Nivea Gentle Face Cleansing Cream Wash for Dry & Sensitive Skin
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CleansingCetearyl alcohol, Cetyl alcohol + 4 moreCleanses gently
“Gentle Face Cleansing Cream Wash for Dry & Sensitive Skin”
This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin. It uses a combination of mild cleansing agents (cetearyl alcohol, cetyl alcohol, decyl glucoside, glyceryl stearate, glyceryl stearate citrate, xanthan gum) 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: decyl glucoside
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy1 strong irritant: ParfumMedium risk
Comedogenic5 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale5 flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~40–60%
Isopropyl palmitate~5.2–7.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a thicker product consistency
More about Isopropyl palmitateGlycerin~3.5–5.3%
- 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 GlycerinCaprylic/capric triglyceride~2.9–4.3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A good mix of fatty acids that forms a protective layer on the skin. Improves the shelf life of products. Derived from coconut and glycerin
More about Caprylic/capric triglycerideCetearyl alcohol~2.1–3.2%
- 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 alcoholCetyl alcohol~1.8–2.7%
- 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 alcoholButyrospermum parkii butter~1.5–2.3%
- 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 butterGlyceryl stearate~1.3–2%
- 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 stearateGlyceryl stearate citrate~1.1–1.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps oil and water mix together while softening the upper layer of the skin
More about Glyceryl stearate citrateMethylpropanediol~0.85–1.25%
Argania spinosa kernel oil~0.55–1.25%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An emollient that helps soften the upper layer of the skin. Might have some weak anti-oxidant properties
More about Argania spinosa kernel oilSodium hyaluronate~0.45–1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronateSqualane~0.4–1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An oil naturally present in skin. Works as an emollient to soften the skin and form a protective layer on its surface without a greasy feeling.
More about SqualaneAlgin~0.35–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Used to thicken product formulation. Can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about AlginMannitol~0.2–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about MannitolXanthan gum~0.15–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumDecyl glucoside~0.2–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps oil and water mix together. Can be irritating
More about Decyl glucosideMicrocrystalline cellulose~0.15–0.6%
Sodium hydroxide~0.1–0.4%
Phenoxyethanol~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolHydroxyacetophenone~0.1–0.3%
Ethylhexylglycerin~0.05–0.25%
Parfum~0.05–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumCi 73360~0.05–0.15%
Ingredient list view
Water, Isopropyl palmitate, Glycerin, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Cetearyl alcohol, Cetyl alcohol, Butyrospermum parkii butter, Glyceryl stearate, Glyceryl stearate citrate, Methylpropanediol, Argania spinosa kernel oil, Sodium hyaluronate, Squalane, Algin, Mannitol, Xanthan gum, Decyl glucoside, Microcrystalline cellulose, Sodium hydroxide, Phenoxyethanol, Hydroxyacetophenone, Ethylhexylglycerin, Parfum, Ci 73360
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Worth comparing, line by line.
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.
| NiveaGentle Face Cleansing Cream Wash for Dry & Sensitive SkinYOUR PRODUCT | Yes toAvocado Fragrance-Free Daily Cream Cleanser | SVRSebiaclear Cleansing Cream | ALASTIN SkincareUltra Calm Cleansing Cream | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 41% | 40% | 40% |
| Price | $24.98 | $9.36−$15.62 | $16.29−$8.69 | $58.00+$33.02 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 7 of 13 | 6 of 13 | 5 of 13 |
| Key difference | — | Persea Gratissima Oil | Niacinamide | Panthenol |
| Irritancy | Medium | Low | Low | Low |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
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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.
- 1Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Isopropyl Isostearatejournals.sagepub.com
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- 4Hyaluronic acid: A key molecule in skin agingncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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