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5.8

Nivea

Protect & Bronze

Name: Nivea Protect & Bronze
Brand: Nivea

spf

Overall score5.8

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✶ Hero ingredients

#3Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride

Coconut-derived emollient

#5Homosalate

Chemical UVB filter

#6Octocrylene

Chemical UV filter and stabiliser

Score breakdown

Overall

5.8

Hydration Efficacy3.5

Irritation Risk7.5

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Ingredients

Niacinamide
Retinol
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Salicylic Acid

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Active Ingredient Strength2.0

Ingredient Transparency8.5

Formulation Safety9.0

Estimated — based on ingredient analysis. Scores refine as user reviews are added.

What makes Nivea Protect & Bronze stand out

Nivea Protect & Bronze is a decent spf with an overall score of 5.8/9.8. it takes a straightforward approach to skincare. The formula leads with Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Homosalate, Octocrylene — ingredients that support the skin barrier and moisture levels.

It performs well on low irritation risk (7.5). On the flip side, hydration could be stronger and active ingredient concentration is on the lighter side.

Is this right for you?

Great for

✓Sensitive skin — low irritation risk with a gentle formulation
✓Safety-conscious shoppers — clean formulation with minimal flags
✓Ingredient-aware buyers — transparent, well-documented formula

May not suit

⚠Very dry skin types looking for heavy-duty moisture
⚠Those seeking potent actives — this leans more maintenance than treatment

Key ingredients

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Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Softens and smooths — #3 in the INCI list
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Homosalate
UV protection — #5 in the INCI list
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Octocrylene
UV protection — #6 in the INCI list
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Ethylhexyl Salicylate
UV protection — #8 in the INCI list
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Tocopheryl Acetate
Works on your skin — #10 in the INCI list

Full ingredient list

24 ingredients — listed in INCI order (highest concentration first)

#1Alcohol Denat #2Octyldodecanol #3Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride #4C12-15 Alkvl Benzoate #5Homosalate #6Octocrylene #7Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethape #8Ethylhexyl Salicylate #9Acrylates/Octylacrylamide Copolymer. Glycyrrhetinic Acid #10Tocopheryl Acetate #11Cocoglycerides #12Aqua #13Linalool #14Limonene #15Benzyl Alcohol #16Alpha-Isomethyl Lonone #17Citronellol #18Geraniol #19Benzoic Acid #20Parfum. Www.Nivea.It 12M Pet Art.-No. 86037 200Ml E Beiersdorf Beiersdorf S.P.A. Via Eraclito 30 #2120128 Milano #22Italy Beiersdorf Ag #23D-20245 Hamburg 74721016 Reg. Tm. Of Beiersdorf Ag #24Germany Nivea/Nivea Logo = 005900 132444 86037.510:Sa.04

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Ingredient breakdown

Other ingredient12
Added scent4
UV protection3
Formula balancers2
Softens and smooths1
Works on your skin1
Keeps the product fresh1

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