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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Nivea Sun Super Water Gel SPF 50 PA+++ versus Farm Stay Hyaluronic UV Shield Sun Block Cream SPF 50+ PA+++ .

Published on December 08, 2022

Overview

What they are

These products are both sunscreens. They have a total of 5 ingredients in common

Cool Features

They both contain hyaluronic acid and SPF

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for brightening skin

Free From

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

What's Inside

They both contain parabens and silicones

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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.

Price

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Buy Sun Super Water Gel SPF 50 PA+++

Starts at $7.79
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Buy Hyaluronic UV Shield Sun Block Cream SPF 50+ PA+++

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

Chemical UV Filter (3)
Vitamin E
Hyaluronic Acid

Benefits

Brightening

Concerns

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

Notable Ingredients

Chemical UV Filter (2)
Mineral UV Filter (2)
Niacinamide
Hyaluronic Acid

Benefits

Hydrating (3)
Good For Oily Skin
Redness Reducing (4)
Reduces Irritation (4)
Reduces Large Pores (2)
Anti-Aging (3)
Dark Spots
Scar Healing
Acne Fighting (3)
Brightening (2)

Concerns

Drying (3)
May Worsen Oily Skin (3)
Acne Trigger
Irritating (2)
Rosacea (3)
Eczema (3)
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Ingredients Side-by-side

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

Farm Stay Hyaluronic UV Shield Sun Block Cream SPF 50+ PA+++ contains this as ingredient number 1.

2
What it does: UV Absorber, UV Filter
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate is an organic compound that provides UVB protection. It often goes by the more common name of octinoxate. It is created from methoxycinnamic acid and 2-ethylhexanol.

Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate absorbs UVB rays with wavelengths between 280-320 nm. UV absorbers protect your skin by using chemical reactions to convert UV rays into heat and energy.

UVB (290-320 nm) rays emit more energy than UVA rays. They are capable of damaging DNA, causing sunburns and are thought to be linked to skin cancer.

The state of Hawaii has banned sunscreens containing octinoxate due to its potential impact on coral reefs. More research is needed to bridge gaps in this research. The European Union allows higher levels of octinoxate in sunscreens than the US and Australia.

Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate is oil soluble. It is not stable and may lose efficacy when exposed to sunlight.

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Nivea Sun Super Water Gel SPF 50 PA+++ contains this as ingredient number 2.

Farm Stay Hyaluronic UV Shield Sun Block Cream SPF 50+ PA+++ contains this as ingredient number 3.

3
What it does: Humectant, Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Propylene Glycol is an odorless, colorless liquid. As a humectant, it helps skin retain moisture. It also aids in delivering active ingredients.

Another role of this ingredient is preventing a product from melting or freezing. Propylene glycol also adds antimicrobrial properties to a product, elongating product lifespan.

This ingredient is considered an organic alcohol and commonly added into both cosmetics and foods.

Those with sensitive skin or conditions may deliver a rash when using this ingredient.

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

Farm Stay Hyaluronic UV Shield Sun Block Cream SPF 50+ PA+++ contains this as ingredient number 11.

4
What it does: Humectant, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Loved

Sodium Hyaluronate is hyaluronic acid's salt form. It is commonly derived from the sodium salt of hyaluronic acid.

Like hyaluronic acid, it is great at holding water and acts as a humectant. This makes it a great skin hydrating ingredient.

Sodium Hyaluronate is naturally occurring in our bodies and is mostly found in eye fluid and joints.

These are some other common types of Hyaluronic Acid:

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Nivea Sun Super Water Gel SPF 50 PA+++ contains this as ingredient number 13.

Farm Stay Hyaluronic UV Shield Sun Block Cream SPF 50+ PA+++ contains this as ingredient number 17.

5
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.

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Nivea Sun Super Water Gel SPF 50 PA+++ contains this as ingredient number 19.

Farm Stay Hyaluronic UV Shield Sun Block Cream SPF 50+ PA+++ contains this as ingredient number 29.

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

37% are loved or liked
11% have mixed ratings
37% are disliked or very disliked
16% have no rating yet
35% are loved or liked
19% have mixed ratings
45% are disliked or very disliked
0% have no rating yet

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Reviews

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Nivea Sun Super Water Gel SPF 50 PA+++ 19 ingredients

2.7 /5
from 3 ratings

Farm Stay Hyaluronic UV Shield Sun Block Cream SPF 50+ PA+++ 31 ingredients

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