Nivea

Nivea Cocoa Butter Body Cream

Name: Nivea - Cocoa Butter Body Cream
Brand: Nivea

Efficacy100/100IrritancyMedium

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Works for

1 of 1 advertised claim delivered

Moisturizing

Paraffinum liquidum, Theobroma cacao seed butter + 7 more

Strong evidence

What the product description says

“It delivers intense moisture to dry skin for up to 48 hours, and leaves skin radiant and lightly scented after just one application.”

Source: Walgreens

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.

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: butyrospermum parkii butter, cocos nucifera oil.

The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: paraffinum liquidum

Theobroma cacao seed butterKey active· EmollientEffect: HighHelps soften the upper layer of the skin and can be helpful in restoring the skin barrier function. Might have some anti-oxidant effect~0.9–1.35%

GlycerinKey active· HumectantEffect: HighOne of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant~3.6–5.3%

Paraffinum liquidumHero· Emollient, OcclusiveEffect: HighMineral 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~6.4–9.6%

Butyrospermum parkii butterKey active· Emollient, OcclusiveEffect: HighA great moisturising ingredient that softens the skin and reduces water loss from its upper layer. It also can be helpful in protecting skin from free radicals~1.3–1.9%

Cocos nucifera oilKey active· Emollient, OcclusiveEffect: HighAn emollient. Found to be as effective as a moisturizer for dry skin as mineral oil. Could be comedogenic~1.1–1.6%

DimethiconeKey active· Emollient, OcclusiveEffect: HighA 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~0.5–1.15%

Cetearyl alcoholKey active· EmollientEffect: MediumA non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture~2.3–3.4%

Glyceryl stearate seKey activeEffect: MediumUsed to stabilize the product formulations and works as an emollient~1.4–2.1%

Glyceryl stearate· EmollientEffect: LowAn emollient that softens the skin and forms a protective layer on its surface. Helps water and oil mix together~2.1–3.2%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy

2 strong irritants: Alcohol denat., Parfum

Medium risk

We flagged 6 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~1.7–2.5%est.

ParfumAn aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredientsHigh~0.1–0.45%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~0.5–1.2%est.

Hydrogenated coco-glyceridesHelps oil and water mix together while creating a nice finish on the skinMedium~0.4–0.95%est.

Sodium cetearyl sulfateHelps water and oil mix together and works as a cleansing agentMedium~0.4–0.95%est.

BhtA preservativeMedium~0.05–0.15%est.

Comedogenic

5 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale

5 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

Butyrospermum parkii butterA great moisturising ingredient that softens the skin and reduces water loss from its upper layer. It also can be helpful in protecting skin from free radicals3/5~1.3–1.9%est.

Cocos nucifera oilAn emollient. Found to be as effective as a moisturizer for dry skin as mineral oil. Could be comedogenic3/5~1.1–1.6%est.

Theobroma cacao seed butterHelps soften the upper layer of the skin and can be helpful in restoring the skin barrier function. Might have some anti-oxidant effect3/5~0.9–1.35%est.

Cetearyl alcoholA non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture2/5~2.3–3.4%est.

Glyceryl stearate seUsed to stabilize the product formulations and works as an emollient2/5~1.4–2.1%est.

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Ingredients

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Water~40–60%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Plain old water

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Paraffinum liquidum~6.4–9.6%

Hero · Moisturizing

Irritation risk: Low

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Moisturizing

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

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Glycerin~3.6–5.3%

Key active

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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Cetearyl alcohol~2.3–3.4%

Key activeComedogenic 2/5

Irritation risk: Low
Comedogenicity: 2/5

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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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Glyceryl stearate~2.1–3.2%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

CleansingMoisturizing

An emollient that softens the skin and forms a protective layer on its surface. Helps water and oil mix together

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Alcohol denat.~1.7–2.5%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

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

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Glyceryl stearate se~1.4–2.1%

Key activeComedogenic 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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Butyrospermum parkii butter~1.3–1.9%

Key activeComedogenic 3/5

Irritation risk: Low
Comedogenicity: 3/5

Works for

MoisturizingAnti-oxidationAnti-aging

A great moisturising ingredient that softens the skin and reduces water loss from its upper layer. It also can be helpful in protecting skin from free radicals

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Cocos nucifera oil~1.1–1.6%

Key activeComedogenic 3/5

Irritation risk: Low
Comedogenicity: 3/5

Works for

Moisturizing

An emollient. Found to be as effective as a moisturizer for dry skin as mineral oil. Could be comedogenic

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Theobroma cacao seed butter~0.9–1.35%

Key activeComedogenic 3/5

Irritation risk: Low
Comedogenicity: 3/5

Works for

MoisturizingAnti-oxidationAnti-dandruff

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and can be helpful in restoring the skin barrier function. Might have some anti-oxidant effect

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Tocopheryl acetate~0.5–1.2%

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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Dimethicone~0.5–1.15%

Key active

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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Hydrogenated coco-glycerides~0.4–0.95%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Helps oil and water mix together while creating a nice finish on the skin

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Sodium cetearyl sulfate~0.4–0.95%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

Cleansing

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

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Phenoxyethanol~0.15–0.55%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products

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Parfum~0.1–0.45%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients

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Carbomer~0.1–0.35%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Cleansing

Helps create a thicker or gel-like product texture. It is not a surfactant but can be used in gentle cleansing formulations

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Sodium hydroxide~0.05–0.25%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Used to adjust the product's pH

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Methylparaben~0.05–0.25%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

A preservative

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Bht~0.05–0.15%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

A preservative

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Ingredient list view

Water, Paraffinum liquidum, Glycerin, Cetearyl alcohol, Glyceryl stearate, Alcohol denat., Glyceryl stearate se, Butyrospermum parkii butter, Cocos nucifera oil, Theobroma cacao seed butter, Tocopheryl acetate, Dimethicone, Hydrogenated coco-glycerides, Sodium cetearyl sulfate, Phenoxyethanol, Parfum, Carbomer, Sodium hydroxide, Methylparaben, Bht

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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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	NiveaCocoa Butter Body CreamYOUR PRODUCT	La Roche-PosayLipikar Eczema Cream	BootsOats Moisturising Cream	QVCream For Dry Skin Conditions
Match	—	65%	65%	65%
Price	$7.98	$9.97+$1.99	$3.35−$4.63	$28.79+$20.81
Shared key ingredients	—	4 of 6	3 of 6	3 of 6
Key difference	—	Niacinamide	Avena Sativa Kernel Flour	Petrolatum
Irritancy	Medium	Low	Low	Low
Drying alcohol	Contains drying alcohol	—	—	—
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Sources cited in this review

Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 6 studies and safety reviews.

1
A review on the extensive skin benefits of mineral oilncbi.nlm.nih.gov
2
Glycerol and the skin: holistic approach to its origin and functionsncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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Cocoa polyphenols and their influence on parameters involved in ex vivo skin restructuringncbi.nlm.nih.gov
4
Dimethicone as a protective ingredient in topical medicationsjaad.org
5
Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Dimethicone Copolyoljournals.sagepub.com
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Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Sodium Cetearyl Sulfate journals.sagepub.com

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