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NIVEA UV Deep Protect & Care Essence / SPF50+ / PA++++ / 50g

ニベアUV ディープ プロテクト&ケア エッセンス / SPF50+ / PA++++ / 50g
SPF 50+ · PA++++ Tinted Iron-oxide pigment masks white cast with a sheer skin-tone finish. JP Japan jp-domestic Formulation variant: jp-domestic. Region-specific reformulations are tracked as separate products.

Ethanol-rich, fragranced tinted essence with iron oxides and synthetic dyes (CI 45100/17200); chemical/mineral hybrid filter stack pushes elegance high but tolerance low.

◉ HYB Hybrid filters Hybrid filters — Combines mineral and chemical filters for balance of protection and feel. ((· BS Broad spectrum Broad spectrum — Blocks UVA + UVB across the full sun-damage spectrum. ● TINT Tinted Tinted — Adds sheer colour — covers white cast and gives a skin-tone finish.
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Composite
Composite score · independent
Ranks #832 of 1558 in the current catalogue. Ethanol-rich, fragranced tinted essence with iron oxides and synthetic dyes (CI 45100/17200); chemical/mineral hybrid filter stack pushes elegance high but tolerance low.
Composite is a weighted blend: UV 25% · Modernity 10% · Sensitivity 15% · Environment 10% · Elegance 15% · Health 25%.
Verdict Should you buy it?

Tinted hybrid essence pairing TiO2 and ZnO with octinoxate, Uvinul A Plus, Bemotrizinol, Uvinul T 150, and Parsol SLX. Iron oxides plus CI 45100 and CI 17200 dyes give the tint, while ethanol, fragrance, and BHT remain in the base.

Pros
  • Hybrid filters: mineral plus modern organic UVA filters
  • Tinted with iron oxides for visible-light tone
  • Sodium hyaluronate and Lonicera extract included
  • PA++++ rating from a broad filter set
Cons
  • Synthetic CI 45100 and CI 17200 dyes used for the tint
  • Ethanol and fragrance lower the sensitivity profile
  • Octinoxate plus BHT remain in the formula

Who it's for: Users wanting a tinted hybrid SPF with broad filter coverage who don't react to ethanol, fragrance, or synthetic dyes.

