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Nivea Cellular Luminous Anti-Dark Spot Face Cream SPF50

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Sun protection
Anti-aging
Moisturizing

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Key actives

Dimethicone 1.3% - 1.6%Homosalate 5.9% - 7.2%

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Product summary

Based on the ingredients included, we believe that "Nivea - Cellular Luminous Anti-Dark Spot Face Cream SPF50" can offer reliable sun protection. It can protect from both UVA and UVB rays. This is great news because 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. Like all broad-spectrum sunscreens, this product has an anti-aging benefit.

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. The UV filters in this sunscreen are: tinosorb s 2.00% - 2.40%, avobenzone 4.50% - 5.50%, octisalate 3.60% - 4.40%, uvinul t 3.20% - 3.90%, homosalate 5.90% - 7.20% and ensulizole 1.20% - 1.40%.

Irritation risk

There are quite a few common irritants in this product, including ingredients without particular skin benefits. We would not recommend it for sensitive skin. We assess the overall irritancy of this sunscreen 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.

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The product retails for 13.49£ in the United Kingdom.

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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.

butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane 4.5% - 5.5%

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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.

bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine 2% - 2.4%

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

Tinosorb S. One of the most effective broad spectrum sunscreen ingredients. Protects from both UVA and UVB rays. It is photostable. Unfortunately, not approved by FDA (US) yet.

phenylbenzimidazole sulfonic acid 1.2% - 1.4%

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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

What does the product description say?

Features NIVEA Cellular Luminous 630 Day Cream SPF 50 – NIVEA's Highest Efficacy In Treating Age Spots The lightweight day cream reduces dark spots caused by sun, aging, hormonal* factors and prevents their reappearance to reveal the natural luminosity of the skin.

Source: Supderdrug

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.

Evens skin tone

What does the product description say?

Cellular Luminous Anti-Dark Spot Face Cream SPF50

Source: From product name

This product can help reduce hypepigmentation and even out the skin tone because it contains the following effective ingredients: isobutylamido thiazolyl resorcinol.

Keep in mind that you would need to apply any topical skincare targetted at hypigmentation consistently for a couple of months to get a result. No topical skincare product can help get rid of hyperpigmentation (including post-acne marks and age spots) instantly.

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).

isobutylamido thiazolyl resorcinol 0.4% - 0.65%

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Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

Sometimes referred to as Thiamidol (patented by Beiersdorf). A compound that can reduce melanin production in skin. Can help to fade pigmentation spots quicker and even out the skin tone. It is a relatively new compound and the research on it is ongoing. The first studies show that it might be as effective in reducing hyperpigmentation as hydroquinone but with fewer side effects

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, butylene glycol dicaprylate/dicaprate.

sodium hyaluronate 0.35% - 0.6%

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Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

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

dimethicone 1.3% - 1.6%

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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 0.45% - 0.7%

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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

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Ingredients & concentrations

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Key Actives

dimethicone 1.3% - 1.6%

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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

homosalate 5.9% - 7.2%

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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

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Potential irritants

alcohol denat. 1.7% - 2%

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Produces temporary toning effect. Can help dissolve other ingredients or preserve products

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 0.6% - 0.9%

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

homosalate 5.9% - 7.2%

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Works for: Sun protection

butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane 4.5% - 5.5%

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Works for: Sun protection

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.

Ingredient list view

Water, Homosalate, Butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane, Ethylhexyl salicylate, Ethylhexyl triazone, Butylene glycol dicaprylate/dicaprate, Alcohol denat., Bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine, Dimethicone, Silica, Phenylbenzimidazole sulfonic acid, Tapioca starch, Cetearyl alcohol, Behenyl alcohol, Methylpropanediol, Glycerin, Isobutylamido thiazolyl resorcinol, Sodium hyaluronate, Tocopheryl acetate, Sodium stearoyl glutamate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Xanthan gum, Sodium chloride, Carbomer, Sodium sulfate, Trisodium edta, Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer, Sodium hydroxide, Phenoxyethanol, Benzyl alcohol, Limonene, Parfum, Ci 15985

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SPF	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 30	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 45	SPF 45	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 50
Key ingredients	isobutylamido thiazolyl resorcinol butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane +7 more	Common: isobutylamido thiazolyl resorcinol butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane +6 more Other: chondrus crispus extract glycyrrhetinic acid +3 more	Common: dimethicone glycerin +2 more Other: niacinamide ceramide np +3 more	Common: butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane ethylhexyl triazone +3 more Other: panthenol cocos nucifera fruit extract +1 more	Common: bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane +4 more Other: drometrizole trisiloxane octocrylene +2 more	Common: butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane dimethicone +3 more Other: aphanizomenon flos-aquae extract camellia sinensis leaf extract +3 more	Common: butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane glycerin +1 more Other: aleurites moluccanus seed oil allantoin +6 more	Common: butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane dimethicone +5 more Other: gluconolactone panthenol +8 more	Common: bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane +4 more Other: drometrizole trisiloxane octocrylene	Common: bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine ethylhexyl triazone +3 more Other: butyrospermum parkii butter diethylamino hydroxybenzoyl hexyl benzoate +3 more	Common: bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine dimethicone +2 more Other: diethylamino hydroxybenzoyl hexyl benzoate diglycerin +4 more
Irritancy	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW
Potential Irritants	ci 15985 Has skin benefit? parfum Has skin benefit? +16 more	parfum Has skin benefit? alcohol denat. Has skin benefit? +12 more	myristyl alcohol Has skin benefit? t-butyl alcohol Has skin benefit? +7 more	citric acid Has skin benefit? tocopheryl acetate Has skin benefit? +11 more	alcohol denat. Has skin benefit? potassium sorbate Has skin benefit? +16 more	parfum Has skin benefit? caprylyl glycol Has skin benefit? +6 more	propolis extract Has skin benefit? ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate Has skin benefit? +14 more	polysorbate 60 Has skin benefit? aloe barbadensis leaf juice powder Has skin benefit? +12 more	parfum Has skin benefit? p-anisic acid Has skin benefit? +14 more	propylene glycol Has skin benefit? silver chloride Has skin benefit? +11 more	propylene glycol Has skin benefit? decyl glucoside Has skin benefit? +11 more
All ingredients	water Has skin benefit? homosalate Has skin benefit? +31 more	water Has skin benefit? alcohol denat. Has skin benefit? +30 more	butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane Has skin benefit? homosalate Has skin benefit? +28 more	water Has skin benefit? isohexadecane Has skin benefit? +32 more	water Has skin benefit? homosalate Has skin benefit? +28 more	butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane Has skin benefit? homosalate Has skin benefit? +24 more	butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane Has skin benefit? homosalate Has skin benefit? +36 more	water Has skin benefit? butyloctyl salicylate Has skin benefit? +29 more	water Has skin benefit? homosalate Has skin benefit? +29 more	water Has skin benefit? c12-15 alkyl benzoate Has skin benefit? +26 more	water Has skin benefit? phenoxyethyl caprylate Has skin benefit? +26 more

PRODUCT REVIEW

Nivea Cellular Luminous Anti-Dark Spot Face Cream SPF50

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Sun protection

Anti-aging

What does the product description say?

Evens skin tone

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Moisturizing

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