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Nivea sun

Cosmetic recorded by Open Beauty Facts contributors

Packaging photo: Nivea sun
Photo: Open Beauty Facts contributors, CC BY-SA licence, original record.
Brand
Nicea
EAN-13
4005808423040
Quantity
200 ml
Categories
Sun-screen
Packaging
Plastic-bottle, HDPE 2 - High-density polyethylene
Sales countries
Slovenia
Record created on
17 June 2021

Fiche 4005808423040. Open Beauty Facts, export of cosmetic products, retrieved 23 October 2026.

Data “Open Beauty Facts and its contributors”, licensed under ODbL 1.0 (opendatacommons.org/licenses/odbl/1-0); derived table distributed under the same licence.

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None of the names read is prohibited in all cases in European Union cosmetics; the transcribed list may be incomplete.

Who it concerns

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Recorded composition

Ingredient list automatically transcribed by CompoAtlas from the photo by Open Beauty Facts contributors (two automatic readings, keeping only names given by both; it may therefore be incomplete): compare with the packaging. Added to CompoAtlas on 24 October 2026.

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Photo of the printed ingredient list: Nivea sun
The printed list, photographed by a contributor: compare it with the table. Photo: Open Beauty Facts contributors, CC BY-SA licence, original record.

34 recognised ingredients out of 34.

Prohibited 0Annex II of Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009: a cosmetic product may not contain this substance. Thick underline.Allowed with restrictions 6Annex III: allowed up to a maximum concentration, in certain product types, sometimes with a warning to print. A restriction does not mean that the product is non-compliant: the actual content is not on the label. Double underline.Allowed on a list, under conditions 7Annexes IV, V and VI: only the colorants, preservatives and UV filters on these lists are allowed, under their conditions. Dashed underline.No specific rule 21In no annex: the ingredient remains subject to the general product safety obligation. This is not an opinion on its safety.Not recognised 0Name absent from the EU glossary (typo, trade name, other language): it is not analysed. Dotted underline.

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Classified hazard (cancer, DNA, reproduction): Carcinogenic, mutagenic or toxic for reproduction under the CLPEU regulation that classifies chemicals by their hazards (EC No 1272/2008). Regulation, or identified endocrine disruptor. Irritation, allergy and environment: see “Who it concerns”.

