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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 Hada Labo Skin Aqua UV Super Moisture Gel Pump SPF 50+ PA++++ .

Published on June 22, 2021

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, fragrances, oils or sulfates

What's Inside

They both contain harsh alcohols and parabens

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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 $9.29
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Buy Skin Aqua UV Super Moisture Gel Pump SPF 50+ PA++++

Starts at $11.00

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 (3)
Hyaluronic Acid

Benefits

Hydrating
Skin Texture
Anti-Aging
Scar Healing
Brightening (2)

Concerns

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

Hada Labo Skin Aqua UV Super Moisture Gel Pump 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.

Hada Labo Skin Aqua UV Super Moisture Gel Pump SPF 50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 3.

3
What it does: UV Absorber, UV Filter
Community Rating: Liked

Ethylhexyl Triazone is a modern chemical sunscreen that protects from UV-B radiation.

It is the most effective of existing UV-B filters, as it provides the highest level of photo-stable absorption. It protects from the entire UV-B range (280 to 320nm), with it's highest level of protection at 314nm.

Ethylhexyl Triazone is oil soluble, oderless and colorless, which mean it is able to be incorporated into a variety of different formulations.

It is not currently available within the United States due to slow changing FDA regulations. Outside of the US, it is used in formulations at concentrations up to 5%.

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Nivea Sun Super Water Gel SPF 50 PA+++ contains this as ingredient number 6.

Hada Labo Skin Aqua UV Super Moisture Gel Pump SPF 50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 13.

4
What it does: Humectant, Masking, Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Community Rating: Mixed

Butylene Glycol (or BG) is used within cosmetic products for a few different reasons:

  • It is a solvent, meaning that it helps to dissolve other ingredients. This also enhances the absorption of the product into one's skin.
  • It is a humectant, which means that it helps attract moisture into the skin.
  • It helps improve product application.

Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient. It is unlikely to irritate skin, and works well with pretty much all other ingredients.

Nivea Sun Super Water Gel SPF 50 PA+++ contains this as ingredient number 8.

Hada Labo Skin Aqua UV Super Moisture Gel Pump SPF 50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 7.

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.

Hada Labo Skin Aqua UV Super Moisture Gel Pump SPF 50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 21.

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

32% are loved or liked
11% have mixed ratings
37% are disliked or very disliked
21% have no rating yet
30% are loved or liked
10% have mixed ratings
40% are disliked or very disliked
20% 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 reviews

Hada Labo Skin Aqua UV Super Moisture Gel Pump SPF 50+ PA++++ 20 ingredients

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