nivea-sun Nivea Sun C & E Vitamin

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. C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
3. Alcohol Denat
4. Distarch Phosphate
5. Octocrylene
6. Phenylbenzimidazole Sulfonic Acid
7. Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane
8. Glycerin
9. Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate
10. Dimethicone
11. Silica
12. Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate
13. Tocopheryl Acetate
14. Panthenol
15. 4-Butylresorcinol
16. Ginkgo Biloba Leaf Extract
17. Panax Ginseng Root Extract
18. Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract
19. Behenyl Alcohol
20. Cetyl Alcohol
21. Polyisobutene
22. Carbomer
23. Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
24. Acrylamide/Ammonium Acrylate Copolymer
25. Silica Dimethyl Silylate
26. VP/Hexadecene Copolymer
27. Xanthan Gum
28. Sorbitan Isostearate
29. PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
30. Pantolactone
31. Polysorbate 20
32. Glucose
33. Citric Acid
34. Trideceth-9
35. Lactic Acid
36. Propylene Glycol
37. Trisodium EDTA
38. Phenoxyethanol
39. Methylparaben
40. Sodium Hydroxide
41. Sodium Benzoate
42. Potassium Sorbate
43. Caramel
44. Parfum
45. Ci 77891

Highlights

Free of sulfatesFree of formaldehyde releasersContains alcoholContains siliconesContains essential oilsContains mineral oilContains PEGContains fragranceContains parabensContains EU-26 allergens

Key ingredients

SOLVENT

Aqua

ANTIMICROBIAL

C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate

溶剂

Alcohol Denat

ABSORBENT

Distarch Phosphate

LIGHT STABILIZER

OctocrylenePhenylbenzimidazole Sulfonic AcidButyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane

DENATURANT

Glycerin

Other ingredients

Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose DistearateDimethiconeSilicaSodium Ascorbyl PhosphateTocopheryl AcetatePanthenol4-ButylresorcinolGinkgo Biloba Leaf ExtractPanax Ginseng Root ExtractGlycyrrhiza Glabra Root ExtractBehenyl AlcoholCetyl AlcoholPolyisobuteneCarbomerAcrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate CrosspolymerAcrylamide/Ammonium Acrylate CopolymerSilica Dimethyl SilylateVP/Hexadecene CopolymerXanthan GumSorbitan IsostearatePEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor OilPantolactonePolysorbate 20GlucoseCitric AcidTrideceth-9Lactic AcidPropylene GlycolTrisodium EDTAPhenoxyethanolMethylparabenSodium HydroxideSodium BenzoatePotassium SorbateCaramelParfumCi 77891

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Ingredients explained

Aqua

Solvent, main base; microbial control is critical

C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate

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

Alcohol Denat

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

Distarch Phosphate

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

Octocrylene

UV-B absorber and photostabilizer; has concentration limits, consider potential coral toxicity and allergenicity for specific groups.

Phenylbenzimidazole Sulfonic Acid

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

Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane

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

Glycerin

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

Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate

Non-ionic emulsifier at 1–3%; mild, easily combined with other surfactants.

Dimethicone

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

Silica

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

Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate

Vitamin C derivative antioxidant at 0.5–2%; light-sensitive, requires opaque packaging

Tocopheryl Acetate

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

Panthenol

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

4-Butylresorcinol

Not decoded yet

Ginkgo Biloba Leaf Extract

Antioxidant and microcirculation modifier rich in flavonoids; requires stability testing to prevent oxidation

Panax Ginseng Root Extract

Botanical extract for skin and hair conditioning; activity and irritation risk vary by source/purity, patch test for sensitive skin

Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract

Liquorice root extract for soothing and brightening; batch variability, watch polyphenol interactions

Behenyl Alcohol

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

Cetyl Alcohol

Cetyl alcohol for emulsification/thickening; high concentration >10% may irritate.

Polyisobutene

Inert film former and occlusive; increases viscosity, slippery feel, used in lipsticks

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.

Acrylamide/Ammonium Acrylate Copolymer

Not decoded yet

Silica Dimethyl Silylate

Dimethicone modified silica for dry touch; anti-caking and oil absorption

VP/Hexadecene Copolymer

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

Xanthan Gum

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

Sorbitan Isostearate

Non-ionic emulsifier (low HLB); typically used in blends, low comedogenicity, soft skin feel.

PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil

Solubilizer and emulsifier for oil-soluble ingredients; high concentrations may cause contact dermatitis in sensitive skin.

Pantolactone

Pantolactone, humectant; hydrolyzes to release panthenol, improves skin hydration, low level use, high safety

Polysorbate 20

Non-ionic emulsifier and cleansing surfactant; contains PEG, control microbial load.

Glucose

Low-MW humectant and buffer; high hygroscopicity requires careful preservation and humidity control.

Citric Acid

Buffer and chelator at 0.1–2%; adjusts pH, may irritate sensitive skin at low pH

Trideceth-9

Not decoded yet

Lactic Acid

AHA pH adjuster at 0.5-5%; exfoliation/humectancy, mild at low conc., irritating at high, avoid conflict with alkaline preservatives.

Propylene Glycol

Polyol humectant at 3-10%; hygroscopic, slight tackiness, mild irritation at high conc., verify preservative efficacy, no allergen.

Trisodium EDTA

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

Phenoxyethanol

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

Methylparaben

Preservative, narrow spectrum; often combined, check allergen risk and regulatory limits.

Sodium Hydroxide

Strong base neutralizer for pH adjustment; handle with extreme care

Sodium Benzoate

Preservative booster, effective below pH 4.5; combinable with sorbates

Potassium Sorbate

Preservative effective below pH 6; combinable with sodium benzoate

Caramel

Colorant for brown shades; some processes involve sulfites, check specs.

Parfum

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

Ci 77891

Titanium dioxide inorganic pigment and UV filter; assess inhalation risk for nano-forms and EU restrictions

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