Nivea Sun Dry Protect
Nivea Nivea Sun Dry Protect lists 30 ingredients on its label, 28 decoded. See what each one does, its irritancy and comedogenic tendency, and its status in national inventories.
Ingredients overview
Label order. Colour is our internal rating: green routine, yellow restricted or worth a look, red prohibited or high-risk, grey not yet decoded.
Ingredients are listed in label order; the order reflects the label only, not exact concentrations.
- Ohne Octinoxat
- Oxybenzon Ingredients: Aqua
- Alcohol Denat.
- C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
- Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane
- Ethylhexyl Salicylate
- Butylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate
- Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine
- Dibutyl Adipate
- Distarch Phosphate
- Tapioca Starch
- Ethylhexyl Triazone
- Phenylbenzimidazole Sulfonic Acid
- VP/Hexadecene Copolymer
- Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate
- Tocopheryl Acetate
- Glycerin
- Silica Dimethyl Silylate
- Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
- Xanthan Gum
- Trisodium EDTA
- Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate
- Sodium Hydroxide
- Hydroxyacetophenone
- Phenoxyethanol
- Linalool
- Citronellol
- Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone
- Benzyl Alcohol
- Parfum
Highlights
Free of parabensFree of sulfatesFree of mineral oilFree of essential oilsFree of formaldehyde releasersContains alcoholContains siliconesContains EU-26 allergensContains fragrance
Key ingredients
- 溶剂
- Alcohol Denat.
- ANTIMICROBIAL
- C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
- LIGHT STABILIZER
- Butyl MethoxydibenzoylmethaneEthylhexyl Salicylate
- SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT
- Butylene Glycol Dicaprylate/DicaprateDibutyl Adipate
- HAIR CONDITIONING
- Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine
- ABSORBENT
- Distarch Phosphate
Other ingredients
Ohne OctinoxatOxybenzon Ingredients: AquaTapioca StarchEthylhexyl TriazonePhenylbenzimidazole Sulfonic AcidVP/Hexadecene CopolymerDiethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl BenzoateTocopheryl AcetateGlycerinSilica Dimethyl SilylateAcrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate CrosspolymerXanthan GumTrisodium EDTAPolyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose DistearateSodium HydroxideHydroxyacetophenonePhenoxyethanolLinaloolCitronellolAlpha-Isomethyl IononeBenzyl AlcoholParfum
Skim through
| Ingredient | What it does | Irr. · Com. | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ohne Octinoxat | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Oxybenzon Ingredients: Aqua | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Alcohol Denat. | 溶剂,皮肤调理剂 | 1 · – | Yellow |
| C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate | ANTIMICROBIAL, SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · – | Green |
| Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane | LIGHT STABILIZER, UV ABSORBER, UV FILTER · 限制 VI/8 | 0 · – | Yellow |
| Ethylhexyl Salicylate | LIGHT STABILIZER, UV ABSORBER, UV FILTER · 限制 VI/20 | 0 · – | Yellow |
| Butylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · – | Green |
| Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine | HAIR CONDITIONING, LIGHT STABILIZER, UV ABSORBER, UV FILTER · 限制 VI/25 | 0 · – | Yellow |
| Dibutyl Adipate | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, FILM FORMING, PLASTICISER, SKIN CONDITIONING, SOLVENT | 0 · – | Green |
| Distarch Phosphate | ABSORBENT, ANTICAKING, BINDING | 0 · – | Green |
| Tapioca Starch | VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · – | Green |
| Ethylhexyl Triazone | LIGHT STABILIZER, UV ABSORBER, UV FILTER · 限制 VI/15 | 0 · – | Yellow |
| Phenylbenzimidazole Sulfonic Acid | LIGHT STABILIZER, UV ABSORBER, UV FILTER · 限制 VI/6 | 0 · – | Yellow |
| VP/Hexadecene Copolymer | BINDING, FILM FORMING, HAIR FIXING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING, DISPERSING NON-SURFACTANT | — | Green |
| Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate | LIGHT STABILIZER, UV ABSORBER, UV FILTER · 限制 VI/28 | 0 · – | Yellow |
| Tocopheryl Acetate | ANTIOXIDANT, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Glycerin | DENATURANT, HAIR CONDITIONING, HUMECTANT, ORAL CARE, SKIN PROTECTING, SOLVENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING, PERFUMING, FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING - HUMECTANT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Silica Dimethyl Silylate | ANTICAKING, ANTIFOAMING, SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, EMULSION STABILISING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · – | Green |
| Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer | EMULSION STABILISING, FILM FORMING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · – | Green |
| Xanthan Gum | BINDING, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, EMULSION STABILISING, GEL FORMING, SKIN CONDITIONING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · – | Green |
| Trisodium EDTA | CHELATING | 0 · – | Green |
| Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate | SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING | 0 · – | Green |
| Sodium Hydroxide | BUFFERING, DENATURANT · 限制 III/15a | 5 · – | Green |
| Hydroxyacetophenone | ANTIOXIDANT | 0 · – | Green |
| Phenoxyethanol | ANTIMICROBIAL, PRESERVATIVE · 限制 V/29 | 3 · – | Yellow |
| Linalool | DEODORANT, PERFUMING · 限制 III/84 | 3 · – | Yellow |
| Citronellol | PERFUMING · 限制 III/86 | 1 · – | Yellow |
| Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone | SKIN CONDITIONING, PERFUMING · 限制 III/90 | 0 · – | Yellow |
| Benzyl Alcohol | PRESERVATIVE, SOLVENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING, PERFUMING · 限制 III/45 and V/34 | 3 · – | Yellow |
| Parfum | FRAGRANCE, PERFUMING | 2 · – | Yellow |
The comedogenic column only shows scores with a published source. A blank means "no public source", not "non-comedogenic".
