Nivea Professional Vitamin C Tagespflege LSF15

Name: Nivea - Professional Vitamin C Tagespflege LSF15
Brand: Nivea

SPF 15

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WORKS FOR

Sun protection
Evens skin tone
Moisturizing
Anti-oxidation

KEY INGREDIENTS

Vitamin C
Avobenzone
butyrospermum parkii butter
dimethicone
glycerin
octocrylene
Ensulizole
+3 more

IRRITANCY

HIGH

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Product summary

"NIVEA - Professional Vitamin C Tagespflege LSF15" "is a broad spectrum sunscreen meaning that it protects both from UVB rays (" burning "- they cause sunburn) and UVA rays (" aging "- they don't cause sunburn but lead to premature aging and pigmentation issues). However, it does not offer enough sun protection. We recommend to use a sunscreen with at least SPF 30 daily.

Because it includes good moisturizing ingredients, it can also work as a hydrating day cream.

Sunscreen filters

This is a so-called" chemical "sunscreen. It means that it uses organic UV filters. They typically offer good sun protection and rarely leave a white cast, but they can be irritating for some people with sensitive skin. The UV filters in this sunscreen are: avobenzone 2.20% - 3.30%, octisalate 3.70% - 5.50%, octocrylene 1.20% - 1.90% and ensulizole 0.35% - 0.75%.

Irritation risk

It contains a bunch of common irritants, including ingredients that do not provide any known benefit for the skin. It might not be the best choice if your skin is sensitive. We assess the overall irritancy of it to be high. 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.

Can the product deliver on its promises?

WIMJ summary for sun protection

This product offers broad spectrum sun protection, but it is weak. We recommend to use a broad spectrum sunscreen with at least SPF 30.

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.

Organic filters

Ingredient	UVB	UVA I	UVA II	Stability
butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane
octocrylene
ethylhexyl salicylate

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WIMJ summary for evens skin tone

This product contains ingredients () that could help reduce hyperpigmentation (for example, post-acne marks or age spots) in theory, but there is not enough evidence that they actually work.

The biggest effect for evening out skin tone in this product comes from sun protection. Sun damage is the main factor causing age spots, darkening of post-acne marks and other discolorations. This is why sun protection is the best strategy for maintaining an even skin tone. We, however, do not recommend using this product as a sunscreen because the protection it offers is not strong enough).

Ingredient	Effectiveness	Concentration	Irritancy
ascorbic acid	HIGH

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WIMJ summary for 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.

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: butyrospermum parkii butter, dimethicone.

Ingredient	Effectiveness	Concentration	Irritancy
butyrospermum parkii butter	HIGH
dimethicone	HIGH
glycerin	HIGH

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WIMJ summary for anti-oxidation

This product contains antioxidants (butyrospermum parkii butter). In theory, they could help neutralize free radicals in skin and lessen the damage it gets from the UV light (sun), but there is no evidence that these ingredients can have a noticeable effect in skin.

Ingredient	Effectiveness	Concentration	Irritancy
butyrospermum parkii butter	LOW
ascorbic acid	HIGH
tocopheryl acetate	LOW

How honest is this product?

Promise	Can it deliver?
Sun protection
Evens skin tone

Total Promises Fulfilled score: 50/100.

Potential irritants

IRRITANCY

HIGH

Ingredient	Irritancy	Skin Benefit
ascorbic acid
alcohol denat.
butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane

