Sun protect & refresh
Cosmetic recorded by Open Beauty Facts contributors

- Brand
- Nivea
- EAN-13
- 4005900127525
- Quantity
- 200 ml
- Categories
- Body, Suncare, Body milks, In-sun protections, Sunscreen
- Labels
- resiste a l eau
- Packaging
- Flacon, Plastique, HDPE 2 - High-density polyethylene
- Sales countries
- France
- Record created on
- 23 July 2017
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Fiche 4005900127525. Open Beauty Facts, export of cosmetic products, retrieved 23 October 2026.
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List recorded in 2017. Photograph the packaging to check whether it has changed. Photograph the packaging
Points to note
Findings according to the 2017 list.
- Information
The composition recorded on 23 July 2017 lists Butylphenyl Methylpropional, prohibited in cosmetics in the European Union from 1 March 2022 (Annex II, entry 1666). It predates that date: the formula may have changed since (liste de 2017, ancienne).
Source: EU regulations amending the annexes of the Cosmetics Regulation, annexe II, entrée 1666.
Who it concerns
For each group, the ingredients of the list that an official classification or rule mentions. Open an ingredient's page to read what the text says. A group with no name does not mean the ingredients were judged to have no effect for it.
Prohibition or serious classificationThe text prohibits the substance for this use, or ranks it among the most serious hazards (known or presumed carcinogenic, mutagenic or reprotoxic, identified endocrine disruptor).Worth watchingThe text sets a condition or flags a hazard worth knowing: allergen, suspected effect, condition for children, hazard to the aquatic environment.For informationOfficial information with no condition on a finished product: warning to read, irritation of the pure substance.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
- Prohibition or serious classification Butylphenyl MethylpropionalClassified under the CLP Regulation: reproductive toxicity, category 1B (Repr. 1B), a hazard to fertility (known or presumed hazard) and the unborn child (suspected hazard).
Skin, eyes and allergies
- Worth watching MentholAllergen to declare: Annex III, entry 338, requires it to be named in the ingredient list above 0.001% in a leave-on product and 0.01% in a rinse-off product, so that allergic people can avoid it.
- Worth watching LinaloolClassified under the CLP Regulation: skin sensitisation, category 1B (Skin Sens. 1B). Allergen to declare: Annex III, entry 84, requires it to be named in the ingredient list above 0.001% in a leave-on product and 0.01% in a rinse-off product, so that allergic people can avoid it.
- Worth watching LimoneneClassified under the CLP Regulation: skin irritation, category 2 (Skin Irrit. 2); skin sensitisation, category 1 (Skin Sens. 1). Allergen to declare: Annex III, entry 88, requires it to be named in the ingredient list above 0.001% in a leave-on product and 0.01% in a rinse-off product, so that allergic people can avoid it.
- Worth watching Benzyl AlcoholClassified under the CLP Regulation: eye irritation, category 2 (Eye Irrit. 2); skin sensitisation, category 1B (Skin Sens. 1B). Allergen to declare: Annex III, entry 45, requires it to be named in the ingredient list above 0.001% in a leave-on product and 0.01% in a rinse-off product, so that allergic people can avoid it.
- Worth watching Alpha-Isomethyl lononeAllergen to declare: Annex III, entry 90, requires it to be named in the ingredient list above 0.001% in a leave-on product and 0.01% in a rinse-off product, so that allergic people can avoid it.
- Worth watching CitronellolAllergen to declare: Annex III, entry 86, requires it to be named in the ingredient list above 0.001% in a leave-on product and 0.01% in a rinse-off product, so that allergic people can avoid it.
- Worth watching EugenolAllergen to declare: Annex III, entry 71, requires it to be named in the ingredient list above 0.001% in a leave-on product and 0.01% in a rinse-off product, so that allergic people can avoid it.
- Worth watching CoumarinAllergen to declare: Annex III, entry 77, requires it to be named in the ingredient list above 0.001% in a leave-on product and 0.01% in a rinse-off product, so that allergic people can avoid it.
