Eucerin

Eucerin At-A-Glance 
   Strengths: Inexpensive and widely distributed; fragrance-free cleansers.

   Weaknesses: Sunscreens without UVA-protecting ingredients; anti-redness products that added questionable ingredients instead of increasing the anti-inflammatory agents; nothing for acne-prone skin; jar packaging.

   This drugstore staple line claims to be dermatologist-preferred skin care, but any dermatologist who recommends this line in its entirety without reservation needs a crash course in what skin really needs to be protected and look its best. There are some basic products that a dermatologist would want to consider, but Eucerin falls short in some key areas, including sun protection and products to address acne. Further, even their latest products aren’t keeping pace with what industry frontrunners are doing in an effort to create elegant, effective products. For example, serums from Olay, Neutrogena, and Aveeno have much more interesting formulations, while moisturizers from many other drugstore lines (including Nivea, which is owned by Eucerin parent company Beiersdorf) include a greater complement of antioxidants and ingredients that mimic the structure and function of healthy skin. A major pro for this line is that all of the products are fragrance-free. Although that’s helpful for all skin types, it certainly isn’t compelling enough for dermatologists to green-light this line without cautions about which products to avoid.

   For more information about Eucerin, call (800) 227-4703 or visit www.eucerin.com.