Ingredients by volume

Ingredient	Estimated concentration
water Plain old water	40% - 60%
glycerin One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant	4.3% - 6.5%
ethylhexyl salicylate Octisalate. A UV filter. It offers some protection against the sun rays that cause sunburn (UVB), but does not 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	3.7% - 5.5%
ascorbic acid The most well-researched antioxidant that works in skin. Helps neutralize free radicals supporting collagen production, helping to even out the skin tone and preventing early signs of aging	2.7% - 4%
alcohol denat. Produces temporary toning effect. Can help dissolve other ingredients or preserve products	2% - 3.1%
butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane 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.	2.2% - 3.3%
butyrospermum parkii butter A great moisturising ingredient that softens the skin and reduces water loss from its upper layer. It also can be helpful in protecting skin from free radicals	1.5% - 2.2%
cetearyl alcohol A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture	1.3% - 2%
methylpropanediol Helps dissolve other ingredients in a formulation	1% - 1.5%
octocrylene 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	1.2% - 1.9%
dicaprylyl ether Helps soften the upper layer of the skin while creating a non-greasy feel on the skin. Helps to dissolve other ingredients	0.45% - 1.1%
tapioca starch Used to create a thicker product consistency	0.35% - 0.75%
sodium hydroxide Used to adjust the product's pH	0.15% - 0.65%
glyceryl stearate An emollient that softens the skin and forms a protective layer on its surface. Helps water and oil mix together	0.15% - 0.65%
phenylbenzimidazole sulfonic acid 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	0.35% - 0.75%
tocopheryl acetate 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.	0.15% - 0.5%
dimethicone 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	0.15% - 0.65%
potassium phosphate Helps regulate the pH of the formulation	0.15% - 0.55%
sodium stearoyl glutamate Helps oil and water mix together	0.15% - 0.65%
xanthan gum Used to create a thicker product consistency	0.1% - 0.45%
carbomer Helps create a thicker or gel-like product texture. It is not a surfactant but can be used in gentle cleansing formulations	0.1% - 0.4%
acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer Maintains the texture of skincare products. Allows the product to spread evenly. Helps oil and water mix together	0.1% - 0.4%
trisodium edta Helps preserve product formulations	0.1% - 0.3%
sea salt Used to thicken the product formulation and might help to add minerals to the surface of the skin. It is used in scrubs as a physical exfoliant. Can increase sensitivity to other ingredients if left on the skin or used in high concentration	0.1% - 0.35%
phenoxyethanol A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products	0.1% - 0.4%
limonene A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat	0.1% - 0.3%
linalool A fragrance. Can be irritating	0.05% - 0.3%
butylphenyl methylpropional A fragrance. Can trigger allergic reactions and be irritating	0.05% - 0.3%
geraniol A fragrance. Can be irritating	0.05% - 0.25%
citronellol A fragrance. Can be irritating	0.05% - 0.2%
citral A fragrance with a lemon scent. A likely irritant	0.05% - 0.15%
parfum An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients	0.05% - 0.1%
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WIMJ similarity score		83%	83%	80%	78%	78%	78%	77%	77%	77%	73%
SPF	SPF 15	SPF 50	SPF 15	SPF 50	SPF 30	SPF 30	SPF 50	SPF 30	SPF 22	SPF 50	SPF 50
Key ingredients	ascorbic acid butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane +5 more	Common: ascorbic acid butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane +2 more Other: caprylic/capric triglyceride homosalate +4 more	Common: ascorbic acid butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane +1 more Other: bisabolol camellia oleifera leaf extract +1 more	Common: ascorbic acid dimethicone Other: retinyl palmitate copernicia cerifera wax +5 more	Common: ascorbic acid butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane +2 more Other: benzophenone-3 camellia sinensis leaf extract +1 more	Common: ascorbic acid dimethicone +1 more Other: retinyl palmitate benzophenone-3 +1 more	Common: ascorbic acid Other: camellia sinensis catechins cyclopentasiloxane +4 more	Common: ascorbic acid butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane +2 more Other: benzophenone-3 dimethicone crosspolymer +1 more	Common: ascorbic acid butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane Other: acetyl hexapeptide-1 ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate +1 more	Common: ascorbic acid glycerin Other: caprylic/capric triglyceride cetyl dimethicone +10 more	Common: ascorbic acid butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane +2 more Other: cyclopentasiloxane homosalate +3 more
Irritancy	IRRITANCY HIGH	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY HIGH	IRRITANCY HIGH	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY HIGH	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM
