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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Nivea SUN Protect & Moisture Suncream Spray SPF 20 versus Simple Skincare Protect 'N' Glow Triple Protect Moisturizer SPF 30 .

Published on November 27, 2022

Overview

What they are

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

Cool Features

They both contain 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 oils, parabens or sulfates

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Sunscreen German Brand Germany
Sunscreen British Brand United Kingdom

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
20
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
Reduces Irritation
Brightening (2)

Concerns

Drying (3)
May Worsen Oily Skin (2)
Acne Trigger
Irritating (4)
Rosacea (6)
Eczema (4)

Notable Ingredients

Chemical UV Filter
Mineral UV Filter
Vitamin C
Vitamin E
Niacinamide

Benefits

Hydrating
Redness Reducing
Skin Texture
Anti-Aging
Dark Spots
Scar Healing
Acne Fighting (2)
Brightening (4)

Concerns

May Worsen Oily Skin (2)
Acne Trigger (2)
Irritating
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Ingredients Compared

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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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Nivea SUN Protect & Moisture Suncream Spray SPF 20 contains this as ingredient number 1.

Simple Skincare Protect 'N' Glow Triple Protect Moisturizer SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 1.

2
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 SUN Protect & Moisture Suncream Spray SPF 20 contains this as ingredient number 3.

Simple Skincare Protect 'N' Glow Triple Protect Moisturizer SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 3.

3
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 SUN Protect & Moisture Suncream Spray SPF 20 contains this as ingredient number 9.

Simple Skincare Protect 'N' Glow Triple Protect Moisturizer SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 18.

4
What it does: Antioxidant, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Liked

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.

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Nivea SUN Protect & Moisture Suncream Spray SPF 20 contains this as ingredient number 12.

Simple Skincare Protect 'N' Glow Triple Protect Moisturizer SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 13.

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 SUN Protect & Moisture Suncream Spray SPF 20 contains this as ingredient number 17.

Simple Skincare Protect 'N' Glow Triple Protect Moisturizer SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 20.

6
What it does: Buffering, Masking
Community Rating: Disliked

Citric Acid is an AHA derived from citrus fruits (think oranges, lemons, and limes!).

If you spot Citric Acid near the end of an ingredient list, it's likely there as a pH adjuster rather than an active ingredient.

As an AHA, Citric Acid removes the top layer of skin cells from the newer layer of skin underneath. This helps skin to remove dark spots and look more even.

Read more about some other popular AHA's here:

Learn more about Citric Acid

Nivea SUN Protect & Moisture Suncream Spray SPF 20 contains this as ingredient number 21.

Simple Skincare Protect 'N' Glow Triple Protect Moisturizer SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 22.

7
What it does: Preservative
Community Rating: Very Disliked

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 SUN Protect & Moisture Suncream Spray SPF 20 contains this as ingredient number 23.

Simple Skincare Protect 'N' Glow Triple Protect Moisturizer SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 16.

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

20% are loved or liked
10% have mixed ratings
53% are disliked or very disliked
17% have no rating yet
31% are loved or liked
8% have mixed ratings
50% are disliked or very disliked
12% have no rating yet

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