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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Cancer Council Sensitive Sunscreen SPF50+ versus Nivea UV Face Sensitive Protect SPF 50 Australia .

Last updated on March 06, 2024. Published on March 06, 2024

Overview

What they are

These products are both fungal acne (malassezia) safe sunscreens. They have a total of 4 ingredients in common

Cool Features

They both contain SPF

Free From

They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances, oils, parabens, silicones or sulfates

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Sunscreen Australian Brand Australia
Sunscreen German Brand Germany

Sunscreen

Sunscreens help absorb or reflect UV radiation and protect skin against skin damage. Sunscreens may come in the form of lotion, gel, foam, spray, or solid-stick.

Sunscreen

Sunscreens help absorb or reflect UV radiation and protect skin against skin damage. Sunscreens may come in the form of lotion, gel, foam, spray, or solid-stick.

Price

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Buy Sensitive Sunscreen SPF50+

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Buy UV Face Sensitive Protect SPF 50

Ingredient Info

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alcohol-free
silicon-free
fragrance-free
sulfate-free
paraben-free
oil-free
fungal-acne safe
reef-safe
eu-allergen-free
vegan
cruelty-free
spf rating
50
alcohol-free
silicon-free
fragrance-free
sulfate-free
paraben-free
oil-free
fungal-acne safe
reef-safe
eu-allergen-free
vegan
cruelty-free
spf rating
50

At a glance

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Notable Ingredients

Chemical UV Filter (3)
Mineral UV Filter (2)
Ceramides

Benefits

Hydrating
Redness Reducing
Reduces Irritation
Anti-Aging
Acne Fighting

Notable Ingredients

Chemical UV Filter (6)
Mineral UV Filter

Concerns

Irritating
Rosacea
Eczema
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Ingredients Explained

These ingredients are found in both products.

Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.

1
What it does: Skin Conditioning, UV Absorber, UV Filter
Community Rating: Liked

You might know this ingredient as Tinosorb S or Bemotrizinol. It is a UV filter that covers both UVA and UVB rays.

Bemotrizinol has two peak UV absorption peaks ( 310 and 340 nm) and is able to absorb both UV-A and UV-B rays. Skin exposed to UV causes free-radical molecules to form. This ingredient works by preventing the UV from reaching your skin.

It is highly photostable and helps prevent the photodegration of other sunscreen ingredients such as avobenzone.

Bemotrizinol is not approved in the US but is allowed in the EU, Australia, and Asia.

In fact, it is the most effective UV absorber at maximum concentration (measured by SPF) permitted by in the EU.

It is oil-soluble.

Learn more about Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine

Cancer Council Sensitive Sunscreen SPF50+ contains this as ingredient number 2.

Nivea UV Face Sensitive Protect SPF 50 Australia contains this as ingredient number 6.

2
What it does: UV Filter
Community Rating: Liked

Methylene Bis-Benzotriazolyl Tetramethylbutylphenol (Tinosorb M) is a hybrid and broad-spectrum UV ingredient. It is both a UV absorber and filter.

UV absorbers are an agent that absorbs UV rays. They protect your skin by using chemical reactions to convert UV rays into heat and energy. UV filters physically reduce the amount of UV rays from reaching your skin.

Tinosorb M covers a range of 280-400 nm and is photostable. This ingredient is neither oil or water soluble.

Tinosorb M, similarly to Tinosorb S, is not available in the US. However, it is available in the EU and Asia.

Learn more about Methylene Bis-Benzotriazolyl Tetramethylbutylphenol

Cancer Council Sensitive Sunscreen SPF50+ contains this as ingredient number 3.

Nivea UV Face Sensitive Protect SPF 50 Australia contains this as ingredient number 5.

3
What it does: Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Community Rating: Mixed

1,2-Hexanediol is a multi-tasker ingredient. It acts as a preservative to increase shelf-life and can aid other preservatives in preventing microbe growth. 1,2-Hexanediol also helps the skin retain moisture as a humectant.

In products that are water-based, this ingredient can help stabilize perfumes and fragrances. It can also help make the texture of products softer and more smooth.

Cancer Council Sensitive Sunscreen SPF50+ contains this as ingredient number 6.

Nivea UV Face Sensitive Protect SPF 50 Australia contains this as ingredient number 9.

4
What it does: Emollient, Humectant, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Liked

Caprylyl Glycol is a humectant and emollient, meaning it attracts and preserves moisture.

It is a common ingredient in many products, especially those designed to hydrate skin. The primary benefits are retaining moisture, skin softening, and promoting a healthy skin barrier.

Though Caprylyl Glycol is an alcohol derived from fatty acids, it is not the kind that can dry out skin.

This ingredient is also used as a preservative to extend the life of products. It has slight antimicrobial properties.

Learn more about Caprylyl Glycol

Cancer Council Sensitive Sunscreen SPF50+ contains this as ingredient number 7.

Nivea UV Face Sensitive Protect SPF 50 Australia contains this as ingredient number 8.

Here's what our community thinks of the ingredients in these two products.

71% are loved or liked
14% have mixed ratings
14% are disliked or very disliked
0% have no rating yet
44% are loved or liked
11% have mixed ratings
44% are disliked or very disliked
0% have no rating yet

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Reviews

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Cancer Council Sensitive Sunscreen SPF50+ 7 ingredients

3.0 /5
from 1 rating

Nivea UV Face Sensitive Protect SPF 50 9 ingredients

5.0 /5
from 1 rating
Works Well (1)
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Ella777

1 month ago · Combination Skin
Review

It goes well with my skin. I love the ingredients.

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