Nivea Sun Mineralischer Creme SPF 50+
75/100 overall score
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About this sunscreen
Nivea Sun Mineralischer Creme SPF 50+ is a pure mineral sunscreen using Zinc Oxide and Titanium Dioxide as its only UV filters. It has a balanced finish, low pore-clogging risk and no expected sting, though the cream can feel moderately heavier and may leave a slight white cast typical of mineral formulas. It is a fragrance-conscious option for those who prefer minerals. Good protection and a 75.1/100 score make it a solid mineral pick.
Ingredient & SPF scores
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UV protection
Good
74
- +41 Zinc Oxide at #2, UV filter (UVA1 +18)
- +31.4 Titanium Dioxide at #6, UV filter (UVA1 +4.8)
- −0.4 UVA2 coverage saturated
- +2 Label claims (SPF 50)
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White cast
Medium
35
- +100 Starting score
- −27.5 Zinc Oxide at #2 (nano)
- −17.5 Titanium Dioxide at #6 (nano)
- −10 Zinc Oxide + Titanium Dioxide together
- −15 Pure mineral formula
- +4.9 Coated minerals (Triethoxycaprylylsilane)
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Eye sting
Low
98
- +100 Starting score
- −10 Volatile alcohol at #7
- +7.5 Mineral filter system, low-sting filters
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Heavy feel
Medium
44
- +100 Starting score
- −40 Zinc Oxide at #2
- −16 Titanium Dioxide at #6
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Comedogenic
Low
68
- +100 Starting score
- −32 Isopropyl Palmitate at #3, heavy comedogenic ester
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Fungal acne
Medium
50
- +100 Starting score
- −50 3 long-chain (C12+) esters that feed Malassezia (Isopropyl Palmitate, Polyglyceryl-4 Diisostearate/Polyhydroxystearate/Sebacate, Polyglyceryl-3 Diisostearate)
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Fabric stains
Low
80
- +100 Starting score
- −15 Zinc Oxide at #2, white marks, worst on dark fabric (washable)
- −5 Both minerals present, heavier deposit
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Moisture
Light
LightNourishing
- ← 13 Volatile alcohol at #7
- ← 1.5 1 sebum-absorbing powders (Silica)
- ← 5 Zinc Oxide at #2, mild sebum absorbent
- → 4 Glycerin at #11, the anchor humectant
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Finish
Balanced
MatteDewy
- ← 1 1 sebum-absorbing powders (Silica)
- ← 3 Volatile alcohol at #7
- ← 2 1 dry-touch emollients reduce greasy shine (Dicaprylyl Ether)
- → 6 1 emollient lipids (C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate)
- → 6 1 slippy emollient esters (Isopropyl Palmitate)
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Makeup base
Okay
PillsPrimer
- → 6 Quick-setting carrier (alcohol at #7), fast, even canvas
- → 2 Dry-touch esters, smooth fast-absorbing base
- ← 3 Occlusives/waxes float the foundation
- ← 7.5 High mineral load at #2 greys under foundation (nano)
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Water resistance
Not resistant
Non-water-resistantWater-resistant
Nothing flagged in the ingredient list.
How we rate water resistance →Skincare extras
Beneficial actives this formula contains. Informational only, not part of the rating: their effect depends on a concentration the label does not disclose.
- ✨ Coenzyme Q10
- ✨ Aloe vera
- ✨ Vitamin E
Full ingredient list (20)
What each ingredient does and how it moves each rating: green helps, red hurts, ↑ / ↓ give the direction, and ← / → shift a slider toward its ends (finish, moisture, makeup base). Auto-derived from our scoring rules and the ingredient's position.
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1 Water
Solvent base, the water phase
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Mineral UV filter (Zinc Oxide), high in the list, a primary filter
- ↑ 41 UV protection, incl. long-UVA (UVA1)
- ↑ 15 white marks, worst on dark fabric (washable)
- light ← 5 mild sebum absorbent
- pills ← 7.5 High mineral load greys under foundation (nano)
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
- ↑ 32 heavy comedogenic ester
- 6 → dewy slippy emollient ester
- ↑ 36 feeds malassezia
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
- 6 → dewy emollient lipid
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
- matte ← 2 dry-touch emollient, anti-shine
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Mineral UV filter (Titanium Dioxide)
- ↑ 31.4 UV protection, incl. long-UVA (UVA1)
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Volatile alcohol, a drying solvent that can sting eyes
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Emulsifier, keeps oil and water blended
- ↑ 14 feeds malassezia
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Emulsifier, keeps oil and water blended
- ↑ 14 feeds malassezia
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Plant oil, an emollient
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11 Glycerin
Humectant, pulls water into the skin
- 4 → nourishing the anchor humectant
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12 Ubiquinone
Antioxidant, protects the formula and skin
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Soothing, skin-conditioning active
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14 Tocopherol
Antioxidant, protects the formula and skin
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Supporting ingredient
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16 Silica
Mattifying powder, absorbs oil and blurs the finish
- light ← 1.5 sebum-absorbing powder
- matte ← 1 sebum-absorbing powder
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Thickener and texture, structures the gel or cream
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Antioxidant, protects the formula and skin
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Humectant, pulls water into the skin
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20 Dimethicone
Emollient, softens and smooths skin
Does Nivea Sun Mineralischer Creme leave a white cast?
It may leave a slight white cast. White cast is rated medium, which is common for pure mineral creams using Zinc Oxide and Titanium Dioxide.
Is the Nivea Sun Mineralischer Creme SPF 50+ good for oily or acne-prone skin?
It is generally suitable for sensitive skin, with low pore-clogging risk and no expected sting, though the cream can feel moderately heavier than a light fluid.
Is this sunscreen mineral or chemical?
It is pure mineral. Its only UV filters are Zinc Oxide and Titanium Dioxide.