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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 Hawaiian Tropic Mineral Skin Nourishing Milk SPF 30 Face .

Published on April 25, 2022

Overview

What they are

These products are both sunscreens. They have a total of 2 ingredients in common

Cool Features

They both contain SPF

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for brightening skin

Free From

They both do not contain any sulfates

What's Inside

They both contain harsh alcohols and silicones

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Sunscreen German Brand Germany
Sunscreen American Brand United States

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 Mineral Skin Nourishing Milk SPF 30 Face

Starts at $13.29

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
30

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

Mineral UV Filter

Benefits

Hydrating
Acne Fighting
Brightening

Concerns

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

Hawaiian Tropic Mineral Skin Nourishing Milk SPF 30 Face contains this as ingredient number 1.

2
What it does: Emollient, Skin Conditioning, Skin Protecting
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Dimethicone is a silicone used for making products smooth and silky. It also has the added benefit of sealing in hydration. The amount of dimethicone found in beauty products is considered safe and non-comedogenic, meaning it won't clog pores.

Dimethicone has been found increase absorption in skin, boosting the benefits of other ingredients. While there is concern for the safety of dimethicone, the levels used in skincare are safe for use.

Nivea Sun Super Water Gel SPF 50 PA+++ contains this as ingredient number 5.

Hawaiian Tropic Mineral Skin Nourishing Milk SPF 30 Face contains this as ingredient number 8.

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
16% are loved or liked
13% have mixed ratings
44% are disliked or very disliked
28% have no rating yet

Usage

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Reviews

Here's what our community thinks

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

2.7 /5
from 3 ratings

Hawaiian Tropic Mineral Skin Nourishing Milk SPF 30 Face 32 ingredients

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