Works for
MoisturizingParaffinum liquidum, Cera microcristallina + 3 moreWorks well
“In-Shower Body Lotion? Although it may seem like a strange concept, wet skin absorbs more easily, allowing for the nourishing lotion to sink in quickly and more effectively.”
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.
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: cera microcristallina, cetearyl alcohol.
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: paraffinum liquidum
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy7 strong irritants: Methylisothiazolinone, Linalool + 5 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
Comedogenic1 ingredient rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale1 flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~40–60%
Cera microcristallina~5.9–8.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin, reduce water loss from its surface and create a thicker product consistency
More about Cera microcristallinaParaffinum liquidum~3.8–5.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Mineral oil. One of the most effective and well studied occlusive and emollient moisturizing ingredients. Helps reduce moisture loss in skin and repair skin barrier function
More about Paraffinum liquidumGlycerin~2.7–4.1%
- 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 GlycerinCetearyl alcohol~2.1–3.1%
- 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 alcoholHydrogenated coco-glycerides~1.8–2.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together while creating a nice finish on the skin
More about Hydrogenated coco-glyceridesStearyl alcohol~1.5–2.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that helps soften the skin
More about Stearyl alcoholMyristyl alcohol~1.2–1.9%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps to stabilize the product formulation while softening the upper layer of the skin. Can be irritating
More about Myristyl alcoholMaris sal~1–1.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to thicken the product formulation and might help to add minerals to the surface of the skin. It is used in scrubs as a physical exfoliant. Can increase sensitivity to other ingredients if left on the skin or used in high concentration
More about Maris salSodium carbomer~0.85–1.3%
Sodium acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer~0.55–1.25%
- 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
More about Sodium acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymerAluminum starch octenylsuccinate~0.45–1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to thicken the product's consistency
More about Aluminum starch octenylsuccinatePhenoxyethanol~0.35–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolMethylisothiazolinone~0.00075–0.0015%
Linalool~0.15–0.65%
Benzyl alcohol~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- High
A preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritating
More about Benzyl alcoholButylphenyl methylpropional~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
A fragrance. Can trigger allergic reactions and be irritating
More about Butylphenyl methylpropionalGeraniol~0.1–0.3%
Limonene~0.05–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- High
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimoneneAlpha-isomethyl ionone~0.05–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- High
A fragrance. Potential allergen and can be irritating
More about Alpha-isomethyl iononeParfum~0.05–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumIngredient list view
Water, Cera microcristallina, Paraffinum liquidum, Glycerin, Cetearyl alcohol, Hydrogenated coco-glycerides, Stearyl alcohol, Myristyl alcohol, Maris sal, Sodium carbomer, Sodium acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer, Aluminum starch octenylsuccinate, Phenoxyethanol, Methylisothiazolinone, Linalool, Benzyl alcohol, Butylphenyl methylpropional, Geraniol, Limonene, Alpha-isomethyl ionone, Parfum
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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.
| NiveaIn-Shower Body LotionYOUR PRODUCT | AveenoDaily Moisturizing Lotion - Lavender | Laboratoire ACMDépiwhite Lightening Body Milk | DoveEssential Body Lotion | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 70% | 69% | 67% |
| Price | $7.97 | $10.40+$2.43 | $27.25+$19.28 | $6.22−$1.75 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 3 of 3 | 3 of 3 | 3 of 3 |
| Key difference | — | Avena Sativa Kernel Flour | Lactic Acid | Lactic Acid |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Medium | High |
| Drying alcohol | — | Contains drying alcohol | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
More alternatives: Garnier Body Repair Body Lotion Dry SkinBIOTHERM OIL THERAPY BODY LOTION FOR DRY SKIN
Product summary
"Nivea - In-Shower Body Lotion" is effective for: Moisturizing
Ingredient callouts
- Humectants (glycerin 2.70% - 4.10%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.
Price
The product retails for 16.50$ in the United States.
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 7 studies and safety reviews.
- 1A review on the extensive skin benefits of mineral oilncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 2
- 3Cosmetic allergy from myristyl alcoholncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 4
- 5Patch testing with myristyl alcoholresearchgate.net
- 6Methylisothiazolinone contact allergy: a reviewpubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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