Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Nivea Sun Derma Sensitive Skin Sun Lotion SPF50 PA++++ versus Minimalist Invisible Sunscreen SPF 40 PA+++ .
Last updated on October 09, 2023. Published on October 10, 2023
Overview
What they are
These products are both sunscreens. They have a total of 5 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain exfoliants, SPF and Vitamin E
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for dry skin and brightening skin
Free From
They both do not contain any common allergens, fragrances, 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
Nivea Sun Derma Sensitive Skin Sun Lotion SPF50 PA++++ 33 ingredients
Minimalist Invisible Sunscreen SPF 40 PA+++ 25 ingredients
Contains Alcohol
Ingredients in this product that are types of alcohol:
Silicon Free
This product is free of silicons 🎉
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 🎉
Not Malassezia Safe
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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 😥
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 🎉
Contains Oils
Ingredients in this product that are types of oil:
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 😥
Cruelty Free
This product is cruelty-free 🎉
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Nivea Sun Derma Sensitive Skin Sun Lotion SPF50 PA++++ 33 ingredients
Minimalist Invisible Sunscreen SPF 40 PA+++ 25 ingredients
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Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
Nivea Sun Derma Sensitive Skin Sun Lotion SPF50 PA++++ 33 ingredients
Minimalist Invisible Sunscreen SPF 40 PA+++ 25 ingredients
Water • Homosalate • Alcohol Denat. • Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane • Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine • Ethylhexyl 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 Diisostearate/Polyhydroxystearate/Sebacate • Rosin Acrylate • Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate • Ethylhexylglycerin • Caprylyl Glycol • Hydrogenated Polyisobutene • Trisodium EDTA • Xanthan Gum • Sodium Hydroxide • Tocopheryl Acetate • Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract • Aloe Barbadensis Leaf • Sodium Chloride
Cyclopentasiloxane • Dimethicone Crosspolymer • Octocrylene • Ethylhexyl Salicylate • Diisopropyl Adipate • Propylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate • C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate • Diisopropyl Sebacate • Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane • Isododecane • Dicaprylyl Carbonate • Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer • Silica • Polymethylsilsesquioxane • Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil • Squalane • Solanum Lycopersicum Fruit Extract • Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate • Homosalate • Microcrystalline Wax • Tocopheryl Acetate • Silica Silylate • Quaternium-90 Sepiolite • Quaternium-90 Montmorillonite • BHT
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Ingredients Explained
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Homosalate is a chemical sunscreen filter that provides protection in the UV-B range (280nm - 320 nm), with a peak protection at 306 nm. It is internationally approved for use in sunscreens.
Homosalate is not photo-stable, meaning it's strength as a UV filter degrades over time with exposure to the sun. Because of this, it's often used in combination with other chemical sunscreen filters as avobenzone (which protects from the UV-A range). Homosalate also helps act as a solvent for harder-to-dissolve UV filters.
(Part of the reason that sunscreens need to be frequently re-applied is due to the photo instability of many chemical sunscreen filters)
Currently, homosalate is approved in concentrations up to 10% in the EU and 15% in the US. The FDA is currently doing further research on the effects of homosalate, and it is possible that these approved concentrations will change in the future.
Learn more about HomosalateNivea Sun Derma Sensitive Skin Sun Lotion SPF50 PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 2.
Minimalist Invisible Sunscreen SPF 40 PA+++ contains this as ingredient number 20.
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 Sun Derma Sensitive Skin Sun Lotion SPF50 PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 4.
Minimalist Invisible Sunscreen SPF 40 PA+++ contains this as ingredient number 10.
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 Sun Derma Sensitive Skin Sun Lotion SPF50 PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 6.
Minimalist Invisible Sunscreen SPF 40 PA+++ contains this as ingredient number 4.
Silica is a mineral naturally found in our skin. It helps to thicken and smooth the texture of a product. It also acts as an agent for other ingredients by increasing the absorption of other ingredients into the skin.
Silica is often used for absorption and can help reduce shine when products are applied. Silica occurs in naturally in materials like clay and sandstone, and it can also be produced synthetically.
Silica is present naturally within the skin during collagen production and when reducing inflammation.
Learn more about SilicaNivea Sun Derma Sensitive Skin Sun Lotion SPF50 PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 12.
Minimalist Invisible Sunscreen SPF 40 PA+++ contains this as ingredient number 14.
Tocopheryl Acetate is AKA Vitamin E. It is an antioxidant and protects your skin from free radicals. Free radicals damage the skin by breaking down collagen.
One study found using Tocopheryl Acetate with Vitamin C decreased the number of sunburned cells.
Tocopheryl Acetate is commonly found in both skincare and dietary supplements.
Learn more about Tocopheryl AcetateNivea Sun Derma Sensitive Skin Sun Lotion SPF50 PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 30.
Minimalist Invisible Sunscreen SPF 40 PA+++ contains this as ingredient number 22.
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Nivea Sun Derma Sensitive Skin Sun Lotion SPF50 PA++++ 33 ingredients
Minimalist Invisible Sunscreen SPF 40 PA+++ 25 ingredients
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Nivea Sun Derma Sensitive Skin Sun Lotion SPF50 PA++++ 33 ingredients
Minimalist Invisible Sunscreen SPF 40 PA+++ 25 ingredients
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