Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Cetaphil Sheer Mineral Face Liquid Sunscreen Broad Spectrum SPF 50 versus Nivea Sun Soothing Sensitive Sun Lotion SPF50+ .
Published on November 12, 2021
Overview
What they are
These products are both sunscreens. They have a total of 5 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain SPF and Vitamin E
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for brightening skin and sensitive skin
Free From
They both do not contain any common allergens, parabens or sulfates
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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.
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Ingredient Info
Cetaphil Sheer Mineral Face Liquid Sunscreen Broad Spectrum SPF 50 26 ingredients
Nivea Sun Soothing Sensitive Sun Lotion SPF50+ 33 ingredients
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Contains Silicon
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Fragrance Free
This product is free of fragrances 🎉
Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Oil Free
This product is free of oils 🎉
Malassezia Safe
This product is free of malassezia feeding ingredients 🎉
Not Reef Safe
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EU Allergen Free
This product is free of EU allergens 🎉
Non Vegan
This product is not vegan 😥
Not Cruelty Free
This product is not cruelty-free 😥
Contains Alcohol
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Silicon Free
This product is free of silicons 🎉
Contains Fragrance
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Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Contains Oils
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Not Malassezia Safe
Ingredients in this product that are not malassezia safe:
Not Reef Safe
Ingredients in this product that are not reef safe:
EU Allergen Free
This product is free of EU allergens 🎉
Non Vegan
This product is not vegan 😥
Not Cruelty Free
This product is not cruelty-free 😥
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Cetaphil Sheer Mineral Face Liquid Sunscreen Broad Spectrum SPF 50 26 ingredients
Nivea Sun Soothing Sensitive Sun Lotion SPF50+ 33 ingredients
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Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
Cetaphil Sheer Mineral Face Liquid Sunscreen Broad Spectrum SPF 50 26 ingredients
Nivea Sun Soothing Sensitive Sun Lotion SPF50+ 33 ingredients
Zinc Oxide 12% • Allantoin • Bisabolol • Butyloctyl Salicylate • C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate • Caprylyl Glycol • Caprylyl Methicone • Dimethicone • Dimethiconol • Ethylhexylglycerin • Hexylene Glycol • Isododecane • Lauryl Peg-10 Tris(Trimethylsiloxy)Silylethyl Dimethicone • Lauryl Peg-8 Dimethicone • Niacinamide • Octyldodecyl Neopentanoate • Peg-10 • Phenoxyethanol • Polymethylsilsesquioxane • Propanediol • Sodium Chloride • Sodium Hydroxide • Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate • Tocopherol • Trilaureth-4 Phosphate • Water
Water • Homosalate • Alcohol Denat. • Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane • Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine • Hexyl Salicylate • Dibutyl Adipate • Ethylhexyl Triazone • Copernicia Cerifera Wax • Panthenol • Glycerin • Silica • Vp/Hexadecene Copolymer • Microcrystalline Cellulose • Sucrose Polystearate • Tetrasodium Iminodisuccinate • Cellulose Gum • Butylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate • Distarch Phosphate • Phenylbenzimidazole Sulfonic Acid • Polyglyceryl-4 Isostearate • Rosin Acrylate • Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate • Ethylhexylglycerin • Caprylyl Glycol • Hydrogenated Polyisobutene • Trisodium EDTA • Xanthan Gum • Sodium Hydroxide • Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil • Tocopheryl Acetate • Aloe Barbadensis Leaf • Sodium Chloride
Ingredients Side-by-side
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Ingredients Explained
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Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
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 GlycolCetaphil Sheer Mineral Face Liquid Sunscreen Broad Spectrum SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 6.
Nivea Sun Soothing Sensitive Sun Lotion SPF50+ contains this as ingredient number 25.
Ethylhexylglycerin (we can't pronounce this either) is commonly used as a preservative and skin softener. It is derived from glyceryl.
You might see Ethylhexylglycerin often paired with other preservatives such as phenoxyethanol. Ethylhexylglycerin has been found to increase the effectiveness of these other preservatives.
Cetaphil Sheer Mineral Face Liquid Sunscreen Broad Spectrum SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 10.
