Nivea Extra White Radiant & Smooth Body Cream
Works for
1 of 1 advertised claim delivered
MoisturizingParaffinum liquidum, Glycerin + 11 moreStrong evidence
“Extra White Radiant & Smooth Body Cream”
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, dimethicone.
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?
Irritancy2 strong irritants: Alcohol denat., ParfumMedium 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%
Paraffinum liquidum~6.5–8%
- 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 liquidumGlycerin~3.7–4.5%
- 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 GlycerinButylene glycol~2.9–3.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a nice product texture and help delivery of other ingredients. Might be somewhat helpful in attracting water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Butylene glycolAlcohol denat.~2.3–2.9%
- Irritation risk
- High
Produces temporary toning effect. Can help dissolve other ingredients or preserve products
More about Alcohol denat.Ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate~2.5–3.1%
- Irritation risk
- High
Octinoxate. When used in higher concentrations, works as a sunscreen protecting the skin from UVB rays. When used in lower concentration, helps to preserve the product formulation. Is shown to be harmful to coral reefs - consider avoiding bathing in coral reef areas when wearing a product with this ingredient. It can be irritating
More about Ethylhexyl methoxycinnamateCetyl alcohol~1.7–2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A non-drying alcohol that works to soften the skin and stabilize product formulations helping oil and water mix together
More about Cetyl alcoholStearyl alcohol~1.5–1.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that helps soften the skin
More about Stearyl alcoholCera microcristallina~1.3–1.6%
- 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 microcristallinaPalmitic acid~0.95–1.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that is naturally present in skin and helps soften it
More about Palmitic acidGlyceryl stearate~0.7–1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that softens the skin and forms a protective layer on its surface. Helps water and oil mix together
More about Glyceryl stearateStearic acid~0.6–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps oil and water mix together and works as an emollient
More about Stearic acidHydrogenated coco-glycerides~0.4–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together while creating a nice finish on the skin
More about Hydrogenated coco-glyceridesButyl methoxydibenzoylmethane~0.55–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Avobenzone. An organic, or so-called "chemical" UV filter. Protects against both UVA and UVB rays. Needs to be combined with other filters in a formulation to be stable.
More about Butyl methoxydibenzoylmethaneGlyceryl glucoside~0.3–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Can help to restore skin barrier function and soften its upper layer
More about Glyceryl glucosideGlycyrrhiza glabra root extract~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that can help lighten the skin and calm down inflammation. Might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals
More about Glycyrrhiza glabra root extractSodium ascorbyl phosphate~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A stable derivative of vitamin C. It is oil-soluble which means it is more likely to penetrate the skin compared to the pure form of vitamin C (which is water-soluble), but it is less bio-available and is way less effective in stimulating collagen and reducing wrinkles compared to the pure form of vitamin C (L-ascorbic acid) and its other derivatives (for example, magnesium ascorbyl phosphate). At the same time, this vitamin C derivative has been shown in studies to be effective in reducing acne, blemishes and clogged pores. It is less irritating then the pure form of vitamin C
More about Sodium ascorbyl phosphateVitis vinifera seed oil~0.3–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A great emollient that can also have anti-oxidant properties
More about Vitis vinifera seed oilMalpighia glabra fruit juice~0.3–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Myrciaria dubia fruit juice~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Propylene glycol~0.2–0.4%
- 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 glycolDimethicone~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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
More about DimethiconeTrisodium edta~0.15–0.3%
Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Maintains the texture of skincare products. Allows the product to spread evenly. Helps oil and water mix together
More about Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymerMyristic acid~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Helps oil and water mix together. Could be comedogenic
More about Myristic acidArachidic acid~0.3–0.55%
Oleic acid~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin. At the same time, it can weaken the skin's barrier enhancing penetration of other ingredients and increasing the risk of skin dryness
More about Oleic acidCitric acid~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidTrideceth-9~0.15–0.25%
Propylparaben~0.1–0.2%
Methylparaben~0.1–0.2%
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, Glycerin, Butylene glycol, Alcohol denat., Ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate, Cetyl alcohol, Stearyl alcohol, Cera microcristallina, Palmitic acid, Glyceryl stearate, Stearic acid, Hydrogenated coco-glycerides, Butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane, Glyceryl glucoside, Glycyrrhiza glabra root extract, Sodium ascorbyl phosphate, Vitis vinifera seed oil, Malpighia glabra fruit juice, Myrciaria dubia fruit juice, Propylene glycol, Dimethicone, Trisodium edta, Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer, Myristic acid, Arachidic acid, Oleic acid, Citric acid, Trideceth-9, Propylparaben, Methylparaben, 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.
| NiveaExtra White Radiant & Smooth Body CreamYOUR PRODUCT | CetrabenOatmeal cream | QVQV Baby Moisturising Cream | VaselineExpert Care Dry Skin Healing Balm Body Cream | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 61% | 59% | 59% |
| Price | $12.40 | $22.01+$9.61 | $36.76+$24.36 | $5.33−$7.07 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 4 of 8 | 3 of 8 | 3 of 8 |
| Key difference | — | Petrolatum | Niacinamide | Petrolatum |
| Irritancy | Medium | Low | Low | Low |
| Drying alcohol | Contains drying alcohol | — | — | — |
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Product summary
Based on the ingredients included, "Nivea - Extra White Radiant & Smooth Body Cream" works well for moisturizing the skin. To work well, any moisturizer needs to include a combination of water-binding and emollient ingredients. Nivea - Extra White Radiant & Smooth Body Cream ticks this box. Glycerin, glyceryl glucoside, butylene glycol and propylene glycol in this product (humectants) attract water molecules to the upper layer of the skin (the water comes from the outside air or from the deeper layers of the skin if the air is dry). Emollients in this formulation (paraffinum liquidum, vitis vinifera seed oil, cera microcristallina, dimethicone and cetyl alcohol) help to reduce the moisture loss from the skin. They also soften the skin surface and relieve the feeling of dryness and tightness.
This product contains ingredients that could be beneficial, but their concentrations are too low in this formulation: sodium ascorbyl phosphate and stearic acidIrritation risk
This moisturizer contains some common irritants, including those without a benefit for the skin. We assess the overall irritancy of this moisturizer to be medium. For a detailed overview of all potential irritants: click here
You can see the detailed formula review with the breakdown of all actives in the product and the full ingredient list with estimated concentrations in the tables below.
Price
The product retails for 12.40$ in the United States.
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 20 studies and safety reviews.
- 1A review on the extensive skin benefits of mineral oilncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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- 6Sodium ascorbyl phosphate in topical microemulsionssciencedirect.com
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