nivea Face Shine Control SPF 30

Ingredients overview

Label order. Colour is our internal rating: green routine, yellow restricted or worth a look, red prohibited or high-risk, grey not yet decoded.

Ingredients are listed in label order; the order reflects the label only, not exact concentrations.

1. Aqua
2. Alcohol Denat
3. Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane
4. Butylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate
5. C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
6. Ethylhexyl Salicylate
7. Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine
8. Dibutyl Adipate
9. Isopropyl Palmitate
10. Phenylbenzimidazole Sulfonic Acid
11. Silica
12. Ethylhexyl Triazone
13. Tapioca Starch
14. Behenyl Alcohol
15. Cetearyl Alcohol
16. Methylpropanediol
17. Glycerin
18. Glycyrrhiza Inflata Root Extract
19. Tocopheryl Acetate
20. Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate
21. Xanthan Gum
22. Carbomer
23. Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
24. Dimethicone
25. Sodium Chloride
26. Sodium Hydroxide
27. Trisodium EDTA
28. Ethylhexylglycerin
29. Phenoxyethanol
30. Linalool
31. Limonene
32. Benzyl Alcohol
33. Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone
34. Geraniol
35. Citronellol
36. Coumarin
37. Parfum

Highlights

Free of parabensFree of sulfatesFree of mineral oilFree of formaldehyde releasersContains alcoholContains siliconesContains EU-26 allergensContains fragranceContains essential oils

Formulation view Alcohol-based sunscreen emulsion with broad-spectrum UV filters including avobenzone, ethylhexyl salicylate, and triazine derivatives. Silica and tapioca starch offer oil control and matte finish. Licorice root extract and tocopheryl acetate add soothing antioxidant. For oily and combination skin daily commute. Formulator note: significant denatured alcohol for light feel but barrier-damaged skin may avoid; UVA filter photostability improved.

Key ingredients

SOLVENT

Aqua

溶剂

Alcohol Denat

LIGHT STABILIZER

Butyl MethoxydibenzoylmethaneEthylhexyl Salicylate

SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT

Butylene Glycol Dicaprylate/DicaprateDibutyl Adipate

ANTIMICROBIAL

C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate

HAIR CONDITIONING

Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine

Other ingredients

Isopropyl PalmitatePhenylbenzimidazole Sulfonic AcidSilicaEthylhexyl TriazoneTapioca StarchBehenyl AlcoholCetearyl AlcoholMethylpropanediolGlycerinGlycyrrhiza Inflata Root ExtractTocopheryl AcetateSodium Stearoyl GlutamateXanthan GumCarbomerAcrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate CrosspolymerDimethiconeSodium ChlorideSodium HydroxideTrisodium EDTAEthylhexylglycerinPhenoxyethanolLinaloolLimoneneBenzyl AlcoholAlpha-Isomethyl IononeGeraniolCitronellolCoumarinParfum

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Ingredients explained

Aqua

Solvent, main base; microbial control is critical

Alcohol Denat

Denatured ethanol; solvent, penetration enhancer, and quick-dry agent; high % may compromise barrier in dry skin.

Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane

High-potency UVA filter (Parsol MXX); requires stabilizers and UVB blockers.

Butylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate

Light diester emollient, light and non-greasy; often used as solvent; oxidizes easily, needs antioxidants.

C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate

C12-15 alkyl benzoate; emollient, emulsifier, and antistatic; aids stability and smoothness, moderate low comedogenicity.

Ethylhexyl Salicylate

Ethylhexyl salicylate, UVB absorber; volatile, requires combination with UVA filters for broad spectrum.

Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine

UV-B absorber, photostable; high purity and low bioaccumulation, check for impurities.

Dibutyl Adipate

Light ester, solvent and emollient, fresh feel and volatility, non-comedogenic.

Isopropyl Palmitate

Isopropyl palmitate for dry touch; prone to oxidation, needs antioxidants, low viscosity

Phenylbenzimidazole Sulfonic Acid

UV absorber and light stabilizer; compliant use required, common in sunscreens

Silica

Silica powder at 1–10%; absorbs oil, thickens, provides matte finish, for oil-control products

Ethylhexyl Triazone

UVB absorber with good photostability; formulated with other filters, typical concentration 3-5%, check compatibility with other ingredients.

Tapioca Starch

Tapioca starch; powder thickener/oil absorbent; inert, mild comed risk at high conc

Behenyl Alcohol

Fat alcohol emulsifier/thickener at 1-3%; low comedogenic risk, check solubility in strong acid/base systems, add antioxidants.

Cetearyl Alcohol

Fatty alcohol emulsifier at 1-5%; non-ionic surfactant

Methylpropanediol

Diol solvent and extraction carrier; enhances solubility of actives, low irritation profile.

Glycerin

Workhorse humectant at 3–10%; tacky at high levels, pair with occlusives

Glycyrrhiza Inflata Root Extract

Glycyrrhiza inflata extract; soothes and anti-irritates. Use at 0.1-1%; monitor glycyrrhizin levels.

Tocopheryl Acetate

Vitamin E derivative antioxidant at 0.1–1%; more stable than tocopherol, store protected from light

Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate

Mild amino-acid surfactant, poor solubility, pairs with fatty alcohols, fine foam.

Xanthan Gum

Natural thickener at 0.1–1%; provides gel texture, pH-stable, requires full hydration

Carbomer

Gelling thickener requiring neutralization; watch out for ion compatibility

Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer

Crosspolymer for thickening/film; needs neutralization to pH 7-8 to hydrate, check ion strength.

Dimethicone

Silicone occlusive at 1–5%; provides smooth feel, non-penetrating, suitable for sensitive skin

Sodium Chloride

Salt for gel viscosity control; used as precipitant in soaps

Sodium Hydroxide

Strong base neutralizer for pH adjustment; handle with extreme care

Trisodium EDTA

Metal chelator improving formula stability and synergizing preservatives; used at very low levels (<0.1%), control heavy metals.

Ethylhexylglycerin

Mild conditioner and preservative booster at 0.5–1%; reduces preservative load, smooth feel

Phenoxyethanol

Broad-spectrum preservative at ≤1%; may irritate sensitive eye areas, often paired with ethylhexylglycerin

Linalool

Natural fragrance component at ≤0.05%; one of EU 26 allergens, caution for sensitive skin

Limonene

Natural fragrance solvent, EU allergen; poor photostability

Benzyl Alcohol

Mild preservative/solvent at 0.5-1.0%; EU allergen (labeling required), irritation risk if concentrated, avoid in infant/highly sensitive skin.

Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone

Vanilla-like fragrance ingredient; one of EU 26 allergens, caution advised for sensitive skin.

Geraniol

Geraniol for fragrance; EU 26 allergen, labeling required above 0.001%.

Citronellol

Citronellol for fragrance; EU 26 allergen, labeling required above 0.001%.

Coumarin

Classic fragrance and photosensitizer, EU restriction III/77; high allergen risk, limit in facial products

Parfum

Fragrance for scent; may contain allergens, caution for sensitive skin, full labeling required.

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