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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Nivea Sun Water Gel SPF35/PA+++ versus KUMANO COSME Reihaku Hatomugi UV Care & Moisturizing The UV Milky Gel SPF 50+ PA++++ .

Published on July 10, 2023

Overview

Cool Features

They both contain exfoliants and hyaluronic acid

Free From

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

What's Inside

They both contain harsh alcohols, fragrances, parabens and silicones

We independently verify ingredients, and our claims are backed by peer-reviewed research. Spot a product that need an update? Let us know.

Sunscreen German Brand Germany
Body Lotion Japanese Brand Japan

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.

Body Lotion

Body lotions, creams, and butters help moisturize your body.

Price

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Buy Sun Water Gel SPF35/PA+++

Starts at $9.99
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Starts at $7.89

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
35
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
Exfoliators
Hyaluronic Acid

Benefits

Skin Texture
Anti-Aging
Scar Healing
Brightening (2)

Concerns

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

Notable Ingredients

Exfoliators
Hyaluronic Acid

Benefits

Hydrating

Concerns

Drying
May Worsen Oily Skin
Irritating
Rosacea (2)
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 Water Gel SPF35/PA+++ contains this as ingredient number 1.

KUMANO COSME Reihaku Hatomugi UV Care & Moisturizing The UV Milky Gel SPF 50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 1.

2
What it does: Antimicrobial, Astringent, Masking, Solvent
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Alcohol Denat. is an alcohol with a denaturant property. It is created by mixing ethanol and other additives. It has a low molecular weight and will evaporate quickly. This helps other ingredients become better absorbed and dry once applied.

Alcohol Denat. is volatile and may cause irritation. It helps draw out natural oils in skin and dry out your skin.

One study from 2005 found adding emollients to propanol-based sanitizer decreased irritation.

Alcohol is antibacterial by nature. This can help preserve products and increase their shelf life.

Other types of astringent alcohols include:

Learn more about Alcohol Denat.

Nivea Sun Water Gel SPF35/PA+++ contains this as ingredient number 2.

KUMANO COSME Reihaku Hatomugi UV Care & Moisturizing The UV Milky Gel SPF 50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 2.

3
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 Water Gel SPF35/PA+++ contains this as ingredient number 4.

KUMANO COSME Reihaku Hatomugi UV Care & Moisturizing The UV Milky Gel SPF 50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 6.

4
What it does: Abrasive, Skin Conditioning

Secale Cereale Seed Extract is an exfoliant.

Nivea Sun Water Gel SPF35/PA+++ contains this as ingredient number 11.

KUMANO COSME Reihaku Hatomugi UV Care & Moisturizing The UV Milky Gel SPF 50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 11.

5
What it does:

We don't have a description for Peg-Crosspolymer.

Nivea Sun Water Gel SPF35/PA+++ contains this as ingredient number 13.

KUMANO COSME Reihaku Hatomugi UV Care & Moisturizing The UV Milky Gel SPF 50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 10.

6
What it does: Buffering
Community Rating: Mixed

Sodium Hydroxide is also known as lye or caustic soda. It is used to adjust the pH of products; many ingredients require a specific pH to be effective.

In small amounts, sodium hydroxide is considered safe to use. However, large amounts may cause chemical burns due to its high alkaline.

Your skin has a natural pH and acid mantle. This acid mantle helps prevent harmful bacteria from breaking through. The acid mantle also helps keep your skin hydrated.

"Alkaline" refers to a high pH level. A low pH level would be considered acidic.

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Nivea Sun Water Gel SPF35/PA+++ contains this as ingredient number 15.

KUMANO COSME Reihaku Hatomugi UV Care & Moisturizing The UV Milky Gel SPF 50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 16.

7
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 Water Gel SPF35/PA+++ contains this as ingredient number 16.

KUMANO COSME Reihaku Hatomugi UV Care & Moisturizing The UV Milky Gel SPF 50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 19.

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

31% are loved or liked
13% have mixed ratings
31% are disliked or very disliked
25% have no rating yet
15% are loved or liked
10% have mixed ratings
45% are disliked or very disliked
30% have no rating yet

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Nivea Sun Water Gel SPF35/PA+++ 16 ingredients

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KUMANO COSME Reihaku Hatomugi UV Care & Moisturizing The UV Milky Gel SPF 50+ PA++++ 20 ingredients

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peekobooboo

9 months ago · Normal Skin
Review

My favourite sunscreen for face and body
It's very milky, absorbs quick, and spreads evenly. I hate sticky textures or overly creamy formulas so...

My favourite sunscreen for face and body
It's very milky, absorbs quick, and spreads evenly. I hate sticky textures or overly creamy formulas so this is perfect for me, I have 3 bottles in different locations so I always have access to this. I highly recommend this as your daily sunscreen.

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