Composition of Nivea sun
RankOn the labelGlossary nameMatchingEuropean Union ruleClassified hazard (cancer, DNA, reproduction)
1AquaAQUACertain
nom identique à celui du glossaire européen
No specific rule in the Cosmetics Regulationnone
2Isopropyl PalmitateISOPROPYL PALMITATECertain
nom identique à celui du glossaire européen
No specific rule in the Cosmetics Regulationnone
3GlycerinGLYCERINCertain
nom identique à celui du glossaire européen
No specific rule in the Cosmetics Regulationnone
4C12-15 Alkyl BenzoateC12-15 ALKYL BENZOATECertain
nom identique à celui du glossaire européen
No specific rule in the Cosmetics Regulationnone
5Alcohol DenatALCOHOL DENAT.Certain
nom identique à celui du glossaire européen
No specific rule in the Cosmetics Regulationnone
6Butyl MethoxydibenzoylmethaneBUTYL METHOXYDIBENZOYLMETHANECertain
nom identique à celui du glossaire européen
UV filter allowed under conditions (Annex VI)
Annex VI, entry 8: maximum concentration: 5%
none
7Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl TriazineBIS-ETHYLHEXYLOXYPHENOL METHOXYPHENYL TRIAZINECertain
nom identique à celui du glossaire européen
UV filter allowed under conditions (Annex VI)
Annex VI, entry 25: maximum concentration: 10%
none
8Butylene Glycol Dicaprylate/DicaprateBUTYLENE GLYCOL DICAPRYLATE/DICAPRATECertain
nom identique à celui du glossaire européen
No specific rule in the Cosmetics Regulationnone
9Ethylhexyl SalicylateETHYLHEXYL SALICYLATECertain
nom identique à celui du glossaire européen
UV filter allowed under conditions (Annex VI)
Annex VI, entry 20: maximum concentration: 5%
none
10Titanium Dioxide (nano) [nano]TITANIUM DIOXIDECertain
nom identique à celui du glossaire européen
Allowed with restrictions (Annex III)
UV filter allowed under conditions (Annex VI)
Colorant allowed under conditions (Annex IV)
Annex VI, entry 27a: maximum concentration: 25% - In case of combined use of Titanium Dioxide and Titanium Dioxide (nano), the sum shall not exceed the limit of 25%.
Annex III, entry 321: products: (a) face products in loose powder form (b) hair aerosol spray pro­ducts (c) other products; maximum concentration: (a) 25%; (b) 1.4% for general consu­mers, and 1.1% for pro­fessional use.
none
11Behenyl AlcoholBEHENYL ALCOHOLCertain
nom identique à celui du glossaire européen
No specific rule in the Cosmetics Regulationnone
12Hydrogenated Rapeseed OilHYDROGENATED RAPESEED OILCertain
nom identique à celui du glossaire européen
No specific rule in the Cosmetics Regulationnone
13Silica Dimethyl SilylateSILICA DIMETHYL SILYLATECertain
nom identique à celui du glossaire européen
No specific rule in the Cosmetics Regulationnone
14Stearyl AlcoholSTEARYL ALCOHOLCertain
nom identique à celui du glossaire européen
No specific rule in the Cosmetics Regulationnone
15Ethylhexyl TriazoneETHYLHEXYL TRIAZONECertain
nom identique à celui du glossaire européen
UV filter allowed under conditions (Annex VI)
Annex VI, entry 15: maximum concentration: 5%
none
16Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl BenzoateDIETHYLAMINO HYDROXYBENZOYL HEXYL BENZOATECertain
nom identique à celui du glossaire européen
UV filter allowed under conditions (Annex VI)
Annex VI, entry 28: maximum concentration: 10%
none
17Phenylbenzimidazole Sulfonic AcidPHENYLBENZIMIDAZOLE SULFONIC ACIDCertain
nom identique à celui du glossaire européen
UV filter allowed under conditions (Annex VI)
Annex VI, entry 6: maximum concentration: 8%(as acid)
none
18Tocopheryl AcetateTOCOPHERYL ACETATECertain
nom identique à celui du glossaire européen
No specific rule in the Cosmetics Regulationnone
19Cellu- lose GumCELLULOSE GUMÉlevée
même nom, à l'orthographe près
No specific rule in the Cosmetics Regulationnone
20Tetrasodium IminodisuccinateTETRASODIUM IMINODISUCCINATECertain
nom identique à celui du glossaire européen
No specific rule in the Cosmetics Regulationnone
21Xanthan GumXANTHAN GUMCertain
nom identique à celui du glossaire européen
No specific rule in the Cosmetics Regulationnone
22Trisodium EDTATRISODIUM EDTACertain
nom identique à celui du glossaire européen
No specific rule in the Cosmetics Regulationnone
23Sodium Stearoyl GlutamateSODIUM STEAROYL GLUTAMATECertain
nom identique à celui du glossaire européen
No specific rule in the Cosmetics Regulationnone
24Sodium ChlorideSODIUM CHLORIDECertain
nom identique à celui du glossaire européen
No specific rule in the Cosmetics Regulationnone
25SilicaSILICACertain
nom identique à celui du glossaire européen
No specific rule in the Cosmetics Regulationnone
26HydroxyacetophenoneHYDROXYACETOPHENONECertain
nom identique à celui du glossaire européen
No specific rule in the Cosmetics Regulationnone
27Sodium HydroxideSODIUM HYDROXIDECertain
nom identique à celui du glossaire européen
Allowed with restrictions (Annex III)
Annex III, entry 15a: products: (a) Nail cuticle solvent (b) Hair straightener (c) pH adjuster for depilatories (d) Other uses as pH adjuster; maximum concentration: (a) 5% (b) 2% (General use) and 4.5% (Professional use)
none
28PhenoxyethanolPHENOXYETHANOLCertain
nom identique à celui du glossaire européen
Preservative allowed under conditions (Annex V)
Annex V, entry 29: maximum concentration: 1.0%
none
29DimethiconeDIMETHICONECertain
nom identique à celui du glossaire européen
No specific rule in the Cosmetics Regulationnone
30LinaloolLINALOOLCertain
nom identique à celui du glossaire européen
Allowed with restrictions (Annex III)none
31Benzyl AlcoholBENZYL ALCOHOLCertain
nom identique à celui du glossaire européen
Allowed with restrictions (Annex III)
Preservative allowed under conditions (Annex V)
Annex III, entry 45: products: (a) Solvent (b) Fragrance/ aromatic compositions/ their raw materials
Annex V, entry 34: maximum concentration: 1.0%
none
32Alpha- Isomethyl IononeALPHA-ISOMETHYL IONONEÉlevée
même nom, à l'orthographe près
Allowed with restrictions (Annex III)none
33CitronellolCITRONELLOLCertain
nom identique à celui du glossaire européen
Allowed with restrictions (Annex III)none
34ParfumPARFUMCertain
nom identique à celui du glossaire européen
No specific rule in the Cosmetics Regulationnone

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