NIVEA

SUN UV Shine Control Face Cream SPF50 40ml

Name: NIVEA SUN UV Shine Control Face Cream SPF50 40ml
Brand: NIVEA

40ml

Quick Summary

Best forNot stated by the brand

Worth notingContains fragrance

Key ingredientsGlycerin

OverallSUN UV Shine Control Face Cream SPF50 is a sunscreen from NIVEA built around glycerin (hydrating). It contains added fragrance and drying alcohol high in the list. Its sun protection comes from chemical (organic) UV filters.

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Ingredient Analysis

24 of 31 ingredients identifiedContains fragranceContains drying alcohol

Key ingredients

Glycerin

Full ingredient list (31) — 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
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
Undecane

Show the other 21 ingredients · 1 with a caution note

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
Glycerin Humectant & moisturiser Generally gentle
Glycyrrhiza Inflata Root Extract Plant extracts Generally gentle
Carnitine
Tocopheryl Acetate Antioxidant & conditioning Generally gentle
Tocopherol Antioxidant & conditioning Generally gentle
Tridecane
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
Carrageenan
Hydroxyacetophenone Preservative All skin types
Trisodium EDTA Chelator & stabiliser All skin types
Phenoxyethanol Preservative All skin types
Parfum Scent additive Potential irritant

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 Shine Control Face Cream SPF50 fragrance-free?

No. Fragrance (listed as "Parfum") is the 31st of 31 ingredients.

Does NIVEA SUN UV Shine Control Face Cream SPF50 contain alcohol?

Yes. Alcohol denat., a drying alcohol, is the 3rd of 31 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 Shine Control Face 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.