Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Nivea Q10 Energy Vitamin C+E SPF15 versus HEMA All-in-one BB Cream SPF 15 Light .
Last updated on October 26, 2023. Published on November 11, 2022
Overview
Cool Features
They both contain SPF
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for dry skin, brightening skin and dark spots
Free From
They both do not contain any oils, parabens, silicones or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain fragrances
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Day Moisturizer
Day Moisturizers are marketed to hydrate the skin during the daytime.
BB, CC, Tinted Moisturizer
A liquid, cream, or powder to help give light coverage in creating an even complexion.
Ingredient Info
Nivea Q10 Energy Vitamin C+E SPF15 30 ingredients
HEMA All-in-one BB Cream SPF 15 35 ingredients
Contains Alcohol
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Silicon Free
This product is free of silicons 🎉
Contains Fragrance
Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Oil Free
This product is free of oils 🎉
Not Malassezia Safe
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Not Reef Safe
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Non Vegan
This product is not vegan 😥
Not Cruelty Free
This product is not cruelty-free 😥
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
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 🎉
Oil Free
This product is free of oils 🎉
Not Malassezia Safe
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Not Reef Safe
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EU Allergen Free
This product is free of EU allergens 🎉
Vegan
This product is vegan 🎉
Not Cruelty Free
This product is not cruelty-free 😥
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Nivea Q10 Energy Vitamin C+E SPF15 30 ingredients
HEMA All-in-one BB Cream SPF 15 35 ingredients
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Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
Nivea Q10 Energy Vitamin C+E SPF15 30 ingredients
HEMA All-in-one BB Cream SPF 15 35 ingredients
Water • Glycerin • Ethylhexyl Salicylate • Alcohol Denat. • Cetearyl Alcohol • Ethylhexyl Stearate • Glyceryl Stearate Citrate • Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane • C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate • Methylpropanediol • Octocrylene • Hydrogenated Coco-Glycerides • Phenylbenzimidazole Sulfonic Acid • Ubiquinone • Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate • Tocopheryl Acetate • Creatine • 1-Methylhydantoin-2-Imide • 1,2-Hexanediol • Chondrus Crispus Extract • Carbomer • Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer • Trisodium EDTA • Sodium Hydroxide • Phenoxyethanol • Linalool • Limonene • Geraniol • Parfum • CI 16035
Water • CI 77891 • Ethylhexyl Salicylate • Glycerin • Niacinamide • Dibutyl Adipate • Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane • Distarch Phosphate • Isopropyl Isostearate • Potassium Cetyl Phosphate • C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate • Cetearyl Alcohol • Titanium Dioxide • Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride • Saccharide Isomerate • Vp/Hexadecene Copolymer • Diethylhexyl Butamido Triazone • Hydroxyacetophenone • Ethylhexyl Triazone • 1,2-Hexanediol • Phenoxyethanol • CI 77492 • Silica • Xanthan Gum • CI 77491 • Parfum • Polyhydroxystearic Acid • Magnesium Aluminum Silicate • CI 77499 • Alumina • Stearic Acid • Sodium Hydroxide • Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate • Sodium Citrate • Citric Acid
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Ingredients Explained
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Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
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 WaterNivea Q10 Energy Vitamin C+E SPF15 contains this as ingredient number 1.
HEMA All-in-one BB Cream SPF 15 Light contains this as ingredient number 1.
Glycerin is already naturally found in your skin. It helps moisturize and protect your skin.
A study from 2016 found glycerin to be more effective as a humectant than AHAs and hyaluronic acid.
As a humectant, it helps the skin stay hydrated by pulling moisture to your skin. The low molecular weight of glycerin allows it to pull moisture into the deeper layers of your skin.
Hydrated skin improves your skin barrier; Your skin barrier helps protect against irritants and bacteria.
Glycerin has also been found to have antimicrobial and antiviral properties. Due to these properties, glycerin is often used in wound and burn treatments.
In cosmetics, glycerin is usually derived from plants such as soybean or palm. However, it can also be sourced from animals, such as tallow or animal fat.
This ingredient is organic, colorless, odorless, and non-toxic.
Glycerin is the name for this ingredient in American English. British English uses Glycerol/Glycerine.
Learn more about GlycerinNivea Q10 Energy Vitamin C+E SPF15 contains this as ingredient number 2.
HEMA All-in-one BB Cream SPF 15 Light contains this as ingredient number 4.
Ethylhexyl Salicylate is an organic compound used to block UV rays. It primarily absorbs UVB rays but offers a small amount of UVA protection as well.
Commonly found in sunscreens, Ethylhexyl Salicylate is created from salicylic acid and 2-ethylhexanol. You might know salicylic acid as the effective acne fighter ingredient and BHA.
The ethylhexanol in this ingredient is a fatty alcohol and helps hydrate your skin, similar to oils. It is an emollient, which means it traps moisture into the skin.
