Hydrocare SPF15 Moisturiser

Full ingredient list, decoded

24 ingredients, in label order (highest amount first; below about 1% the order is free).

1. 1AquaAqua is the INCI name for water, the main base of many creams, lotions and cleansers…
2. 2GlycerinGlycerin is a clear, thick, odorless liquid that pulls water into the skin and helps…
3. 3C12-15 Alkyl BenzoateA light, fast-absorbing ester made from benzoic acid and C12-15 fatty alcohols. It…
4. 4Isopropyl PalmitateIsopropyl Palmitate is a light, clear oil made from palmitic acid and isopropyl…
5. 5Cetearyl AlcoholA waxy fatty alcohol blend that thickens formulas and helps oil and water mix into…
6. 6Tapioca StarchA fine white powder made from the starch of cassava root. It mainly absorbs oil and…
7. 7Butyl MethoxydibenzoylmethaneButyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane, also called avobenzone, is a chemical sunscreen filter…Chemical UV filters
8. 8Hydrogenated Coco-GlyceridesA mix of glyceride fats made from coconut oil, then hydrogenated for stability. Its…
9. 9Phenylbenzimidazole Sulfonic AcidA water-soluble UV filter used in sunscreens. It absorbs UVB rays and helps protect…Chemical UV filters
10. 10Hydroxypropyl Starch Phosphate
11. 11Glyceryl StearateGlyceryl stearate is a waxy blend of glycerin and stearic acid, a fatty acid from plant…
12. 12PanthenolPanthenol is a form of vitamin B5 that the skin and hair convert to pantothenic acid.…
13. 13Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice PowderA powder made from the inner leaf juice of the aloe vera plant. It mainly helps hydrate…
14. 14Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl TriazineAn oil-soluble organic UV filter that absorbs both UVA and UVB rays and is used in…Chemical UV filters
15. 15Sodium Stearoyl GlutamateA mild emulsifier and cleansing agent made from a fatty acid and an amino acid. It…
16. 16Sodium HydroxideSodium hydroxide is a strong alkali, also called caustic soda. In small amounts it…
17. 17Xanthan GumXanthan Gum is a thickener and stabilizer made by fermenting sugar with a bacterium. It…
18. 18Trisodium Ethylenediamine DisuccinateTrisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate is a chelating agent, a salt that grabs onto…
19. 19PantolactonePantolactone is a small molecule that helps condition skin and serves as a building…
20. 20Citric AcidCitric acid is a mild, naturally occurring acid found in citrus fruit. In skincare and…
21. 21EthylhexylglycerinEthylhexylglycerin is a lab-made, skin-friendly ingredient that boosts the power of…
22. 22PhenoxyethanolA synthetic preservative that helps stop bacteria, yeast and mold from growing in…
23. 23Piroctone OlaminePiroctone olamine is a synthetic anti-dandruff active that helps reduce flakes by…
24. 24ParfumAroma is a label term for a scent blend added to a product to give it a pleasant smell.Fragrance

Source: Nivea Men product page, www.nivea.co.uk/products/nivea-men-hydrocare-moisturiser-with-aloe-ver, retrieved November 5, 2026.

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