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@beyobestbeauty reviewing Nivea UV Super Water Gel SPF 50 PA++++ at 02:49 in a YouTube Shorts videoUV Super Water Gel SPF 50 PA++++"In terms of the texture this is going to be the lightest texture of all of the Nivea UV sunscreens it feels like water it's so crazy."-@beyobestbeauty reviewing Nivea UV Deep Protect & Care Gel SPF 50+ Pa++++ at 12:22 in a YouTube Shorts videoUV Deep Protect & Care Gel SPF 50+ PA++++"The deep care and protect line has a bit more moisturizing ingredients such as Suikazuraka Ikisu which is a flower based extract."$30.15@laura.lavigne reviewing Nivea Rich Care and Color Lip Balm at 22:27 in a YouTube Shorts videoRich Care & Color Lip Balm SPF 20 PA++"The problem with SPF lip balms or SPF lip products in the United States are it's like there's one of two issues in my opinion. If it's a chemical sunscreen, you can taste it. And that chemically sunscreen taste, I feel like I can just taste it in my mouth all day if I have it on my lips."-@tinatanakaharris reviewing Nivea Deep Moisture Lip Melty Type at 23:00 in a YouTube Shorts videoDeep Moisture Lip Balm Melty Type"This is everything I've ever wanted in a lip balm. It's so, so good."$9.00@buildyourmoxie reviewing Nivea Oil Cleanser at 02:00 in a YouTube Shorts videoOil Cleanser"I really like this oil cleanser."-labmuffinbeautyscience mentioning Nivea UV Deep Protect & Care Essence SPF 50+ at 03:17 in their YouTube videoUV Deep Protect & Care Essence"It has a gel texture, it's got a really light and floral fresh sort of fragrance."$14.99@beyobestbeauty reviewing Nivea UV Super Water Essence EX SPF 50+ Pa++++ at 09:59 in a YouTube Shorts videoUV Super Water Essence EX SPF 50+ Pa++++"This one is an essence so it more rich than the first one."-@beyobestbeauty reviewing Nivea UV Deep Protect & Care Tone Up Essence SPF 50+ Pa++++ at 17:02 in a YouTube Shorts videoUV Deep Protect & Care Tone Up Essence SPF 50+ Pa++++"This for me personally it was the most offensive like offensive to all senses."-@buildyourmoxie reviewing Nivea Marshmallow Care at 10:43 in a YouTube Shorts videoMarshmallow Care Body Milk"This one smells like I'm in a spa."-@beyobestbeauty reviewing Nivea UV Deep Protect & Care Essence SPF 50+ Pa++++ at 15:46 in a YouTube Shorts videoUV Deep Protect & Care Essence SPF 50+ Pa++++"This one has some slightly different moisturizing hydrating ingredients."-@beautywithin reviewing Nivea Cream Care Double Water Retention at 26:18 in a YouTube Shorts videoCream Care Double Water Retention"When you wash your body, it feels like a bubble marshmallow."-@tinatanakaharris reviewing Nivea UV Deep Protect & Care Milk Mist at 19:19 in a YouTube Shorts videoUV Deep Protect & Care Milk Mist"The blendability I would say is a five out of five. It is so so fluid that it literally just like disappears into your skin."-