01 Score breakdown
UV protection How well the product blocks UVA + UVB across the spectrum at the stated SPF/PA. 100
Filter modernity Penalises legacy filters (octinoxate, oxybenzone); rewards photostable next-gen filters. 87
Sensitivity safety Risk for reactive skin — fragrance, alcohol, known sensitisers. 35
Reef / env. safety Reef toxicity, biodegradability of UV filters and surfactants. 65
Cosmetic elegance Spread, finish, white-cast, comfort on skin. 78
Health safety Endocrine concerns, systemic absorption signals across the formula. 52
02 Composition · key UV filters 7 filters resolved
UVB 290–320nm UVB (290–320nm) — covered UVA-II 320–340nm UVA-II (320–340nm) — covered UVA-I 340–400nm UVA-I (340–400nm) — covered
Octinoxate Legacy Older organic filter. Photostable in combination; some literature concerns.
Uvinul A Plus Modern Next-gen photostable filter; low irritation profile.
Titanium Dioxide Mineral Physical filter — sits on skin and reflects UV. Reef-safer.
Bemotrizinol Modern Next-gen photostable filter; low irritation profile.
Uvinul T 150 Modern Next-gen photostable filter; low irritation profile.
Parsol SLX Modern Next-gen photostable filter; low irritation profile.
Zinc Oxide Mineral Physical filter — sits on skin and reflects UV. Reef-safer.
03 At-a-glance facts
Protection
Filter type Mineral filters (zinc oxide, titanium dioxide) sit on skin and reflect UV. Chemical filters absorb UV. Hybrid blends both.
Hybrid
Broad spectrum Protects across both UVA and UVB ranges. UVA causes aging and deeper damage; UVB causes burns.
Yes
Formulation & feel
Texture How the formula feels at application — milk, gel, cream, spray, stick, essence, lotion, powder, or cushion.
Essence
Finish How the formula looks on skin once dry: matte, natural, dewy, or glowy.
Natural
Tinted Adds sheer pigment (iron oxides) that masks the white cast common to mineral filters and gives a skin-tone finish.
Yes
Fragrance-free No synthetic perfume added. Not FDA-defined in the US; the EU requires 'Parfum' + the 26 named allergens on the label. 'Unscented' differs — may contain masking fragrance. Botanical oils still scent.
No
Alcohol-free No drying short-chain alcohols (alcohol denat., SD alcohol, ethanol). Does not refer to fatty alcohols like cetyl or stearyl alcohol, which are emollients.
No
04 Full ingredient list (INCI) 40 ingredients
MODERN FILTER 4 LEGACY FILTER 1 MINERAL FILTER 2 ADDED FRAGRANCE 1 NATURAL FRAGRANCE 0 ALCOHOL 1 WATCH 1 ACTIVE 2
Aqua· Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate Octinoxate — endocrine-disruption literature. · Alcohol Drying short-chain alcohol — can compromise the skin barrier and disturb the film if used in high amounts. ·Propylene Glycol·Caprylyl Methicone· Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate Uvinul A Plus — modern photostable UVA filter. ·Diisopropyl Sebacate·Isopropyl Myristate·Trehalose·Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride· Titanium Dioxide Mineral UV filter — physical block; reef-safer. · Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine Tinosorb S — broad-spectrum, very photostable. · Ethylhexyl Triazone Uvinul T 150 — high-efficiency UVB filter. · Polysilicone-15 Parsol SLX ·Lonicera Japonica Flower Extract·Hydrolyzed Conchiolin Protein·Leontopodium Alpinum Flower/Leaf Extract· Sodium Hyaluronate Hyaluronic acid — humectant. · Glycerin Humectant — the workhorse hydrator. ·Butylene Glycol·Calcium Sodium Borosilicate· Zinc Oxide Mineral UV filter — physical block; reef-safer. ·Hydrated Silica·Silica Dimethyl Silylate·Phytosteryl/Octyldodecyl Lauroyl Glutamate·Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer·Lauroyl Lysine·Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose Stearoxy Ether·Sodium Dilauramidoglutamide Lysine·Tribehenin·Dimethicone·Barium Sulfate·Iron Oxides·Aluminum Hydroxide·Phenoxyethanol·Sodium Hydroxide· Bht Antioxidant preservative; trace concern. · Fragrance Synthetic fragrance blend — a common irritant. Composition is a trade secret; can include dozens of compounds. Avoid if your skin is reactive. ·Ci 45100·Ci 17200
Source: brand-published INCI. Last verified 19 Jun 2026. Show in detail
01 Aqua Water
02 Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate LEGACY FILTER Octinoxate — endocrine-disruption literature.
03 Alcohol ALCOHOL Drying short-chain alcohol — can compromise the skin barrier and disturb the film if used in high amounts.
04 Propylene Glycol Propylene Glycol
05 Caprylyl Methicone Caprylyl Methicone
06 Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate MODERN FILTER Uvinul A Plus — modern photostable UVA filter.
07 Diisopropyl Sebacate Diisopropyl Sebacate
08 Isopropyl Myristate Isopropyl Myristate
09 Trehalose Trehalose
10 Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
11 Titanium Dioxide MINERAL FILTER Mineral UV filter — physical block; reef-safer.
12 Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine MODERN FILTER Tinosorb S — broad-spectrum, very photostable.
13 Ethylhexyl Triazone MODERN FILTER Uvinul T 150 — high-efficiency UVB filter.
14 Polysilicone-15 MODERN FILTER Parsol SLX
15 Lonicera Japonica Flower Extract Honeysuckle Flower Extract
16 Hydrolyzed Conchiolin Protein Hydrolyzed Conchiolin Protein
17 Leontopodium Alpinum Flower/Leaf Extract Edelweiss Flower/Leaf Extract
18 Sodium Hyaluronate ACTIVE Hyaluronic acid — humectant.
19 Glycerin ACTIVE Humectant — the workhorse hydrator.
20 Butylene Glycol Butylene Glycol
21 Calcium Sodium Borosilicate Calcium Sodium Borosilicate
22 Zinc Oxide MINERAL FILTER Mineral UV filter — physical block; reef-safer.
23 Hydrated Silica Hydrated Silica
24 Silica Dimethyl Silylate Silica Dimethyl Silylate
25 Phytosteryl/Octyldodecyl Lauroyl Glutamate Phytosteryl/Octyldodecyl Lauroyl Glutamate
26 Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
27 Lauroyl Lysine Lauroyl Lysine
28 Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose Stearoxy Ether Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose Stearoxy Ether
29 Sodium Dilauramidoglutamide Lysine
30 Tribehenin Tribehenin
31 Dimethicone Dimethicone
32 Barium Sulfate Barium Sulfate
33 Iron Oxides Iron Oxides
34 Aluminum Hydroxide Aluminum Hydroxide
35 Phenoxyethanol Phenoxyethanol
36 Sodium Hydroxide Sodium Hydroxide
37 Bht WATCH Antioxidant preservative; trace concern.
38 Fragrance ADDED FRAGRANCE Synthetic fragrance blend — a common irritant. Composition is a trade secret; can include dozens of compounds. Avoid if your skin is reactive.
39 Ci 45100 Acid Red 52
40 Ci 17200 Red 33 (CI 17200)