Nivea Triple Protect Acne Oil Control SPF50+ PA+++ Versus The Raw Cera-Shield Chemical Sunscreen SPF 50+
Updated on February 03, 2025
Overview
What they are
These products are both sunscreens. They have a total of 3 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain exfoliants and SPF
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for dry skin and scar healing
Free From
They both do not contain any common allergens, oils, parabens or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain harsh alcohols, fragrances and silicones
We independently verify ingredients, and our claims are backed by peer-reviewed research. Spot a product that needs an update? Let us know.
Ingredient Info
Nivea Triple Protect Acne Oil Control SPF50+ PA+++ 32 ingredients
The Raw Cera-Shield Chemical Sunscreen SPF 50+ 36 ingredients
What's inside
What's inside
At a glance
Click on any of the items below to learn more
Nivea Triple Protect Acne Oil Control SPF50+ PA+++ 32 ingredients
The Raw Cera-Shield Chemical Sunscreen SPF 50+ 36 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningHomosalate
Skin Conditioning
Alcohol Denat.
Antimicrobial
Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane
UV Absorber
Ethylhexyl Salicylate
UV Absorber
Octocrylene
UV Absorber
Distarch Phosphate
AbsorbentDimethicone
Emollient
Phenylbenzimidazole Sulfonic Acid
UV Absorber
Behenyl Alcohol
Emollient
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Glycerin
Humectant
Methylpropanediol
SolventSilica Dimethyl Silylate
EmollientMineral Salts
Skin Conditioning
Carnitine
CleansingGlycyrrhiza Inflata Root Extract
Skin ConditioningIsoamyl Laurate
Emollient
Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate
CleansingDimethicone Crosspolymer
Emulsion Stabilising
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingAcrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingSilica
Abrasive
Mica
Cosmetic Colorant
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingTrisodium EDTA
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningSodium Chloride
Masking
Parfum
Masking
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Homosalate, Alcohol Denat., Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane, Ethylhexyl Salicylate, Octocrylene, Distarch Phosphate, Dimethicone, Phenylbenzimidazole Sulfonic Acid, Behenyl Alcohol, Cetearyl Alcohol, Glycerin, Methylpropanediol, Silica Dimethyl Silylate, Mineral Salts, Carnitine, Glycyrrhiza Inflata Root Extract, Isoamyl Laurate, Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate, Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Carbomer, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Xanthan Gum, Silica, Mica, Sodium Hydroxide, Trisodium EDTA, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sodium Chloride, Parfum, CI 77891
Water
Skin ConditioningButyloctyl Salicylate
Skin Conditioning
Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate
UV Filter
Nylon-12
Dibutyl Adipate
EmollientPhenethyl Benzoate
Emollient
Ethylhexyl Triazone
UV Absorber
Polysilicone-15
UV FilterBis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine
Skin Conditioning
Silica
Abrasive
Polyglyceryl-6 Stearate
Emollient
Terephthalylidene Dicamphor Sulfonic Acid
UV Absorber
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
C20-22 Alkyl Phosphate
EmulsifyingTromethamine
BufferingCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
C20-22 Alcohols
Emulsion StabilisingAllantoin
Skin Conditioning
Hydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Sodium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate
Emulsion StabilisingPolyacrylate Crosspolymer-6
Emulsion StabilisingHydrogenated Poly(C6-20 Olefin)
Abrasive
Pvp
Emulsion StabilisingPolyglyceryl-6 Behenate
Emulsion Stabilising
Hdi/Trimethylol Hexyllactone Crosspolymer
T-Butyl Alcohol
Perfuming
Hydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Stearic Acid
Cleansing
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide Ns
Skin Conditioning
Cholesterol
Emollient
Phytosphingosine
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide AP
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide As
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide EOP
Skin Conditioning
Water, Butyloctyl Salicylate, Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate, Nylon-12, Dibutyl Adipate, Phenethyl Benzoate, Ethylhexyl Triazone, Polysilicone-15, Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine, Silica, Polyglyceryl-6 Stearate, Terephthalylidene Dicamphor Sulfonic Acid, 1,2-Hexanediol, C20-22 Alkyl Phosphate, Tromethamine, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, C20-22 Alcohols, Allantoin, Hydroxyacetophenone, Sodium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate, Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6, Hydrogenated Poly(C6-20 Olefin), Pvp, Polyglyceryl-6 Behenate, Hdi/Trimethylol Hexyllactone Crosspolymer, T-Butyl Alcohol, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Cetearyl Alcohol, Stearic Acid, Ceramide NP, Ceramide Ns, Cholesterol, Phytosphingosine, Ceramide AP, Ceramide As, 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.
Cetearyl alcohol is a mixture of two fatty alcohols: cetyl alcohol and stearyl alcohol. It is mainly used as an emulsifier. Emulsifiers help prevent the separation of oils and products. Due to its composition, it can also be used to thicken a product or help create foam.
Cetearyl alcohol is an emollient. Emollients help soothe and hydrate the skin by trapping moisture.
Studies show Cetearyl alcohol is non-toxic and non-irritating. The FDA allows products labeled "alcohol-free" to have fatty alcohols.
This ingredient is usually derived from plant oils such as palm, vegetable, or coconut oils. There is debate on whether this ingredient will cause acne.
Due to the fatty acid base, this ingredient may not be Malassezia folliculitis safe.
Learn more about Cetearyl AlcoholSilica is a mineral naturally found in our skin. It helps to thicken and smooth the texture of a product. It also acts as an agent for other ingredients by increasing the absorption of other ingredients into the skin.
Silica is often used for absorption and can help reduce shine when products are applied. Silica occurs in naturally in materials like clay and sandstone, and it can also be produced synthetically.
Silica is present naturally within the skin during collagen production and when reducing inflammation.
Learn more about SilicaWater. 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 WaterIngredient Ratings
Here's what our community thinks of the ingredients in these products.