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UV Super Water Gel SPF 50 PA++++
4.8UV Super Water Gel SPF 50 PA++++
  • “In terms of the texture this is going to be the lightest texture of all of the Nivea UV sunscreens it feels like water it's so crazy”2:39–2:49
  • “It says that it's mineral oil free fragrance free and it's also colorant free”2:49–2:54
  • “I don't feel like it leaves my skin very hydrated throughout the day”3:16–3:20
  • “Because of the super nice light texture I feel like it really plays well under makeup”3:30–3:39
  • “I personally haven't had any issues with pilling either on its own or under makeup”3:39–3:44
  • “It comes in a really large bottle it comes with I think it's 140 grams for the bottle and it comes with a pump so it's really easy to pump out”3:44–3:50
  • “One pump of the Nivea it comes out to around that amount I think it's like either 0.77 or 0.78 around there so it's like absolutely perfect”4:26–4:35
  • “I absolutely love this sunscreen”4:49–4:50
  • Source: I tried 6 Japanese sunscreens - which one is worth your money? - Nov 30, 2025
BE YO BEST BEAUTY・美容ベストBE YO BEST BEAUTY・美容ベスト4K subscribers
4.8UV Super Water Gel SPF 50 PA++++
  • “This Japanese sunscreen feels really like a hydrating toner more than a sunscreen”2:28–2:36
  • “It's watery. It sinks in like instantly. There's no residue. There's no white cast whatsoever”2:33–2:40
  • “It can double as a base for makeup if you wear makeup. There's no greasy feel whatsoever”2:38–2:44
  • “It comes in a really nice convenient pump that I have actually traveled with because it has a pump cover, so it doesn't leak when you're traveling”2:53–2:58
  • “The only thing with this one is it's really not waterproof, which I don't think is a big deal at all”3:00–3:05
  • “It's really good for your everyday face, neck, chest, nonsweaty wear, really anything under makeup, anything like that”3:05–3:10
  • “I love this. It applies so nice”3:12–3:15
  • “I think this is best for those who want the no sunscreen sunscreen feel”3:18–3:24
  • Source: Dermatologist reviews best Korean and Japanese sunscreens - Jun 29, 2025
Dr. Aleksandra BrownDr. Aleksandra Brown101K subscribers
4.8UV Super Water Gel SPF 50 PA++++
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UV Deep Protect & Care Gel SPF 50+ PA++++
4.5UV Deep Protect & Care Gel SPF 50+ PA++++
BE YO BEST BEAUTY・美容ベストBE YO BEST BEAUTY・美容ベスト4K subscribers
Rich Care & Color Lip Balm SPF 20 PA++
MENTIONSVariant: Smoky RoseRich Care & Color Lip Balm SPF 20 PA++
  • “The problem with SPF lip balms or SPF lip products in the United States are it's like there's one of two issues in my opinion. If it's a chemical sunscreen, you can taste it. And that chemically sunscreen taste, I feel like I can just taste it in my mouth all day if I have it on my lips”21:52–21:59
  • “You have a mineral sunscreen and it feels really really thick and cakey and you get that white cast on your lips and I just don't like it”
  • “Because Japan has those more advanced sunscreen filters, they have better lip care products with SPF”22:27–22:34
  • Source: Every beauty product I bought in Japan - Feb 14, 2026
Laura LavigneLaura Lavigne2.4K subscribers
Deep Moisture Lip Balm Melty Type
5Deep Moisture Lip Balm Melty Type
  • “This is everything I've ever wanted in a lip balm. It's so, so good”22:54–22:58
  • “It is basically everything that the melty cream lip has, but it holds its form way better. It is a bit more of a solid formula, so it isn't going to melt in your pocket or when it gets overheated”23:00–23:14
  • “Literally perfect formula. Gives you that gloss. I feel like it lasts even longer throughout the day. Literally no complaints of this one”23:14–23:24
  • “It looks like you're wearing a gloss or something but doesn't feel sticky at all and that moisture really does last for such a long time”24:17–24:29
  • “If I had to choose one lip balm probably for the rest of my life to use it would be this one so is it still a holy grail absolutely”
  • Source: Still my holy grails? Top skincare products part 2 - Aug 29, 2025
Tina Tanaka HarrisTina Tanaka Harris274K subscribers
Oil Cleanser
UV Deep Protect & Care Essence
3.5UV Deep Protect & Care Essence
  • “It has a gel texture, it's got a really light and floral fresh sort of fragrance”3:11–3:17
  • “It has a light cooling sort of sensation as you apply it”3:17–3:20
  • “This spreads really nicely, it dries down quickly”3:37–3:39
  • “It does get a little bit tacky and hard to spread a bit faster if you go back and try to apply more on areas you've already covered”3:42–3:46
  • “After it's dried down it's clear and a little bit glossy, but it is a really thin comfortable layer”3:46–3:55
  • “There's not like a greasy shine and that shine is easily covered up by a tiny any amount of powder”3:55–4:00
  • “There is a bit of a pore filling effect and it feels really lightweight”4:00–4:03
  • “The Nivea is more matte, my skin is oily so I personally prefer the Nivea”5:34–5:39
  • Source: Top Sunscreen Recommendations 2024 - Jun 10, 2024
Lab Muffin Beauty ScienceLab Muffin Beauty Science844K subscribers
UV Super Water Essence EX SPF 50+ Pa++++
4.5UV Super Water Essence EX SPF 50+ Pa++++
BE YO BEST BEAUTY・美容ベストBE YO BEST BEAUTY・美容ベスト4K subscribers
UV Deep Protect & Care Tone Up Essence SPF 50+ Pa++++
1.5Variant: Clear RoseUV Deep Protect & Care Tone Up Essence SPF 50+ Pa++++
BE YO BEST BEAUTY・美容ベストBE YO BEST BEAUTY・美容ベスト4K subscribers
Marshmallow Care Body Milk
UV Deep Protect & Care Essence SPF 50+ Pa++++
2UV Deep Protect & Care Essence SPF 50+ Pa++++
BE YO BEST BEAUTY・美容ベストBE YO BEST BEAUTY・美容ベスト4K subscribers
Cream Care Double Water Retention
UV Deep Protect & Care Milk Mist
4.2UV Deep Protect & Care Milk Mist
  • “The blendability I would say is a five out of five. It is so so fluid that it literally just like disappears into your skin”19:07–19:12
  • “I would also say it is a white castree. Five out of five”19:19–19:23
  • “It is surprisingly dewy and surprisingly moisturizing even though it does have that high alcohol content”19:33–19:37
  • “Even on my dry skin, it feel moisturized all day”19:40–19:44
  • “It doesn't feel like heavy or sticky, yet it does make your skin look kind of moisturized”19:52–19:56
  • “The formula itself is actually beautiful”20:31–20:35
  • “I just feel like in a spray you do end up losing a decent amount of product. Plus, it is only 60 mls”
  • Source: Reviewing new Japanese sunscreens 2025 release - Aug 8, 2025
Tina Tanaka HarrisTina Tanaka Harris274K subscribers
Brand note

Nivea's Japanese sunscreen line, especially the UV Super Water Gel, is the standout here — a chemical SPF with a watery, lightweight texture that sinks in fast with no residue, no white cast, and no greasy feel. It works well under makeup and suits oily or combination skin, though it's not waterproof and may not be hydrating enough for dry skin. The brand also makes lip balms, but the sunscreens are what creators actually talk about.

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