin from sun-induced pigmentation.
Try a different product if …
You have oily, acne-prone skin and are looking for a facial sunscreen with a lower SPF than 50+:
Try Eucerin Sun Gel-Cream Oil Control SPF 30.
You have sensitive skin that’s oily but not particularly prone to blemishes and are looking for a very high protection product for your face:
Try Eucerin Sun Fluid Sensitive Protect SPF 50+.
You have sensitive skin that is dry and are looking for a very high protection product for your face:
Try Eucerin Sun Creme Sensitive Protect SPF 50+.
You have oily skin and are looking for a high or very high sun protection product for your body:
Try Eucerin Sun Spray Transparent Dry Touch Sensitive Protect SPF 50 or Eucerin Sun Spray Transparent Sensitive Protect SPF 50+.
You’re looking for high factor sun protection specially formulated for children:
Try Eucerin Kids Sun Lotion Sensitive Protect SPF 50+, Eucerin Kids Sun Spray Sensitive Protect SPF 50+ or Eucerin Kids Mineral Sun Lotion Sensitive Protect SPF 30.
How it works
It’s not just UV rays that can damage skin. High-energy visible (HEVIS) light can also generate free radicals, cause photoaging (premature skin aging caused by the sun) and exacerbate the hyperpigmentation issues that oily and acne-prone skin is particularly prone to. Eucerin Sun Gel-Cream Oil Control SPF 50+ and SPF 30 offer Advanced Spectral Technology that goes beyond UV to protect skin from the negative effects of HEVIS light too. The formula also supports skin’s own DNA repair mechanism and includes Eucerin’s proven Oil Control Technology which helps to control skin’s sebum and improve the condition and appearance of oily, acne-prone skin.
Advanced Spectral Technology
Superior broadband and photostable UVA/UVB filters1 are combined with Licochalcone A to neutralize free radicals caused by UVA and HEVIS light.
DNA protection
The sunscreen for oily skin also includes Glycyrrhetinic Acid which supports skin’s own DNA repair mechanism.
Oil Control Technology
The formula’s sebum-regulating Oil Control Technology combines absorbing microparticles and L-Carnitine, reducing the amount of sebum on the skin. The lipid-absorbing microparticles absorb any remaining excess oils, so skin appears dry and matt. Eucerin’s Oil Control Technology delivers a long-lasting anti-shine effect of up to eight hours.
1 - Meeting the high standards for UVA and UVB protection defined by Cosmetics Europe. The levels of UVA protection are higher than the EU requirement.
All Ingredients
How do I know which SPF to use?
Sunscreens are available in four different levels of protection: low (factor 6 to 10), medium (15 to 25), high (30 to 50) and very high (50+). The higher the protection factor the better your skin is protected, but it’s important to apply the product thoroughly (be careful not to miss any bits) and to reapply it generously every two hours.
Can sunscreen clog my pores and lead to breakouts?
Some people with oily and acne-prone skin are concerned that sunscreen will worsen their symptoms and avoid sun protection altogether. Specially formulated products such as Eucerin Sun Gel-Cream Oil Control SPF 50+ are designed to manage oily and acne-prone skin conditions. The ultra-light formula has a sebum-regulating Oil Control technology withL-Carnitine and absorbing micro-particles. It leaves an immediate dry touch finish and a long-lasting anti-shine effect of up to eight hours.
My skin is acne-prone. Do I need special suncare?
Yes. Effective sun protection is essential for all skin types and it’s particularly important for acne-prone skin for a number of reasons:
It’s also important to be aware that some acne medication and skin peels can make skin more sensitive to the sun and more susceptible to sun-induced skin damage. Products specially formulated for acne-prone skin, such as Eucerin Sun Gel-Cream Oil Control SPF 50+, will give it the protection it needs. Our product is also ‘non-comedogenic’, which means it doesn’t contain ingredients that might block pores and trigger blemishes.
The ultra-light formula has a sebum-regulating Oil Control technology with L-Carnitine and absorbing micro-particles. It leaves an immediate dry touch finish and a long-lasting anti-shine effect of up to eight hours.
Why do I need to integrate sun face care into my daily routine?
Facial skin is more sensitive to UVA/UVB radiation and HEVIS light than skin on the rest of the body as it is exposed to sun all year round. Sun protection can help you avoid the cellular DNA damage caused by UV, photoaging (premature aging caused by the sun) and hyperpigmentation. It is important to protect facial skin whenever it is exposed to the sun.
Can I use sunscreen and make-up?
Yes. Eucerin Sun Gel-Cream Oil Control SPF 50+ is suitable for use under make-up. Both liquid and powder-based make-up can be safely applied over the sunscreen without affecting its protection.
What is the difference between UVA and UVB rays?
UVA rays penetrate the deeper layers of skin. They stimulate the production of free radicals that cause oxidative stress and can lead to indirect DNA damage. UVA rays are most commonly associated with photoaging (premature skin aging caused by the sun). They can also trigger sun allergies such as Polymorphous Light Eruption (PLE). UVB rays can also provoke allergies, but to a lesser degree.
