
protect & dry touch sport
NIVEA protect & dry touch sport scores 5.7/9.8 overall. It ranks highest in ingredient transparency (8.5) and formulation safety (8.0).
✶ Hero ingredients
Lightweight humectant and solvent
Softens and smooths
Softens and smooths
Score breakdown
Estimated — based on ingredient analysis. Scores refine as user reviews are added.
Scores last verified: July 2026
What makes NIVEA protect & dry touch sport stand out
NIVEA protect & dry touch sport is a decent spf with an overall score of 5.7/9.8. it takes a straightforward approach to skincare. The formula leads with Butylene Glycol, Dicaprylate/Dicaprate, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate — ingredients that support the skin barrier and moisture levels.
It performs well on low irritation risk (7.5). On the flip side, active ingredient concentration is on the lighter side.
Is this right for you?
Great for
- ✓Sensitive skin — low irritation risk with a gentle formulation
- ✓Safety-conscious shoppers — clean formulation with minimal flags
- ✓Ingredient-aware buyers — transparent, well-documented formula
May not suit
- ⚠Those seeking potent actives — this leans more maintenance than treatment
Key ingredients
- ✶Butylene Glycol
Draws in moisture — #5 in the INCI list
- ✶Dicaprylate/Dicaprate
Softens and smooths — #6 in the INCI list
- ✶C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
Softens and smooths — #7 in the INCI list
- ✶Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Softens and smooths — #8 in the INCI list
- ✶Dibutyl Adipate
Softens and smooths — #9 in the INCI list
Full ingredient list
25 ingredients — listed in INCI order (highest concentration first)
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Ingredient breakdown
- Added scent6
- Other ingredient5
- Softens and smooths5
- UV protection4
- Draws in moisture2
- Holds the formula together1
- Works on your skin1
- Keeps the product fresh1