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Nivea Glow Face Wash Cleansing Mousse
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Nivea Glow Face Wash Cleansing Mousse

Efficacy100/100IrritancyHigh
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Works for

Cleansing
Decyl glucoside, Disodium cocoyl glutamate + 2 more
Cleanses gently
What the product description says
“NIVEA Glow Face Cleansing Mousse enriched with Almond Oil cleanses deeply and moisturises the skin for a refreshed skin feeling.”
Source: Supderdrug

This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin. It uses a combination of mild cleansing agents (decyl glucoside, disodium cocoyl glutamate, peg-200 hydrogenated glyceryl palmate, peg-40 hydrogenated castor oil) 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

Decyl glucosideEffect: HighHelps oil and water mix together. Can be irritating~3.5–5.2%
Disodium cocoyl glutamateEffect: HighHelps water and oil mix together and works as a cleansing agent~2.2–3.3%
Peg-200 hydrogenated glyceryl palmateEffect: High~0.45–1.1%
Peg-40 hydrogenated castor oilEffect: HighHelps oil and water mix together~0.45–1.1%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy
3 strong irritants: Butylphenyl methylpropional, Geraniol + 1 more — patch-test recommended
High risk
We flagged 9 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.
IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount
Decyl glucosideHelps oil and water mix together. Can be irritatingHigh~3.5–5.2%est.
Propylene glycolHelps oil and water mix together and can enhance the penetration of other ingredients into the skin. It can be irritatingHigh~0.95–1.45%est.
Butylphenyl methylpropionalA fragrance. Can trigger allergic reactions and be irritatingHigh~0.05–0.2%est.
GeraniolA fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.05–0.15%est.
ParfumAn aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredientsHigh~0.05–0.1%est.
Disodium cocoyl glutamateHelps water and oil mix together and works as a cleansing agentMedium~2.2–3.3%est.
Peg-40 hydrogenated castor oilHelps oil and water mix togetherMedium~0.45–1.1%est.
Sodium sulfateUsed to improve the product consistency and stabilize formulationsMedium~0.35–0.85%est.
Citric acidCan work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pHMedium~0.1–0.5%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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Sorbitol~6.4–9.7%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improves the product texture

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Glycerin~3.8–5.7%
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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Decyl glucoside~3.5–5.2%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together. Can be irritating

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Disodium cocoyl glutamate~2.2–3.3%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Cleansing

Helps water and oil mix together and works as a cleansing agent

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Prunus amygdalus dulcis oil~1.7–2.6%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
MoisturizingAnti-oxidationAnti-aging

An emollient that softens the skin

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Panthenol~1.3–2%
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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Glyceryl glucoside~1.1–1.7%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

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

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Propylene glycol~0.95–1.45%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps oil and water mix together and can enhance the penetration of other ingredients into the skin. It can be irritating

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Polyquaternium-10~0.8–1.2%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product finish

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Peg-40 hydrogenated castor oil~0.45–1.1%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together

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Peg-200 hydrogenated glyceryl palmate~0.45–1.1%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing
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Sodium sulfate~0.35–0.85%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

Used to improve the product consistency and stabilize formulations

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Sodium chloride~0.2–0.8%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Used to stabilize mixtures of oil and water, and create thicker, gel-like product textures

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Citric acid~0.1–0.5%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH

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Sodium benzoate~0.1–0.35%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

A preservative

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Butylphenyl methylpropional~0.05–0.2%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance. Can trigger allergic reactions and be irritating

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

A fragrance. Can be irritating

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Parfum~0.05–0.1%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients

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Ingredient list view

Water, Sorbitol, Glycerin, Decyl glucoside, Disodium cocoyl glutamate, Prunus amygdalus dulcis oil, Panthenol, Glyceryl glucoside, Propylene glycol, Polyquaternium-10, Peg-40 hydrogenated castor oil, Peg-200 hydrogenated glyceryl palmate, Sodium sulfate, Sodium chloride, Citric acid, Sodium benzoate, Butylphenyl methylpropional, Geraniol, Parfum

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Sources cited in this review

Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 14 studies and safety reviews.

  1. 1
    Glycerol and the skin: holistic approach to its origin and functionsncbi.nlm.nih.gov
  2. 2
    Ecofriendly surfactant is allergen of the yearmdedge.com
  3. 3
    Anti-Inflammatory and Skin Barrier Repair Effects of Topical Application of Some Plant Oilsmdpi.com
  4. 4
    Skin moisturizing effects of panthenol-based formulationspdfs.semanticscholar.org
  5. 5
    Safety Assessment of Panthenol, Pantothenic Acid, and Derivatives as Used in Cosmeticscir-safety.org
  6. 6
    Effects of glyceryl glucoside on AQP3 expression, barrier function and hydration of human skinncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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