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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Nivea Sensitive Immediate Protect Soothing Sun Lotion SPF 30 versus Eucerin Daily Hydration Cream Broad Spectrum SPF 30 .

Last updated on September 22, 2023. Published on October 19, 2023

Overview

What they are

These products are both sunscreens. They have a total of 7 ingredients in common

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for dry skin and brightening skin

Free From

They both do not contain any parabens or sulfates

What's Inside

They both contain harsh alcohols

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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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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
30

At a glance

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Notable Ingredients

Chemical UV Filter (5)
Vitamin E

Benefits

Hydrating (2)
Brightening (2)

Concerns

Drying
May Worsen Oily Skin (2)
Acne Trigger
Irritating (2)
Rosacea (4)
Eczema

Benefits

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

Concerns

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

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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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Nivea Sensitive Immediate Protect Soothing Sun Lotion SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 1.

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

2
What it does: Emollient, Emulsifying
Community Rating: Disliked

Glyceryl Stearate is a mix of glycerin and stearic acid.

Glyceryl Stearate is used to stabilize the mixing of water and oil ingredients. By preventing these ingredients from separating, it can help elongate shelf life. It can also help thicken the product's texture.

As an emollient, it helps soften skin and supports barrier-replenishing ingredients.

In cosmetics, Glyceryl Stearate is often made from vegetable oils or synthetically produced. The human body also creates Glyceryl Stearate naturally.

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Nivea Sensitive Immediate Protect Soothing Sun Lotion SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 10.

Eucerin Daily Hydration Cream Broad Spectrum SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 10.

3
What it does: Humectant, Skin Conditioning, Skin Protecting, Solvent
Community Rating: Loved

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.

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Nivea Sensitive Immediate Protect Soothing Sun Lotion SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 11.

Eucerin Daily Hydration Cream Broad Spectrum SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 2.

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

This silica is mainly used to thicken oils and suspend particles in oils. It is not water soluble.

According to the manufacturer, it:

The manufacturer also claims this ingredient to be useful in makeup.

In lipstick formulations, this ingredient improves color payoff, reduces pigment settling, and reduces oil bleeding. This ingredient also improves the grip of powder products such as dry shampoos.

Learn more about Silica Dimethyl Silylate

Nivea Sensitive Immediate Protect Soothing Sun Lotion SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 20.

Eucerin Daily Hydration Cream Broad Spectrum SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 16.

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

Xanthan gum is used as a stabilizer and thickener within cosmetic products. It helps give products a sticky, thick feeling - preventing them from being too runny.

On the technical side of things, xanthan gum is a polysaccharide - a combination consisting of multiple sugar molecules bonded together.

Xanthan gum is a pretty common and great ingredient. It is a natural, non-toxic, non-irritating ingredient that is also commonly used in food products.

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Nivea Sensitive Immediate Protect Soothing Sun Lotion SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 22.

Eucerin Daily Hydration Cream Broad Spectrum SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 20.

6
What it does:
Community Rating: Disliked

We don't have a description for Trisodium EDTA.

Nivea Sensitive Immediate Protect Soothing Sun Lotion SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 26.

Eucerin Daily Hydration Cream Broad Spectrum SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 22.

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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Nivea Sensitive Immediate Protect Soothing Sun Lotion SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 29.

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

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

27% are loved or liked
17% have mixed ratings
40% are disliked or very disliked
17% have no rating yet
14% are loved or liked
14% have mixed ratings
64% are disliked or very disliked
9% have no rating yet

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Reviews

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Nivea Sensitive Immediate Protect Soothing Sun Lotion SPF 30 30 ingredients

5.0 /5
from 1 rating
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CustardBunny

8 months ago · Sensitive Skin
Review

Great!
I dont burn easily but i havent gotten Burned once with this, its not white layered on ur body and feels great and doesnt smell. Remember...

Great!
I dont burn easily but i havent gotten Burned once with this, its not white layered on ur body and feels great and doesnt smell. Remember people atleast 30 SPF or it doesnt do shiat!

Eucerin Daily Hydration Cream Broad Spectrum SPF 30 22 ingredients

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