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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Eucerin Daily Hydration Cream Broad Spectrum SPF 30 versus Nivea Sun Super Water Gel SPF 50 PA+++ .

Published on November 09, 2022

Overview

What they are

These products are both sunscreens. They have a total of 5 ingredients in common

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for brightening skin

Free From

They both do not contain any oils or sulfates

What's Inside

They both contain harsh alcohols and silicones

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Sunscreen German Brand Germany
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 Daily Hydration Cream Broad Spectrum SPF 30

Starts at $9.97
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Buy Sun Super Water Gel SPF 50 PA+++

Starts at $9.29

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
30
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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Benefits

Hydrating (2)
Redness Reducing
Reduces Irritation
Anti-Aging
Brightening

Concerns

Drying
May Worsen Oily Skin (4)
Acne Trigger
Irritating
Rosacea
Eczema

Notable Ingredients

Chemical UV Filter (3)
Vitamin E
Hyaluronic Acid

Benefits

Brightening

Concerns

Drying
May Worsen Oily Skin
Irritating (2)
Rosacea
Eczema (3)
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Ingredients Side-by-side

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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, Solvent
Community Rating: Loved

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!

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Eucerin Daily Hydration Cream Broad Spectrum SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 1.

Nivea Sun Super Water Gel SPF 50 PA+++ contains this as ingredient number 1.

2
What it does: Humectant, Masking, Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Community Rating: Mixed

Butylene Glycol (or BG) is used within cosmetic products for a few different reasons:

  • It is a solvent, meaning that it helps to dissolve other ingredients. This also enhances the absorption of the product into one's skin.
  • It is a humectant, which means that it helps attract moisture into the skin.
  • It helps improve product application.

Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient. It is unlikely to irritate skin, and works well with pretty much all other ingredients.

Eucerin Daily Hydration Cream Broad Spectrum SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 4.

Nivea Sun Super Water Gel SPF 50 PA+++ contains this as ingredient number 8.

3
What it does: Emollient, Skin Conditioning, Skin Protecting
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Dimethicone is a silicone used for making products smooth and silky. It also has the added benefit of sealing in hydration. The amount of dimethicone found in beauty products is considered safe and non-comedogenic, meaning it won't clog pores.

Dimethicone has been found increase absorption in skin, boosting the benefits of other ingredients. While there is concern for the safety of dimethicone, the levels used in skincare are safe for use.

Eucerin Daily Hydration Cream Broad Spectrum SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 13.

Nivea Sun Super Water Gel SPF 50 PA+++ contains this as ingredient number 5.

4
What it does: Emulsion Stabilising
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer is a synthetic polymer. It is used to thicken and improve the texture of products.

Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer is also an emulsifier. Due to its properties, it can prevent water and oil ingredients from separating.

Eucerin Daily Hydration Cream Broad Spectrum SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 18.

Nivea Sun Super Water Gel SPF 50 PA+++ contains this as ingredient number 14.

5
What it does: Buffering
Community Rating: Mixed

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.

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Eucerin Daily Hydration Cream Broad Spectrum SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 21.

Nivea Sun Super Water Gel SPF 50 PA+++ contains this as ingredient number 17.

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

14% are loved or liked
14% have mixed ratings
64% are disliked or very disliked
9% have no rating yet
37% are loved or liked
11% have mixed ratings
37% are disliked or very disliked
16% have no rating yet

Usage

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Reviews

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Eucerin Daily Hydration Cream Broad Spectrum SPF 30 22 ingredients

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Nivea Sun Super Water Gel SPF 50 PA+++ 19 ingredients

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