Nivea Sun Shine Control Face Cream SPF 30

Name: Nivea - Sun Shine Control Face Cream SPF 30
Brand: Nivea

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Efficacy90/100

high

Works for:

based on ingredients and %

Sun protection
Evens skin tone
Anti-aging
Moisturizing

Can it cause trouble?

Irritation risk: high
Comedogenic risk ingredients: 2

Key actives

Dimethicone0.3% - 0.55%Butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane4.3% - 5.3%Bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine2.1% - 2.6%

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Product Summary

Based on the ingredients included, we believe that "Nivea - Sun Shine Control Face Cream SPF 30" 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).

Because it includes good moisturizing ingredients, it can also work as a hydrating day cream. Like all broad-spectrum sunscreens, this product helps prevent early signs of aging.

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. These are the sun protection ingredients in this sunscreen: tinosorb s 2.10% - 2.60%, avobenzone 4.30% - 5.30% and octisalate 2.50% - 3.10%.

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.

What our users say

Based on 4 reviews 100% recommend this product

When it comes to comedogenicity, two out of two reviewers say that the product does not clog pores.
As for the white cast, all of the reviewers (4) say that it does not leave a white cast.
When it comes to using this sunscreen under makeup, all of the reviewers (4) say that it does not pill under makeup.
As for using this sunscreen in the eye area, all of the reviewers (4) say that it does not sting eyes.

Our users describe the finish of this product as dewy - matt, They find the product's texture to be light and In terms of the smell, our users report that light fragrance - no smell.

Price

The product retails for 12.90€ in Denmark.

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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.

Evens skin tone

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).

Glycyrrhiza inflata root extract0.45% - 0.65%

Irritation risk:Concentration:Effectiveness:LOW

A plant extract that can help lighten the skin and calm down inflammation. Might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals

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.

Bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine2.1% - 2.6%

Irritation risk:Concentration:Effectiveness:HIGH

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 methoxydibenzoylmethane4.3% - 5.3%

Irritation risk:Concentration:Effectiveness:HIGH

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.

Ethylhexyl salicylate2.5% - 3.1%

Irritation risk:Concentration:Effectiveness:LOW

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

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: dimethicone, butylene glycol dicaprylate/dicaprate.

Glycerin0.55% - 0.8%

Irritation risk: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

Dimethicone0.3% - 0.55%

Irritation risk: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

C12-15 alkyl benzoate2.4% - 3%

Irritation risk: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

Cetearyl alcohol0.75% - 1.15%

Irritation risk:Comedogenicity:MediumConcentration:Effectiveness:MEDIUM

A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture

Butylene glycol dicaprylate/dicaprate3.2% - 4%

Irritation risk:Concentration:Effectiveness:MEDIUM

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin

Isopropyl palmitate1.2% - 1.5%

Irritation risk:Comedogenicity:HighConcentration:Effectiveness:LOW

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

Dibutyl adipate1.5% - 1.9%

Irritation risk:Concentration:Effectiveness:LOW

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

Key Actives

Dimethicone0.3% - 0.55%

Irritation risk:

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

Butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane4.3% - 5.3%

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.

Bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine2.1% - 2.6%

Irritation risk:

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.

Glycerin0.55% - 0.8%

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

Potential irritants

Alcohol denat.7.8% - 9.6%

Irritation risk:

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

Limonene0.15% - 0.3%

Irritation risk:

A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat

Benzyl alcohol0.1% - 0.2%

Irritation risk:

A preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritating

Alpha-isomethyl ionone0.15% - 0.25%

Irritation risk:

A fragrance. Potential allergen and can be irritating

Geraniol0.1% - 0.2%

Irritation risk:

A fragrance. Can be irritating

Citronellol0.1% - 0.2%

Irritation risk:

A fragrance. Can be irritating

Coumarin0.05% - 0.15%

Irritation risk:

A fragrance. Is a likely skin allergen and can be irritating

Parfum0.05% - 0.1%

Irritation risk:

An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients

Butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane4.3% - 5.3%

Irritation risk:

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 triazine2.1% - 2.6%

Irritation risk:

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.

Isopropyl palmitate1.2% - 1.5%

Irritation risk:Comedogenicity:High

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

Methylpropanediol0.55% - 0.85%

Irritation risk:

Helps dissolve other ingredients in a formulation

Glycyrrhiza inflata root extract0.45% - 0.65%

Irritation risk:

A plant extract that can help lighten the skin and calm down inflammation. Might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals

Tocopheryl acetate0.4% - 0.65%

Irritation risk:

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.

