nivea Sun Shine Control Spf 50

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

Highlights

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

Formulation view Matte-finish sunscreen lotion containing silica and tapioca starch for oil absorption. Combined chemical filters and denatured alcohol. Includes licorice extract. Suited for oily skin or hot environments. Factory view: Precise ratio control of powders and silicones is required to prevent pilling or uneven film formation.

Key ingredients

SOLVENT

Aqua

FRAGRANCE

Homosalate

LIGHT STABILIZER

Butyl MethoxydibenzoylmethaneEthylhexyl SalicylateEthylhexyl Triazone

SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT

Butylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate

溶剂

Alcohol Denat.

HAIR CONDITIONING

Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine

Other ingredients

Phenylbenzimidazole Sulfonic AcidSilicaCyclomethiconeTapioca 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

Homosalate

UVB sunscreen agent, often combined with others; stable but migratory; ensure regulatory compliance.

Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane

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

Ethylhexyl Salicylate

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

Ethylhexyl Triazone

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

Butylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate

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

Alcohol Denat.

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

Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine

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

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

Cyclomethicone

Volatile silicone for light feel; contains D4 restricted by EU, must be <0.1% after 2026

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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