Photoaging is the name given to premature skin aging caused by the sun. An estimated 90% of premature skin aging is thought to be caused by the sun’s rays. 2 (2) Ramos-e-Silva et al., ‘Anti-aging cosmetics: Facts and controversies’. Clin Dermatol. 2013 Nov-Dec; 31(6): 750-8.

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.

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 photoaging and, in the long run, can also help to combat visible signs of skin aging such as wrinkles.

Why should I 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.

What is the difference between Eucerin Sun Photoaging Control Tinted SPF 50+ Medium and Eucerin Sun Fluid Photoaging Control SPF50?

Both formulas offer Eucerin’s Advanced Spectral Technology which combines broadband and photostable UVA and UVB filters 1 with Licochalcone A to neutralize the free radicals caused by UV and high-energy visible light. Both formulas also include Hyaluronic Acid which visibly reduces wrinkles. The main differences between the two products are that: One offers very high sun protection (SPF 50+) while the other offers high sun protection (SPF 50) One contains color pigments (Instantly unifies complexion & provide additional defense against HEVIS induced signs of aging) and the other doesn’t. (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.

Eucerin Sun Photoaging Control Tinted SPF 50+ Medium

Name: sun-creme-tinted-photoaging-control-medium-spf-50plus
Brand: Eucerin

Very high UVA and UVB protection for face

Visibly reduces signs of aging as fine lines or uneven skin tone

With color pigments for a dual effect

A superior facial sunscreen for all skin types with color pigments to even skin tone.

Eucerin Sun Protection Innovation with Advanced Spectral Technology combines UVA/UVB filters for very high UV protection and Licohalcone A for neutralization of free radicals induced by UV and high-energy visible light.

The formula with Hyaluronic Acid helps to reduce signs of aging as fine lines & the color pigments for a dual effect: Instantly unifies complexion & provide additional defense against HEVIS induced signs of aging.

Advanced Spectral Technology

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Product info

Facial sunscreen for all skin types with color pigments

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 Photoaging Control Tinted SPF 50+ Medium is an everyday facial sunscreen that instantly unifies complexion and visibly reduces signs of aging such as fine lines or uneven skin tone.

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.

Eucerin Sun Photoaging Control Tinted SPF 50+ Light contains the high-level sun protection factor need to help prevent photoaging, with long-lasting coverage and fast absorption thanks to its light, unperfumed and non-sticky texture. Suitable for use 4 days after laser/peeling treatment.

Clinical and dermatological studies prove very good skin tolerability even on sensitive 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 very good skin tolerability even on sensitive skin.

Main findings

A Product in Use (PiU) study was conducted with 86 women on statements they would apply to the product¹. They reported the following results.

	Agreed
Visibly reduces signs of aging such as fine lines or uneven skin tone	90%
Instantly unifies skin complexion	92%
Effectively covers imperfections immediately	92%
Gives my skin a younger appearance	92%
Provides an ultra-light formula	95%

^{1 Consumer Claim Agreement Test with 86 volunteers}

Properties

Protects from sun - induced skin damage
Helps to prevent photoaging
Longlasting coverage
Light, fast absorption, non-sticky texture
Non-comedogenic
Very good eye area compatibility
Suitable for use 4 days after laser/peeling treatment
Unperfumed

How To Use

Attention

Sun protection isn’t just for sun bathers. Light to moderate everyday exposure affects skin too. 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.

Three steps to optimal sun protection

1. Select the right product

Choose a product that offers the right level of protection for your skin. It should protect against UVA and UVB rays and offer HEVIS light defense. It should also be tailored to your skin type and condition.

How much Eucerin sunscreen dry skin should I apply to my face?

2. Use the right amount

It’s important to use sufficient product and to reapply it at regular intervals. You can use your palm to measure how much product to use. We recommend that – to cover your face, neck and décolleté – you use a thick line of cream that stretches from the tip of your middle finger down to your wrist.

Apply sunscreen for dry skin thoroughly to your face

3. Apply thoroughly

Some parts are easy to miss. Don’t forget the bridge of your nose and your neck.

Important usage instructions

Apply generously on face before sun exposure and reapply frequently especially after swimming, perspiring or toweling to maintain the original protection.
Reducing the quantity will lower the level of protection significantly.
Do not stay too long in the sun, even while using a sunscreen product. Over-exposure to the sun is a serious health threat.
Keep babies and young children out of direct sunlight
Allow to absorb completely and avoid direct contact with textiles and hard surfaces to prevent staining
Avoid contact with eyes.

Use this product if…

You’re looking for a tinted sunscreen to protect your face from signs of photoaging:
Eucerin Sun Photoaging Control Tinted SPF 50+ Medium is a very high protection sunscreen designed to help prevent photoaging. It instantly unifies your complexion and reduces signs of aging such as fine lines and uneven skin tone.

