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NIVEA UV Deep Protect & Care Gel / SPF50+ / PA++++ / 80g

ニベアUV ディープ プロテクト&ケア ジェル / SPF50+ / PA++++ / 80g
SPF 50+ · PA++++ Tone-up Brightening veil from mineral & tone-up formulas; evens skin tone. JP Japan jp-domestic Formulation variant: jp-domestic. Region-specific reformulations are tracked as separate products.

Fragranced ethanol-heavy hybrid gel with DHHB + BEMT + ethylhexyl triazone and zinc oxide; cosmetically elegant but moderate sensitivity/safety.

◉ 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.
71.8
Composite
Composite score · independent
Ranks #752 of 1558 in the current catalogue. Fragranced ethanol-heavy hybrid gel with DHHB + BEMT + ethylhexyl triazone and zinc oxide; cosmetically elegant but moderate sensitivity/safety.
Composite is a weighted blend: UV 25% · Modernity 10% · Sensitivity 15% · Environment 10% · Elegance 15% · Health 25%.
Verdict Should you buy it?

Hybrid gel that adds zinc oxide to the NIVEA modern filter stack of octinoxate, Uvinul A Plus, Bemotrizinol, Uvinul T 150, and Parsol SLX. The ZnO boost lifts UVA coverage, but ethanol, fragrance, and BHT keep the sensitivity profile moderate.

Pros
  • Zinc oxide layered onto modern chemical filters
  • PA++++ broad-spectrum coverage
  • Gel texture stays lightweight for daily wear
  • Sodium hyaluronate and rose water add hydration
Cons
  • Ethanol high in the formula
  • Octinoxate raises endocrine-disruption concerns
  • Fragranced; not for users avoiding scent
  • BHT included as a stabilizer

Who it's for: Users wanting a gel-textured hybrid SPF with a zinc-oxide boost who tolerate alcohol and fragrance.

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. 88
Sensitivity safety Risk for reactive skin — fragrance, alcohol, known sensitisers. 38
Reef / env. safety Reef toxicity, biodegradability of UV filters and surfactants. 65
Cosmetic elegance Spread, finish, white-cast, comfort on skin. 80
Health safety Endocrine concerns, systemic absorption signals across the formula. 55
02 Composition · key UV filters 6 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.
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.
Gel
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) 31 ingredients
MODERN FILTER 4 LEGACY FILTER 1 MINERAL FILTER 1 ADDED FRAGRANCE 1 NATURAL FRAGRANCE 0 ALCOHOL 1 WATCH 1 ACTIVE 1
Aqua· 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. ·Propylene Glycol·Caprylyl Methicone· Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate Uvinul A Plus — modern photostable UVA filter. ·Diisopropyl Sebacate·Isopropyl Palmitate·Trehalose· 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·Rosa Damascena Flower Water· Sodium Hyaluronate Hyaluronic acid — humectant. ·Butylene Glycol·Calcium Sodium Borosilicate· Zinc Oxide Mineral UV filter — physical block; reef-safer. ·Hydrated Silica·Silica Dimethyl Silylate·Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer·Lauroyl Lysine·Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose Stearoxy Ether·Sodium Dilauramidoglutamide Lysine·Tribehenin·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.
Source: brand-published INCI. Last verified 19 Jun 2026. Show in detail
01 Aqua 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 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 Palmitate Isopropyl Palmitate
09 Trehalose Trehalose
10 Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine MODERN FILTER Tinosorb S — broad-spectrum, very photostable.
11 Ethylhexyl Triazone MODERN FILTER Uvinul T 150 — high-efficiency UVB filter.
12 Polysilicone-15 MODERN FILTER Parsol SLX
13 Lonicera Japonica Flower Extract Honeysuckle Flower Extract
14 Hydrolyzed Conchiolin Protein Hydrolyzed Conchiolin Protein
15 Rosa Damascena Flower Water Damask Rose Flower Water
16 Sodium Hyaluronate ACTIVE Hyaluronic acid — humectant.
17 Butylene Glycol Butylene Glycol
18 Calcium Sodium Borosilicate Calcium Sodium Borosilicate
19 Zinc Oxide MINERAL FILTER Mineral UV filter — physical block; reef-safer.
20 Hydrated Silica Hydrated Silica
21 Silica Dimethyl Silylate Silica Dimethyl Silylate
22 Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
23 Lauroyl Lysine Lauroyl Lysine
24 Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose Stearoxy Ether Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose Stearoxy Ether
25 Sodium Dilauramidoglutamide Lysine
26 Tribehenin Tribehenin
27 Aluminum Hydroxide Aluminum Hydroxide
28 Phenoxyethanol Phenoxyethanol
29 Sodium Hydroxide Sodium Hydroxide
30 Bht WATCH Antioxidant preservative; trace concern.
31 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.