We believe that "Nivea - Sun UV Face Specialist Derma Skin Clear SPF 50+" 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).

It contains good moisturizing ingredients and can double as a hydrating day cream. Like all broad-spectrum sunscreens, this product has an anti-aging benefit.

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 1.70% - 2.10%, avobenzone 3.20% - 3.90%, uvinul a plus 1.20% - 1.50%, uvinul t 2.20% - 2.70% and ensulizole 1.00% - 1.20%.

Irritation risk

This formulation includes some common irritants, including ingredients that do not provide a benefit for the skin. We assess the overall irritancy of this product 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.

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Anti-blemish

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 1.7% - 2.1%

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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.

butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane 3.2% - 3.9%

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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.

diethylamino hydroxybenzoyl hexyl benzoate 1.2% - 1.5%

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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

Moisturizing

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

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 0.2% - 0.4%

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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

carnitine 0.9% - 1.1%

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Concentration: Effectiveness: MEDIUM

polyglyceryl-6 stearate 0.45% - 0.7%

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Concentration: Effectiveness: MEDIUM

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin

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.

niacinamide 0.25% - 0.45%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Insufficient!

Is proven to be effective in reducing blemishes, evening out skin tone and helping to improve lines and wrinkles. It helps the skin to repair sun damage, calm down inflammation and keep maintain good levels of moisture. The concentration of about 2% is effective for supporting the skin barrier and evening out the skin tone. Concentration of 4-6% is better for helping with acne and balancing the sebum production

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 0.25% - 0.5%

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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

niacinamide 0.25% - 0.45%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Insufficient!

Anti-blemish

What does the product description say?

Providing immediate face protection from UVA/UVB rays with Anti-Blemish Complex + Niacinamide, NIVEA SUN UV Specialist Derma Skin Clear SPF 50+ Fluid does not clog pores and prevents skin breakouts with leaving 0% sticky feeling. Ocean Respect formula.

Source: Nivea UK

Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low.

carnitine 0.9% - 1.1%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: LOW

niacinamide 0.25% - 0.45%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Insufficient!

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Key Actives

niacinamide 0.25% - 0.45%

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Works for: Anti-blemish, Evens skin tone, Moisturizing, Anti-aging, Reduces irritation, Reduces redness, Anti-inflammatory, Antibacterial

carnitine 0.9% - 1.1%

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Works for: Cleansing, Mattifying, Moisturizing, Anti-blemish

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alcohol denat. 7.7% - 9.4%

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

parfum 0.01% - 0.05%

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An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients

Comodogenic ingredients

isopropyl palmitate 1.3% - 1.6%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High

Works for: Moisturizing

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

cetearyl alcohol 0.2% - 0.35%

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

alcohol denat. 7.7% - 9.4%

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

c12-15 alkyl benzoate 4.1% - 5%

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Works for: Moisturizing

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

Ingredient list view

Water, Alcohol denat., C12-15 alkyl benzoate, Butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane, Butylene glycol dicaprylate/dicaprate, Ethylhexyl triazone, Isopropyl palmitate, Bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine, Dibutyl adipate, Diethylamino hydroxybenzoyl hexyl benzoate, Phenylbenzimidazole sulfonic acid, Tapioca starch, Polyglyceryl-6 stearate, Distarch phosphate, Silica dimethyl silylate, Glycyrrhiza inflata root extract, Carnitine, Niacinamide, Decylene glycol, Tocopheryl acetate, Glycerin, Cetearyl alcohol, Glyceryl stearate, Oryza sativa starch, Copernicia cerifera cera, Polyglyceryl-6 behenate, Hydroxypropyl methylcellulose, Hydroxypropyl starch phosphate, Xanthan gum, Sodium hydroxide, Hydroxyacetophenone, Trisodium ethylenediamine disuccinate, Phenoxyethanol, Parfum

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SPF	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 30	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 30	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 50
Key ingredients	niacinamide butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane +6 more	Common: niacinamide glycerin +2 more Other: adenosine centella asiatica extract +1 more	Common: niacinamide ethylhexyl triazone +4 more Other: panthenol dimethicone +4 more	Common: niacinamide ethylhexyl triazone +4 more Other: panthenol	Common: niacinamide glycerin +3 more Other: panthenol hydrolyzed sodium hyaluronate +3 more	Common: niacinamide diethylamino hydroxybenzoyl hexyl benzoate +5 more Other: salicylic acid drometrizole trisiloxane +5 more	Common: niacinamide butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane +4 more Other: ascorbyl glucoside diglycerin +9 more	Common: niacinamide diethylamino hydroxybenzoyl hexyl benzoate +3 more Other: methylene bis-benzotriazolyl tetramethylbutylphenol phenylethyl resorcinol +2 more	Common: niacinamide bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine +3 more Other: ceramide np phytosphingosine +5 more	Common: niacinamide bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine +2 more Other: panthenol galactoarabinan +2 more	Common: niacinamide butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane +4 more Other: camellia sinensis leaf extract cocos nucifera fruit extract +1 more	Common: niacinamide diethylamino hydroxybenzoyl hexyl benzoate +2 more Other: cyanocobalamin homosalate +3 more
Irritancy	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY LOW
Potential Irritants	parfum Has skin benefit? alcohol denat. Has skin benefit? +14 more	disodium edta Has skin benefit? sorbitan oleate Has skin benefit? +7 more	propylene glycol Has skin benefit? decyl glucoside Has skin benefit? +11 more	propylene glycol Has skin benefit? ethylhexylglycerin Has skin benefit? +9 more	ethylhexylglycerin Has skin benefit? sodium hyaluronate crosspolymer Has skin benefit? +11 more	parfum Has skin benefit? salicylic acid Has skin benefit? +19 more	parfum Has skin benefit? propylene glycol Has skin benefit? +15 more	propylene glycol Has skin benefit? phenylethyl resorcinol Has skin benefit? +17 more	benzoic acid Has skin benefit? acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer Has skin benefit? +14 more	disodium edta Has skin benefit? tocopheryl acetate Has skin benefit? +9 more	parfum Has skin benefit? potassium sorbate Has skin benefit? +5 more	lauric acid Has skin benefit? myristic acid Has skin benefit? +10 more
All ingredients	water Has skin benefit? alcohol denat. Has skin benefit? +32 more	water Has skin benefit? butylene glycol Has skin benefit? +21 more	water Has skin benefit? c12-15 alkyl benzoate Has skin benefit? +31 more	water Has skin benefit? niacinamide Has skin benefit? +23 more	water Has skin benefit? ethylhexyl salicylate Has skin benefit? +26 more	water Has skin benefit? silica Has skin benefit? +38 more	water Has skin benefit? octocrylene Has skin benefit? +37 more	water Has skin benefit? diethylamino hydroxybenzoyl hexyl benzoate Has skin benefit? +36 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +35 more	water Has skin benefit? homosalate Has skin benefit? +19 more	water Has skin benefit? c12-15 alkyl benzoate Has skin benefit? +16 more	potassium salicylate Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +43 more

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Nivea Sun UV Face Specialist Derma Skin Clear SPF 50+

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