You’re looking for a sun protection product that protects your face from UVA and UVB rays as well as from the negative effects of HEVIS light:
Eucerin’s Advanced Spectral Technology offers superior UVA and UVB protection and HEVIS light defense.

You’re looking for a daily sunscreen you can use as a make-up base:
Eucerin Sun Photoaging Control Tinted SPF 50+ Medium is an ideal make-up base.

Try a different product if…

You’re looking for all the benefits of Eucerin Sun Photoaging Control Tinted SPF 50+ Medium but you think it might be too dark for your skin tone:
Try Eucerin Sun Photoaging Control Tinted SPF 50+ Light or find your perfect shade by mixing them together.

You’re looking for the benefits of Eucerin Sun Photoaging Control Tinted SPF 50+ Medium but prefer a non-tinted product:
Try Eucerin Sun Fluid Photoaging Control SPF 50.

You’re looking for an anti-aging effect and a lower SPF:
Try Eucerin Hyaluron-Filler Day SPF 15 but be aware that this does not offer protection against the negative effects of HEVIS light.

Ingredients

Licochalcone A

Licochalcone A is a powerful antioxidant, anti-inflammatory and skin-soothing ingredient. It is derived from the root of the Chinese Licorice plant (Glycyrrhiza Inflata) which uses natural compounds to protect its cells from excessive sunlight. When used in skincare products, Licochalcone A works to reduce inflammation and neutralize free radicals that negatively influence skin cells and accelerate the aging process. It helps to protect the deeper epidermal skin layers from sun-induced effects.

Hyaluronic Acid

Hyaluronic Acid is formed by skin cells and is part of the connective tissue of the skin. One of its key functions is to retain moisture, and it has the ability to bind in between 1,000 and 10,000 times its own weight in water (i.e. one gram binds between one and ten liters). As we age, the skin's natural ability to produce Hyaluronic Acid depletes and wrinkles start to form and deepen.

How it works

It’s not just UV rays that can damage skin. High-energy visible (HEVIS) light generates free radicals and causes photoaging (premature skin aging caused by the sun). Eucerin Sun Photoaging Control Tinted SPF 50+ Medium offer Advanced Spectral Technology that goes beyond UV to protect skin from the negative effects of HEVIS light too. The formulas support skin’s own DNA repair mechanism and, with Hyaluronic Acid, they help to visibly reduce signs of skin aging.

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.

Hyaluronic Acid
Eucerin’s uses two types of Hyaluronic Acid to deliver intense moisturization, plump up wrinkles and visibly reduce the signs of skin aging.

Eucerin Sun Protection Photoaging Control Tinted SPF 50+ Light and Medium products also contain mineral pigments that instantly even skin tone and unify the complexion.

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

Aqua, Alcohol Denat, CI 77891, Glycerin, Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane, Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine, Dibutyl Adipate, Butylene Glycol DicaprylateDicaprate, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Ethylhexyl Salicylate, Ethylhexyl Triazone, Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate, Phenylbenzimidazole Sulfonic Acid, Silica Dimethyl Silylate, Cocoglycerides, Copernicia Cerifera Cera, Sodium Hyaluronate, Glycyrrhiza Inflata Root Extract, Glycyrrhetinic Acid, Silica, Carrageenan, Xanthan Gum, Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose, Behenyl Alcohol, Cetearyl Alcohol, Arachidic Acid, Myristic Acid, Oleic Acid, Palmitic Acid, Stearic Acid, Carbomer, Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate, Sodium Chloride, Sodium Hydroxide, Trisodium EDTA, Phenoxyethanol, Hydroxyacetophenone, Alumina, CI 77492, CI 77491, CI 77499

FAQ (5)

What is photoaging?

Photoaging is the name given to premature skin aging caused by the sun. An estimated 90% of premature skin aging is thought to be caused by the sun’s rays.²

(2) Ramos-e-Silva et al., ‘Anti-aging cosmetics: Facts and controversies’. Clin Dermatol. 2013 Nov-Dec; 31(6): 750-8.
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.
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 photoaging and, in the long run, can also help to combat visible signs of skin aging such as wrinkles.
Why should I 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.
What is the difference between Eucerin Sun Photoaging Control Tinted SPF 50+ Medium and Eucerin Sun Fluid Photoaging Control SPF50?

Both formulas offer Eucerin’s Advanced Spectral Technology which combines broadband and photostable UVA and UVB filters¹ with Licochalcone A to neutralize the free radicals caused by UV and high-energy visible light. Both formulas also include Hyaluronic Acid which visibly reduces wrinkles.

The main differences between the two products are that:

One offers very high sun protection (SPF 50+) while the other offers high sun protection (SPF 50)
One contains color pigments (Instantly unifies complexion & provide additional defense against HEVIS induced signs of aging) and the other doesn’t.
(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.

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For over 100 years, we have dedicated ourselves to researching and innovating in the field of skin science. We believe in creating active ingredients and soothing formulas with high tolerability that work to help you live your life better each day.