Nivea 2-in-1 Face Cleanser & Toner

Nivea 2-in-1 Face Cleanser & Toner

Efficacy100/100IrritancyHigh

Works for

Cleansing
Glyceryl stearate se, Cetearyl alcohol + 3 more
Cleanses gently
What the product description says
“2-in-1 Face Cleanser & Toner”
Source: Boots

This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin. It uses a combination of mild cleansing agents (cetearyl alcohol, glyceryl stearate se, sodium cetearyl sulfate, triethanolamine, xanthan gum) and should be able to cleanse the skin gently. Still keep in mind that any cleansing can disrupt the skin barrier, and most people do not need to cleanse their skin more than once per day.

Glyceryl stearate seEffect: HighUsed to stabilize the product formulations and works as an emollient~1.7–2.5%
Cetearyl alcoholEffect: HighA non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture~1.5–2.2%
Xanthan gumEffect: HighUsed to create a thicker product consistency~0.85–1.25%
Sodium cetearyl sulfateEffect: HighHelps water and oil mix together and works as a cleansing agent~0.8–1.2%
TriethanolamineEffect: HighUsed to adjust pH of the product and can help improve the product's smell~0.05–0.25%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy
8 strong irritants: Alcohol denat., Nelumbo nucifera flower extract + 6 more — patch-test recommended
High risk
We flagged 14 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.
IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount
Alcohol denat.Produces temporary toning effect. Can help dissolve other ingredients or preserve productsHigh~7.9–11.8%est.
Nelumbo nucifera flower extract—High~1.1–1.7%est.
GeraniolA fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.2–0.75%est.
Benzyl alcoholA preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritatingHigh~0.1–0.5%est.
LinaloolA fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.15–0.5%est.
Alpha-isomethyl iononeA fragrance. Potential allergen and can be irritatingHigh~0.1–0.4%est.
LimoneneA common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heatHigh~0.1–0.35%est.
CitronellolA fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.05–0.25%est.
ParfumAn aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredientsHigh~0.05–0.15%est.
Isopropyl palmitateHelps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a thicker product consistencyMedium~3.9–5.9%est.
Tocopheryl acetateA more stable but less bio-available form of vitamin E compared to Tocopherol. Might help moisturize and protect the skin from free radicals, but mostly used in low concentrations to stabilize other ingredients.Medium~0.95–1.4%est.
Sodium cetearyl sulfateHelps water and oil mix together and works as a cleansing agentMedium~0.8–1.2%est.
Citric acidCan work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pHMedium~0.45–1%est.
TriethanolamineUsed to adjust pH of the product and can help improve the product's smellMedium~0.05–0.25%est.
Comedogenic
3 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale
3 flagged
These ingredients have a comedogenic rating of 2 or more on a 0–5 scale; the table shows each one's rating. In leave-on products they can clog pores in acne-prone skin.
IngredientFunctionRatingEst. amount
Isopropyl palmitateHelps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a thicker product consistency3/5~3.9–5.9%est.
Glyceryl stearate seUsed to stabilize the product formulations and works as an emollient2/5~1.7–2.5%est.
Cetearyl alcoholA non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture2/5~1.5–2.2%est.

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Ingredients

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Water~40–60%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Plain old water

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Alcohol denat.~7.9–11.8%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

Produces temporary toning effect. Can help dissolve other ingredients or preserve products

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Isopropyl palmitate~3.9–5.9%
Comedogenic 3/5Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Comedogenicity
3/5
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a thicker product consistency

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Glycerin~2.8–4.2%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant

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Dimethicone~2.2–3.3%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
MoisturizingMattifying

A silicone that helps to reduce water loss from the surface of the skin. Can temporarily "fill in" lines and wrinkles, absorb oil, and create a nice product finish

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Glyceryl stearate se~1.7–2.5%
Comedogenic 2/5
Irritation risk
Low
Comedogenicity
2/5
Works for
CleansingMoisturizing

Used to stabilize the product formulations and works as an emollient

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Cetearyl alcohol~1.5–2.2%
Comedogenic 2/5
Irritation risk
Low
Comedogenicity
2/5
Works for
CleansingMoisturizing

A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture

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Nelumbo nucifera flower extract~1.1–1.7%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
MoisturizingAnti-oxidation
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Tocopheryl acetate~0.95–1.4%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Anti-oxidation

A more stable but less bio-available form of vitamin E compared to Tocopherol. Might help moisturize and protect the skin from free radicals, but mostly used in low concentrations to stabilize other ingredients.

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Xanthan gum~0.85–1.25%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing

Used to create a thicker product consistency

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Sodium cetearyl sulfate~0.8–1.2%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Cleansing

Helps water and oil mix together and works as a cleansing agent

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Citric acid~0.45–1%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH

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Methylparaben~0.15–0.3%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

A preservative

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Geraniol~0.2–0.75%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance. Can be irritating

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Benzyl alcohol~0.1–0.5%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritating

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Linalool~0.15–0.5%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance. Can be irritating

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Alpha-isomethyl ionone~0.1–0.4%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance. Potential allergen and can be irritating

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Limonene~0.1–0.35%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat

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Citronellol~0.05–0.25%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance. Can be irritating

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Triethanolamine~0.05–0.25%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Cleansing

Used to adjust pH of the product and can help improve the product's smell

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Parfum~0.05–0.15%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients

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Ingredient list view

Water, Alcohol denat., Isopropyl palmitate, Glycerin, Dimethicone, Glyceryl stearate se, Cetearyl alcohol, Nelumbo nucifera flower extract, Tocopheryl acetate, Xanthan gum, Sodium cetearyl sulfate, Citric acid, Methylparaben, Geraniol, Benzyl alcohol, Linalool, Alpha-isomethyl ionone, Limonene, Citronellol, Triethanolamine, Parfum

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