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Nivea Japan

Men UV Protector SPF 50+ PA++++

SPF 50+ · PA++++ Invisible No white cast — chemical/hybrid filters that disappear on skin. JP Japan jp-domestic Formulation variant: jp-domestic. Region-specific reformulations are tracked as separate products.

Ethanol #2, octinoxate, methylparaben, fragrance, and BHT make this aggressive on both sensitivity and endocrine-concern axes.

◐ CHEM Chemical filters Chemical filters — Organic filters absorb UV. Cosmetically elegant; filter selection matters. ((· BS Broad spectrum Broad spectrum — Blocks UVA + UVB across the full sun-damage spectrum.
62.8
Composite
Composite score · independent
Ranks #1261 of 1558 in the current catalogue. Ethanol #2, octinoxate, methylparaben, fragrance, and BHT make this aggressive on both sensitivity and endocrine-concern axes.
Composite is a weighted blend: UV 25% · Modernity 10% · Sensitivity 15% · Environment 10% · Elegance 15% · Health 25%.
Verdict Should you buy it?

A men-targeted chemical SPF50+ PA++++ with a modern UVA stack of DHHB, bemotrizinol, and ethylhexyl triazone, but undercut by ethanol as the second ingredient, octinoxate, fragrance, methylparaben, and BHT. Strong on protection, weak on tolerability.

Pros
  • DHHB and bemotrizinol give robust UVA-I coverage
  • Ethylhexyl triazone strengthens UVB endurance
  • Lightweight cream suited to oilier skin
  • Polysilicone-15 helps blur shine
Cons
  • Ethanol second on the list, drying and sensitizing
  • Contains octinoxate, dated and reef-flagged
  • Methylparaben and BHT add preservative concerns
  • Fragrance present despite a 'protect' positioning

Who it's for: Oilier-skinned users who prioritize high UV defense and a quick-dry feel and can tolerate alcohol, fragrance, and parabens.

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. 90
Sensitivity safety Risk for reactive skin — fragrance, alcohol, known sensitisers. 25
Reef / env. safety Reef toxicity, biodegradability of UV filters and surfactants. 65
Cosmetic elegance Spread, finish, white-cast, comfort on skin. 60
Health safety Endocrine concerns, systemic absorption signals across the formula. 38
02 Composition · key UV filters 5 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.
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.
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.
Chemical
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.
Cream
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.
No
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) 22 ingredients
MODERN FILTER 4 LEGACY FILTER 1 MINERAL FILTER 0 ADDED FRAGRANCE 1 NATURAL FRAGRANCE 0 ALCOHOL 1 WATCH 2
Water· Alcohol Drying short-chain alcohol — can compromise the skin barrier and disturb the film if used in high amounts. · Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate Octinoxate — endocrine-disruption literature. ·Butylene Glycol·Caprylyl Methicone· Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate Uvinul A Plus — modern photostable UVA filter. ·Isopropyl Palmitate·Silica Dimethyl Silylate· Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine Tinosorb S — broad-spectrum, very photostable. ·Diisopropyl Sebacate· Ethylhexyl Triazone Uvinul T 150 — high-efficiency UVB filter. · Polysilicone-15 Parsol SLX ·Cydonia Oblonga Seed Extract·Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer·Lauroyl Lysine·Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose Stearoxy Ether·Sodium Dilauramidoglutamide Lysine·Phenoxyethanol·Sodium Hydroxide· Bht Antioxidant preservative; trace concern. · Methylparaben Paraben preservative. · Fragrance Synthetic fragrance blend — a common irritant. Composition is a trade secret; can include dozens of compounds. Avoid if your skin is reactive.
Source: brand-published INCI. Last verified 19 Jun 2026. Show in detail
01 Water Water
02 Alcohol ALCOHOL Drying short-chain alcohol — can compromise the skin barrier and disturb the film if used in high amounts.
03 Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate LEGACY FILTER Octinoxate — endocrine-disruption literature.
04 Butylene Glycol Butylene Glycol
05 Caprylyl Methicone Caprylyl Methicone
06 Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate MODERN FILTER Uvinul A Plus — modern photostable UVA filter.
07 Isopropyl Palmitate Isopropyl Palmitate
08 Silica Dimethyl Silylate Silica Dimethyl Silylate
09 Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine MODERN FILTER Tinosorb S — broad-spectrum, very photostable.
10 Diisopropyl Sebacate Diisopropyl Sebacate
11 Ethylhexyl Triazone MODERN FILTER Uvinul T 150 — high-efficiency UVB filter.
12 Polysilicone-15 MODERN FILTER Parsol SLX
13 Cydonia Oblonga Seed Extract Quince Seed Extract
14 Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
15 Lauroyl Lysine Lauroyl Lysine
16 Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose Stearoxy Ether Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose Stearoxy Ether
17 Sodium Dilauramidoglutamide Lysine
18 Phenoxyethanol Phenoxyethanol
19 Sodium Hydroxide Sodium Hydroxide
20 Bht WATCH Antioxidant preservative; trace concern.
21 Methylparaben WATCH Paraben preservative.
22 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.