NIVEA NIVEA SUN Protect & Hydrate Sunscreen Spray

NIVEA SUN Protect & Hydrate Sunscreen Spray

NIVEA

6.5/10 (1 reviews)
sunscreenall skinSPF 50200ml

Key Benefits

  • Glycerin for hydration
  • Tocopherol (Vitamin E) for antioxidant protection
  • Broad-spectrum UV filters (Homosalate, Octocrylene, Butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane, Ethylhexyl salicylate)
Overall Score: 6.5/10

Effective sun protection with added hydration and antioxidants, but not ideal for sensitive or allergy-prone skin due to high alcohol and fragrance content.

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Detailed Product Scores

Overall
6.5/10

Weighted average of all factors

Safety
6.2/10

Allergen and irritation risk assessment

Efficacy
8.2/10

Expected performance and results

Formulation
7/10

Ingredient synergy and stability

Sustainability
5.5/10

Environmental and ethical impact

Benefits & Concerns

Key Benefits (3)

  • Glycerin for hydration
  • Tocopherol (Vitamin E) for antioxidant protection
  • Broad-spectrum UV filters (Homosalate, Octocrylene, Butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane, Ethylhexyl salicylate)

Concerns & Limitations (2)

  • Alcohol denat. may cause dryness or irritation, especially for sensitive skin
  • Multiple fragrance allergens (Linalool, Limonene, Benzyl alcohol, Benzyl salicylate, Alpha-isomethyl ionone, Citronellol, Coumarin, Geraniol)

Complete Ingredient Analysis

20

Total Ingredients

2

Emollients

8

Fragrances

0

Unsafe

Complete Ingredient Breakdown

Listed in order of concentration with detailed analysis

#1
Alcohol denat.
Alcohol denat.
unknownsolvent
#2
Aqua
Solvent
Aqua
Common name: Water
safesolvent

The most common cosmetic ingredient, used as a base for most products

#3
Homosalate
Active
Homosalate
Common name: Homosalate
cautionsunscreen

UVB sunscreen agent; absorbs UVB rays to help protect skin from sun damage. May cause irritation in sensitive individuals.

#4
Octocrylene
Octocrylene
unknownsunscreen
#5
Glycerin
Humectant
Glycerin
Common name: Glycerin
safehumectant

A powerful humectant that draws moisture to the skin

#6
Butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane
Butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane
unknownsunscreen
#7
Ethylhexyl salicylate
Ethylhexyl salicylate
unknownsunscreen
#8
Isopropyl palmitate
Isopropyl palmitate
unknownemollient
#9
Propylheptyl caprylate
Propylheptyl caprylate
unknownemollient
#10
Tocopherol
Active
Tocopherol
Common name: Vitamin E
safeantioxidant

Antioxidant that protects skin from environmental damage

#11
Acrylates/octylacrylamide copolymer
Acrylates/octylacrylamide copolymer
unknownfilm former
#12
Linalool
Fragrance
Linalool
Common name: Linalool
cautionfragrance

Fragrance component that can cause allergic reactions

#13
Limonene
Fragrance
Limonene
Common name: Limonene
cautionfragrance

Fragrance component that can cause allergic reactions

#14
Benzyl alcohol
Benzyl alcohol
unknownpreservative
#15
Benzyl salicylate
Benzyl salicylate
unknownfragrance
#16
Alpha-isomethyl ionone
Alpha-isomethyl ionone
unknownfragrance
#17
Citronellol
Citronellol
unknownfragrance
#18
Coumarin
Coumarin
unknownfragrance
#19
Geraniol
Fragrance
Geraniol
Common name: Geraniol
cautionfragrance

Fragrance component that can cause allergic reactions

#20
Methyl benzoate
Methyl benzoate
unknownfragrance

Product Attributes

Vegan
Cruelty-Free
Reef Safe
Alcohol-Free
Paraben-Free
Silicon-Free
Sulfate-Free
Fragrance-Free
EU Allergen-Free
Oil-Free
Fungal Acne Safe

Usage Instructions & Guidelines

Official Usage Instructions

Manufacturer's recommended application

Spray generously and evenly before sun exposure. Reapply frequently, especially after swimming, sweating, or towel drying.

Ideal For:

  • Daily skincare routine
  • Sensitive skin types
  • Natural product enthusiasts

Avoid If You Have:

  • Known allergies to listed ingredients
  • Very sensitive or reactive skin
  • Preference for fragrance-free products
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