We assess that "Nivea - Cellular Lift Day spf 30 with Bakuchiol" can provide reliable sun protection based on the ingredient list. We love that it can protect from both UVA and UVB rays (not all sunscreens with SPF ratings give UVA protection. UVA rays do not cause sunburn, but still damage our skin and lead to early aging).

It also works as a moisturizer, so you do not have to use an additional hydrating product. This product prevents early signs of aging by protecting against sun damage (all broad spectrum sunscreens do that).

Sunscreen filters

This sunscreen uses so-called "chemical", or organic UV filters (organic simply means that their molecules contain atoms of carbon). These filters typically give good sun protection and rarely leave a white cast, but they can be irritating for sensitive skin. These are the sun protection ingredients in this sunscreen: avobenzone 3.50% - 4.30%, octisalate 3.20% - 3.90%, homosalate 4.50% - 5.50%, octocrylene 2.50% - 3.10% and ensulizole 1.50% - 1.80%.

Irritation risk

We assess the overall irritancy of it to be medium. For a detailed overview of all potential irritants: click here

You can see the detailed formula review with the breakdown of all actives in the product and the full ingredient list with estimated concentrations in the tables below.

What can the product work for?

Sun protection

This product offers a good level of protection against both UVB and UVA rays.

This sunscreen uses organic (so-called "chemical") sunscreen filters. Organic, or "chemical" filters usually provide reliable sun protection and rarely leave a white cast. Sunscreens with organic filters can sting eyes.

This product can be considered "reef safe" because it does not contain the UV filters (oxybenzone and octinoxate) that can be harmful to coral reefs when present in the water in high concentrations.

octocrylene 2.5% - 3.1%

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UVA I protection: UVA II protection: UVB protection: Photo stable: Ingredient type Organic

A weak sunscreen that protects against the sun rays that cause sunburn (UVB) and is somewhat effective against the UVA rays. It is quite stable and can help stabilize other, more vulnerable, sunscreen ingredients like Avobenzone. It is an organic, or so called "chemical" sunscreen

butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane 3.5% - 4.3%

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UVA I protection: UVA II protection: UVB protection: Photo stable: Ingredient type Organic

Avobenzone. An organic, or so-called "chemical" UV filter. Protects against both UVA and UVB rays. Needs to be combined with other filters in a formulation to be stable.

phenylbenzimidazole sulfonic acid 1.5% - 1.8%

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UVA I protection: UVA II protection: UVB protection: Photo stable: Ingredient type Organic

Ensulizole. A UV filter that is effective against UVB rays. Does not protect against UVA light. It is photostable and can be used to help stabilize other sunscreen ingredients. It is water-soluble meaning that it can help create lighter sunscreen formulations

Anti-aging

This product can help prevent early signs of skin aging because it offers a good level of broad spectrum sun protection. Sun damage is the main cause of premature skin aging, and protecting your skin from the sun is the best anti-aging strategy.

These ingredients in the product might also be helpful for reducing and preventing fine lines, wrinkles, and skin elasticity, even though there is no conclusive evidence for their effectiveness: creatine.

creatine 0.45% - 0.7%

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Concentration: Effectiveness: MEDIUM

Can support skin's ability to neutralize free radicals and produce collagen, though further research is needed to confirm effectiveness

Evens skin tone

This product offers broad spectrum sun protection. It means that it can prevent hyperpigmentation and help keep the skin tone even (sun damage is the main factor causing age spots, darkening of post-acne marks and other discolorations).

Moisturizing

This product can help improve hydration of the skin with the two types of ingredients.

The first type is called “humectants”:
these ingredients help attract water. When humectants are on the surface of the skin, they “pull in” the moisture from the outside environment, or from within deeper layers of the skin. The following ingredients in this product do the job: glycerin, sodium hyaluronate.

This product also contains ingredients called “occlusives”. They help reduce the speed with which our skin loses moisture to the outside environment. These ingredients also help soften the upper layer of the skin, so it feels less tight and nicer to the touch. The following ingredients in this product do the job: dimethicone, cetearyl alcohol.

dimethicone 0.5% - 0.7%

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Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

A silicone that helps to reduce water loss from the surface of the skin. Can temporarily "fill in" lines and wrinkles, absorb oil, and create a nice product finish

glycerin 5% - 6.1%

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Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant

sodium hyaluronate 0.5% - 0.8%

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Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin

Anti-oxidation

This product contains antioxidants (creatine) that might be able to help neutralize free radicals in skin to lessen the damage it gets from the UV light (sun). There is not enough evidence to confirm their effectiveness in skin though.

creatine 0.45% - 0.7%

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Concentration: Effectiveness: MEDIUM

Can support skin's ability to neutralize free radicals and produce collagen, though further research is needed to confirm effectiveness

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Key Actives

creatine 0.45% - 0.7%

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Works for: Anti-aging, Anti-oxidation

Can support skin's ability to neutralize free radicals and produce collagen, though further research is needed to confirm effectiveness

dimethicone 0.5% - 0.7%

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Works for: Moisturizing, Mattifying

