NIVEA

SUN UV Face Soothing Sensitive Sun Cream SPF50 40ml

Name: NIVEA SUN UV Face Soothing Sensitive Sun Cream SPF50 40ml
Brand: NIVEA

40ml

Quick Summary

Best forSensitive skin

Worth notingNo fragrance listed

Key ingredientsPanthenol (Pro-Vitamin B5), Glycerin

OverallNIVEA's SUN UV Face Soothing Sensitive Sun Cream SPF50 is a sunscreen whose standout ingredients are panthenol (soothing) and glycerin (hydrating). No fragrance is listed in its ingredients, but it contains drying alcohol high in the list. Its sun protection comes from chemical (organic) UV filters. NIVEA recommends it for sensitive skin.

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Ingredient Analysis

27 of 33 ingredients identifiedNo fragrance listedContains drying alcohol

Key ingredients

Panthenol (Pro-Vitamin B5)Glycerin

Full ingredient list (33) — tap a highlighted ingredient to learn more

Aqua Solvent & base Generally gentle
Propylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate Emollient & skin softener Generally gentle
Alcohol Denat. Solvent & texture aid Potential irritant
Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane Sunscreen UV filters All skin types
Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine Sunscreen UV filters All skin types
Glycerin Humectant & moisturiser Generally gentle
Ethylhexyl Triazone Sunscreen UV filters All skin types
Distarch Phosphate
Tapioca Starch Oil absorption & mattifying Generally gentle
Silica Dimethyl Silylate Texture & oil absorption All skin types

Show the other 23 ingredients

Undecane
Glyceryl Stearate Citrate
Phenylbenzimidazole Sulfonic Acid Sunscreen UV filters All skin types
Oryza Sativa Starch Oil absorption & mattifying Generally gentle
Glyceryl Stearate Emulsifier & emollient Generally gentle
Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate Sunscreen UV filters All skin types
Methylpropanediol Humectant & solvent All skin types
Glycyrrhiza Inflata Root Extract Plant extracts Generally gentle
Panthenol Soothing humectant Generally gentle
Tocopheryl Acetate Antioxidant & conditioning Generally gentle
Tocopherol Antioxidant & conditioning Generally gentle
Pantolactone Humectant Generally gentle
Stearyl Alcohol Emollient & thickener Generally gentle
Myristyl Myristate Emollient & skin softener Generally gentle
Xanthan Gum Natural thickener Generally gentle
Sodium Hydroxide pH adjuster All skin types
Cocoglycerides
Tridecane
Carrageenan
Citric Acid pH adjuster All skin types
Ethylhexylglycerin Preservative All skin types
Hydroxyacetophenone Preservative All skin types
Trisodium EDTA Chelator & stabiliser All skin types

Ingredients from the Boots.com listing, checked 19 Oct 2026, in INCI order. Brands reformulate, so check the pack if you react to an ingredient. Highlighted ingredients link to our guide. Informational only — not medical advice.

Common questions

Is NIVEA SUN UV Face Soothing Sensitive Sun Cream SPF50 fragrance-free?

Yes. No fragrance, essential oils or fragrance allergens are listed in its ingredients. NIVEA also describes it as fragrance-free.

Does NIVEA SUN UV Face Soothing Sensitive Sun Cream SPF50 contain alcohol?

Yes. Alcohol denat., a drying alcohol, is the 3rd of 33 ingredients, high enough to be a main ingredient. It makes products feel light and dry quickly, but can dry out or irritate sensitive skin. It also contains stearyl alcohol: a fatty alcohol that softens and thickens the formula and isn't drying.

Is NIVEA SUN UV Face Soothing Sensitive Sun Cream SPF50 safe for fungal acne?

It contains 4 ingredients that fungal-acne (Malassezia) guides usually avoid: fatty-acid esters & glycerides (glyceryl stearate citrate, glyceryl stearate, myristyl myristate, cocoglycerides). How much they matter depends on the amount and the rest of the formula. The evidence comes mainly from lab studies of yeast growth, and fungal acne needs a diagnosis from a GP or dermatologist.

Is NIVEA SUN UV Face Soothing Sensitive Sun Cream SPF50 suitable for sensitive skin?

It contains drying alcohol high in the list, which can bother sensitive skin. NIVEA says it's made for sensitive skin. Patch-test it before using it all over.