Works for
MoisturizingDimethicone, Sodium hyaluronate + 2 moreWorks
“Deeply moisturizes and softens the skin.”
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:
sodium hyaluronate, butylene glycol.
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.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy1 strong irritant: AlcoholMedium risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~40–60%
Ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate~5.9–8.9%
- Irritation risk
- High
Octinoxate. When used in higher concentrations, works as a sunscreen protecting the skin from UVB rays. When used in lower concentration, helps to preserve the product formulation. Is shown to be harmful to coral reefs - consider avoiding bathing in coral reef areas when wearing a product with this ingredient. It can be irritating
More about Ethylhexyl methoxycinnamateAlcohol~4–6%
- Irritation risk
- High
Can be drying and contribute to skin irritation. Used in formulars to dissolve other ingredients, create a thinner product consistency or for its antibacterial properties
More about AlcoholPropylene glycol~2.8–4.2%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps oil and water mix together and can enhance the penetration of other ingredients into the skin. It can be irritating
More about Propylene glycolDimethicone~2.3–3.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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
More about DimethiconeEthylhexyl triazone~2.3–3.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Uvinul T. A UV filter. Effective against UVB rays. It is photostable. Can increase water resistance properties of the sunscreen. Unfortunately, not approved by the FDA (US) yet
More about Ethylhexyl triazoneDiethylamino hydroxybenzoyl hexyl benzoate~2–3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Uvinul A Plus. A new generation broad spectrum sunscreen that offers an effective protection especially in the UVA range. It is stable in formulations. Unfortunately, is not approved by the FDA (US) yet
More about Diethylamino hydroxybenzoyl hexyl benzoateButylene glycol~1.2–1.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a nice product texture and help delivery of other ingredients. Might be somewhat helpful in attracting water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Butylene glycolSodium dilauramidoglutamide lysine~1–1.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Pyrus cydonia seed extract~0.6–1.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Geranium robertianum extract~0.45–1.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Phellodendron amurense bark extract~0.4–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that might have an anti-inflammatory effect
More about Phellodendron amurense bark extractSodium hyaluronate~0.35–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronateAcrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer~0.2–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Maintains the texture of skincare products. Allows the product to spread evenly. Helps oil and water mix together
More about Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymerCarbomer~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps create a thicker or gel-like product texture. It is not a surfactant but can be used in gentle cleansing formulations
More about CarbomerTocopheryl acetate~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A more stable but less bio-available form of vitamin E compared to Tocopherol. Might help moisturize and protect the skin from free radicals, but mostly used in low concentrations to stabilize other ingredients.
More about Tocopheryl acetateSodium hydroxide~0.05–0.3%
Bht~0.05–0.15%
Methylparaben~0.05–0.2%
Ingredient list view
Water, Ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate, Alcohol, Propylene glycol, Dimethicone, Ethylhexyl triazone, Diethylamino hydroxybenzoyl hexyl benzoate, Butylene glycol, Sodium dilauramidoglutamide lysine, Pyrus cydonia seed extract, Geranium robertianum extract, Phellodendron amurense bark extract, Sodium hyaluronate, Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer, Carbomer, Tocopheryl acetate, Sodium hydroxide, Bht, Methylparaben
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Match % combines shared ingredients, the first five ingredients, shared actives and hero ingredients, irritancy (lower counts in the alternative's favour), texture and body area. Only products in the same routine step are compared.
| Nivea JapanSun Protect Water Gel PumpYOUR PRODUCT | KaoUV Aqua Rich Light Up Essence | Kose CosmeportSuncut UV Perfect Sun Essence | ROUND LAB1025 Dokdo Sunscreen | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 39% | 32% | 28% |
| Price | — | $11.89 | $13.08 | $18.33 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 5 of 5 | 5 of 5 | 3 of 5 |
| Key difference | — | Tinosorb S | Tinosorb S | Niacinamide |
| Irritancy | Medium | Medium | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | Contains drying alcohol | Contains drying alcohol | Contains drying alcohol | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
More alternatives: Dr. Althea Aqua Glowing SunscreenInstitut Esthederm Sun Intolerance Body Spray
Product summary
"Nivea Japan - Sun Protect Water Gel Pump" could be helpful for: Anti-aging and Moisturizing, but its actives are not the most effective or are not well-studied.
Ingredient callouts
- Humectants (sodium hyaluronate 0.40% - 0.90%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.
Price
The product retails for 16.95A$ in Australia.
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 9 studies and safety reviews.
- 1Surfactants and experimental irritant contact dermatitisncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 2Propylene Glycolpubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 3Skin-sensitizing and irritant properties of propylene glycolonlinelibrary.wiley.com
- 4
- 5Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Dimethicone Copolyoljournals.sagepub.com
- 6Phellodendron amurense Bark Extractncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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