Nivea Face Night Cream for Dry & Sensitive Skin
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MoisturizingPanthenol, Glycerin + 10 moreWorks well
“The sensitive and dry skin cream's formulation with Shea Butter and anti-oxidant provides intense moisture and leaves skin with a long-lasting smooth feeling.”
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: butyrospermum parkii butter, dimethicone.
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: panthenol
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy10 strong irritants: Limonene, Linalool + 8 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
Comedogenic3 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale3 flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~40–60%
Glycerin~3.9–5.9%
- 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 GlycerinButyrospermum parkii butter~3.8–5.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
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
More about Butyrospermum parkii butterTriisostearin~2.9–4.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Cetearyl alcohol~2.2–3.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture
More about Cetearyl alcoholIsopropyl palmitate~1.8–2.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a thicker product consistency
More about Isopropyl palmitateC12-15 alkyl benzoate~1.5–2.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Enhances the product texture and makes it more spreadable. Helps reduce water loss from the outer layer of skin. Extands the shelf life by preventing bacteria growth
More about C12-15 alkyl benzoateGlyceryl glucoside~1.3–1.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Can help to restore skin barrier function and soften its upper layer
More about Glyceryl glucosideHydrogenated coco-glycerides~1.1–1.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together while creating a nice finish on the skin
More about Hydrogenated coco-glyceridesMethylpropanediol~0.85–1.25%
Synthetic beeswax~0.5–1.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Synthetic beeswaxGlyceryl stearate citrate~0.45–1.05%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps oil and water mix together while softening the upper layer of the skin
More about Glyceryl stearate citratePanthenol~0.4–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function
More about PanthenolPrunus amygdalus dulcis oil~0.35–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that softens the skin
More about Prunus amygdalus dulcis oilDimethicone~0.35–0.85%
- 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 DimethiconeCaprylyl glycol~0.35–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
More about Caprylyl glycolEthylhexylglycerin~0.3–0.7%
Sodium carbomer~0.2–0.8%
Phenoxyethanol~0.2–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolMethylparaben~0.15–0.3%
Trisodium edta~0.15–0.6%
Benzoic acid~0.25–0.5%
Limonene~0.1–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- High
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimoneneLinalool~0.1–0.45%
Hydroxyisohexyl 3-cyclohexene carboxaldehyde~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- High
A fragrance. Can be irritating
More about Hydroxyisohexyl 3-cyclohexene carboxaldehydeBenzyl alcohol~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- High
A preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritating
More about Benzyl alcoholCitronellol~0.1–0.4%
Alpha-isomethyl ionone~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- High
A fragrance. Potential allergen and can be irritating
More about Alpha-isomethyl iononeGeraniol~0.05–0.3%
Butylphenyl methylpropional~0.05–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
A fragrance. Can trigger allergic reactions and be irritating
More about Butylphenyl methylpropionalBenzyl salicylate~0.05–0.2%
Hexyl cinnamal~0.05–0.15%
Parfum~0.05–0.1%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumIngredient list view
Water, Glycerin, Butyrospermum parkii butter, Triisostearin, Cetearyl alcohol, Isopropyl palmitate, C12-15 alkyl benzoate, Glyceryl glucoside, Hydrogenated coco-glycerides, Methylpropanediol, Synthetic beeswax, Glyceryl stearate citrate, Panthenol, Prunus amygdalus dulcis oil, Dimethicone, Caprylyl glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sodium carbomer, Phenoxyethanol, Methylparaben, Trisodium edta, Benzoic acid, Limonene, Linalool, Hydroxyisohexyl 3-cyclohexene carboxaldehyde, Benzyl alcohol, Citronellol, Alpha-isomethyl ionone, Geraniol, Butylphenyl methylpropional, 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.
| NiveaFace Night Cream for Dry & Sensitive SkinYOUR PRODUCT | Coup d'ÉclatVelvet Anti-Aging Cream+ | DermaticaNourishing Ceramide + Peptides | UltraceuticalsUltra Rich Moisturiser Cream | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 66% | 66% | 66% |
| Price | $9.98 | $23.21+$13.23 | $21.14+$11.16 | — |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 4 of 6 | 4 of 6 | 4 of 6 |
| Key difference | — | Acetyl Dipeptide-1 Cetyl Ester | Niacinamide | Urea |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Low | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
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Product summary
"Nivea - Face Night Cream for Dry & Sensitive Skin" is a well-rounded moisturizing product. This moisturizer uses a good combo of humectants and emollients. These both types of ingredients are essentials for improving the skin hydration and keeping the skin barrier healthy. Humectants in this product (panthenol, glycerin, glyceryl glucoside and caprylyl glycol) help to increase the water content in the upper layer of the skin. (These ingredients do so by "capturing" water molecules from the outside air or from within the deeper layers of the skin). Butyrospermum parkii butter, dimethicone, c12-15 alkyl benzoate, cetearyl alcohol and prunus amygdalus dulcis oil in this product help decrease the water evoporation from the skin, so that it stays hydrated for longer. These ingredients also soften the skin and take away the feeling of tightness and dryness.
Ingredient callouts
- This formulation also uses an effective concentration of panthenol (pro-vitamin B5) - about 0.40% - 0.90%. Panthenol helps strengthen the skin barrier, improve hydration and reduce inflammation in skin.
Irritation risk
This moisturizer contains a bunch of common irritants, including ingredients that do not provide any known benefit for the skin. It might not be the best choice if your skin is sensitive. We assess the overall irritancy of this moisturizer to be high. For a detailed overview of all potential irritants: click here
You can see the detailed formula review with the breakdown of all actives in the product and the full ingredient list with estimated concentrations in the tables below.
Price
The product retails for 6.70A$ in Australia, for 19.50$ in the United States and from 4.19£ up to 9.00£ 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 11 studies and safety reviews.
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- 2Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Isopropyl Isostearatejournals.sagepub.com
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- 5Skin moisturizing effects of panthenol-based formulationspdfs.semanticscholar.org
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