PRODUCT REVIEW

Nivea Sun Uv Face Soothing Senstitive Sun Cream Spf50

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Sun protection
Anti-aging
Evens skin tone
Moisturizing

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Key actives

Dimethicone 0.2% - 0.35%Homosalate 6.2% - 7.6%

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Product summary

We believe that "Nivea - Sun Uv Face Soothing Senstitive Sun Cream Spf50" can provide reliable sun protection based on the ingredients listed. We love that it can protect from both UVA and UVB rays (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. This product prevents early signs of aging by protecting against sun damage (all broad spectrum sunscreens do that).

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. Here are the exact UV filters in this sunscreen: tinosorb s 2.20% - 2.70%, avobenzone 3.60% - 4.40%, uvinul a plus 0.75% - 1.10%, octisalate 3.20% - 4.00%, uvinul t 2.00% - 2.50%, homosalate 6.20% - 7.60% and ensulizole 1.50% - 1.90%.

Irritation risk

This moisturizer contains some common irritants, including those without a benefit for the skin. We assess the overall irritancy of this moisturizer to be medium. 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 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.

bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine 2.2% - 2.7%

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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.

diethylamino hydroxybenzoyl hexyl benzoate 0.75% - 1.1%

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

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

butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane 3.6% - 4.4%

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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.

Anti-aging

What does the product description say?

Features NIVEA SUN UV Face Soothing Sensitive Sun Cream SPF50 provides highly effective and immediate protection against UVA/UVB induced skin damage and High Energy Visible Light (Blue Light) effects such as premature skin ageing.

Source: Supderdrug

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 extract 0.35% - 0.65%

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Concentration: Effectiveness: LOW

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

Moisturizing

What does the product description say?

Sun Uv Face Soothing Senstitive Sun Cream Spf50

Source: From product name

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, caprylyl 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, butylene glycol dicaprylate/dicaprate.

dimethicone 0.2% - 0.35%

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

glycerin 0.45% - 0.7%

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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

cetearyl alcohol 0.5% - 0.75%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: Medium

Concentration: Effectiveness: MEDIUM

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

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Ingredients & concentrations

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Key Actives

dimethicone 0.2% - 0.35%

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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

homosalate 6.2% - 7.6%

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Works for: Sun protection

A weak sunscreen that offers some protection against the sun rays that cause sunburn (UVB), but does not offer meaningful protection against 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. When used in low concentrations, helps to stabilize the product formulation

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Potential irritants

alcohol denat. 4.3% - 5.3%

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

homosalate 6.2% - 7.6%

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Works for: Sun protection

Comodogenic ingredients

isopropyl palmitate 1.2% - 1.5%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High

Works for: Moisturizing

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

cetearyl alcohol 0.5% - 0.75%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: Medium

Works for: Cleansing, Moisturizing

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

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water 45% - 55%

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Plain old water

homosalate 6.2% - 7.6%

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Works for: Sun protection

alcohol denat. 4.3% - 5.3%

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

Ingredient list view

Water, Homosalate, Alcohol denat., Butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane, Ethylhexyl salicylate, Butylene glycol dicaprylate/dicaprate, Bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine, Ethylhexyl triazone, Isopropyl palmitate, Phenylbenzimidazole sulfonic acid, Silica, Tapioca starch, Diethylamino hydroxybenzoyl hexyl benzoate, Behenyl alcohol, Cetearyl alcohol, Methylpropanediol, Glycerin, Glycyrrhiza inflata root extract, Tocopheryl acetate, Sodium stearoyl glutamate, Xanthan gum, Carbomer, Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer, Sodium chloride, Sodium hydroxide, Dimethicone, Trisodium edta, Caprylyl glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin

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WIMJ similarity score		52%	43%	41%	41%	41%	41%	41%	41%	40%	40%
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Key ingredients	bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane +6 more	Common: bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane +5 more Other: glycyrrhetinic acid polymethylsilsesquioxane +1 more	Common: dimethicone glycerin +2 more Other: niacinamide ceramide np +3 more	Common: butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane ethylhexyl triazone +3 more Other: panthenol cocos nucifera fruit extract +1 more	Common: bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine diethylamino hydroxybenzoyl hexyl benzoate +3 more Other: caprylic/capric triglyceride ectoin +7 more	Common: bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane +4 more Other: drometrizole trisiloxane octocrylene +2 more	Common: bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine diethylamino hydroxybenzoyl hexyl benzoate +2 more Other: ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate methyl methacrylate crosspolymer +2 more	Common: bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine diethylamino hydroxybenzoyl hexyl benzoate +2 more Other: carnosine ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate +3 more	Common: butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane glycerin +1 more Other: adenosine alteromonas ferment extract +6 more	Common: butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane diethylamino hydroxybenzoyl hexyl benzoate +4 more Other: gluconolactone panthenol +12 more	Common: bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine diethylamino hydroxybenzoyl hexyl benzoate +3 more Other: butyrospermum parkii butter diethylhexyl butamido triazone +3 more
Irritancy	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW
Potential Irritants	alcohol denat. Has skin benefit? ethylhexylglycerin Has skin benefit? +14 more	benzyl alcohol Has skin benefit? alcohol denat. Has skin benefit? +9 more	myristyl alcohol Has skin benefit? t-butyl alcohol Has skin benefit? +7 more	citric acid Has skin benefit? tocopheryl acetate Has skin benefit? +11 more	caprylic/capric triglyceride Has skin benefit? sodium lauroyl glutamate Has skin benefit? +9 more	alcohol denat. Has skin benefit? potassium sorbate Has skin benefit? +16 more	taraxacum officinale rhizome/root extract Has skin benefit? aristotelia chilensis fruit extract Has skin benefit? +17 more	taraxacum officinale rhizome/root extract Has skin benefit? aristotelia chilensis fruit extract Has skin benefit? +17 more	p-anisic acid Has skin benefit? citric acid Has skin benefit? +7 more	propylene glycol Has skin benefit? acacia decurrens flower wax Has skin benefit? +20 more	propylene glycol Has skin benefit? silver chloride Has skin benefit? +11 more
All ingredients	water Has skin benefit? homosalate Has skin benefit? +27 more	water Has skin benefit? butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane Has skin benefit? +30 more	butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane Has skin benefit? homosalate Has skin benefit? +28 more	water Has skin benefit? isohexadecane Has skin benefit? +32 more	water Has skin benefit? diethylamino hydroxybenzoyl hexyl benzoate Has skin benefit? +34 more	water Has skin benefit? homosalate Has skin benefit? +28 more	water Has skin benefit? neopentyl glycol diheptanoate Has skin benefit? +38 more	water Has skin benefit? neopentyl glycol diheptanoate Has skin benefit? +39 more	butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane Has skin benefit? homosalate Has skin benefit? +28 more	water Has skin benefit? octocrylene Has skin benefit? +41 more	water Has skin benefit? c12-15 alkyl benzoate Has skin benefit? +26 more

PRODUCT REVIEW

Nivea Sun Uv Face Soothing Senstitive Sun Cream Spf50

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Sun protection

Anti-aging

What does the product description say?

Evens skin tone

Moisturizing

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