Quick Summary:
Date Tested: 8/17/2025
In this Nivea UV Deep Protect & Care Essence SPF 50 sunscreen lotion review, I find a low performing SPF 50+ rated sunscreen which protects about as well as a low performing SPF 30. Thanks again go to Zoe for the sample!
The Nivea UV Deep Protect & Care Essence sunscreen lotion is a hybrid sunscreen formula which contains Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate, Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine, Polysilicone-15, Zinc Oxide, and Titanium Dioxide.
The Nivea UV Deep Protect & Care Essence SPF 50 reduced 71.00% of irradiated UVA, 67.82% UVB, and 70.81% of total UVI. Pretty bad for a SPF 50 rated sunscreen.
Nivea UV Deep Protect & Care Essence SPF 50 ingredients
Active ingredients: Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate, Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine, Polysilicone-15, Zinc Oxide, Titanium Dioxide.
Inactive Ingredients: Water, Alcohol, Propylene Glycol, Carboxymethyl Methicone, Diisopropyl Sebacate, Isopropyl Myristate, Trehalose, Tribehenin, Honeysuckle Flower Extract, Hydrolyzed Conchioli Protein, Tuberose Polysaccharide, Sodium Hyaluronate, Butylene Glycol, Myristic Acid (Ca/N6), Hydrated Silica, Dimethylsilyl Cocoyl Lauroyl Glutamate, Polymer, Lauroyl Lysine, Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose Stearoxy Ether, Sodium Dilauramidoglutamide Lysine, Caprylic/Capric Acid, Glyceryl Glyceride, Dimethicone, Aluminum Oxide, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium Hydroxide, BHT
Manufacturers Website: www.nivea.co.jp
Nivea UV Deep Protect & Care Essence characteristics at a glance:
- Sunscreen protection which prevents dark spots and freckles from sunburn.
- Prevents sunburn and dark sun spots with UV protection.
- For preventative beauty care (prevents sun spots and freckles caused by sunburn).
- Viscosity is low
Prepared slide BEFORE testing
The Nivea UV Deep Protect & Care Essence SPF 50 distributed evenly. The formula had a spotty appearance which I believe is due to the physical mineral filters not being blended correctly.
Nivea UV Deep Protect & Care SPF 50 sunscreen lotion UV blocking test results
Ultraviolet light quick reference:
UVA: The Ultraviolet wavelength from 315nm – 400nm. The “Aging UV light” – Causes wrinkles.
UVB: The Ultraviolet wavelength from 280nm – 315nm. The “Bad UV light” – Causes skin cancer.
UVI: The global sun UV index. The more a sunscreen can reduce the level of UVI, the better.
UV test results:
Ultraviolet sensor readings:
| Before Sunscreen | After Sunscreen | % UV Blocked | |
| TEMP | 77.65 | 78.01 | |
| UVA | 40748.5 | 11817.5 | 71.00% |
| UVB | 2323.5 | 747.75 | 67.82% |
| UVI | 24.09 | 7.03 | 70.81% |
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Testing notes:
Pretty low performing SPF 50 (protects like a low performing SPF 30). Not recommended.
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Not Recommended
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