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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of KUMANO COSME Reihaku Hatomugi UV Care & Moisturizing The UV Milky Gel SPF 50+ PA++++ versus Nivea Super Water Gel SPF 50 PA+++ .

Published on April 13, 2023

Overview

What they are

These products are both fungal acne (malassezia) safe . They have a total of 8 ingredients in common

Cool Features

They both contain exfoliants and hyaluronic acid

Free From

They both do not contain any common allergens, oils or sulfates

What's Inside

They both contain harsh alcohols, fragrances, parabens and silicones

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Body Lotion Japanese Brand Japan
Sunscreen German Brand Germany

Body Lotion

Body lotions, creams, and butters help moisturize your body.

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 Reihaku Hatomugi UV Care & Moisturizing The UV Milky Gel SPF 50+ PA++++

Starts at $7.89
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Starts at $15.90

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

Exfoliators
Hyaluronic Acid

Benefits

Hydrating

Concerns

Drying
May Worsen Oily Skin
Irritating
Rosacea (2)
Eczema (3)

Notable Ingredients

Chemical UV Filter (3)
Vitamin E
Exfoliators
Hyaluronic Acid

Benefits

Brightening

Concerns

Drying
May Worsen Oily Skin
Irritating (2)
Rosacea
Eczema (2)
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Ingredients Explained

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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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KUMANO COSME Reihaku Hatomugi UV Care & Moisturizing The UV Milky Gel SPF 50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 1.

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

2
What it does: Antimicrobial, Astringent, Masking, Solvent
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Alcohol Denat. is an alcohol with a denaturant property. It is created by mixing ethanol and other additives. It has a low molecular weight and will evaporate quickly. This helps other ingredients become better absorbed and dry once applied.

Alcohol Denat. is volatile and may cause irritation. It helps draw out natural oils in skin and dry out your skin.

One study from 2005 found adding emollients to propanol-based sanitizer decreased irritation.

Alcohol is antibacterial by nature. This can help preserve products and increase their shelf life.

Other types of astringent alcohols include:

Learn more about Alcohol Denat.

KUMANO COSME Reihaku Hatomugi UV Care & Moisturizing The UV Milky Gel SPF 50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 2.

Nivea Super Water Gel SPF 50 PA+++ contains this as ingredient number 3.

3
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.

KUMANO COSME Reihaku Hatomugi UV Care & Moisturizing The UV Milky Gel SPF 50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 4.

Nivea Super Water Gel SPF 50 PA+++ contains this as ingredient number 7.

4
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.

KUMANO COSME Reihaku Hatomugi UV Care & Moisturizing The UV Milky Gel SPF 50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 6.

Nivea Super Water Gel SPF 50 PA+++ contains this as ingredient number 4.

5
What it does: Emulsion Stabilising, Gel Forming
Community Rating: Disliked

Carbomer is a polymer of acrylic acid. Its main role is to create gel consistency within products.

Carbomer is commonly found in many types of cosmetics products. It is found to be safe in concentrations up to 15%. However, a high amount of carbomer can cause pilling or balling up of products. Most products contain 1% of less of carbomer.

KUMANO COSME Reihaku Hatomugi UV Care & Moisturizing The UV Milky Gel SPF 50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 9.

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

6
What it does: Abrasive, Skin Conditioning

Secale Cereale Seed Extract is an exfoliant.

KUMANO COSME Reihaku Hatomugi UV Care & Moisturizing The UV Milky Gel SPF 50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 11.

Nivea Super Water Gel SPF 50 PA+++ contains this as ingredient number 9.

7
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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KUMANO COSME Reihaku Hatomugi UV Care & Moisturizing The UV Milky Gel SPF 50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 16.

Nivea Super Water Gel SPF 50 PA+++ contains this as ingredient number 16.

8
What it does: Preservative
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Methylparaben is a preservative and is a paraben. It is used to prevent the growth of fungus, mold, and other harmful bacteria. Parabens are chemicals used as preservatives in both cosmetics and food.

Methylparaben can be synthetically created. It can also be found naturally in some fruits, such as blueberries.

Oftentimes, Methylparaben is combined with other parabens to help increase the shelf life.

The safety of Methylparaben is currently being studied. While ongoing studies are looking into the safety of parabens, the results have been very mixed. Some studies have not found Methylparaben to be harmful.

Learn more about Methylparaben

KUMANO COSME Reihaku Hatomugi UV Care & Moisturizing The UV Milky Gel SPF 50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 19.

Nivea Super Water Gel SPF 50 PA+++ contains this as ingredient number 18.

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

15% are loved or liked
10% have mixed ratings
45% are disliked or very disliked
30% have no rating yet
39% are loved or liked
17% have mixed ratings
33% are disliked or very disliked
11% have no rating yet

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Reviews

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KUMANO COSME Reihaku Hatomugi UV Care & Moisturizing The UV Milky Gel SPF 50+ PA++++ 20 ingredients

5.0 /5
from 1 rating
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peekobooboo

9 months ago · Normal Skin
Review

My favourite sunscreen for face and body
It's very milky, absorbs quick, and spreads evenly. I hate sticky textures or overly creamy formulas so...

My favourite sunscreen for face and body
It's very milky, absorbs quick, and spreads evenly. I hate sticky textures or overly creamy formulas so this is perfect for me, I have 3 bottles in different locations so I always have access to this. I highly recommend this as your daily sunscreen.

Nivea Super Water Gel SPF 50 PA+++ 18 ingredients

3.8 /5
from 4 ratings
Great Value (1) Hydrating (1) Irritating (1) Works Well (1)
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P_55

1 year ago · Sensitive Skin
Review

Too much alcohol. Very drying.
Applies really nicely but at the end of the day I find my skin really dry and irritated.

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SupTi_59

7 months ago · Combination Skin
Review

Nivea uv super watery gel spf 50
Good for oily skin! Watery base... absorbs quickly ..... ingredients are on point! But not waterproof!

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