UVB rays provide the energy your skin needs to make Vitamin D and stimulate the production of melanin which is responsible for tanning. They don’t travel as deeply as UVA rays, penetrating only the outermost layers of skin, but they cause more immediate damage such as sunburn. UVB rays are directly absorbed by cellular DNA which can lead to skin diseases such as actinic keratosis and skin cancer.
Both types of UV rays can induce hyperpigmentation and may contribute to conditions such as sun spots (also known as age spots) and melasma.
What is high-energy visible light and why does my skin need to be protected from it?
The sunlight spectrum consists of UV, visible and infrared light. Visible sunlight can be detected by the human eye, while the others remain invisible. Part of this visible spectrum has a high energy level and is known as high-energy visible light. It is also referred to as HEVIS light, HEV Light, HEVL and sometimes ‘blue light’ or ‘blue violet light’
Like UVA rays, HEVIS light penetrates the deeper layers of skin (the dermis) and can generate free radicals. These free radicals are one of the main causes of photoaging (premature skin aging caused by the sun). They interfere with skin cells and break down the collagen and elastin that gives our skin its plump, youthful appearance. HEVIS light has also been linked to uneven skin pigmentation and melasma.
Many modern sunscreens offer effective protection against UVA and UVB rays, but we recommend that you look out for products that also defend against the negative effects of HEVIS light. These products will give your skin reliable protection from photoagingand, in the long run, can also help to combat visible signs of skin aging such as wrinkles.
What is the difference between Eucerin Sun Fluid Sensitive Protect SPF 50+ and Eucerin Sun Face Oil Control Dry Touch SPF 50+
While both are effective sunscreens, Eucerin Sun Face Oil Control Dry Touch SPF 50+ is an active solution that has been tailor-made for the specific needs of oily and acne-prone skin. The formula with sebum-regulating L-Carnitine and a combination of three lipid-absorbing pigments provides a long lasting dry-matt finish with an ultra-light texture.
What SPF factor should I be using?
Sun sensitivity varies from person to person. For example, if you have sensitive or acne-prone skin you should always use a high or very high SPF. The SPF, or Sun Protection Factor, indicates the additional amount of time it will take for skin to burn, compared to not using sun protection. So, a person who would get burnt after 30 minutes without sunscreen can be protected for 300 minutes if using a sunscreen. However, this SPF is dependent on the product being used in high enough amounts. It is recommended to only stay in the sun for 60% of the SPF allowance and to remember that skin damage can occur even before sunburn is visible. If in any doubt about your individual skin tolerance, ask a dermatologist for advice.
Why do I need special sun care if I have acne-prone skin?
Acne-prone skin has its own special needs. For example, acne treatments make skin photosensitive and, therefore, more susceptible to sun-induced skin damage. Acne-prone skin typically has increased sebum production, which can be regulated by using specific sun care formulas. Finally hyperpigmented macules are a major concern as acne marks are at increased risk of sun-induced pigmentation. Special sun creams take each of these issues into account.
Why should I integrate sun face care into my daily routine?
Facial skin is more exposed to sun, all year round, than the skin on the rest of the body, making it more vulnerable to harmful UVA/UVB radiation. To avoid cellular DNA damage, photoageing and hyperpigmentation it is important to protect facial skin whenever it is exposed to the sun.
Do I need to apply additional sunscreen if I am already using Eucerin DermoPURIFYER Adjunctive Soothing Cream
If you are outdoors for a prolonged time and are spending time in water or sweating it is recommended that you also apply specific sun protection and if necessary, use a very high SPF such as 50+.
Can I put make-up over my sunscreen?
Eucerin Sun Face Oil Control Dry Touch SPF 50+ is an ideal make-up base. Both face powder and make-up can be safely applied without affecting the sun protection. Do remember, however, to reapply the sun protection regularly throughout the day.
What is the difference between UVA and UVB rays?
Long wave UVA (Ultraviolet A) rays are emitted by the sun and penetrate deeply into the skin. They are the major cause of oxidative stress. They are responsible for longer-term sun damage such as skin ageing and skin cancer as well as polymorphic light eruption (PLE), the so-called sun allergy. Short wave UVB rays on the other hand cause immediate visible damage to the skin, usually known as sunburn. These rays penetrate less deeply than UVA and are mainly responsible for cellular DNA damage.
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Hi Smiley,
Thank you for your Review. We are very confident in the formulation of our product range. However, as with all cosmetic products, there is a chance that some users may not react well to a particular ingredient contained in a specific product. If it has been ascertained that this particular product is causing any discomfort to the skin, you should stop using it. It is disappointing to hear that this particular product is not suiting your skin type and we thank you for getting in touch with us.
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Eucerin ZA
Hi Confirm,
The product that you are using is formulated for very oily skin. If your skin is not particularly oily, may we suggest that you use one of the other variants, e.g. Sensitive Protect Sun Cream, which may better suit your particular skin type. Unfortunately we don't carry samples of our entire range at this time.
Many thanks,
Eucerin ZA
Hi there,
We have a wide range of Body and Facial Eucerin Sun products available, depending upon your skin type. Please take a moment to visit the web-site using the following link to view the products that are available in this range in South Africa: https://www.eucerin.co.za/products/sun-protection. We really appreciate your interest in our brand and for taking the trouble to get in touch.
Many thanks,
Eucerin ZA