Sun Anti-Age Q10 Sunscreen SPF 50 by Nivea: Ingredient Analysis

1

Water EWG 1

Solvent

2

Alcohol Denatured EWG 1

Antifoaming agent Masking Solvent Viscosity controlling agent Astringent Antimicrobial agent

Antiseptic

3

Avobenzone EWG 1-2

Sunscreen agent

UV Protection

4

Tinosorb S EWG 1

Hair conditioning Skin conditioning agent Sunscreen agent

5

Isopropyl Palmitate EWG 1

Binder Fragrance ingredient Antistatic agent Emollient Binding Solvent Skin conditioning agent

AntistaticSofteningHair Gloss Malassezia Feeding Comedogenic 4/5

6

C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate EWG 1

Emollient Skin conditioning agent Antimicrobial agent

CleansingSoftening

7

Diglycerin EWG 1

Fragrance ingredient Moisturising Hair conditioning Oral care agent Skin protecting Humectant Solvent Skin conditioning agent Oral health care drug Viscosity controlling agent Denaturant

Hair Structure ImprovementBarrier supportSmoothingMoisturizingSofteningHair Gloss

8

Dibutyl Adipate EWG 1

Emollient Plasticizer Solvent Skin conditioning agent Film former

9

Ethylhexyl Triazone EWG 1

Sunscreen agent

UV Protection

10

Butylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate EWG 1

Emollient Skin conditioning agent

11

Cetearyl Alcohol EWG 1

Emollient Foam booster Emulsifying agent Emulsion stabilizer Viscosity controlling agent Surfactant Opacifying agent

Comedogenic 2/5

12

Distarch Phosphate EWG 1

Binder Absorbent Anticaking agent Binding

13

Ensulizole EWG 2-3

Sunscreen agent

UV Protection

14

Glyceryl Stearate SE EWG 1

Emulsifying agent Surfactant

MoisturizingSoftening Comedogenic 3/5

15

Tapioca Starch EWG 1

Viscosity controlling agent

RegenerationCleansingMoisturizingSofteningAntioxidant

16

Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate EWG 2

Sunscreen agent

UV Protection

17

Glycyrrhiza Inflata (Batalin) Root Extract EWG 1

Skin conditioning agent

18

Ubiquinone EWG 1

Skin conditioning agent Antioxidant

Anti AgingLighteningAntioxidant

19

Tocopheryl Acetate EWG 2-3

Skin conditioning agent

SofteningAntioxidantNutrifying

20

Hydroxypropyl Starch Phosphate EWG 1

Bulking agent Viscosity controlling agent

21

Xanthan Gum EWG 1

Binder Gel forming Binding Emulsifying agent Emulsion stabilizer Skin conditioning agent Viscosity controlling agent Surfactant

22

Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate EWG 1

Emollient Hair conditioning Emulsifying agent Cleansing agent Skin conditioning agent Surfactant

Hair ConditioningConditioningBarrier supportCleansingSmoothingSofteningAntioxidant

23

Hydrogenated Rapeseed Oil EWG 1

Emollient Skin conditioning agent Viscosity controlling agent

Softening

24

PEG-9 Cocoate EWG 2-3

Emollient Emulsifying agent Skin conditioning agent

Malassezia Feeding Comedogenic 1/5

25

Hydrogenated Coco-Glycerides EWG 1

Emollient Skin conditioning agent

Malassezia Feeding

26

Silica Dimethyl Silylate EWG 1

Emollient Antifoaming agent Anticaking agent Suspending agent Bulking agent Emulsion stabilizer Slip modifier Viscosity controlling agent

27

Sodium Hydroxide EWG 2-4

Buffering agent PH adjuster Denaturant

Irritant

28

Sodium Chloride EWG 1

Flavoring agent Oral care agent Viscosity controlling agent

Antiseptic

29

Hydroxyacetophenone EWG 1

Antioxidant

30

Ethylhexylglycerin EWG 2

Skin conditioning agent Deodorant agent

DeodorantAntisepticMoisturizingSoftening

31

Phenoxyethanol EWG 2-4

Fragrance ingredient Preservative

Antiseptic

32

Trisodium EDTA EWG 1

Chelating agent

33

Linalool EWG 3

Deodorant Fragrance ingredient Masking

Allergen

34

Benzyl Alcohol EWG 2-5

Fragrance ingredient Masking Solvent Viscosity controlling agent Preservative

AntimicrobialAnestheticAntiseptic AllergenIrritant Comedogenic 1/5

35

Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone EWG 3-5

Fragrance ingredient Masking

Allergen

36

Limonene EWG 4-5

Fragrance ingredient

Antiseptic Allergen

37

Geraniol EWG 3-5

Fragrance ingredient Masking

Allergen

38

Citronellol EWG 3-4

Fragrance ingredient Masking

Allergen

39

Fragrance EWG 8

Deodorant Fragrance ingredient Masking

Sun Anti-Age Q10 Sunscreen SPF 50

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