A silicone that helps to reduce water loss from the surface of the skin. Can temporarily "fill in" lines and wrinkles, absorb oil, and create a nice product finish

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Potential irritants

cocoglycerides 0.75% - 1.1%

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Works for: Cleansing, Moisturizing

Help soften the upper layer of the skin and make it easier for oil and water mix together. Recently, a rising number of allergic reactions to cocoglycerides and other coconut-derived surfactants has been reported. As there is a significant overlap between frequent irritants and allergens, we flag this ingredient for attention of those with very sensitive, reactive skin

benzyl alcohol 0.1% - 0.2%

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A preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritating

Comodogenic ingredients

cetearyl alcohol 1.7% - 2%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: Medium

Works for: Cleansing, Moisturizing

A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture

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water 45% - 55%

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Plain old water

glycerin 5% - 6.1%

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Works for: Moisturizing

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant

homosalate 4.5% - 5.5%

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Works for: Sun protection

A weak sunscreen that offers some protection against the sun rays that cause sunburn (UVB), but does not offer meaningful protection against protect against the most aging sun rays (UVA). It loses its effectiveness quickly when exposed to sunlight. It is an organic, or so called "chemical" sunscreen. When used in low concentrations, helps to stabilize the product formulation

Ingredient list view

Water, Glycerin, Homosalate, Butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane, Ethylhexyl salicylate, Octocrylene, Cetearyl alcohol, Methylpropanediol, Tapioca starch, Phenylbenzimidazole sulfonic acid, Cocoglycerides, Glyceryl stearate, Sodium hyaluronate, Creatine, 1-methylhydantoin-2-imide, Sodium cetearyl sulfate, Dimethicone, Ethylhexylglycerin, Caprylyl glycol, Xanthan gum, Ammonium acryloyldimethyltaurate/vp copolymer, Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer, Trisodium edta, Sodium hydroxide, Phenoxyethanol, Benzyl alcohol, Limonene, Parfum, Ci 15985, Ci 47005

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WIMJ similarity score		42%	41%	40%	40%	40%	40%	40%	39%	38%	38%
SPF	SPF 30	SPF 30	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 30	SPF 30	SPF 60	SPF 60	SPF 50	SPF 30	SPF 50
Key ingredients	butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane creatine +6 more	Common: glycerin homosalate +4 more Other: niacinamide panthenol +3 more	Common: butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane dimethicone +4 more Other: bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine ethylhexyl triazone +1 more	Common: butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane dimethicone +3 more Other: butyloctyl salicylate caprylic/capric triglyceride +1 more	Common: dimethicone glycerin +3 more Other: niacinamide capryloyl salicylic acid +2 more	Common: butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane dimethicone +3 more Other: prunus armeniaca kernel oil squalane	Common: butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane dimethicone +3 more Other: butyloctyl salicylate caprylic/capric triglyceride +2 more	Common: butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane dimethicone +3 more Other: butyloctyl salicylate	Common: butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane dimethicone +2 more Other: dipotassium glycyrrhizate methyl methacrylate crosspolymer +1 more	Common: butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane dimethicone +5 more Other: urea biosaccharide gum-1 +9 more	Common: dimethicone glycerin +3 more Other: panthenol butyloctyl salicylate +1 more
Irritancy	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY LOW
Potential Irritants	ci 15985 Has skin benefit? parfum Has skin benefit? +13 more	citric acid Has skin benefit? disodium edta Has skin benefit? +8 more	alcohol denat. Has skin benefit? ethylhexylglycerin Has skin benefit? +10 more	p-anisic acid Has skin benefit? alcohol denat. Has skin benefit? +13 more	capryloyl salicylic acid Has skin benefit? disodium edta Has skin benefit? +6 more	sorbic acid Has skin benefit? prunus armeniaca kernel oil Has skin benefit? +6 more	p-anisic acid Has skin benefit? propylene glycol Has skin benefit? +16 more	alcohol denat. Has skin benefit? disodium edta Has skin benefit? +10 more	benzyl alcohol Has skin benefit? citric acid Has skin benefit? +8 more	parfum Has skin benefit? linalool Has skin benefit? +20 more	coco-glucoside Has skin benefit? aloe barbadensis leaf juice Has skin benefit? +9 more
All ingredients	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +28 more	butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane Has skin benefit? homosalate Has skin benefit? +38 more	water Has skin benefit? homosalate Has skin benefit? +25 more	butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane Has skin benefit? homosalate Has skin benefit? +28 more	butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane Has skin benefit? homosalate Has skin benefit? +25 more	butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane Has skin benefit? homosalate Has skin benefit? +31 more	butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane Has skin benefit? homosalate Has skin benefit? +32 more	butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane Has skin benefit? homosalate Has skin benefit? +21 more	butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane Has skin benefit? ethylhexyl salicylate Has skin benefit? +29 more	water Has skin benefit? homosalate Has skin benefit? +49 more	water Has skin benefit? homosalate Has skin benefit? +28 more

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