UV Super Water Gel EX SPF 50+ INCI List & Ingredients | Nivea

Allergen & irritant analysis

5 flagged

This sunscreen from Nivea lists 23 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 parabens, 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
Ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate · sunscreen · lowKnown allergen (sunscreen): Octinoxate
Propylene glycol · solvent · lowKnown allergen (solvent): Propylene Glycol
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: parabens, MI / MCI (isothiazolinones), formaldehyde-releasing preservatives, SLS / SLES sulfates. Contains: added fragrance.

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

People with fragrance allergy or fragrance-sensitive skin

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

Benefits

HydratingAnti-agingBrighteningScar healing

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

23

INCI (full list, INCI order): water, alcohol denat., ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate, propylene glycol, diethylamino hydroxybenzoyl hexyl benzoate, caprylyl methicone, diisopropyl sebacate, isopropyl palmitate, ethylhexyl triazone, trehalose, mannitol, hydrolyzed hyaluronic acid, rosa centifolia flower water, butylene glycol, polyglyceryl-3 methylglucose distearate, sodium dilauramidoglutamide lysine, bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine, acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer, carbomer, phenoxyethanol, sodium hydroxide, bht, parfum

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2alcohol denat.4propylene glycol23parfum

Potential Concerns

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

Frequently asked questions

Does UV Super Water Gel EX 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 Super Water Gel EX SPF 50+ with caution and patch test before full use.

Is UV Super Water Gel EX SPF 50+ paraben-free?

No parabens were detected in UV Super Water Gel EX SPF 50+'s listed ingredients. Worth keeping in perspective: parabens are among the least common cosmetic allergens, so "paraben-free" matters far less for reactive skin than avoiding fragrance or the preservative MI/MCI.

Is UV Super Water Gel EX SPF 50+ suitable for sensitive or allergy-prone skin?

It depends on your specific triggers. UV Super Water Gel EX 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 Super Water Gel EX SPF 50+ against your own profile.