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, by Jen

Eucerin Face & Body Sunscreen Review and Giveaway!

Hey guys! Here is my review for 2 Eucerin products that were recently sent to me for review. Since their face lotion is a product that I have already been happily using for a while now, I thought I'd share my thoughts on it and its companion body lotion with you today. ^__^

Some of you may know that Eucerin Everyday Protection Face Lotion has been one of my long-time favorites for a while now. I even mentioned it in my skincare routine last year. When my old favorite facial lotion was discontinued I was quite unsatisfied with the drugstore face lotions available with sunscreen until I wandered upon this lovely one in the lotion aisle. I saw it said "Sensitive Skin" so I gave it a try and haven't looked back since.

Pros:
- doesn't break me out
- UVA + UVB spf 30 sun protection (higher than typical your spf 15 face lotions)
- oil free
- no strong smells
- no heavy feeling
- great balance of mositure/protection for Summer
- made with sensitive skin in mind
- affordable and widely available

Cons:
- might need extra blending to hide white streaks
- not enough moisture for Winter/dry conditions alone

Bottom line: I love it and recommend it to anyone who needs a daily facial moisturizer with sunscreen.

Eucerin's Everyday Protection Body Lotion was not as big a winner for me as the face lotion. When I applied it after my shower as usual, it left a tacky feeling on my skin similar to when I use your typical heavy sunscreens when going to the beach. That's not something I expected from a lotion that only has spf 15 in it. I wouldn't have cared so much if it was only when I applied it, but the sticky feeling kept on throughout the entire day. After trying it 3 times, I went back to using my regular lotion and applying regular sunscreen to my body when I knew I'd be having extended sun exposure.

Pros:

- don't need a separate sunblock + body lotion

- UVA + UVB spf 15 sun protection

- Antioxidant and Vitamin E enriched

- moisturizes as it protects

Cons:

- feels heavy and greasy on the skin

- greasy feeling lasts throughout the day

- smells like sunscreen

Bottom line: I was disappointed in the heavy feeling it left on my skin. I would not repurchase as the sticky feeling was distracting throughout the day.

Now onto the details for the giveaway!

1. "Like" the Eucerin US facebook page
2. Subscribe to http://youtube.com/frmheadtotoe
3. Give me your best skincare tip in the video's comments (not this blog post, the video)!

The prize will be a beach bag filled with goodies from Eucerin US including a towel, hat, and a $50 gift card to Sunglasses Hut!

I've noticed that those outside the US can't seem to "like" the US page for Eucerin so I'm assuming it is only for those in the US, unfortunately. The contest will end on this Saturday, July 9th at 11:59 PM CST. Good luck to those who enter!

Readers, have you tried any of the Eucerin products before? Do you have a good recommendation for a face sunscreen or daily body lotion with SPF in it? Please share in the comments! :)

Disclaimer: There are some affiliate links included in this post. Eucerin products provided by the company. This video and post are not sponsored in any way. Thanks Eucerin US for generously providing the prize for the giveaway! :)