According to manufacturers, Ethylhexyl Salicylate absorbs UV wavelength of 295-315 nm, with a peak absorption at 307-310 nm. UVA rays are linked to long term skin damage, such as hyperpigmentation. UVB rays emit more energy and are capable of damaging our DNA. UVB rays cause sunburn.
Learn more about Ethylhexyl SalicylateNivea Q10 Energy Vitamin C+E SPF15 contains this as ingredient number 3.
HEMA All-in-one BB Cream SPF 15 Light contains this as ingredient number 3.
Cetearyl alcohol is a mixture of two fatty alcohols: cetyl alcohol and stearyl alcohol. It is mainly used as an emulsifier. Emulsifiers help prevent the separation of oils and products. Due to its composition, it can also be used to thicken a product or help create foam.
Cetearyl alcohol is an emollient. Emollients help soothe and hydrate the skin by trapping moisture.
Studies show Cetearyl alcohol is non-toxic and non-irritating. The FDA allows products labeled "alcohol-free" to have fatty alcohols.
This ingredient is usually derived from plant oils such as palm, vegetable, or coconut oils. There is debate on whether this ingredient will cause acne.
Due to the fatty acid base, this ingredient may not be Malassezia folliculitis safe.
Learn more about Cetearyl AlcoholNivea Q10 Energy Vitamin C+E SPF15 contains this as ingredient number 5.
HEMA All-in-one BB Cream SPF 15 Light contains this as ingredient number 12.
Also known as Avobenzone, this ingredient is a chemical sunscreen filter that provides protection in the UV-A range.
Avobenzone is globally approved and is the most commonly used UV-A filter in the world.
Studies have found that avobenzone becomes ineffective when exposed to UV light (it is not photostable; meaning that it breaks down in sunlight). Because of this, formulations that include avobenzone will usually contain stabilizers such as octocrylene.
However, some modern formulations (looking at you, EU!) are able to stabilize avobenzone by coating the molecules.
Avobenzone does not protect against the UV-B range, so it's important to check that the sunscreen you're using contains other UV filters that do!
The highest concentration of avobenzone permitted is 3% in the US, and 5% in the EU.
Learn more about Butyl MethoxydibenzoylmethaneNivea Q10 Energy Vitamin C+E SPF15 contains this as ingredient number 8.
HEMA All-in-one BB Cream SPF 15 Light contains this as ingredient number 7.
C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate is made up of Benzoic Acid and long chain alcohols. It has a low molecular weight.
C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate is an emollient and texture enhancer. Due to its solubility, it is often used in sunscreens to help evenly distribute active ingredients.
As an emollient, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate helps soften and hydrate your skin. Emollients create a film on your skin that traps moisture within.
This ingredient has been reported to cause eye irritation.
Learn more about C12-15 Alkyl BenzoateNivea Q10 Energy Vitamin C+E SPF15 contains this as ingredient number 9.
HEMA All-in-one BB Cream SPF 15 Light contains this as ingredient number 11.
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.
Nivea Q10 Energy Vitamin C+E SPF15 contains this as ingredient number 19.
HEMA All-in-one BB Cream SPF 15 Light contains this as ingredient number 20.
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 HydroxideNivea Q10 Energy Vitamin C+E SPF15 contains this as ingredient number 24.
HEMA All-in-one BB Cream SPF 15 Light contains this as ingredient number 32.
Phenoxyethanol is a preservative that has germicide, antimicrobial, and aromatic properties. Studies show that phenoxyethanol can prevent germ and microbial growth. By itself, it has a scent that is similar to that of a rose.
It's often used in formulations along with Caprylyl Glycol to preserve the shelf life of products.
Nivea Q10 Energy Vitamin C+E SPF15 contains this as ingredient number 25.
HEMA All-in-one BB Cream SPF 15 Light contains this as ingredient number 21.
Parfum is a catch-all term for an ingredient or more that is used to give aroma to products. Parfum, or fragrance, can be a blend of hundreds of chemicals or plant oils. This means every product with "fragrance" or "Parfum" in the ingredients list is a different mixture.
In the US, the alternative name for parfum is 'fragrance'. The term 'fragrance' is not regulated in many countries. In many cases, it is up to the brand to define this term.
For instance, many brands choose to label themselves as "fragrance-free" because they are not using synthetic fragrances. However, their products may still contain ingredients such as essential oils that are considered a fragrance. One example is Calendula flower extract. Essential oil ingredients still impart a scent or 'fragrance'.
Depending on the blend, it can cause allergies and sensitivities on the skin. Some ingredients that are known EU allergens include linalool and citronellol.
Products use parfum often to give products a scent or cover up smells of different ingredients.
The bottom line is: not all fragrances/parfum/ingredients are created equally. If you are worried about fragrances, we recommend taking a closer look at an ingredient. And of course, we always recommend speaking with a professional.
Learn more about ParfumNivea Q10 Energy Vitamin C+E SPF15 contains this as ingredient number 29.
HEMA All-in-one BB Cream SPF 15 Light contains this as ingredient number 26.
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