PRODUCT REVIEW

Nivea Sun Protect Moisture Sun Cream Spray SPF30

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Sun protection
Evens skin tone
Anti-aging
Moisturizing

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Key actives

Glycerin 3.1% - 3.8%Bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine 2.5% - 3.1%

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Product summary

The ingredient list suggests that "Nivea - Sun Protect Moisture Sun Cream Spray SPF30" can provide 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).

Its formula is also hydrating, so you might not need an additional moistruizer during the day. Like all broad-spectrum sunscreens, this product has an anti-aging benefit.

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: tinosorb s 2.50% - 3.10%, avobenzone 2.10% - 2.60%, octisalate 3.20% - 3.90%, uvinul t 1.40% - 1.70% and ensulizole 0.80% - 1.20%.

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 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?

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 2.1% - 2.6%

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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 2.5% - 3.1%

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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.

ethylhexyl triazone 1.4% - 1.7%

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

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

Evens skin tone

What does the product description say?

SPF 30 . this sun cream SPF 30 offers a medium level of sun protection which reduces the risk of sun-induced allergies and UV-induced skin damage.

Source: Feelunique

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).

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.

Moisturizing

What does the product description say?

Sun Protect Moisture Sun Cream Spray SPF30

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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 3.1% - 3.8%

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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

copernicia cerifera cera 0.45% - 0.7%

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Concentration: Effectiveness: MEDIUM

Brazilian palm wax. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin

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Key Actives

glycerin 3.1% - 3.8%

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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

bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine 2.5% - 3.1%

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Works for: Sun protection

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.

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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 4.4% - 5.3%

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

isopropyl palmitate 4.4% - 5.3%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High

Works for: Moisturizing

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

Ingredient list view

Water, Alcohol denat., Isopropyl palmitate, Glycerin, Ethylhexyl salicylate, Bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine, Butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane, Dibutyl adipate, Butylene glycol dicaprylate/dicaprate, Ethylhexyl triazone, Glyceryl stearate, 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%	46%	46%	45%	43%	43%	43%	43%	42%
SPF	SPF 30	SPF 30	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 30	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 30	SPF 50	SPF 30
Key ingredients	bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane +3 more	Common: bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane +3 more Other: diethylamino hydroxybenzoyl hexyl benzoate diethylhexyl butamido triazone +1 more	Common: bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane +2 more Other: dimethicone drometrizole trisiloxane +3 more	Common: bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane +2 more Other: dimethicone drometrizole trisiloxane +3 more	Common: bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane +2 more Other: dimethicone drometrizole trisiloxane +4 more	Common: butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane glycerin +2 more Other: panthenol galactoarabinan +2 more	Common: bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane +3 more Other: dimethicone glycyrrhetinic acid +2 more	Common: bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane +3 more Other: diethylamino hydroxybenzoyl hexyl benzoate octocrylene	Common: bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane +2 more Other: cocos nucifera oil diethylamino hydroxybenzoyl hexyl benzoate +3 more	Common: bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane +2 more Other: ferulic acid caprylic/capric triglyceride +4 more	Common: bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane +2 more Other: butyrospermum parkii butter drometrizole trisiloxane +1 more
Irritancy	IRRITANCY HIGH	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM
Potential Irritants	parfum Has skin benefit? citronellol Has skin benefit? +12 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	alcohol denat. Has skin benefit? aloe barbadensis leaf juice powder Has skin benefit? +10 more	alcohol denat. Has skin benefit? ethylhexylglycerin Has skin benefit? +10 more	parfum Has skin benefit? alcohol denat. Has skin benefit? +8 more	parfum Has skin benefit? paullinia cupana seed extract Has skin benefit? +11 more	parfum Has skin benefit? ascorbic acid Has skin benefit? +19 more	parfum Has skin benefit? alcohol denat. Has skin benefit? +16 more
All ingredients	water Has skin benefit? alcohol denat. Has skin benefit? +29 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? +25 more	water Has skin benefit? octocrylene Has skin benefit? +23 more	water Has skin benefit? homosalate Has skin benefit? +24 more	alcohol denat. Has skin benefit? c12-15 alkyl benzoate Has skin benefit? +14 more	water Has skin benefit? c12-15 alkyl benzoate Has skin benefit? +27 more	water Has skin benefit? ethylhexyl benzoate Has skin benefit? +45 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +32 more

PRODUCT REVIEW

Nivea Sun Protect Moisture Sun Cream Spray SPF30

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What can the product work for?

Works for

Sun protection

Evens skin tone

What does the product description say?

Anti-aging

Moisturizing

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