- Worth watching Parfum“Parfum” stands for a mixture whose composition does not have to be detailed. Some allergenic substances must nevertheless be named separately in the ingredient list above 0.001% (leave-on product) or 0.01% (rinse-off product). The Regulation names them in 63 entries of its Annex III, for example Linalool, Limonene, Citronellol, Geraniol, Coumarin, Citral, Eugenol or Hexyl Cinnamal: if you are allergic to one of them, look for its name in the list.
- For information PhenoxyethanolClassified under the CLP Regulation: serious eye damage, category 1 (Eye Dam. 1). This classification describes the pure substance; in a finished product it is far more diluted.
Environment
- Worth watching LimoneneClassified under the CLP Regulation: hazardous to the aquatic environment, short term, category 1 (Aquatic Acute 1); hazardous to the aquatic environment, long term, category 1 (Aquatic Chronic 1).
No official text covers the recognised ingredients for: babies and children, read on the label.
For a question about your own situation (pregnancy, child, allergy), show this list to your doctor, midwife or pharmacist: we cannot say whether this product suits you.
Upcoming decisions and differences elsewhere
- BUTYLPHENYL METHYLPROPIONAL : decision in preparation (California (United States)) ; different rule in another country (South Korea).
- LIMONENE : different rule in another country (South Korea).
Recorded composition
List recorded from a 2017 photo: the formula may have changed since. Compare with the packaging. This list is not presented as the product's current composition.
Ingredient list copied by Open Beauty Facts contributors. Added to CompoAtlas on 22 October 2026.
Packaging photo dated (Open Beauty Facts, export of cosmetic products).
When the list changes, the old one remains available below with its date. The same barcode may cover several successive formulas.
List recorded on 23 July 2017, before new cosmetic regulation deadlines: OCTOCRYLENE (Annex VI, entry 10): placing on the market of a non-compliant product prohibited since 29 January 2023, sale of a non-compliant product prohibited since 29 July 2023 ; MENTHOL (Annex III, entry 338): placing on the market of a non-compliant product prohibited since 1 August 2026, sale of a non-compliant product prohibited from 1 August 2028 ; LIMONENE (Annex III, entry 88): placing on the market of a non-compliant product prohibited since 1 August 2026, sale of a non-compliant product prohibited from 1 August 2028 ; BENZYL ALCOHOL (Annex III, entry 45): placing on the market of a non-compliant product prohibited since 1 August 2026, sale of a non-compliant product prohibited from 1 August 2028 ; CITRONELLOL (Annex III, entry 86): placing on the market of a non-compliant product prohibited since 1 August 2026, sale of a non-compliant product prohibited from 1 August 2028. The formula may have changed: check the label of the product on sale.

30 recognised ingredients out of 31.
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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”.
| Rank | On the label | Glossary name | Matching | European Union rule | Classified hazard (cancer, DNA, reproduction) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Aqua | AQUA | Certain nom identique à celui du glossaire européen | No specific rule in the Cosmetics Regulation | none |
| 2 | Alcohol Denat.. Homosalate | not recognised | Non reconnu aucun nom du glossaire ne correspond | Name not recognised in the European glossary | none |
| 3 | Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane | BUTYL METHOXYDIBENZOYLMETHANE | Certain nom identique à celui du glossaire européen | UV filter allowed under conditions (Annex VI) Annex VI, entry 8: maximum concentration: 5% | none |
| 4 | Ethylhexyl Salicylate | ETHYLHEXYL SALICYLATE | Certain nom identique à celui du glossaire européen | UV filter allowed under conditions (Annex VI) Annex VI, entry 20: maximum concentration: 5% | none |
| 5 | Octocrylene | OCTOCRYLENE | Certain nom identique à celui du glossaire européen | UV filter allowed under conditions (Annex VI) Annex VI, entry 10: products: a) Propellant spray products b) Other products; maximum concentration: a) 9% b) 10% Footnote (*3): Benzophenone as an impurity and/or degradation product of Octocrylene shall be kept at trace level. | none |
