Nivea Super Water Gel SPF 50 PA+++ Versus Nineless Essentials UV Shield Soothing Sun Cream SPF 50+ PA++++
Updated on September 13, 2023
Overview
What they are
These products are both sunscreens. They have a total of 4 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain hyaluronic acid, 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 harsh alcohols and silicones
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Ingredient Info
Nivea Super Water Gel SPF 50 PA+++ 19 ingredients
Nineless Essentials UV Shield Soothing Sun Cream SPF 50+ PA++++ 58 ingredients
About this product
About this product
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Nivea Super Water Gel SPF 50 PA+++ 19 ingredients
Nineless Essentials UV Shield Soothing Sun Cream SPF 50+ PA++++ 58 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
Water
Skin ConditioningAcrylates Copolymer
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Ethylhexyl Palmitate
Emollient
Butyloctyl Salicylate
Skin Conditioning
Glycerin
Humectant
Ethylhexyl Triazone
UV Absorber
Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate
UV Filter
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningNiacinamide
Smoothing
Dicaprylyl Carbonate
EmollientC14-22 Alcohols
Emulsion StabilisingCetearyl Olivate
Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine
Skin Conditioning
Vinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer
Sorbitan Olivate
Emulsifying
Poly C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate
Emulsion StabilisingC12-20 Alkyl Glucoside
EmulsifyingMethyl Glucose Sesquistearate
Emollient
Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6
Emulsion StabilisingCetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Glyceryl Stearate Se
Emulsifying
Prunus Amygdalus Amara Kernel Oil
Masking
Hedera Helix Leaf/Stem Extract
AntimicrobialAdenosine
Skin Conditioning
Pyrus Malus Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningDisodium EDTA
Stearic Acid
Cleansing
T-Butyl Alcohol
Perfuming
Vanilla Planifolia Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningJasminum Officinale Flower Water
MaskingGlucose
HumectantMacadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil
Emollient
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingPropanediol
SolventHyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Brassica Campestris Sterols
Emollient
Cholesterol
Emollient
Phytosteryl/Behenyl/Octyldodecyl Lauroyl Glutamate
Skin ConditioningPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Centella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Polyglyceryl-10 Oleate
Skin Conditioning
Hydrogenated Lecithin
EmulsifyingCeramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Potassium Cetyl Phosphate
EmulsifyingBeta-Glucan
Skin Conditioning
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningMorinda Citrifolia Extract
AstringentCamellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Houttuynia Cordata Extract
Skin Conditioning
Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Extract
Perfuming
Petroselinum Sativum Extract
Skin ConditioningMentha Piperita Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningHippophae Rhamnoides Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningAureobasidium Pullulans Ferment
Skin ConditioningCeramide Ns
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide EOP
Skin Conditioning
Water, Acrylates Copolymer, Butylene Glycol, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Butyloctyl Salicylate, Glycerin, Ethylhexyl Triazone, Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate, 1,2-Hexanediol, Niacinamide, Dicaprylyl Carbonate, C14-22 Alcohols, Cetearyl Olivate, Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine, Vinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer, Sorbitan Olivate, Poly C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate, C12-20 Alkyl Glucoside, Methyl Glucose Sesquistearate, Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6, Cetearyl Alcohol, Glyceryl Stearate Se, Prunus Amygdalus Amara Kernel Oil, Hedera Helix Leaf/Stem Extract, Adenosine, Pyrus Malus Fruit Extract, Disodium EDTA, Stearic Acid, T-Butyl Alcohol, Vanilla Planifolia Fruit Extract, Jasminum Officinale Flower Water, Glucose, Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Propanediol, Hyaluronic Acid, Tocopherol, Brassica Campestris Sterols, Cholesterol, Phytosteryl/Behenyl/Octyldodecyl Lauroyl Glutamate, Phenoxyethanol, Centella Asiatica Extract, Polyglyceryl-10 Oleate, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Ceramide NP, Potassium Cetyl Phosphate, Beta-Glucan, Ethylhexylglycerin, Morinda Citrifolia Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Houttuynia Cordata Extract, Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Extract, Petroselinum Sativum Extract, Mentha Piperita Leaf Extract, Hippophae Rhamnoides Fruit Extract, Aureobasidium Pullulans Ferment, Ceramide Ns, Ceramide EOP
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 WaterEthylhexyl 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%.
Learn more about Ethylhexyl TriazoneDiethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate (DHHB) is a chemical UV-A absorber. It is formulated for high UVA protection (320-400 nm).
DHHB is well-liked for:
DHHB has been approved by the EU, Japan, Taiwan, and South America for use up to 10%. Unfortunately, it has not been approved for use in the US or Canada due to slow regulatory processes.
This ingredient is soluble in oils, fats, and lipids.
Learn more about Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl BenzoateButylene 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.
- It has mild preservative properties.
Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient that works well with other ingredients.
Ingredient Ratings
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Nivea Super Water Gel SPF 50 PA+++ 19 ingredients
Nineless Essentials UV Shield Soothing Sun Cream SPF 50+ PA++++ 58 ingredients
Reviews
Here's what our community thinks
Nivea Super Water Gel SPF 50 PA+++ 19 ingredients
Nivea uv super watery gel spf 50
Good for oily skin! Watery base... absorbs quickly ..... ingredients are on point! But not waterproof!
Too much alcohol. Very drying.
Applies really nicely but at the end of the day I find my skin really dry and irritated.
Nineless Essentials UV Shield Soothing Sun Cream SPF 50+ PA++++ 58 ingredients
I love the consistency. It’s not thick and it’s not too lightweight or runny. I think it’s perfect.
It gives a fine dewy finish and a glow that I absolutely love. I’ve used it for 12 months in a row and it hasn’t caused any breakouts or acne. If you have dry skin, you’ll also find it hydrating in addition to whatever else you have in your routine. I highly recommend.
