PRODUCT REVIEW

Nivea Sun Protect Moisture Sun Cream Spray SPF15

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Moisturizing

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Sun protection
Evens skin tone
Anti-aging

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Key actives

Glycerin 4.2% - 5.1%Butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane 2% - 2.5%

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Product summary

"Nivea - Sun Protect Moisture Sun Cream Spray SPF15" "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, this moisturizer does not offer enough sun protection. We recommend to use a sunscreen with at least SPF 30 daily.

This moisturizer should also be hydrating enough to use without an additional moisturizer during the day.

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. Here are the exact UV filters in this sunscreen: tinosorb s 1.30% - 1.60%, avobenzone 2.00% - 2.50%, octisalate 3.60% - 4.50% and ensulizole 1.10% - 1.40%.

Irritation risk

This moisturizer 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 this moisturizer 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.

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What can the product work for?

Works for

Moisturizing

Moisturizing

What does the product description say?

Sun Protect Moisture Sun Cream Spray SPF15

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This product contains good ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. These ingredients are called "humectants": glycerin, caprylyl glycol.

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. If the air is dry, humectants can speed up the moisture loss from the skin. This is why it is a good idea to use another product on top of this one to help "seal in" the moisture (look for ingredients like dimethicone, squalane, oils and butters).

glycerin 4.2% - 5.1%

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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

cetyl palmitate 0.45% - 0.7%

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Concentration: Effectiveness: MEDIUM

An emollient that helps soften the skin and is used to improve product texture and stability

c12-15 alkyl benzoate 1.5% - 1.8%

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Concentration: Effectiveness: MEDIUM

Enhances the product texture and makes it more spreadable. Helps reduce water loss from the outer layer of skin. Extands the shelf life by preventing bacteria growth

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.

bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine 1.3% - 1.6%

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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.

butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane 2% - 2.5%

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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.

phenylbenzimidazole sulfonic acid 1.1% - 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?

Key Benefits , Moisturising , Sun cream moisturises and cares for the skin , SPF 15 , Factor 15 sun cream reduces the risk of sun damage , Water Resistant , Water-resistant formula , Immediate Protection , Instantly protects against harmful , UV rays UVA/UVB Protection , Filters reduce the risk of sun allergies Moisturising Protection , this moisturising cream spray offers effective protection against sun exposure with its highly effective UVA/UVB filter.

Source: Feelunique

This product does not contain ingredients that are able to reduce fine lines and wrinkles or help with skin elasticity, but it can improve the look of the skin temporarily through moisturization. Well-moisturized skin might also be able to repair the sun damage better.

The biggest anti-aging effect in this product comes from sun protection. Sun damage is the main factor causing early signs of skin aging. We, however, do not recommend using this product as a sunscreen because the protection it offers is not strong enough).

Evens skin tone

What does the product description say?

SPF15 , this sun cream SPF 15 offers a medium level of sun protection which reduces the risk of sun-induced allergies and UV-induced skin damage.

Source: Feelunique

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).

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Ingredients & concentrations

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Key Actives

glycerin 4.2% - 5.1%

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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

butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane 2% - 2.5%

Irritation risk:

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.

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Potential irritants

alcohol denat. 8.2% - 10%

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

linalool 0.15% - 0.3%

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A fragrance. Can be irritating

Comodogenic ingredients

isopropyl palmitate 2.3% - 2.8%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High

Works for: Moisturizing

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a thicker product consistency

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water 45% - 55%

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Plain old water

alcohol denat. 8.2% - 10%

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

glycerin 4.2% - 5.1%

Irritation risk:

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

Ingredient list view

Water, Alcohol denat., Glycerin, Ethylhexyl salicylate, Isopropyl palmitate, Dibutyl adipate, Butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane, C12-15 alkyl benzoate, Glyceryl stearate, Bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine, Phenylbenzimidazole sulfonic acid, Tocopheryl acetate, Hydrogenated rapeseed oil, Copernicia cerifera cera, Cetyl palmitate, Sodium stearoyl glutamate, Microcrystalline cellulose, Xanthan gum, Cellulose gum, Caprylyl glycol, Phenoxyethanol, Trisodium edta, Sodium hydroxide, Sodium chloride, Linalool, Benzyl alcohol, Alpha-isomethyl ionone, Citronellol, Anise alcohol, Parfum

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WIMJ similarity score		47%	46%	45%	45%	45%	43%	43%	42%	42%	42%
SPF	SPF 15	SPF 30	SPF 30	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 15	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 50
Key ingredients	bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane +2 more	Common: butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane glycerin +2 more Other: panthenol galactoarabinan +2 more	Common: bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane +2 more Other: diethylamino hydroxybenzoyl hexyl benzoate diethylhexyl butamido triazone +2 more	Common: bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane +1 more Other: dimethicone drometrizole trisiloxane +4 more	Common: bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane +1 more Other: dimethicone drometrizole trisiloxane +4 more	Common: bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane +1 more Other: dimethicone drometrizole trisiloxane +5 more	Common: butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane glycerin +2 more Other: panthenol butyrospermum parkii butter +8 more	Common: bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane +2 more Other: dimethicone ethylhexyl triazone +3 more	Common: butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane glycerin +2 more Other: panthenol bisabolol +6 more	Common: bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane +2 more Other: carnosine diethylamino hydroxybenzoyl hexyl benzoate +3 more	Common: bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane +2 more Other: carnosine glycine soja oil +1 more
Irritancy	IRRITANCY HIGH	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM
Potential Irritants	parfum Has skin benefit? citronellol Has skin benefit? +11 more	alcohol denat. Has skin benefit? aloe barbadensis leaf juice powder Has skin benefit? +10 more	benzyl alcohol Has skin benefit? parfum Has skin benefit? +13 more	parfum Has skin benefit? alcohol denat. Has skin benefit? +12 more	alcohol denat. Has skin benefit? disodium edta Has skin benefit? +10 more	parfum Has skin benefit? alcohol denat. Has skin benefit? +13 more	parfum Has skin benefit? citric acid Has skin benefit? +9 more	alcohol denat. Has skin benefit? ethylhexylglycerin Has skin benefit? +10 more	propylene glycol Has skin benefit? silver chloride Has skin benefit? +11 more	alcohol denat. Has skin benefit? caprylhydroxamic acid Has skin benefit? +11 more	alcohol denat. Has skin benefit? glycine soja oil Has skin benefit? +10 more
All ingredients	water Has skin benefit? alcohol denat. Has skin benefit? +28 more	water Has skin benefit? octocrylene Has skin benefit? +23 more	water Has skin benefit? c12-15 alkyl benzoate Has skin benefit? +31 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +23 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +21 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +26 more	water Has skin benefit? c12-15 alkyl benzoate Has skin benefit? +29 more	water Has skin benefit? homosalate Has skin benefit? +24 more	water Has skin benefit? ethylhexyl salicylate Has skin benefit? +32 more	water Has skin benefit? octocrylene Has skin benefit? +24 more	water Has skin benefit? octocrylene Has skin benefit? +23 more

PRODUCT REVIEW

Nivea Sun Protect Moisture Sun Cream Spray SPF15

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Moisturizing

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Sun protection

Anti-aging

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