nivea-sun Nivea Sun Sensitive Immediate Protect

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. Alcohol Denat
4. Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane
5. Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine
6. Ethylhexyl Salicylate
7. Dibutyl Adipate
8. Ethylhexyl Triazone
9. Copernicia Cerifera Cera
10. Panthenol
11. Silica
12. VP/Hexadecene Copolymer
13. Phenylbenzimidazole Sulfonic Acid
14. Butylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate
15. Glycerin
16. Glycyrrhiza Inflata Root Extract
17. Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice Powder
18. Tocopheryl Acetate
19. Tetrasodium Iminodisuccinate
20. Cellulose Gum
21. Distarch Phosphate
22. Sucrose Polystearate
23. Hydrogenated Polyisobutene
24. Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate
25. Polyglyceryl-4 Diisostearate/Polyhydroxystearate/Sebacate
26. Microcrystalline Cellulose
27. Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
28. Xanthan Gum
29. Sodium Hydroxide
30. Sodium Chloride
31. Caprylyl Glycol
32. Trisodium EDTA
33. Ethylhexylglycerin

Highlights

Free of parabensFree of siliconesFree of sulfatesFree of essential oilsFree of formaldehyde releasersContains EU-26 allergensContains alcoholContains fragranceContains mineral oil

Formulation view O/W emulsified sunscreen with multiple chemical filters covering UVB and UVA; alcohol aids solubility for a fresh feel. Panthenol and silica control oil and soothe, while film formers enhance durability. Ideal for oily skin and active lifestyles; dry skin should pre-moisturize to avoid tightness. Sensitive types must monitor alcohol risks. Apply generously and reapply regularly.

Key ingredients

SOLVENT

Aqua

FRAGRANCE

Homosalate

溶剂

Alcohol Denat

LIGHT STABILIZER

Butyl MethoxydibenzoylmethaneEthylhexyl SalicylateEthylhexyl Triazone

HAIR CONDITIONING

Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine

SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT

Dibutyl Adipate

Other ingredients

Copernicia Cerifera CeraPanthenolSilicaVP/Hexadecene CopolymerPhenylbenzimidazole Sulfonic AcidButylene Glycol Dicaprylate/DicaprateGlycerinGlycyrrhiza Inflata Root ExtractAloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice PowderTocopheryl AcetateTetrasodium IminodisuccinateCellulose GumDistarch PhosphateSucrose PolystearateHydrogenated PolyisobuteneSodium Stearoyl GlutamatePolyglyceryl-4 Diisostearate/Polyhydroxystearate/SebacateMicrocrystalline CelluloseAcrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate CrosspolymerXanthan GumSodium HydroxideSodium ChlorideCaprylyl GlycolTrisodium EDTAEthylhexylglycerin

Skim through

Ingredients explained

Aqua

Solvent, main base; microbial control is critical

Homosalate

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

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.

Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine

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

Ethylhexyl Salicylate

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

Dibutyl Adipate

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

Ethylhexyl Triazone

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

Copernicia Cerifera Cera

Carnauba wax, viscosity and film; high melt point, heat-stable, for creams.

Panthenol

Panthenol (vitamin B5) at 1–5%; moisturizing and reparative, supports barrier recovery

Silica

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

VP/Hexadecene Copolymer

Film-former for hair fixation; often needs co-solvents or cationic system.

Phenylbenzimidazole Sulfonic Acid

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

Butylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate

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

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.

Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice Powder

Aloe extract powder for soothing/moisturizing; low solubility, needs dispersion

Tocopheryl Acetate

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

Tetrasodium Iminodisuccinate

Mild chelator replacing EDTAs; binds metal ions to prevent oxidation; biodegradable and low irritancy.

Cellulose Gum

Cellulose gum, water-soluble thickener/stabilizer; may destabilize with cationics, hydrate first.

Distarch Phosphate

Crosslinked starch phosphate; absorbent/anticaking, may feel dry at high levels

Sucrose Polystearate

Sucrose polyester emulsifier, non-ionic and mild; often blended with water- or oil-soluble surfactants to tune emulsification efficiency.

Hydrogenated Polyisobutene

Hydrogenated polyisobutene; petroleum-derived lubricant forming breathable film; high purity, low irritation/comedogenicity.

Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate

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

Polyglyceryl-4 Diisostearate/Polyhydroxystearate/Sebacate

Composite emulsifier for stable O/W systems, provides mild cleansing.

Microcrystalline Cellulose

Cellulose derivative for anti-caking, oil absorption, and physical sunscreen carrier; water-insoluble, affects texture at high levels.

Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer

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

Xanthan Gum

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

Sodium Hydroxide

Strong base neutralizer for pH adjustment; handle with extreme care

Sodium Chloride

Salt for gel viscosity control; used as precipitant in soaps

Caprylyl Glycol

Polyol conditioner and preservative booster at 0.5–3%; emollient feel, often paired with 1,2-hexanediol

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

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