Nivea UV Face Shine Control SPF 50
Product summary
The ingredient list suggests that "Nivea - UV Face Shine Control SPF 50" 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. This product prevents early signs of aging by protecting against sun damage (all broad spectrum sunscreens do that).
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 4.40% - 5.40%, uvinul a plus 0.65% - 0.95%, octisalate 3.50% - 4.30%, uvinul t 2.00% - 2.40%, homosalate 6.00% - 7.30% and ensulizole 1.40% - 1.80%.
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 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 1 review 100% recommend this product- As for the white cast, it did not leave a noticeable white residue for the reviewer.
- When it comes to using this sunscreen under makeup, the user found that it pills under a foundation.
- As for using this sunscreen in the eye area, the reviewer reported that it does not sting eyes.
Price
The product retails for 7.25A$ in Australia.
For a detailed price comparison: click here.
Benefits
Promise: 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.
| Ingredient | Effectiveness | Concentration | Irritancy |
|---|---|---|---|
| butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane | HIGH |  |  |
| diethylamino hydroxybenzoyl hexyl benzoate | HIGH | | |
| bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine | HIGH | | |
Promise: Anti-aging
What does the product description say?
Product Information NIVEA SUN UV FACE offers sun protection specifically designed for facial needs Features Hydrating formula, instant and long lasting mattifying effect Absorbs excess oil Light skin feeling, non greasy & non sticky SKIN PROTECTION Highly effective, immediate UVA/UVB protection against sunburn and premature skin ageing Ophthalmologically approved Skin compatibility dermatologically approved Benefits 0% sticky feeling Immediate sun protection Absorbs excess oil Warnings or Restrictions IMPORTANT USAGE INSTRUCTIONS .
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.
Promise: 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).
| Ingredient | Effectiveness | Concentration | Irritancy |
|---|---|---|---|
| glycyrrhiza inflata root extract | LOW | | |
Other benefit: Moisturizing
What does the product description say?
Product Information NIVEA SUN UV FACE offers sun protection specifically designed for facial needs Features Hydrating formula, instant and long lasting mattifying effect Absorbs excess oil Light skin feeling, non greasy & non sticky SKIN PROTECTION Highly effective, immediate UVA/UVB protection against sunburn and premature skin ageing Ophthalmologically approved Skin compatibility dermatologically approved Benefits 0% sticky feeling Immediate sun protection Absorbs excess oil Warnings or Restrictions IMPORTANT USAGE INSTRUCTIONS .
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.
| Ingredient | Effectiveness | Concentration | Irritancy |
|---|---|---|---|
| dimethicone | HIGH | | |
| glycerin | HIGH | | |
| butylene glycol dicaprylate/dicaprate | MEDIUM | | |
Honesty check
How honest is this product?
| Promise | Can it deliver? |
|---|---|
| Sun protection | |
| Anti-aging | |
| Evens skin tone |
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Potential irritants
| Ingredient | Irritancy | Skin Benefit |
|---|---|---|
| alcohol denat. | |  |
| linalool | | |
| limonene | | |
User reviews (1)
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Ingredients & concentrations
- Tinosorb S
- Avobenzone
- Uvinul A Plus
- dimethicone
- Uvinul T
- glycerin
- homosalate
- Ensulizole
- +4 more
| Ingredient | Estimated concentration |
|---|---|
| 45% - 55% | |
| Plain old water | |
| 6% - 7.3% | |
| 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 | |
| 4.4% - 5.4% | |
| 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. | |
| 3.5% - 4.3% | |
| 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 | |
| 2.4% - 2.9% | |
| Helps soften the upper layer of the skin | |
| 1.9% - 2.3% | |
| Produces temporary toning effect. Can help dissolve other ingredients or preserve products | |
| 2.1% - 2.6% | |
| 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. | |
| 2% - 2.4% | |
| 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 | |
| 1.2% - 1.4% | |
| Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a thicker product consistency | |
| 1.4% - 1.8% | |
| 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 | |
| 1% - 1.3% | |
| Used to absorb oil and can temporarily mattify skin | |
| 0.5% - 0.8% | |
| Used to create a thicker product consistency | |
| 0.65% - 0.95% | |
| 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 | |
| 0.45% - 0.7% | |
| Non-drying alcohol that helps water and oil mix together. Also serves as an emollient | |
| 0.45% - 0.65% | |
| A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture | |
| 0.3% - 0.6% | |
| Helps dissolve other ingredients in a formulation | |
| 0.35% - 0.65% | |
| One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant | |
| 0.25% - 0.5% | |
| A plant extract that can help lighten the skin and calm down inflammation. Might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals | |
| 0.25% - 0.5% | |
| 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. | |
| 0.4% - 0.6% | |
| Helps oil and water mix together | |
| 0.2% - 0.4% | |
| Used to create a thicker product consistency | |
| 0.2% - 0.35% | |
| Helps create a thicker or gel-like product texture. It is not a surfactant but can be used in gentle cleansing formulations | |
| 0.2% - 0.35% | |
| Maintains the texture of skincare products. Allows the product to spread evenly. Helps oil and water mix together | |
| 0.25% - 0.45% | |
| 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 | |
| 0.2% - 0.35% | |
| Used to stabilize mixtures of oil and water, and create thicker, gel-like product textures | |
| 0.15% - 0.3% | |
| Used to adjust the product's pH | |
| 0.15% - 0.3% | |
| Helps preserve product formulations | |
| 0.15% - 0.3% | |
| A preservative | |
| 0.2% - 0.35% | |
| A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products | |
| 0.15% - 0.25% | |
| A fragrance. Can be irritating | |
| 0.15% - 0.25% | |
| A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat | |
| 0.1% - 0.2% | |
| A preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritating | |
| 0.15% - 0.25% | |
| A fragrance. Potential allergen and can be irritating | |
| 0.1% - 0.2% | |
| A fragrance. Can be irritating | |
| 0.1% - 0.15% | |
| A fragrance. Can be irritating | |
| 0.05% - 0.1% | |
| A fragrance. Is a likely skin allergen and can be irritating | |
| 0.05% - 0.1% | |
| An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients | |
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