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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."$30.15labmuffinbeautyscience 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."-@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."-@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
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++++
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UV Deep Protect & Care Tone Up Essence SPF 50+ Pa++++
1.5Variant: Clear RoseUV Deep Protect & Care Tone Up Essence SPF 50+ Pa++++
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UV Deep Protect & Care Essence SPF 50+ Pa++++
2UV Deep Protect & Care Essence SPF 50+ Pa++++
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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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