Works for
MoisturizingPanthenol, Glycerin + 8 moreWorks well
“Hydrating Night 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, pantolactone.
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, c12-15 alkyl benzoate.
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: panthenol
Anti-agingButyrospermum parkii butter, IsoquercitrinNot delivered
“The NIVEA Hydrating Night Cream for Normal and Combination Skin with Vitamin E and Anti-Oxidants enhances skin's natural regeneration process at night.”
This product does not contain ingredients that are able to reduce fine lines and wrinkles or help with skin elasticity, but it can improve the look of the skin temporarily through moisturization. Well-moisturized skin might also be able to repair the sun damage better.These ingredients - butyrospermum parkii butter, isoquercitrin - could be helpful for preventing or repairing signs of aging in theory, but there is no evidence that it actually works.
This ingredient isoquercitrin might be able to help neutralize free radicals in skin and help it fight off some of the sun damage.
Anti-oxidationSide benefit · Isoquercitrin, Butyrospermum parkii butter + 2 moreMay help
This product contains antioxidants (isoquercitrin) that might be able to help neutralize free radicals in skin to lessen the damage it gets from the UV light (sun). There is not enough evidence to confirm their effectiveness in skin though.
Evens skin toneSide benefit · IsoquercitrinMay help
The following ingredient (ingredients) in this product might be helpful, but there is no evidence to confirm that it actually works: isoquercitrin.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy6 strong irritants: Nelumbo nucifera flower extract, Geraniol + 4 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~45–55%
Glycerin~5.4–6.6%
- 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~4.7–5.7%
- 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 butterMethylpropanediol~3.4–4.1%
Triisostearin~2.5–3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Cetearyl alcohol~2.1–2.5%
- 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~1.6–2%
- 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~1.5–1.9%
- 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 benzoateHydrogenated coco-glycerides~1.3–1.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together while creating a nice finish on the skin
More about Hydrogenated coco-glyceridesSynthetic beeswax~0.95–1.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Synthetic beeswaxGlyceryl stearate citrate~0.7–1.05%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps oil and water mix together while softening the upper layer of the skin
More about Glyceryl stearate citratePanthenol~0.55–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function
More about PanthenolGlucosylrutin~0.5–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Isoquercitrin~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Antioxidant that might help reduce free radicals and reduce melanin production, but more research is needed to understand if it is effective in skin
More about IsoquercitrinTocopheryl acetate~0.4–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A more stable but less bio-available form of vitamin E compared to Tocopherol. Might help moisturize and protect the skin from free radicals, but mostly used in low concentrations to stabilize other ingredients.
More about Tocopheryl acetateNelumbo nucifera flower extract~0.35–0.6%
Pantolactone~0.35–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about PantolactoneEthylhexylglycerin~0.35–0.6%
Carbomer~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps create a thicker or gel-like product texture. It is not a surfactant but can be used in gentle cleansing formulations
More about CarbomerTrisodium edta~0.25–0.5%
Citric acid~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidSodium hydroxide~0.25–0.45%
Phenoxyethanol~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolMethyl 2-octynoate~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Geraniol~0.15–0.3%
Benzyl alcohol~0.1–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- High
A preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritating
More about Benzyl alcoholLinalool~0.15–0.25%
Citronellol~0.15–0.25%
Alpha-isomethyl ionone~0.1–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- High
A fragrance. Potential allergen and can be irritating
More about Alpha-isomethyl iononeBht~0.05–0.1%
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, Methylpropanediol, Triisostearin, Cetearyl alcohol, Isopropyl palmitate, C12-15 alkyl benzoate, Hydrogenated coco-glycerides, Synthetic beeswax, Glyceryl stearate citrate, Panthenol, Glucosylrutin, Isoquercitrin, Tocopheryl acetate, Nelumbo nucifera flower extract, Pantolactone, Ethylhexylglycerin, Carbomer, Trisodium edta, Citric acid, Sodium hydroxide, Phenoxyethanol, Methyl 2-octynoate, Geraniol, Benzyl alcohol, Linalool, Citronellol, Alpha-isomethyl ionone, Bht, Parfum
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| NiveaHydrating Night CreamYOUR PRODUCT | EucerinRadiant Tone Night Cream Dark Spot Corrector | Dr. Barbara SturmFace Cream Rich Women | BABORHSR Lifting Cream Rich | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 68% | 65% | 65% |
| Price | $13.75 | $31.97+$18.22 | $200.77+$187.02 | $170.00+$156.25 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 5 of 6 | 4 of 6 | 4 of 6 |
| Key difference | — | Isobutylamido Thiazolyl Resorcinol | Urea | Acetyl Hexapeptide-8 |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | Contains drying alcohol | Contains drying alcohol | — |
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Product summary
Based on the ingredients included, "Nivea - Hydrating Night Cream" works well for moisturizing the skin. The formulation is based on a combination of good humectants and emollients. Both are needed to increase the skin hydration level. Panthenol, glycerin and pantolactone in this product (humectants) attract water molecules to the upper layer of the skin (the water comes from the outside air or from the deeper layers of the skin if the air is dry). Emollients in this formulation (butyrospermum parkii butter, c12-15 alkyl benzoate, cetearyl alcohol, glyceryl stearate citrate and isopropyl palmitate) help to reduce the moisture loss from the skin. They also soften the skin surface and relieve the feeling of dryness and tightness.
Ingredient callouts
- An effective concentration of Panthenol (pro-vitamin B5) - about 0.55% - 0.80%. Panthenol helps strengthen the skin barrier, improve hydration and reduce inflammation in skin.
Irritation risk
This moisturizer contains a bunch of common irritants, including ingredients that do not provide any known benefit for the skin. It might not be the best choice if your skin is sensitive. We assess the overall irritancy of this moisturizer to be high. For a detailed overview of all potential irritants: click here
You can see the detailed formula review with the breakdown of all actives in the product and the full ingredient list with estimated concentrations in the tables below.
Price
The product retails for 8.99A$ in Australia, for 17.95$ in the United States and for 13.49£ 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 9 studies and safety reviews.
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- 2Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Isopropyl Isostearatejournals.sagepub.com
- 3Skin moisturizing effects of panthenol-based formulationspdfs.semanticscholar.org
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