Nivea

Sun SPF 50 Lotion SPF 50

Strong SPF 50 UVB protection

Hybrid Chemical DominantLotion
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Skin Type Match

15%

Irritating · Drying · Sensitizing

Pros
  • Strong UV protection
  • Broad spectrum coverage
  • Contains hydrating glycerin
Cons
  • Highly drying alcohol
  • Heavy fragrance load
  • Severe irritation risk
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Performance Scores

SPF Level
The labeled SPF 50 maps directly to the 'Very high' protection tier, which is robustly supported by a high concentration of complementary UVB filters.
Broad Spectrum
Achieves strong broad-spectrum coverage with Avobenzone protecting the crucial UVA I range, seamlessly overlapping with Octocrylene and nano Titanium Dioxide for comprehensive UVA II protection.
Sweat Resistance
The product features capable film-forming infrastructure but lacks a formal water resistance label claim to verify real-world durability under water immersion or sweating.
Visible Light
The formulation entirely lacks iron oxides and pigmentary-grade minerals necessary to provide meaningful attenuation of visible light and high-energy visible (blue) light.
Irritation Risk
Combines a high concentration of drying alcohol with multiple chemical UV filters and a significant load of fragrance allergens.
Pore Clogging
The formulation contains myristyl myristate, a widely recognized highly comedogenic ingredient, alongside multiple other moderately comedogenic lipids.
White Cast
Uses nano-sized titanium dioxide at a moderate label position within a primarily chemical UV filter base, significantly minimizing visible white residue.

Ingredients Analysis

Active Filters

HomosalateChemical · UVB
Laboratory studies indicate homosalate may act as an endocrine disruptor by interfering with hormone systems [1.1].
OctocryleneChemical · UVB/UVA II
Banned in several jurisdictions due to evidence of coral toxicity and accumulation in marine life.
AvobenzoneChemical · UVA I/UVA II
Rapidly degrades under UV exposure losing significant UVA protection capacity unless stabilized by other filters.
OctisalateChemical · UVB
Clinical trials demonstrate systemic absorption into the bloodstream exceeding the FDA threshold requiring further safety testing.
Titanium DioxideMineral · UVB/UVA II
Classified as a possible human carcinogen if inhaled making spray and powder formulations a potential risk while dermal application remains safe

Key Inactives

WaterWater · Solvent
GlycerinGlycerin · Humectant
Denatured AlcoholAlcohol · Solvent
Can strip natural lipids and disrupt the skin moisture barrier which may lead to dryness and contact dermatitis in sensitive skin types [1.5].
C12-15 Alkyl BenzoateSynthetic Oil · Emollient
Glyceryl Stearate CitrateAnionic · Emulsifier
PanthenolOther · Humectant
Hydrogenated Coco-GlyceridesFatty Acid Ester · Emollient
Derived from coconut oil it contains saturated fatty acids that may contribute to clogged pores or exacerbate fungal acne in susceptible individuals [1.10].
Myristyl MyristateFatty Acid Ester · Emollient
Widely recognized as highly comedogenic with a rating of up to 5 out of 5, making it a potential trigger for clogged pores and breakouts in acne prone individuals depending on its concentration [1.9].
Vitamin E AcetateVitamin · Antioxidant
Tetrasodium IminodisuccinateOther · Chelating Agent
Cellulose GumCellulose · Thickener
VP/Hexadecene CopolymerSynthetic Polymer · Film Former
Xanthan GumGum · Thickener
Sodium Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate CrosspolymerPolymeric · Thickener
Cetyl AlcoholWax · Thickener
Stearyl AlcoholWax · Thickener
SilicaMattifying Agent · Sensory Modifier
DimethiconeSilicone · Emollient
Trisodium EDTAEDTA · Chelating Agent
Trisodium EDTA is poorly biodegradable and can accumulate in water systems, where it may mobilize heavy metals and pose a threat to aquatic ecosystems [2.1].
HydroxyacetophenoneSynthetic · Antioxidant
Whilewidelyconsideredsafeandnon-sensitizingbytheCIR, rarecasereportsofallergiccontactdermatitisfromcosmeticproductshavebeendocumented[1.1].
EthylhexylglycerinMultifunctional · Preservative
Recognized as a rare but emerging cause of allergic contact dermatitis, particularly in leave-on cosmetic products.
LinaloolNatural · Fragrance
Linalool oxidizes upon exposure to air to form hydroperoxides which are potent skin sensitizers and a frequent cause of allergic contact dermatitis [1.8].
LimoneneNatural · Fragrance
When exposed to air, it oxidizes into limonene hydroperoxides which are potent skin sensitizers and frequent causes of allergic contact dermatitis [1.7].
Benzyl AlcoholMultifunctional · Preservative
Recognized as a fragrance allergen that can trigger allergic contact dermatitis and nonimmunologic contact urticaria in sensitive individuals [1.15].
Alpha-Isomethyl IononeSynthetic · Fragrance
Recognized as a well established contact allergen and skin sensitizer that can trigger allergic contact dermatitis in susceptible individuals [1.8][3].
CitronellolSynthetic · Fragrance
A well-known fragrance compound that can auto-oxidize into sensitizing hydroperoxides upon air exposure, frequently causing allergic contact dermatitis [1.8].
CoumarinSynthetic · Fragrance
Coumarin is a well recognized fragrance allergen that can cause allergic contact dermatitis and skin sensitization in susceptible individuals [1.5].
FragranceSynthetic · Fragrance
Undisclosedfragranceblendsareamongthemostcommoncausesofcontactdermatitisandskinsensitizationincosmeticproducts[1.6].