Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Sk-II Atmosphere Airy Light UV Emulsion SPF 30 PA+++ versus Nivea Triple Protect Extra Radiant Smooth SPF50+ PA+++ .
Last updated on January 30, 2024. Published on April 24, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both sunscreens. They have a total of 14 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain exfoliants, SPF and Vitamin C
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for dry skin and brightening skin
Free From
They both do not contain any sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain harsh alcohols, fragrances and silicones
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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
Sk-II Atmosphere Airy Light UV Emulsion SPF 30 PA+++ 44 ingredients
Nivea Triple Protect Extra Radiant Smooth SPF50+ PA+++ 35 ingredients
Contains Alcohol
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Contains Silicon
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Contains Fragrance
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Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
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Contains Oils
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Not Malassezia Safe
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Not Reef Safe
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Contains EU Allergens
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Non Vegan
This product is not vegan 😥
Not Cruelty Free
This product is not cruelty-free 😥
Contains Alcohol
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Contains Silicon
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Contains Fragrance
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Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Oil Free
This product is free of oils 🎉
Not Malassezia Safe
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Not Reef Safe
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EU Allergen Free
This product is free of EU allergens 🎉
Non Vegan
This product is not vegan 😥
Not Cruelty Free
This product is not cruelty-free 😥
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Nivea Triple Protect Extra Radiant Smooth SPF50+ PA+++ 35 ingredients
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Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
Sk-II Atmosphere Airy Light UV Emulsion SPF 30 PA+++ 44 ingredients
Nivea Triple Protect Extra Radiant Smooth SPF50+ PA+++ 35 ingredients
Opuntia Vulgaris Extract • Niacinamide • Water • Galactomyces Ferment Filtrate • Homosalate • Polymethylsilsesquioxane • Pentylene Glycol • Isopropyl Lauroyl Sarcosinate • Glycerin • Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane • Octocrylene • Phenylbenzimidazole Sulfonic Acid • Cyclopentasiloxane • Isopropyl Isostearate • Butylene Glycol • Aminomethyl Propanol • Mica • Panthenol • Benzyl Alcohol • Stearyl Alcohol • Behenyl Alcohol • Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer • Cetyl Alcohol • Methylparaben • Peg/Ppg-20/20 Dimethicone • Laureth-7 • Undecylenoyl Phenylalanine • Tocopheryl Acetate • Polyacrylamide • Ethylparaben • Xanthan Gum • Propylparaben • Peg-100 Stearate • C13-14 Isoparaffin • Parfum • Cetearyl Glucoside • Cetearyl Alcohol • Disodium EDTA • Stearic Acid • Ascorbyl Glucoside • Hydrolyzed Opuntia Ficus-Indica Flower Extract • Zea Mays Oil • Beta-Carotene • CI 77891
Water • Homosalate • Alcohol Denat. • Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane • Ethylhexyl Salicylate • Octocrylene • Distarch Phosphate • Dimethicone • Phenylbenzimidazole Sulfonic Acid • Behenyl Alcohol • Cetearyl Alcohol • Glycerin • Methylpropanediol • Silica Dimethyl Silylate • Rose Extract • Myrciaria Dubia Fruit Juice • Glycyrrhiza Inflata Root Extract • Isoamyl Laurate • Silica • Mica • Dimethicone Crosspolymer • Carbomer • Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer • Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate • Xanthan Gum • Trisodium EDTA • Phenoxyethanol • Ethylhexylglycerin • Sodium Hydroxide • Sodium Chloride • Butylene Glycol • Alcohol • Ascorbic Acid • Parfum • CI 77891
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Ingredients Explained
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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. Talk about multi-purpose! If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!
Learn more about WaterSk-II Atmosphere Airy Light UV Emulsion SPF 30 PA+++ contains this as ingredient number 3.
Nivea Triple Protect Extra Radiant Smooth SPF50+ PA+++ contains this as ingredient number 1.
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.
Learn more about HomosalateSk-II Atmosphere Airy Light UV Emulsion SPF 30 PA+++ contains this as ingredient number 5.