Nivea Sun Soothing Sensitive Sun Lotion SPF50+ contains this as ingredient number 24.
Chances are, you eat sodium chloride every day. Sodium Chloride is also known as table salt.
This ingredient has many purposes in skincare: thickener, emulsifier, and exfoliator.
You'll most likely find this ingredient in cleansers where it is used to create a gel-like texture. As an emulsifier, it also prevents ingredients from separating.
There is much debate on whether this ingredient is comedogenic. The short answer - comedogenic ratings don't tell the whole story. Learn more about comegodenic ratings here.
The concensus about this ingredient causing acne seems to be divided. Research is needed to understand if this ingredient does cause acne.
Scrubs may use salt as the primary exfoliating ingredient.
Learn more about Sodium ChlorideCetaphil Sheer Mineral Face Liquid Sunscreen Broad Spectrum SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 21.
Nivea Sun Soothing Sensitive Sun Lotion SPF50+ contains this as ingredient number 33.
Sodium Hydroxide is also known as lye or caustic soda. It is used to adjust the pH of products; many ingredients require a specific pH to be effective.
In small amounts, sodium hydroxide is considered safe to use. However, large amounts may cause chemical burns due to its high alkaline.
Your skin has a natural pH and acid mantle. This acid mantle helps prevent harmful bacteria from breaking through. The acid mantle also helps keep your skin hydrated.
"Alkaline" refers to a high pH level. A low pH level would be considered acidic.
Learn more about Sodium HydroxideCetaphil Sheer Mineral Face Liquid Sunscreen Broad Spectrum SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 22.
Nivea Sun Soothing Sensitive Sun Lotion SPF50+ contains this as ingredient number 29.
Water. It's the most common cosmetic ingredient of all. You'll usually see it at the top of ingredient lists, meaning that it makes up the largest part of the product.
So why is it so popular? Water most often acts as a solvent - this means that it helps dissolve other ingredients into the formulation.
You'll also recognize water as that liquid we all need to stay alive. Talk about multi-purpose! If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!
Learn more about WaterCetaphil Sheer Mineral Face Liquid Sunscreen Broad Spectrum SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 26.
Nivea Sun Soothing Sensitive Sun Lotion SPF50+ contains this as ingredient number 1.
Here's what our community thinks of the ingredients in these two products.
Cetaphil Sheer Mineral Face Liquid Sunscreen Broad Spectrum SPF 50 26 ingredients
Nivea Sun Soothing Sensitive Sun Lotion SPF50+ 33 ingredients
Usage
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Cetaphil Sheer Mineral Face Liquid Sunscreen Broad Spectrum SPF 50 26 ingredients
Nivea Sun Soothing Sensitive Sun Lotion SPF50+ 33 ingredients
Reviews
Here's what our community thinks
Cetaphil Sheer Mineral Face Liquid Sunscreen Broad Spectrum SPF 50 26 ingredients
UnidentifiedFlyingOkra
just ok
Slightly more drying, irritating, clogging, and expensive(lol) than my current US drugstore mineral favorite - Banana Boat Baby/Sensitive....
just ok
Slightly more drying, irritating, clogging, and expensive(lol) than my current US drugstore mineral favorite - Banana Boat Baby/Sensitive. Despite a lovely, runny texture still leaves almost as much of a white cast on my white/fair-toned skin than BBB which is classically thick & goopy stuff - both are likely incompatible with darker skin tones unfortunately. FA safe and overall probably better option for fungal acne sufferers than most other US drugstore sunscreens, but at less than half the price, a bigger tube, and a formula that works slightly better for my skin, I'll stick with BBB going forward 'til I have more time to research chemical filters. Good luck in your search!
Nivea Sun Soothing Sensitive Sun Lotion SPF50+ 33 ingredients
CustardBunny
its fine, feels nice and smells nice. doesnt leave a white cast, a bit expensive for a nivea product. But im gonna wait a week and see if my faces...
its fine, feels nice and smells nice. doesnt leave a white cast, a bit expensive for a nivea product. But im gonna wait a week and see if my faces gets better or not without it.
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