Nivea Daily Essentials Refreshing Facial Wash Gel
Works for
CleansingCocamidopropyl betaine, Sodium myreth sulfate + 3 moreCleanses gently
“Daily Essentials Refreshing Facial Wash Gel”
This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin. It uses a combination of mild cleansing agents (cocamidopropyl betaine, lauryl glucoside, peg-200 hydrogenated glyceryl palmate, peg-40 hydrogenated castor oil, sodium myreth sulfate) 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.
Even though this formulation is mild, the following cleansing agents could trigger an irritation or allergy for some people: cocamidopropyl betaine
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy5 strong irritants: Benzophenone-4, Butylphenyl methylpropional + 3 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
Comedogenic1 ingredient rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale1 flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~45–55%
Cocamidopropyl betaine~8.4–10.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps water and oil mix together. Used as a cleansing ingredient. Could be an allergen
More about Cocamidopropyl betaineSodium myreth sulfate~5.6–6.9%
Sodium acrylates copolymer~3–3.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Sodium acrylates copolymerGlycerin~2.4–3%
- 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 GlycerinGlyceryl glucoside~1.9–2.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Can help to restore skin barrier function and soften its upper layer
More about Glyceryl glucosideTocopheryl acetate~1.6–2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
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.
More about Tocopheryl acetateNelumbium speciosum flower extract~1.4–1.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Panthenol~1.2–1.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function
More about PanthenolLauryl glucoside~1–1.3%
Sodium chloride~0.7–1.05%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to stabilize mixtures of oil and water, and create thicker, gel-like product textures
More about Sodium chloridePeg-40 hydrogenated castor oil~0.6–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Peg-40 hydrogenated castor oilPeg-200 hydrogenated glyceryl palmate~0.6–0.95%
Polyquaternium-10~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product finish
More about Polyquaternium-10Benzophenone-4~0.6–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- High
Sulisobenzone. A UV filter. Is typically used to improve the product stability under exposure to UV light. It is effective against both UVA and UVB rays. It can be used is larger concentrations as a sun protection ingredient for the skin, but can be irritating
More about Benzophenone-4Propylene glycol~0.3–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps oil and water mix together and can enhance the penetration of other ingredients into the skin. It can be irritating
More about Propylene glycolPhenoxyethanol~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolMethylparaben~0.15–0.3%
Ethylparaben~0.2–0.35%
Butylphenyl methylpropional~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
A fragrance. Can trigger allergic reactions and be irritating
More about Butylphenyl methylpropionalGeraniol~0.15–0.25%
Alpha-isomethyl ionone~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- High
A fragrance. Potential allergen and can be irritating
More about Alpha-isomethyl iononeParfum~0.1–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumCi 42090~0.1–0.15%
Ci 16035~0.1–0.15%
Ingredient list view
Water, Cocamidopropyl betaine, Sodium myreth sulfate, Sodium acrylates copolymer, Glycerin, Glyceryl glucoside, Tocopheryl acetate, Nelumbium speciosum flower extract, Panthenol, Lauryl glucoside, Sodium chloride, Peg-40 hydrogenated castor oil, Peg-200 hydrogenated glyceryl palmate, Polyquaternium-10, Benzophenone-4, Propylene glycol, Phenoxyethanol, Methylparaben, Ethylparaben, Butylphenyl methylpropional, Geraniol, Alpha-isomethyl ionone, Parfum, Ci 42090, Ci 16035
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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.
| NiveaDaily Essentials Refreshing Facial Wash GelYOUR PRODUCT | PharmacerisN - Puri-Capilium Cleanser | EucerinpH5 Cleansing Gel | NorevaAquareva Moisturizing Foaming Gel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 40% | 39% | 38% |
| Price | $9.36 | $13.27+$3.91 | $13.83+$4.47 | $16.64+$7.28 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 4 of 9 | 6 of 9 | 4 of 9 |
| Key difference | — | Betaine | Pantolactone | Inulin |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Medium | Medium |
| 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 13 studies and safety reviews.
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- 5Skin moisturizing effects of panthenol-based formulationspdfs.semanticscholar.org
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