Nivea Triple Protect Extra Radiant Smooth SPF50+ PA+++ contains this as ingredient number 2.
Glycerin is already naturally found in your skin. It helps moisturize and protect your skin.
A study from 2016 found glycerin to be more effective as a humectant than AHAs and hyaluronic acid.
As a humectant, it helps the skin stay hydrated by pulling moisture to your skin. The low molecular weight of glycerin allows it to pull moisture into the deeper layers of your skin.
Hydrated skin improves your skin barrier; Your skin barrier helps protect against irritants and bacteria.
Glycerin has also been found to have antimicrobial and antiviral properties. Due to these properties, glycerin is often used in wound and burn treatments.
In cosmetics, glycerin is usually derived from plants such as soybean or palm. However, it can also be sourced from animals, such as tallow or animal fat.
This ingredient is organic, colorless, odorless, and non-toxic.
Glycerin is the name for this ingredient in American English. British English uses Glycerol/Glycerine.
Learn more about GlycerinSk-II Atmosphere Airy Light UV Emulsion SPF 30 PA+++ contains this as ingredient number 10.
Nivea Triple Protect Extra Radiant Smooth SPF50+ PA+++ contains this as ingredient number 12.
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 MethoxydibenzoylmethaneSk-II Atmosphere Airy Light UV Emulsion SPF 30 PA+++ contains this as ingredient number 11.
Nivea Triple Protect Extra Radiant Smooth SPF50+ PA+++ contains this as ingredient number 4.
Octocrylene protects skin from sun damage. It absorbs UV-B with peak absorption of 304 nm. It is a common sunscreen ingredient and often paired with avobenzone, a UVA filter. This is because octocrylene stabilizes other sunscreen ingredients by protecting them from degradation when exposed to sunlight. Octocrylene is a photostable ingredient and loses about 10% of SPF in 95 minutes.
Octocrylene also acts as an emollient, meaning it helps skin retain moisture and softens skin. It is oil-soluble and hydrophobic, enhancing water-resistant properties in a product.
Those who are using ketoprofen, a topical anti-inflammatory drug, may experience an allergic reaction when using octocrylene. It is best to speak with a healthcare professional about using sunscreens with octocrylene.
The EU allows a maximum of these concentrations:
Learn more about OctocryleneSk-II Atmosphere Airy Light UV Emulsion SPF 30 PA+++ contains this as ingredient number 12.
Nivea Triple Protect Extra Radiant Smooth SPF50+ PA+++ contains this as ingredient number 6.
This ingredient is more commonly known as Ensulizole, a chemical sunscreen ingredient.
Ensulizole mainly protects UV-B (290-340 nm) but offers a little UV-A (320-400 nm) protection. It is often paired with less photo-stable sunscreen ingredients due to its photo-stability.
Due to it being water-soluble, Ensulizole helps give sunscreens a light and non-oily texture.
Ensulizole is approved worldwide:
Learn more about Phenylbenzimidazole Sulfonic AcidSk-II Atmosphere Airy Light UV Emulsion SPF 30 PA+++ contains this as ingredient number 13.
Nivea Triple Protect Extra Radiant Smooth SPF50+ PA+++ contains this as ingredient number 9.
Butylene 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.
Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient. It is unlikely to irritate skin, and works well with pretty much all other ingredients.
Sk-II Atmosphere Airy Light UV Emulsion SPF 30 PA+++ contains this as ingredient number 16.
Nivea Triple Protect Extra Radiant Smooth SPF50+ PA+++ contains this as ingredient number 31.
Mica refers to a group of silicate minerals. Mica crystals are easily split to give products a shimmer. These crystals are able to reflect light to temporarily give your skin a glowy look.
Mica is found to be safe. Trace amounts of heavy metals may be found in mica, but these metals are not harmful in our personal products.
Mica has been used since prehistoric times throughout the world. Ancient Egyptian, Indian, Greek, Roman, Aztec, and Chinese civilizations have used mica.
Mica can be naturally found throughout the world. However, some sources of mica may be controversial. In 2016, mica mined in the Jharkhand state in India was found to be using child labor. However, companies are able to source ethical mica affiliated with international organizations that monitor the mica supply chain.