Sodium stearoyl glutamate0.6% - 0.9%

Irritation risk:

Helps oil and water mix together

Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer0.3% - 0.6%

Irritation risk:

Maintains the texture of skincare products. Allows the product to spread evenly. Helps oil and water mix together

Comedogenic ingredients

Isopropyl palmitate1.2% - 1.5%

Irritation risk:Comedogenicity:High

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

Cetearyl alcohol0.75% - 1.15%

Irritation risk:Comedogenicity:Medium

A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture

All ingredients

Water45% - 55%

Irritation risk:

Plain old water

Alcohol denat.7.8% - 9.6%

Irritation risk:

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

Butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane4.3% - 5.3%

Irritation risk:

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.

Butylene glycol dicaprylate/dicaprate3.2% - 4%

Irritation risk:

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin

C12-15 alkyl benzoate2.4% - 3%

Irritation risk:

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

Ethylhexyl salicylate2.5% - 3.1%

Irritation risk:

Bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine2.1% - 2.6%

Irritation risk:

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.

Dibutyl adipate1.5% - 1.9%

Irritation risk:

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

Isopropyl palmitate1.2% - 1.5%

Irritation risk:Comedogenicity:High

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

Phenyl benzoate0.75% - 1.15%

Irritation risk:

Cetearyl alcohol0.75% - 1.15%

Irritation risk:Comedogenicity:Medium

A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture

Methylpropanediol0.55% - 0.85%

Irritation risk:

Helps dissolve other ingredients in a formulation

Glycerin0.55% - 0.8%

Irritation risk:

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant

Glycyrrhiza inflata root extract0.45% - 0.65%

Irritation risk:

A plant extract that can help lighten the skin and calm down inflammation. Might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals

Tocopheryl acetate0.4% - 0.65%

Irritation risk:

Sodium stearoyl glutamate0.6% - 0.9%

Irritation risk:

Helps oil and water mix together

Xanthan gum0.4% - 0.6%

Irritation risk:

Used to create a thicker product consistency

Carbomer0.35% - 0.6%

Irritation risk:

Helps create a thicker or gel-like product texture. It is not a surfactant but can be used in gentle cleansing formulations

Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer0.3% - 0.6%

Irritation risk:

Maintains the texture of skincare products. Allows the product to spread evenly. Helps oil and water mix together

Dimethicone0.3% - 0.55%

Irritation risk:

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

Sodium chloride0.25% - 0.5%

Irritation risk:

Used to stabilize mixtures of oil and water, and create thicker, gel-like product textures

Sodium hydroxide0.2% - 0.35%

Irritation risk:

Used to adjust the product's pH

Limonene0.15% - 0.3%

Irritation risk:

A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat

Benzyl alcohol0.1% - 0.2%

Irritation risk:

A preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritating

Alpha-isomethyl ionone0.15% - 0.25%

Irritation risk:

A fragrance. Potential allergen and can be irritating

Geraniol0.1% - 0.2%

Irritation risk:

A fragrance. Can be irritating

Citronellol0.1% - 0.2%

Irritation risk:

A fragrance. Can be irritating

Coumarin0.05% - 0.15%

Irritation risk:

A fragrance. Is a likely skin allergen and can be irritating

Parfum0.05% - 0.1%

Irritation risk:

An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients

Ingredient list view

Water, Alcohol denat., Butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane, Butylene glycol dicaprylate/dicaprate, C12-15 alkyl benzoate, Ethylhexyl salicylate, Bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine, Dibutyl adipate, Isopropyl palmitate, Phenyl benzoate, Cetearyl alcohol, Methylpropanediol, Glycerin, Glycyrrhiza inflata root extract, Tocopheryl acetate, Sodium stearoyl glutamate, Xanthan gum, Carbomer, Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer, Dimethicone, Sodium chloride, Sodium hydroxide, Limonene, Benzyl alcohol, Alpha-isomethyl ionone, Geraniol, Citronellol, Coumarin, Parfum

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Nivea Sun Shine Control Face Cream SPF 30

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Can it cause trouble?

Key actives

Product Summary

Sunscreen filters

Irritation risk

What our users say

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What can the product work for?

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Anti-aging

Evens skin tone

Sun protection

Moisturizing

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Potential irritants

Comedogenic ingredients

User Reviews

User reviews (4)

Finish

Texture

White cast

Stinging eyes

Pilling under makeup

Clogging pores

Smell

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