a thick cream for moisturing and has the added bonus of a sun screen. Easy to use and saves times as no need to use a sun screen if you are just going to be out and about. I haven't tried in the sun for hours at a time, I would most likely apply a 30/60SPF sunscreen but since using I have not burned during a regular day outside (walking to the bus, gardening, eating lunch 30mins. etc) I found the best price was at Target ($11.99/500ml bottle) and even went to the Eucerin website & found a $2.00 off coupon.