Nivea

UV Super Water Gel SPF 50 PA++++

SUMMARY OF REVIEWS

Nivea UV Super Water Gel SPF 50 PA++++ has a watery, silky texture that sinks in instantly with no residue or white cast, according to several creators. Board-certified dermatologist Dr. Aleksandra Brown notes it's not waterproof and best for everyday nonsweaty wear, while one creator with dry skin says it doesn't leave skin very hydrated. It works well under makeup without pilling, is fragrance-free, mineral oil-free, and comes in a large pump bottle.

FULL REVIEWS

POSITIVE

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
4.8UV Super Water Gel SPF 50 PA++++
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

MIXED / NEGATIVE

No negative reviews yet — creators have only had good things to say.

WHAT CREATORS SAY

Consensus
4.8 / 5 from 4 creator reviewsGrailPeople ratings based on creator reviews.
Good for
Oily skin (2)
Features
Fragrance-free (2) · Oil-free (1) · No white cast (1) · Lightweight (3) · Under makeup (2)
  • can feel drying (1)
  • has a noticeable fragrance (1)
Product details

Details

Type
sunscreen
Finish
Shade
Key ingredients
Hyaluronic Acid, Vitamin E, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Alcohol Denat., Dimethicone, Sodium Hyaluronate, Tocopheryl Acetate

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