Brand

Eucerin

The Eucerit emulsifier that created Eucerin in 1900 is the same technology that later enabled Beiersdorf's Nivea Creme in 1911.

Eucerin is a German dermocosmetics brand built on the century-old Eucerit emulsifier, the same innovation that later made Nivea Creme possible. Owned by Beiersdorf and sold alongside Nivea and Aquaphor, it focuses on moisturizers and treatments for dry, sensitive, and compromised skin, many enriched with urea, ceramides, and glycerin.

Founded

1900 (the Eucerit emulsifier was patented by Dr. Isaac Lifschutz; Eucerin was commercialized by Beiersdorf)

Founder

Dr. Isaac Lifschutz, who invented the Eucerit emulsifier, with dermatologist Paul Gerson Unna; commercialized by Beiersdorf (founded 1882)

Headquarters

Hamburg, Germany (Beiersdorf AG)

Ownership

A dermocosmetics brand of Beiersdorf AG, the DAX-listed German company that also owns Nivea and Aquaphor.

Ownership and scale

Positioned as a dermatologist-recommended brand with more than 100 years of history. Beiersdorf is a multibillion-euro company, though a Eucerin-only revenue figure is not publicly broken out.

Brand timeline

1900
Isaac Lifschutz patents the Eucerit emulsifier, the technical basis for Eucerin
1911
Lifschutz sells the patent to Beiersdorf; Eucerin ointment is developed with dermatologist Paul Gerson Unna
1950
Eucerin pH5 launches, highlighting skin-pH balance
1977
The range extends into full-body care
1990s
Eucerin enters facial skincare for sensitive and damaged skin

Where to buy

Brand siteAmazonTargetWalmartCVSWalgreens

Where to get the best offers

Look for large 16 oz jars and pharmacy sales at CVS, Walgreens, and Walmart, plus multipacks on Amazon, rather than brand-specific promo codes.

Eucerin products we have reviewed

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Advanced Repair Cream

Eucerin

Key Ingredient

Urea (with ceramide and natural moisturizing factors)

Provides up to 48-hour moisture for very dry skinHelps strengthen the skin's moisture barrierFragrance-free, dye-free, and paraben-free

$12.97/ 16 oz (454 g)($0.03/ml)

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Original Healing Rich Cream

Eucerin

Key Ingredient

Petrolatum

Seals in moisture to protect very dry, compromised skinHelps soothe eczema-prone drynessFragrance-free, dye-free, and non-comedogenic

$18.99/ 16 oz (454 g)($0.04/ml)

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Roughness Relief Cream

Eucerin

Key Ingredient

Urea (10%)

Intensively hydrates dry, rough, bumpy skinGently exfoliates and smooths the look of textureFragrance-free and dye-free (contains AHA, so use sunscreen)

$23.59/ 16 oz (454 g)($0.05/ml)

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