UV Deep Protect & Care Gel SPF 50+

UV Deep Protect & Care Gel SPF 50+

5.0
30ingredients
SunscreenNivea

Full INCI list with a per-ingredient allergen & irritant analysis below.

Formula flagsfrom catalog claims
Oil-freeReef-safeCruelty-freeSulfate-freeEU-allergen-freeVeganAlcohol-freeParaben-freeSilicone-freeFragrance-freeFungal-acne-safe

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Allergen & irritant analysis

5 flagged

This sunscreen from Nivea lists 30 ingredients. AllerNote's analysis flags 3 known contact allergens and 2 common irritants in the INCI list. That includes 1 EU-labelled fragrance allergen (parfum). No MI / MCI (isothiazolinones), formaldehyde-releasing preservatives, SLS / SLES sulfates were detected in the listed ingredients.

3 known allergens in this formula
2 known irritants
  • Parfum · fragrance · highKnown allergen (fragrance): Fragrance Mix I
  • Methylparaben · preservative · mediumKnown allergen (preservative): Methylparaben
  • Ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate · sunscreen · lowKnown allergen (sunscreen): Octinoxate
  • Alcohol denat. · solventCan be drying and sensitizing, especially for sensitive skin, by stripping natural oils and disrupting the skin barrier.
  • Sodium hydroxide · otherStrong alkaline substance that can be highly corrosive and irritating in high concentrations; used safely in cosmetics only in neutralized, low concentrations for pH adjustment.

Not detected: MI / MCI (isothiazolinones), formaldehyde-releasing preservatives, SLS / SLES sulfates. Contains: added fragrance, parabens.

Based on what's flagged, take extra care if you're among:

  • People with fragrance allergy or fragrance-sensitive skin
  • People sensitised to preservatives (e.g. MI/MCI or formaldehyde releasers)

Generated from this product's ingredient list and AllerNote's allergen database — educational, not medical advice or a substitute for patch testing.

Benefits

HydratingReduces irritationBarrier repair

Key Ingredients

  • 1
    Chemical UV FilterAbsorbs UV rays to help prevent sun damage.
  • 2
    Hyaluronic AcidHydrates by attracting and holding water.
  • 3
    AntioxidantsShields skin from free radical damage.

Full Ingredient List

30

INCI (full list, INCI order): water, alcohol denat., ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate, butylene glycol, caprylyl methicone, diethylamino hydroxybenzoyl hexyl benzoate, isopropyl palmitate, bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine, diisopropyl sebacate, ethylhexyl triazone, polysilicone-15, silica dimethyl silylate, citrullus lanatus fruit extract, hydrolyzed conchiolin protein, rosa damascena flower water, sodium hyaluronate, pyrus cydonia fruit extract, polymethylsilsesquioxane, acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer, lauroyl lysine, hydroxypropyl methylcellulose stearoxy ether, sodium dilauramidoglutamide lysine, c30-45 alkyl methicone, c30-45 olefin, menthoxypropanediol, phenoxyethanol, sodium hydroxide, bht, methylparaben, parfum

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2alcohol denat.29methylparaben30parfum

Potential Concerns

  • May Worsen EczemaMay worsen itching or irritation for eczema.
  • May Worsen IrritationMay cause stinging, redness, or sensitivity.
  • May Worsen Oily SkinMay increase shine or excess oil.
  • May Worsen RosaceaCan trigger flare-ups in rosacea-prone skin.
  • May Trigger AcneCan clog pores or trigger breakouts.
  • May Worsen DrynessCan strip moisture and worsen dryness.

Frequently asked questions

Does UV Deep Protect & Care Gel SPF 50+ contain fragrance allergens?

Yes — analysing the INCI list, AllerNote found 1 of the EU-labelled fragrance allergens: parfum. If you're fragrance-sensitive or patch-test positive to a fragrance mix, treat UV Deep Protect & Care Gel SPF 50+ with caution and patch test before full use.

Does UV Deep Protect & Care Gel SPF 50+ contain parabens?

Yes, UV Deep Protect & Care Gel SPF 50+'s INCI list includes one or more parabens. For most people that's low-risk — parabens have a notably low contact-allergy rate — but if you've patch-tested positive to parabens specifically, choose a paraben-free alternative.

Is UV Deep Protect & Care Gel SPF 50+ suitable for sensitive or allergy-prone skin?

It depends on your specific triggers. UV Deep Protect & Care Gel SPF 50+ contains 3 flagged allergens and 2 irritants (listed in the analysis above). If none are on your personal allergen list it may suit you, but patch test first — add your allergens to AllerNote to check UV Deep Protect & Care Gel SPF 50+ against your own profile.