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NIVEA Sun protect & bronze, spray, SPF20

6.2

NIVEA

Sun protect & bronze, spray, SPF20

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Overall score6.2

NIVEA Sun protect & bronze, spray, SPF20 scores 6.2/9.8 overall. It ranks highest in ingredient transparency (8.5) and formulation safety (8.0).

✶ Hero ingredients

#2Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride

Coconut-derived emollient

#3C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate

Softens and smooths

#4Butylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate

Glycol-based humectant

Score breakdown

Overall

6.2

Hydration Efficacy5.6

Irritation Risk

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7.5

Active Ingredient Strength2.0

Ingredient Transparency8.5

Formulation Safety8.0

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

Scores last verified: April 2026

What makes NIVEA Sun protect & bronze, spray, SPF20 stand out

NIVEA Sun protect & bronze, spray, SPF20 is a decent spf with an overall score of 6.2/9.8. it takes a straightforward approach to skincare. The formula leads with Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Butylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate — ingredients that support the skin barrier and moisture levels.

It performs well on low irritation risk (7.5). On the flip side, 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

⚠Those seeking potent actives — this leans more maintenance than treatment

Key ingredients

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Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Softens and smooths — #2 in the INCI list
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C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
Softens and smooths — #3 in the INCI list
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Butylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate
Draws in moisture — #4 in the INCI list
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Dibutyl Adipate
Softens and smooths — #5 in the INCI list
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Ethylhexyl Salicylate
UV protection — #6 in the INCI list

Full ingredient list

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

#1Alcohol Denat #2Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride #3C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate #4Butylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate #5Dibutyl Adipate #6Ethylhexyl Salicylate #7Glycerin #8Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane #9Dicaprylyl Carbonate #11Ethylhexyl Triazone #12Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine #13Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate #15Tocopheryl Acetate #16Tocopherol #17Aqua #18Limonene #19Linalool #20Benzyl Alcohol #21Alpha-Isomethyl Lonone #22Citronellol #23Geraniol #26Parfum

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Ingredient breakdown

Added scent6
UV protection5
Softens and smooths4
Other ingredient2
Draws in moisture2
Works on your skin2
Keeps the product fresh1

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