Potential Irritants	parfum Has skin benefit? citral Has skin benefit? citronellol Has skin benefit? geraniol Has skin benefit? butylphenyl methylpropional Has skin benefit? linalool Has skin benefit? limonene Has skin benefit? alcohol denat. Has skin benefit? ascorbic acid Has skin benefit? sea salt Has skin benefit? acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer Has skin benefit? sodium stearoyl glutamate Has skin benefit? tocopheryl acetate Has skin benefit? phenylbenzimidazole sulfonic acid Has skin benefit? tapioca starch Has skin benefit? octocrylene Has skin benefit? methylpropanediol Has skin benefit? butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane Has skin benefit? +16 more	parfum Has skin benefit? ascorbic acid Has skin benefit? alcohol denat. Has skin benefit? simmondsia chinensis seed oil Has skin benefit? diethylhexyl syringylidenemalonate Has skin benefit? caprylic/capric triglyceride Has skin benefit? argania spinosa kernel oil Has skin benefit? octocrylene Has skin benefit? homosalate Has skin benefit? butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane Has skin benefit? +8 more	sd alcohol 40-b Has skin benefit? parfum Has skin benefit? ascorbic acid Has skin benefit? tocopheryl acetate Has skin benefit? tetrahexyldecyl ascorbate Has skin benefit? polyester-8 Has skin benefit? cucumis sativus extract Has skin benefit? aloe barbadensis leaf juice Has skin benefit? butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane Has skin benefit? +7 more	retinyl palmitate Has skin benefit? ascorbic acid Has skin benefit? ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate Has skin benefit? tocopheryl acetate Has skin benefit? aloe barbadensis leaf extract Has skin benefit? +3 more	sd alcohol 40-b Has skin benefit? propylene glycol Has skin benefit? parfum Has skin benefit? ascorbic acid Has skin benefit? benzophenone-3 Has skin benefit? tocopheryl acetate Has skin benefit? polyester-8 Has skin benefit? octocrylene Has skin benefit? homosalate Has skin benefit? butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane Has skin benefit? +8 more	retinyl palmitate Has skin benefit? propylene glycol Has skin benefit? parfum Has skin benefit? diazolidinyl urea Has skin benefit? ascorbic acid Has skin benefit? benzophenone-3 Has skin benefit? ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate Has skin benefit? vp/eicosene copolymer Has skin benefit? triethanolamine Has skin benefit? cetyl phosphate Has skin benefit? +8 more	retinyl palmitate Has skin benefit? ascorbic acid Has skin benefit? tocopheryl acetate Has skin benefit? resveratrol Has skin benefit? potassium hydroxide Has skin benefit? potassium cetyl phosphate Has skin benefit? polyhydroxystearic acid Has skin benefit? lauryl peg/ppg-18/18 methicone Has skin benefit? emblica officinalis fruit extract Has skin benefit? disodium edta Has skin benefit? ascorbyl palmitate Has skin benefit? +9 more	parfum Has skin benefit? citrus grandis peel extract Has skin benefit? ascorbic acid Has skin benefit? benzophenone-3 Has skin benefit? octocrylene Has skin benefit? homosalate Has skin benefit? butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane Has skin benefit? +5 more	ascorbic acid Has skin benefit? ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate Has skin benefit? aloe barbadensis leaf extract Has skin benefit? butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane Has skin benefit? +2 more	carica papaya fruit extract Has skin benefit? ascorbic acid Has skin benefit? rubus idaeus seed oil Has skin benefit? olea europaea fruit oil Has skin benefit? simmondsia chinensis seed oil Has skin benefit? hydrogenated castor oil Has skin benefit? vaccinium macrocarpon seed oil Has skin benefit? caprylic/capric triglyceride Has skin benefit? aloe barbadensis leaf juice Has skin benefit? +7 more	parfum Has skin benefit? ascorbic acid Has skin benefit? alcohol denat. Has skin benefit? tocopheryl acetate Has skin benefit? thermus thermophillus ferment Has skin benefit? pyridoxine hcl Has skin benefit? phenethyl benzoate Has skin benefit? macadamia ternifolia seed oil Has skin benefit? aloe barbadensis leaf juice Has skin benefit? acrylates/dimethicone copolymer Has skin benefit? octocrylene Has skin benefit? homosalate Has skin benefit? butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane Has skin benefit? +11 more
All ingredients	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +30 more	butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane Has skin benefit? homosalate Has skin benefit? +13 more	butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane Has skin benefit? ethylhexyl salicylate Has skin benefit? +15 more	ethylhexyl salicylate Has skin benefit? ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate Has skin benefit? +20 more	butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane Has skin benefit? homosalate Has skin benefit? +14 more	ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate Has skin benefit? ethylhexyl salicylate Has skin benefit? +21 more	zinc oxide Has skin benefit? acrylates crosspolymer-4 Has skin benefit? +25 more	butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane Has skin benefit? homosalate Has skin benefit? +9 more	ethylhexyl salicylate Has skin benefit? ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate Has skin benefit? +5 more	aloe barbadensis leaf juice Has skin benefit? unknown Has skin benefit? +24 more	butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane Has skin benefit? homosalate Has skin benefit? +18 more

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