Nivea Gentle Cleansing Face Wipes, 25 wipes

Nivea Gentle Cleansing Face Wipes, 25 wipes

Efficacy75/100IrritancyHigh

Works for

Cleansing
Polyglyceryl-3 methylglucose distearate
Can be harsh
What the product description says
“Gentle Cleansing Face Wipes, 25 wipes”
From product name

This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin.

Keep in mind that cleansing can disrupt the skin barrier, and most people do not need to cleanse their skin more than once per day.

Polyglyceryl-3 methylglucose distearateEffect: HighHelps water and oil mix together~1–1.6%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy
10 strong irritants: Limonene, Linalool + 8 more — patch-test recommended
High risk
We flagged 15 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.
IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount
LimoneneA common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heatHigh~0.35–0.8%est.
LinaloolA fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.2–0.75%est.
Hydroxyisohexyl 3-cyclohexene carboxaldehydeA fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.15–0.6%est.
Benzyl alcoholA preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritatingHigh~0.1–0.45%est.
CitronellolA fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.1–0.45%est.
Alpha-isomethyl iononeA fragrance. Potential allergen and can be irritatingHigh~0.1–0.35%est.
GeraniolA fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.1–0.3%est.
Butylphenyl methylpropionalA fragrance. Can trigger allergic reactions and be irritatingHigh~0.05–0.3%est.
Benzyl salicylateA fragrance. Is a likely irritantHigh~0.05–0.25%est.
Hexyl cinnamalA fragrance with jasmine smell. A likely irritantHigh~0.05–0.15%est.
ParfumAn aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredientsHigh~0.05–0.15%est.
MethylpropanediolHelps dissolve other ingredients in a formulationMedium~2.1–3.1%est.
Polyglyceryl-3 methylglucose distearateHelps water and oil mix togetherMedium~1–1.6%est.
Sodium acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymerHelps create a nice product texture. It can be an allergen. It can cause skin irritation when acrylate monomer residue has not been removed during the ingredient manufacturing process. Most reputable cosmetic manufacturers used the purified version of this ingredient that is not irritatingMedium~0.85–1.3%est.
1,2-hexanediolA preservativeMedium~0.5–1.1%est.
Comedogenic
Clean of flagged comedogenic ingredients
None flagged

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Ingredients

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Water~40–60%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Plain old water

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Isopropyl stearate~4.6–6.8%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin

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Glycerin~3.6–5.4%
Formula
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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Dimethicone~2.8–4.3%
Formula
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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Methylpropanediol~2.1–3.1%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

Helps dissolve other ingredients in a formulation

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Glyceryl glucoside~1.7–2.5%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Can help to restore skin barrier function and soften its upper layer

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Prunus amygdalus dulcis oil~1.5–2.2%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
MoisturizingAnti-oxidationAnti-aging

An emollient that softens the skin

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Panthenol~1.2–1.9%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Reduces rednessMoisturizingReduces irritation

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function

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Polyglyceryl-3 methylglucose distearate~1–1.6%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Cleansing

Helps water and oil mix together

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Sodium acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer~0.85–1.3%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

Helps create a nice product texture. It can be an allergen. It can cause skin irritation when acrylate monomer residue has not been removed during the ingredient manufacturing process. Most reputable cosmetic manufacturers used the purified version of this ingredient that is not irritating

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1,2-hexanediol~0.5–1.1%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

A preservative

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Phenoxyethanol~0.45–1%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products

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Methylparaben~0.15–0.3%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

A preservative

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Limonene~0.35–0.8%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat

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Linalool~0.2–0.75%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance. Can be irritating

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Hydroxyisohexyl 3-cyclohexene carboxaldehyde~0.15–0.6%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance. Can be irritating

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Benzyl alcohol~0.1–0.45%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritating

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Citronellol~0.1–0.45%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance. Can be irritating

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Alpha-isomethyl ionone~0.1–0.35%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance. Potential allergen and can be irritating

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Geraniol~0.1–0.3%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance. Can be irritating

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Butylphenyl methylpropional~0.05–0.3%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance. Can trigger allergic reactions and be irritating

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Benzyl salicylate~0.05–0.25%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance. Is a likely irritant

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Hexyl cinnamal~0.05–0.15%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance with jasmine smell. A likely irritant

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Parfum~0.05–0.15%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients

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Ingredient list view

Water, Isopropyl stearate, Glycerin, Dimethicone, Methylpropanediol, Glyceryl glucoside, Prunus amygdalus dulcis oil, Panthenol, Polyglyceryl-3 methylglucose distearate, Sodium acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer, 1,2-hexanediol, Phenoxyethanol, Methylparaben, Limonene, Linalool, Hydroxyisohexyl 3-cyclohexene carboxaldehyde, Benzyl alcohol, Citronellol, Alpha-isomethyl ionone, Geraniol, Butylphenyl methylpropional, Benzyl salicylate, Hexyl cinnamal, Parfum

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