Nivea UV Face Shine Control SPF 50 Versus bondi sands Daily Moisturizing Face SPF 50

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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Nivea UV Face Shine Control SPF 50 versus bondi sands Daily Moisturizing Face SPF 50 .

Published on January 14, 2023

Overview

What they are

These products are both sunscreens. They have a total of 12 ingredients in common

Cool Features

They both contain SPF and Vitamin E

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for brightening skin

Free From

They both do not contain any oils, parabens or sulfates

What's Inside

They both contain harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances and silicones

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Nivea UV Face Shine Control SPF 50

bondi sands Daily Moisturizing Face SPF 50

Sunscreen German Brand Germany

Sunscreen Australian Brand

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.

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.

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Ingredient Info

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Nivea UV Face Shine Control SPF 50 37 ingredients

bondi sands Daily Moisturizing Face SPF 50 21 ingredients

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

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

At a glance

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Nivea UV Face Shine Control SPF 50 37 ingredients

bondi sands Daily Moisturizing Face SPF 50 21 ingredients

Notable Ingredients

Chemical UV Filter (7)

Vitamin E

Exfoliators

Benefits

Hydrating

Brightening (2)

Concerns

Drying (3)

May Worsen Oily Skin (4)

Acne Trigger (3)

Irritating (4)

Rosacea (7)

Eczema (4)

Notable Ingredients

Chemical UV Filter (3)

Vitamin E

Benefits

Redness Reducing

Reduces Irritation

Brightening

Concerns

Drying

May Worsen Oily Skin (5)

Acne Trigger (2)

Irritating (2)

Rosacea (4)

Eczema

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Ingredients Compared

Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.

Nivea UV Face Shine Control SPF 50 37 ingredients

bondi sands Daily Moisturizing Face SPF 50 21 ingredients

Water • Homosalate • Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane • Ethylhexyl Salicylate • Butylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate • Alcohol Denat. • Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine • Ethylhexyl Triazone • Isopropyl Palmitate • Phenylbenzimidazole Sulfonic Acid • Silica • Tapioca Starch • Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate • Behenyl Alcohol • Cetearyl Alcohol • Methylpropanediol • Glycerin • Glycyrrhiza Inflata Root Extract • Tocopheryl Acetate • Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate • Xanthan Gum • Carbomer • Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer • Dimethicone • Sodium Chloride • Sodium Hydroxide • Trisodium EDTA • Ethylhexylglycerin • Phenoxyethanol • Linalool • Limonene • Benzyl Alcohol • Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone • Geraniol • Citronellol • Coumarin • Parfum

Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane 3% • Homosalate 10% • Ethylhexyl Salicylate 5% • Water 8% • Beeswax • Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice • Isopropyl Palmitate • Cetearyl Alcohol • Cyclopentasiloxane • Cyclohexasiloxane • Ceteareth-20 • Hydroxyacetophenone • Carbomer • Benzyl Alcohol • Saccharide Isomerate • Phenoxyethanol • Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate • Triethanolamine • Tocopheryl Acetate • Sodium Chloride • Citric Acid

Ingredients Side-by-side

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Ingredients Explained

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Water

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 UV Face Shine Control SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 1.

bondi sands Daily Moisturizing Face SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 4.

Homosalate

What it does: Skin Conditioning, UV Absorber, UV Filter

Community Rating: Very Disliked

Homosalate is a chemical sunscreen filter that provides protection in the UV-B range (280nm - 320 nm), with a peak protection at 306 nm. It is internationally approved for use in sunscreens.

Homosalate is not photo-stable, meaning it's strength as a UV filter degrades over time with exposure to the sun. Because of this, it's often used in combination with other chemical sunscreen filters as avobenzone (which protects from the UV-A range). Homosalate also helps act as a solvent for harder-to-dissolve UV filters.

(Part of the reason that sunscreens need to be frequently re-applied is due to the photo instability of many chemical sunscreen filters)

Currently, homosalate is approved in concentrations up to 10% in the EU and 15% in the US. The FDA is currently doing further research on the effects of homosalate, and it is possible that these approved concentrations will change in the future.

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Nivea UV Face Shine Control SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 2.

bondi sands Daily Moisturizing Face SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 2.

Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane

What it does: UV Absorber, UV Filter

Community Rating: Very Disliked

Also known as Avobenzone, this ingredient is a chemical sunscreen filter that provides protection in the UV-A range.

Avobenzone is globally approved and is the most commonly used UV-A filter in the world.

Studies have found that avobenzone becomes ineffective when exposed to UV light (it is not photostable; meaning that it breaks down in sunlight). Because of this, formulations that include avobenzone will usually contain stabilizers such as octocrylene.

However, some modern formulations (looking at you, EU!) are able to stabilize avobenzone by coating the molecules.

Avobenzone does not protect against the UV-B range, so it's important to check that the sunscreen you're using contains other UV filters that do!

The highest concentration of avobenzone permitted is 3% in the US, and 5% in the EU.

Learn more about Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane

Nivea UV Face Shine Control SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 3.

bondi sands Daily Moisturizing Face SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 1.