Ingredients explained
Each note carries its evidence level: C comes from official inventories (NMPA names, CosIng functions, annex restrictions); E is AI inference nobody has checked yet — treat it as a candidate. How we grade evidence →
- Ohne Octinoxat
- Not decoded yet
- Oxybenzon Ingredients: Aqua
- Not decoded yet
- Alcohol Denat.
- Denatured ethanol; solvent, penetration enhancer, and quick-dry agent; high % may compromise barrier in dry skin.E · AI inference · to be verified
- C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
- C12-15 alkyl benzoate; emollient, emulsifier, and antistatic; aids stability and smoothness, moderate low comedogenicity.B · Third-party verified
- Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane
- High-potency UVA filter (Parsol MXX); requires stabilizers and UVB blockers.C · Official source
- Ethylhexyl Salicylate
- Ethylhexyl salicylate, UVB absorber; volatile, requires combination with UVA filters for broad spectrum.B · Third-party verified
- Butylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate
- Light diester emollient, light and non-greasy; often used as solvent; oxidizes easily, needs antioxidants.B · Third-party verified
- Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine
- UV-B absorber, photostable; high purity and low bioaccumulation, check for impurities.C · Official source
- Dibutyl Adipate
- Light ester, solvent and emollient, fresh feel and volatility, non-comedogenic.B · Third-party verified
- Distarch Phosphate
- Crosslinked starch phosphate; absorbent/anticaking, may feel dry at high levelsB · Third-party verified
- Tapioca Starch
- Tapioca starch; powder thickener/oil absorbent; inert, mild comed risk at high concB · Third-party verified
- Ethylhexyl Triazone
- UVB absorber with good photostability; formulated with other filters, typical concentration 3-5%, check compatibility with other ingredients.C · Official source
- Phenylbenzimidazole Sulfonic Acid
- UV absorber and light stabilizer; compliant use required, common in sunscreensC · Official source
- VP/Hexadecene Copolymer
- Film-former for hair fixation; often needs co-solvents or cationic system.B · Third-party verified
- Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate
- Novel UVB absorber at 0.2-1.5%; narrow band, requires combination, high photostability, verify regional limits, low irritation.C · Official source
- Tocopheryl Acetate
- Vitamin E derivative antioxidant at 0.1–1%; more stable than tocopherol, store protected from lightC · Official source
- Glycerin
- Workhorse humectant at 3–10%; tacky at high levels, pair with occlusivesC · Official source
- Silica Dimethyl Silylate
- Dimethicone modified silica for dry touch; anti-caking and oil absorptionB · Third-party verified
- Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
- Crosspolymer for thickening/film; needs neutralization to pH 7-8 to hydrate, check ion strength.B · Third-party verified
- Xanthan Gum
- Natural thickener at 0.1–1%; provides gel texture, pH-stable, requires full hydrationC · Official source
- Trisodium EDTA
- Metal chelator improving formula stability and synergizing preservatives; used at very low levels (<0.1%), control heavy metals.B · Third-party verified
- Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate
- Non-ionic emulsifier at 1–3%; mild, easily combined with other surfactants.E · AI inference · to be verified
- Sodium Hydroxide
- Strong base neutralizer for pH adjustment; handle with extreme careB · Third-party verified
- Hydroxyacetophenone
- Hydroxyacetophenone as antioxidant; often boosts Vitamin C, works in acidic pH.B · Third-party verified
- Phenoxyethanol
- Broad-spectrum preservative at ≤1%; may irritate sensitive eye areas, often paired with ethylhexylglycerinC · Official source
- Linalool
- Natural fragrance component at ≤0.05%; one of EU 26 allergens, caution for sensitive skinC · Official source
- Citronellol
- Citronellol for fragrance; EU 26 allergen, labeling required above 0.001%.C · Official source
- Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone
- Vanilla-like fragrance ingredient; one of EU 26 allergens, caution advised for sensitive skin.E · AI inference · to be verified
- Benzyl Alcohol
- Mild preservative/solvent at 0.5-1.0%; EU allergen (labeling required), irritation risk if concentrated, avoid in infant/highly sensitive skin.B · Third-party verified
- Parfum
- Fragrance for scent; may contain allergens, caution for sensitive skin, full labeling required.E · AI inference · to be verified
Source: full ingredient list published on the product label, collected 2026-09-22. Ratings are our internal reading, not a regulatory conclusion. · Product page
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