| 6 | Tapioca Starch | TAPIOCA STARCH | Certain nom identique à celui du glossaire européen | No specific rule in the Cosmetics Regulation | none |
| 7 | Isopropyl Palmitate | ISOPROPYL PALMITATE | Certain nom identique à celui du glossaire européen | No specific rule in the Cosmetics Regulation | none |
| 8 | Titanium Dioxide (nano) [nano] | TITANIUM DIOXIDE | Certain 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 |
| 9 | Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine | BIS-ETHYLHEXYLOXYPHENOL METHOXYPHENYL TRIAZINE | Certain nom identique à celui du glossaire européen | UV filter allowed under conditions (Annex VI) Annex VI, entry 25: maximum concentration: 10% | none |
| 10 | Polysilicone-15 | POLYSILICONE-15 | Certain nom identique à celui du glossaire européen | UV filter allowed under conditions (Annex VI) Annex VI, entry 26: maximum concentration: 10% | none |
| 11 | Silica Dimethyl Silylate | SILICA DIMETHYL SILYLATE | Certain nom identique à celui du glossaire européen | No specific rule in the Cosmetics Regulation | none |
| 12 | Glycerin | GLYCERIN | Certain nom identique à celui du glossaire européen | No specific rule in the Cosmetics Regulation | none |
| 13 | Menthol | MENTHOL | Certain nom identique à celui du glossaire européen | Allowed with restrictions (Annex III) | none |
| 14 | Tocopheryl Acetate | TOCOPHERYL ACETATE | Certain nom identique à celui du glossaire européen | No specific rule in the Cosmetics Regulation | none |
| 15 | Silica | SILICA | Certain nom identique à celui du glossaire européen | No specific rule in the Cosmetics Regulation | none |
| 16 | Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate | POLYGLYCERYL-3 METHYLGLUCOSE DISTEARATE | Certain nom identique à celui du glossaire européen | No specific rule in the Cosmetics Regulation | none |
| 17 | Sodium Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer | SODIUM ACRYLATES/C10-30 ALKYL ACRYLATE CROSSPOLYMER | Certain nom identique à celui du glossaire européen | No specific rule in the Cosmetics Regulation | none |
| 18 | Hydroxyethylcellulose | HYDROXYETHYLCELLULOSE | Certain nom identique à celui du glossaire européen | No specific rule in the Cosmetics Regulation | none |
| 19 | Sodium Carbomer | SODIUM CARBOMER | Certain nom identique à celui du glossaire européen | No specific rule in the Cosmetics Regulation | none |
| 20 | Dimethicone | DIMETHICONE | Certain nom identique à celui du glossaire européen | No specific rule in the Cosmetics Regulation | none |
| 21 | Trisodium EDTA | TRISODIUM EDTA | Certain nom identique à celui du glossaire européen | No specific rule in the Cosmetics Regulation | none |
| 22 | Phenoxyethanol | PHENOXYETHANOL | Certain nom identique à celui du glossaire européen | Preservative allowed under conditions (Annex V) Annex V, entry 29: maximum concentration: 1.0% | none |
| 23 | Linalool | LINALOOL | Certain nom identique à celui du glossaire européen | Allowed with restrictions (Annex III) | none |
| 24 | Limonene | LIMONENE | Certain nom identique à celui du glossaire européen | Allowed with restrictions (Annex III) | none |
| 25 | Butylphenyl Methylpropional | BUTYLPHENYL METHYLPROPIONAL | Certain nom identique à celui du glossaire européen | Prohibited in cosmetics (Annex II) | Toxic for reproduction: presumed effect (category 1B, CLP classification) |
| 26 | Benzyl Alcohol | BENZYL ALCOHOL | Certain 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 |
| 27 | Alpha-Isomethyl lonone | ALPHA-ISOMETHYL IONONE | Élevée même nom, à l'orthographe près | Allowed with restrictions (Annex III) | none |
| 28 | Citronellol | CITRONELLOL | Certain nom identique à celui du glossaire européen | Allowed with restrictions (Annex III) | none |
| 29 | Eugenol | EUGENOL | Certain nom identique à celui du glossaire européen | Allowed with restrictions (Annex III) | none |
| 30 | Coumarin | COUMARIN | Certain nom identique à celui du glossaire européen | Allowed with restrictions (Annex III) | none |
| 31 | Parfum | PARFUM | Certain nom identique à celui du glossaire européen | No specific rule in the Cosmetics Regulation | none |
This list was copied by contributors on a given date. Compare it with the packaging of the product you have: brands change their formulas without always changing the barcode.