Nivea Super Water Gel SPF 50 PA+++ Versus Julep No Excuses Invisible Sunscreen Gel SPF 40
Updated on June 27, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both sunscreens. They have a total of 4 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain SPF and Vitamin E
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 or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain silicones
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Ingredient Info
Nivea Super Water Gel SPF 50 PA+++ 19 ingredients
Julep No Excuses Invisible Sunscreen Gel SPF 40 37 ingredients
What's inside (and what isn't)
What's inside (and what isn't)
At a glance
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Nivea Super Water Gel SPF 50 PA+++ 19 ingredients
Julep No Excuses Invisible Sunscreen Gel SPF 40 37 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningEthylhexyl Methoxycinnamate
UV Absorber
Alcohol Denat.
Antimicrobial
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
Dimethicone
Emollient
Ethylhexyl Triazone
UV Absorber
Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate
UV Filter
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Lysine Lauroyl Glutamate
CleansingAkebia Quinata Seed Extract
Skin ProtectingBeer Extract
Skin ConditioningPinus Taeda Bark Extract
TonicHydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingCarbomer
Emulsion StabilisingTocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingBHT
Antioxidant
Methylparaben
Preservative
Water, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Alcohol Denat., Propylene Glycol, Dimethicone, Ethylhexyl Triazone, Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate, Butylene Glycol, Lysine Lauroyl Glutamate, Akebia Quinata Seed Extract, Beer Extract, Pinus Taeda Bark Extract, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Carbomer, Tocopheryl Acetate, Sodium Hydroxide, BHT, Methylparaben
Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane 3%
UV Absorber
Homosalate 8%
Skin Conditioning
Ethylhexyl Salicylate 5%
UV Absorber
Octocrylene 2.6%
UV Absorber
Water
Skin ConditioningCaprylyl Methicone
Skin Conditioning
Dipropylene Glycol
MaskingButyloctyl Salicylate
Skin Conditioning
Dextrin Palmitate
Emulsifying
Undecane
EmollientHydrolyzed Wheat Protein/Pvp Crosspolymer
Tridecane
Perfuming
Caprylyl Glycol
EmollientPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Rosa Canina Fruit Oil
Emollient
Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingCamellia Japonica Seed Oil
Emollient
Dibutyl Lauroyl Glutamide
Skin ConditioningDibutyl Ethylhexanoyl Glutamide
Skin ConditioningAminomethyl Propanol
BufferingGlycerin
Humectant
Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate
Humectant
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Disodium EDTA
CI 77015
Cosmetic ColorantButylene Glycol
Humectant
Pentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningHydroxyphenyl Propamidobenzoic Acid
Skin ConditioningIron Oxides
Oxalis Triangularis Extract
Skin ConditioningCI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantCucumis Melo Fruit Extract
Skin Conditioning1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Tin Oxide
Abrasive
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane 3%, Homosalate 8%, Ethylhexyl Salicylate 5%, Octocrylene 2.6%, Water, Caprylyl Methicone, Dipropylene Glycol, Butyloctyl Salicylate, Dextrin Palmitate, Undecane, Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein/Pvp Crosspolymer, Tridecane, Caprylyl Glycol, Phenoxyethanol, Rosa Canina Fruit Oil, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer, Carbomer, Camellia Japonica Seed Oil, Dibutyl Lauroyl Glutamide, Dibutyl Ethylhexanoyl Glutamide, Aminomethyl Propanol, Glycerin, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Disodium EDTA, CI 77015, Butylene Glycol, Pentylene Glycol, Hydroxyphenyl Propamidobenzoic Acid, Iron Oxides, Oxalis Triangularis Extract, CI 77891, Cucumis Melo Fruit Extract, 1,2-Hexanediol, Tin Oxide, Tocopherol, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
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!
Learn more about WaterButylene Glycol (or BG) is used within cosmetic products for a few different reasons:
Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient that works well with other ingredients.
Though this ingredient works well with most skin types, some people with sensitive skin may experience a reaction such as allergic rashes, closed comedones, or itchiness.
Learn more about Butylene GlycolCarbomer 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.
Tocopheryl Acetate is AKA Vitamin E. It is an antioxidant and protects your skin from free radicals. Free radicals damage the skin by breaking down collagen.
One study found using Tocopheryl Acetate with Vitamin C decreased the number of sunburned cells.
Tocopheryl Acetate is commonly found in both skincare and dietary supplements.
Learn more about Tocopheryl AcetateIngredient Ratings
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When to use
Nivea Super Water Gel SPF 50 PA+++ 19 ingredients
Julep No Excuses Invisible Sunscreen Gel SPF 40 37 ingredients
Reviews
Here's what our community thinks
Nivea Super Water Gel SPF 50 PA+++ 19 ingredients
Too much alcohol. Very drying.
Applies really nicely but at the end of the day I find my skin really dry and irritated.
Nivea uv super watery gel spf 50
Good for oily skin! Watery base... absorbs quickly ..... ingredients are on point! But not waterproof!
