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Nivea Super Water Gel SPF 50 PA+++ Versus Dieux Skin Air Angel Gel Cream

Sunscreen
General Moisturizer
German Brand Germany
American Brand United States

Updated on October 06, 2023

Overview

Cool Features

They both contain hyaluronic acid

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin and scar healing

Free From

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

What's Inside

They both contain silicones

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Ingredient Info

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Key Ingredients

Benefits

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Key Ingredients

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Ingredients Side-by-side

found in both products
Air Angel Gel Cream

Ingredients Explained

These ingredients are found in both products.

Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.

Skin Conditioning, Solvent

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. If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!

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Emollient, Skin Conditioning, Skin Protecting

Dimethicone is a type of synthetic silicone created from natural materials such as quartz.

What it does:

Dimethicone comes in different viscosities:

Depending on the viscosity, dimethicone has different properties.

Ingredients lists don't always show which type is used, so we recommend reaching out to the brand if you have questions about the viscosity.

This ingredient is unlikely to cause irritation because it does not get absorbed into skin. However, people with silicone allergies should be careful about using this ingredient.

Note: Dimethicone may contribute to pilling. This is because it is not oil or water soluble, so pilling may occur when layered with products. When mixed with heavy oils in a formula, the outcome is also quite greasy.

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Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer is a synthetic polymer. It is used to thicken and improve the texture of products. Due to its properties, it can prevent water and oil ingredients from separating.

Emulsion Stabilising, Gel Forming

Carbomer is a polymer of acrylic acid. Its main role is to create a gel consistency.

A high amount of carbomer can cause pilling or balling up of products. Don't worry, most products contain 1% or less of carbomer.

Buffering

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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When to use

275 Routines
99% use in am
1% use in pm
96% use every day
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105 Routines
72% use in am
28% use in pm
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Reviews

Here's what our community thinks

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

3.8 /5
from 9 ratings
Works Well (2) Great Value (2) Irritating (2)
SupTi_59's avatar

SupTi_59

1 year ago
Review

Nivea uv super watery gel spf 50
Good for oily skin! Watery base... absorbs quickly ..... ingredients are on point! But not waterproof!

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P_55

2 years ago
Review

Too much alcohol. Very drying.
Applies really nicely but at the end of the day I find my skin really dry and irritated.

Dieux Skin Air Angel Gel Cream 36 ingredients

3.0 /5
from 2 ratings
Absorbs Well (2) Hydrating (2) Light (1)
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danielle509

12 months ago
Review

Despite being tested to not cause acne, still clogged my pores and broke me out.

#hydrating
#broke me out
#irritating
#absorbs well
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Zelig Komula

8 months ago
Review

I find this layers very well and makes my skin very soft

#hydrating
#light
#absorbs well
#light scent