Nivea Japan Cream Care Body Wash European White Soap
Works for
CleansingMyristic acid, Lauric acid + 9 moreCan be harsh
“Enriched with glycerin and shea butter, this intensively moisturizing body wash lathers into a rich creamy foam to gently remove dirt, oil and impurities from the body.”
This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin.
It contains the following cleansing agents that tend to be harsh on the skin: sodium laureth sulfate.
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.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy1 strong irritant: ParfumMedium risk
Comedogenic4 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale4 flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~40–60%
Glycerin~4.6–6.9%
- 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 GlycerinMyristic acid~3.8–5.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Helps oil and water mix together. Could be comedogenic
More about Myristic acidLauric acid~2.8–4.1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Helps water and oil mix together. Has anti-bacterial properties that might be helpful in preventing blemishes
More about Lauric acidSodium laureth sulfate~2.3–3.5%
- Irritation risk
- High
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
Works as a foaming cleansing agent
More about Sodium laureth sulfatePotassium hydroxide~1.7–2.5%
Palmitic acid~1.4–2.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that is naturally present in skin and helps soften it
More about Palmitic acidGlycol distearate~1.3–1.9%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps water and oil mix together
More about Glycol distearateParfum~0.95–1.45%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumPolyquaternium-7~0.85–1.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product finish
More about Polyquaternium-7Cocamide mea~0.5–1.2%
Guar hydroxypropyltrimonium chloride~0.45–1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps water and oil mix together and create a nice product texture
More about Guar hydroxypropyltrimonium chloridePeg-150 stearate~0.4–0.9%
Etidronic acid~0.3–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Laureth-4~0.2–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
Helps water and oil mix together
More about Laureth-4Disodium edta~0.15–0.6%
Lanolin alcohol~0.2–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together. Can be irritating
More about Lanolin alcoholDipentaerythrityl hexahydroxystearate~0.1–0.45%
Hydroxypropyl methylcellulose~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to create a thicker product consistency and stabilize the formulation
More about Hydroxypropyl methylcelluloseTrisodium edta~0.05–0.3%
Sodium hydroxide~0.05–0.2%
Sodium benzoate~0.05–0.2%
Methylparaben~0.05–0.15%
Ingredient list view
Water, Glycerin, Myristic acid, Lauric acid, Sodium laureth sulfate, Potassium hydroxide, Palmitic acid, Glycol distearate, Parfum, Polyquaternium-7, Cocamide mea, Guar hydroxypropyltrimonium chloride, Peg-150 stearate, Etidronic acid, Laureth-4, Disodium edta, Lanolin alcohol, Dipentaerythrityl hexahydroxystearate, Hydroxypropyl methylcellulose, Trisodium edta, Sodium hydroxide, Sodium benzoate, Methylparaben
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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.
| Nivea JapanCream Care Body Wash European White SoapYOUR PRODUCT | KracieNavie Relax Body Wash | NatureLabDiane Be True Body Soap Healthy | ShiseidoSenka Perfect Bubble For Body | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 40% | 38% | 38% |
| Price | — | $19.90 | $30.00 | $29.40 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 8 of 12 | 6 of 12 | 5 of 12 |
| Key difference | — | Acetyl Glucosamine | Glucosyl Ceramide | Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate |
| Irritancy | Medium | Medium | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | Contains drying alcohol |
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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.
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- 3Surfactants and experimental irritant contact dermatitisncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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- 5Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Laureths 4 and 23journals.sagepub.com
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