ACO Ultra Light Sun Face Fluid SPF 30 Versus Nivea UV Face Sensitive Protect SPF 50 - Australia
Updated on March 21, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both fungal acne (malassezia) safe sunscreens. They have a total of 3 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain SPF
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for dry skin
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances, oils, parabens, silicones or sulfates
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Ingredient Info
ACO Ultra Light Sun Face Fluid SPF 30 26 ingredients
Nivea UV Face Sensitive Protect SPF 50 9 ingredients
What's inside (and what isn't)
What's inside (and what isn't)
At a glance
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ACO Ultra Light Sun Face Fluid SPF 30 26 ingredients
Nivea UV Face Sensitive Protect SPF 50 9 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningEthylhexyl Salicylate
UV Absorber
Dibutyl Adipate
EmollientPropanediol
Solvent
Tris-Biphenyl Triazine
UV Absorber
Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate
UV Filter
Silica
Abrasive
Diisopropyl Sebacate
EmollientEthylhexyl Triazone
UV Absorber
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine
Skin Conditioning
Bis-Ethylhexyl Hydroxydimethoxy Benzylmalonate
Antioxidant
Cetyl Alcohol
Emollient
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Potassium Cetyl Phosphate
EmulsifyingSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Sarcosine
Skin ConditioningDecyl Glucoside
CleansingVp/Eicosene Copolymer
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingPentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningCarbomer
Emulsion StabilisingDisodium Phosphate
BufferingCitric Acid
Buffering
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Water, Ethylhexyl Salicylate, Dibutyl Adipate, Propanediol, Tris-Biphenyl Triazine, Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate, Silica, Diisopropyl Sebacate, Ethylhexyl Triazone, 1,2-Hexanediol, Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine, Bis-Ethylhexyl Hydroxydimethoxy Benzylmalonate, Cetyl Alcohol, Tocopheryl Acetate, Potassium Cetyl Phosphate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Sarcosine, Decyl Glucoside, Vp/Eicosene Copolymer, Butylene Glycol, Xanthan Gum, Pentylene Glycol, Carbomer, Disodium Phosphate, Citric Acid, Sodium Benzoate
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
1,2-Hexanediol is a synthetic liquid and another multi-functional powerhouse.
It is a:
- Humectant, drawing moisture into the skin
- Emollient, helping to soften skin
- Solvent, dispersing and stabilizing formulas
- Preservative booster, enhancing the antimicrobial activity of other preservatives
You might know this ingredient as Tinosorb S or Bemotrizinol. It is a UV filter that covers both UVA and UVB rays.
This ingredient has two peak UV absorption peaks ( 310 and 340 nm) and is able to absorb both UV-A and UV-B rays. This ingredient works by preventing UV rays from reaching and damaging your skin.
On top of that - it is highly photostable and helps prevent the photodegration of other sunscreen ingredients such as avobenzone.
Tinosorb S is allowed in the EU, Australia, and Asia. It is close to being approved by the FDA and we'll hopefully get this ingredient in the U.S. by late 2025.
Fun fact: Tinosorb S is the most effective UV absorber at maximum concentration (measured by SPF) permitted in the EU.
This ingredient is oil-soluble, so your oil-cleansers will take this right off at night.
Learn more about Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl TriazineEthylhexyl Triazone is a modern chemical sunscreen that protects from UV-B radiation.
It is the most effective of existing UV-B filters, as it provides the highest level of photo-stable absorption. It protects from the entire UV-B range (280 to 320nm), with it's highest level of protection at 314nm.
Ethylhexyl Triazone is oil soluble, oderless and colorless, which mean it is able to be incorporated into a variety of different formulations.
It is not currently available within the United States due to slow changing FDA regulations. Outside of the US, it is used in formulations at concentrations up to 5%.
Learn more about Ethylhexyl TriazoneIngredient Ratings
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ACO Ultra Light Sun Face Fluid SPF 30 26 ingredients
Nivea UV Face Sensitive Protect SPF 50 9 ingredients
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