Ethylhexyl Salicylate

What it does: UV Absorber, UV Filter

Community Rating: Disliked

Ethylhexyl Salicylate is an organic compound used to block UV rays. It primarily absorbs UVB rays but offers a small amount of UVA protection as well.

Commonly found in sunscreens, Ethylhexyl Salicylate is created from salicylic acid and 2-ethylhexanol. You might know salicylic acid as the effective acne fighter ingredient and BHA.

The ethylhexanol in this ingredient is a fatty alcohol and helps hydrate your skin, similar to oils. It is an emollient, which means it traps moisture into the skin.

According to manufacturers, Ethylhexyl Salicylate absorbs UV wavelength of 295-315 nm, with a peak absorption at 307-310 nm. UVA rays are linked to long term skin damage, such as hyperpigmentation. UVB rays emit more energy and are capable of damaging our DNA. UVB rays cause sunburn.

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Nivea UV Face Shine Control SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 4.

bondi sands Daily Moisturizing Face SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 3.

Isopropyl Palmitate

What it does: Emollient, Masking

Community Rating: Very Disliked

Isopropyl Palmitate is a texture enhancer and emollient. It is an ester of isopropyl alcohol and palmitic acid.

Palmitates are emollients. Emollients help keep your skin soft and smooth by creating a barrier that traps moisture in.

When added to cosmetics, Isopropyl Palmitate creates a silky texture and improves spreadability.

Isopropyl Palmitate may not be fungal acne safe. It can worsen acne prone skin.

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Nivea UV Face Shine Control SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 9.

bondi sands Daily Moisturizing Face SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 7.

Cetearyl Alcohol

What it does: Emollient, Emulsifying, Emulsion Stabilising

Community Rating: Very Disliked

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.

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Nivea UV Face Shine Control SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 15.

bondi sands Daily Moisturizing Face SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 8.

Tocopheryl Acetate

What it does: Antioxidant, Skin Conditioning

Community Rating: Liked

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.

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Nivea UV Face Shine Control SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 19.

bondi sands Daily Moisturizing Face SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 19.

Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate

What it does: Cleansing, Emulsifying, Skin Conditioning

Community Rating: Mixed

Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate is an emulsifier and helps condition the skin. It is amino acid-based.

In higher amounts, it may act as a cleansing agent.

Nivea UV Face Shine Control SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 20.

bondi sands Daily Moisturizing Face SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 17.

Carbomer

What it does: Emulsion Stabilising, Gel Forming

Community Rating: Disliked

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

Carbomer is commonly found in many types of cosmetics products. It is found to be safe in concentrations up to 15%. However, a high amount of carbomer can cause pilling or balling up of products. Most products contain 1% of less of carbomer.

Nivea UV Face Shine Control SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 22.

bondi sands Daily Moisturizing Face SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 13.

Sodium Chloride

What it does: Masking

Community Rating: Very Disliked

Chances are, you eat sodium chloride every day. Sodium Chloride is also known as table salt.

This ingredient has many purposes in skincare: thickener, emulsifier, and exfoliator.

You'll most likely find this ingredient in cleansers where it is used to create a gel-like texture. As an emulsifier, it also prevents ingredients from separating.

There is much debate on whether this ingredient is comedogenic. The short answer - comedogenic ratings don't tell the whole story. Learn more about comegodenic ratings here.

The concensus about this ingredient causing acne seems to be divided. Research is needed to understand if this ingredient does cause acne.

Scrubs may use salt as the primary exfoliating ingredient.

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Nivea UV Face Shine Control SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 25.

bondi sands Daily Moisturizing Face SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 20.

Phenoxyethanol

What it does: Preservative

Community Rating: Very Disliked

Phenoxyethanol is a preservative that has germicide, antimicrobial, and aromatic properties. Studies show that phenoxyethanol can prevent germ and microbial growth. By itself, it has a scent that is similar to that of a rose.

It's often used in formulations along with Caprylyl Glycol to preserve the shelf life of products.

Nivea UV Face Shine Control SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 29.

bondi sands Daily Moisturizing Face SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 16.

Benzyl Alcohol

What it does: Perfuming, Preservative, Solvent

Community Rating: Very Disliked

Benzyl Alcohol is most commonly used as a preservative. It also has a subtle, sweet smell. Small amounts of Benzyl Alcohol is not irritating and safe to use in skincare products. Most Benzyl Alcohol is derived from fruits such as apricots.

Benzyl Alcohol has both antibacterial and antioxidant properties. These properties help lengthen the shelf life of products. Benzyl Alcohol is a solvent and helps dissolve other ingredients. It can also improve the texture and spreadability.

Alcohol comes in many different forms. Different types of alcohol will have different effects on skin. This ingredient is an astringent alcohol.

Using high concentrations of these alcohols are drying on the skin. They may strip away your skin's natural oils and even damage your skin barrier. Astringent alcohols may also irritate skin.

Other types of astringent alcohols include:

According to the National Rosacea Society based in the US, you should be mindful of products with these alcohols in the top half of ingredients.

Any type of sanitizing product will have high amounts of alcohol to help kill bacteria and viruses.

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Nivea UV Face Shine Control SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 32.

bondi sands Daily Moisturizing Face SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 14.

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