Learn more about MicaSk-II Atmosphere Airy Light UV Emulsion SPF 30 PA+++ contains this as ingredient number 18.
Nivea Triple Protect Extra Radiant Smooth SPF50+ PA+++ contains this as ingredient number 20.
A type of fatty alcohol. Fatty Alcohols are most often used as an emollient or to thicken a product. They are usually derived from natural fats and oils and therefore do not have the same drying or irritating effect as traditional alcohols.
Emollients help keep your skin soft and hydrated by creating a film that traps moisture in.
Behenyl Alcohol is usually derived from the fats in vegetable oils.
In 2000, Behenyl Alcohol was approved by the US as medicine to reduce the duration of cold sores.
Learn more about Behenyl AlcoholSk-II Atmosphere Airy Light UV Emulsion SPF 30 PA+++ contains this as ingredient number 22.
Nivea Triple Protect Extra Radiant Smooth SPF50+ PA+++ contains this as ingredient number 10.
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer is a synthetic polymer. It is used to thicken and improve the texture of products.
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer is also an emulsifier. Due to its properties, it can prevent water and oil ingredients from separating.
Sk-II Atmosphere Airy Light UV Emulsion SPF 30 PA+++ contains this as ingredient number 23.
Nivea Triple Protect Extra Radiant Smooth SPF50+ PA+++ contains this as ingredient number 23.
Xanthan gum is used as a stabilizer and thickener within cosmetic products. It helps give products a sticky, thick feeling - preventing them from being too runny.
On the technical side of things, xanthan gum is a polysaccharide - a combination consisting of multiple sugar molecules bonded together.
Xanthan gum is a pretty common and great ingredient. It is a natural, non-toxic, non-irritating ingredient that is also commonly used in food products.
Learn more about Xanthan GumSk-II Atmosphere Airy Light UV Emulsion SPF 30 PA+++ contains this as ingredient number 32.
Nivea Triple Protect Extra Radiant Smooth SPF50+ PA+++ contains this as ingredient number 25.
Parfum is a catch-all term for an ingredient or more that is used to give aroma to products. Parfum, or fragrance, can be a blend of hundreds of chemicals or plant oils. This means every product with "fragrance" or "Parfum" in the ingredients list is a different mixture.
In the US, the alternative name for parfum is 'fragrance'. The term 'fragrance' is not regulated in many countries. In many cases, it is up to the brand to define this term.
For instance, many brands choose to label themselves as "fragrance-free" because they are not using synthetic fragrances. However, their products may still contain ingredients such as essential oils that are considered a fragrance. One example is Calendula flower extract. Essential oil ingredients still impart a scent or 'fragrance'.
Depending on the blend, it can cause allergies and sensitivities on the skin. Some ingredients that are known EU allergens include linalool and citronellol.
Products use parfum often to give products a scent or cover up smells of different ingredients.
The bottom line is: not all fragrances/parfum/ingredients are created equally. If you are worried about fragrances, we recommend taking a closer look at an ingredient. And of course, we always recommend speaking with a professional.
Learn more about ParfumSk-II Atmosphere Airy Light UV Emulsion SPF 30 PA+++ contains this as ingredient number 36.
Nivea Triple Protect Extra Radiant Smooth SPF50+ PA+++ contains this as ingredient number 34.
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 AlcoholSk-II Atmosphere Airy Light UV Emulsion SPF 30 PA+++ contains this as ingredient number 38.
Nivea Triple Protect Extra Radiant Smooth SPF50+ PA+++ contains this as ingredient number 11.
Ci 77891 is a white pigment from Titanium dioxide. It is naturally found in minerals such as rutile and ilmenite.
It's main function is to add a white color to cosmetics. It can also be mixed with other colors to create different shades.
Ci 77891 is commonly found in sunscreens due to its ability to block UV rays.
Learn more about CI 77891Sk-II Atmosphere Airy Light UV Emulsion SPF 30 PA+++ contains this as ingredient number 45.
Nivea Triple Protect Extra Radiant Smooth SPF50+ PA+++ contains this as ingredient number 35.
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