Nivea Biodegradable Face Cleansing Wipes Dry Skin 20S

Nivea Biodegradable Face Cleansing Wipes Dry Skin 20S

Efficacy100/100IrritancyHigh

Works for

Cleansing
Polyglyceryl-3 methylglucose distearate, Xanthan gum
Cleanses gently
What the product description says
“NIVEA Biodegradable Cleansing Wipes for Dry Skin gently remove waterproof make-up and mascara.”
Source: Supderdrug

This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin. It uses a combination of mild cleansing agents (polyglyceryl-3 methylglucose distearate, 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.

Polyglyceryl-3 methylglucose distearateEffect: HighHelps water and oil mix together~1.4–2%
Xanthan gumEffect: HighUsed to create a thicker product consistency~1.1–1.7%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy
8 strong irritants: Limonene, Linalool + 6 more — patch-test recommended
High risk
We flagged 12 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.
IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount
LimoneneA common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heatHigh~0.35–0.85%est.
LinaloolA fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.3–0.75%est.
CitronellolA fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.15–0.7%est.
Alpha-isomethyl iononeA fragrance. Potential allergen and can be irritatingHigh~0.15–0.55%est.
GeraniolA fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.1–0.4%est.
Benzyl alcoholA preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritatingHigh~0.05–0.25%est.
Benzyl salicylateA fragrance. Is a likely irritantHigh~0.05–0.2%est.
Hexyl cinnamalA fragrance with jasmine smell. A likely irritantHigh~0.05–0.15%est.
ParfumAn aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredientsHigh~0.01–0.1%est.
Polyglyceryl-3 methylglucose distearateHelps water and oil mix togetherMedium~1.4–2%est.
EthylhexylglycerinA preservativeMedium~0.95–1.45%est.
HydroxyacetophenoneUsed to increase effectiveness of preservativesMedium~0.8–1.2%est.
Comedogenic
Clean of flagged comedogenic ingredients
None flagged

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Ingredients

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Water~40–60%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Plain old water

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Isopropyl stearate~4.7–7.1%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin

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Glycerin~3.5–5.3%
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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Dicaprylyl ether~2.8–4.2%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin while creating a non-greasy feel on the skin. Helps to dissolve other ingredients

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Prunus amygdalus dulcis oil~2.1–3.2%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
MoisturizingAnti-oxidationAnti-aging

An emollient that softens the skin

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Tocopherol~1.6–2.3%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Anti-oxidationMoisturizingAnti-inflammatoryAnti-aging

Pure form of vitamin E. Can help moisturise and protect the skin from free radicals. Often used to help stabilise other ingredients or the formula itself

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Polyglyceryl-3 methylglucose distearate~1.4–2%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Cleansing

Helps water and oil mix together

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Xanthan gum~1.1–1.7%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing

Used to create a thicker product consistency

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Ethylhexylglycerin~0.95–1.45%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

A preservative

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Hydroxyacetophenone~0.8–1.2%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

Used to increase effectiveness of preservatives

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Phenoxyethanol~0.45–1%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products

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Limonene~0.35–0.85%
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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Linalool~0.3–0.75%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance. Can be irritating

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Citronellol~0.15–0.7%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance. Can be irritating

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Alpha-isomethyl ionone~0.15–0.55%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance. Potential allergen and can be irritating

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Geraniol~0.1–0.4%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance. Can be irritating

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Benzyl alcohol~0.05–0.25%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

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

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Benzyl salicylate~0.05–0.2%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance. Is a likely irritant

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Hexyl cinnamal~0.05–0.15%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance with jasmine smell. A likely irritant

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Parfum~0.01–0.1%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients

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Ingredient list view

Water, Isopropyl stearate, Glycerin, Dicaprylyl ether, Prunus amygdalus dulcis oil, Tocopherol, Polyglyceryl-3 methylglucose distearate, Xanthan gum, Ethylhexylglycerin, Hydroxyacetophenone, Phenoxyethanol, Limonene, Linalool, Citronellol, Alpha-isomethyl ionone, Geraniol, Benzyl alcohol, Benzyl salicylate, Hexyl cinnamal, Parfum

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Match % combines shared ingredients, the first five ingredients, shared actives and hero ingredients, irritancy (lower counts in the alternative's favour), texture and body area. Only products in the same routine step are compared.

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Shared key ingredients—2 of 41 of 41 of 4
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Sources cited in this review

Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 5 studies and safety reviews.

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    Vitamin E in dermatologyncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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    Vitamin E and Skin Healthlpi.oregonstate.edu
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Nivea Biodegradable Face Cleansing Wipes Dry Skin 20S
NiveaBiodegradable Face Cleansing Wipes Dry Skin 20S

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