Works for
1 of 1 advertised claim delivered
MoisturizingParaffinum liquidum, Glyceryl glucoside + 5 moreStrong evidence
“NIVEA Body Milk is ideal for those who expect more than just moisture from a body lotion.”
This product can help improve hydration of the skin with the two types of ingredients.
The first type is called “humectants”:
these ingredients help attract water.
When humectants are on the surface of the skin, they “pull in” the moisture from the outside environment, or from
within deeper layers of the skin. The following ingredients in this product do the job:
glycerin, glyceryl glucoside.
This product also contains ingredients called “occlusives”. They help reduce the speed with which our skin loses moisture to the outside environment. These ingredients also help soften the upper layer of the skin, so it feels less tight and nicer to the touch. The following ingredients in this product do the job: cera microcristallina, c13-16 isoparaffin.
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: paraffinum liquidum
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy11 strong irritants: Linalool, Limonene + 9 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
Comedogenic2 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale2 flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~45–55%
Paraffinum liquidum~6.5–7.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Mineral oil. One of the most effective and well studied occlusive and emollient moisturizing ingredients. Helps reduce moisture loss in skin and repair skin barrier function
More about Paraffinum liquidumC13-16 isoparaffin~4.3–5.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Is mostly used to dissolve other ingredients. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin. It might be comedogenic when used in high concentrations
More about C13-16 isoparaffinGlycerin~3–3.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant
More about GlycerinIsopropyl palmitate~2.3–2.9%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a thicker product consistency
More about Isopropyl palmitateCera microcristallina~2–2.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin, reduce water loss from its surface and create a thicker product consistency
More about Cera microcristallinaPeg-40 sorbitan perisostearate~1.7–2.1%
Polyglyceryl-3 diisostearate~1.5–1.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Polyglyceryl-3 diisostearateGlyceryl glucoside~1.2–1.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Can help to restore skin barrier function and soften its upper layer
More about Glyceryl glucosidePrunus amygdalus dulcis oil~1–1.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that softens the skin
More about Prunus amygdalus dulcis oilMaris sal~0.7–1.1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to thicken the product formulation and might help to add minerals to the surface of the skin. It is used in scrubs as a physical exfoliant. Can increase sensitivity to other ingredients if left on the skin or used in high concentration
More about Maris salMagnesium sulfate~0.65–1%
Sodium citrate~0.55–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps to control the skin's pH level. Maintains the skin's natural film of amino-lactic acids and oils. Helps to preserve products
More about Sodium citrateCitric acid~0.55–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidPotassium sorbate~0.3–0.6%
Linalool~0.45–0.65%
Limonene~0.4–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- High
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimoneneBenzyl alcohol~0.3–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- High
A preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritating
More about Benzyl alcoholGeraniol~0.25–0.45%
Citronellol~0.2–0.4%
Butylphenyl methylpropional~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- High
A fragrance. Can trigger allergic reactions and be irritating
More about Butylphenyl methylpropionalBenzyl salicylate~0.15–0.3%
Cinnamyl alcohol~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- High
Alpha-isomethyl ionone~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- High
A fragrance. Potential allergen and can be irritating
More about Alpha-isomethyl iononeHydroxycitronellal~0.1–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- High
A fragrance. A likely allergen and can be irritating
More about HydroxycitronellalHexyl cinnamal~0.1–0.15%
Parfum~0.05–0.1%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumIngredient list view
Water, Paraffinum liquidum, C13-16 isoparaffin, Glycerin, Isopropyl palmitate, Cera microcristallina, Peg-40 sorbitan perisostearate, Polyglyceryl-3 diisostearate, Glyceryl glucoside, Prunus amygdalus dulcis oil, Maris sal, Magnesium sulfate, Sodium citrate, Citric acid, Potassium sorbate, Linalool, Limonene, Benzyl alcohol, Geraniol, Citronellol, Butylphenyl methylpropional, Benzyl salicylate, Cinnamyl alcohol, Alpha-isomethyl ionone, Hydroxycitronellal, 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.
| NiveaBody MilkYOUR PRODUCT | AveenoDaily Moisturising Lavender Body Lotion | Laboratoire ACMDépiwhite Lightening Body Milk | BIOTHERMOIL THERAPY BODY LOTION FOR DRY SKIN | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 65% | 63% | 62% |
| Price | $5.29 | $9.36+$4.07 | $24.46+$19.17 | $35.73+$30.44 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 3 of 5 | 3 of 5 | 3 of 5 |
| Key difference | — | Avena Sativa Kernel Flour | Lactic Acid | Dimethicone |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Medium | High |
| Drying alcohol | — | Contains drying alcohol | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
Product summary
Judging from the ingredient list, "Nivea - Body Milk" works well for improving skin hydration To work well, any moisturizer needs to include a combination of water-binding and emollient ingredients. Nivea - Body Milk ticks this box. Humectants in this product (glycerin and glyceryl glucoside) help to increase the water content in the upper layer of the skin. (These ingredients do so by "capturing" water molecules from the outside air or from within the deeper layers of the skin). Paraffinum liquidum, c13-16 isoparaffin, cera microcristallina, prunus amygdalus dulcis oil and isopropyl palmitate in this product help decrease the water evoporation from the skin, so that it stays hydrated for longer. These ingredients also soften the skin and take away the feeling of tightness and dryness.
Irritation risk
There are quite a few common irritants in this product, including ingredients without particular skin benefits. We would not recommend it for sensitive skin. We assess the overall irritancy of this moisturizer to be high. For a detailed overview of all potential irritants: click here
You can see the detailed formula review with the breakdown of all actives in the product and the full ingredient list with estimated concentrations in the tables below.
Price
The product retails for 8.49CA$ in Canada, from 4.99$ up to 17.50$ in the United States and for 5.52£ in the United Kingdom.
For a detailed price comparison: click here.
Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 9 studies and safety reviews.
- 1A review on the extensive skin benefits of mineral oilncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 2Safety Assessment of Isoparaffins as Used in Cosmeticsjournals.sagepub.com
- 3
- 4Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Isopropyl Isostearatejournals.sagepub.com
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