Nivea Japan

Nivea Japan Men Morning 10 Oily Block Gel

Name: Nivea Japan - Men Morning 10 Oily Block Gel
Brand: Nivea Japan

Efficacy75/100IrritancyHigh

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Moisturizing

Dimethicone, Glycerin + 9 more

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What the product description says

“Charge for 10 seconds in the morning for a casually moisturized skin.”

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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: arginine, 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: arginine, dimethicone.

DimethiconeKey active· Emollient, OcclusiveEffect: HighA silicone that helps to reduce water loss from the surface of the skin. Can temporarily "fill in" lines and wrinkles, absorb oil, and create a nice product finish~3.3–4%

GlycerinKey active· HumectantEffect: HighOne of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant~2.4–3%

Peg/ppg/polybutylene glycol-8/5/3 glycerinKey active· HumectantEffect: MediumHelps create a nice product texture and attract water to the upper layer of the skin~1.4–1.7%

ArginineKey active· Humectant, OcclusiveEffect: HighAn amino acid that is naturally present in skin and helps keep it hydrated. When used together with AHAs, it can reduce their irritating effect on the skin~1.2–1.5%

Simmondsia chinensis seed oilKey active· Emollient, OcclusiveEffect: HighSoftens the upper layer of skin and helps restore the healthy skin barrier. Has shown to help calm down inflammation in skin. It is a stable oil, meaning that it retains its properties even when exposed to air.~1–1.2%

Hydrolyzed hyaluronic acidKey active· HumectantEffect: HighOne of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin. A version of it is naturally present in skin~0.5–0.75%

Phytosteryl/octyldodecyl lauroyl glutamateKey active· EmollientEffect: HighA mix of amino acids and plant-based lipids. Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and reduce water loss over time~0.5–0.75%

Butylene glycol· HumectantEffect: LowUsed to create a nice product texture and help delivery of other ingredients. Might be somewhat helpful in attracting water to the upper layer of the skin~4.2–5.2%

Hydroxypropyl cyclodextrin· EmollientEffect: LowUsed to stabilize product formulations and help soften the upper layer of the skin~1.7–2%

Polyquaternium-51Effect: LowAn emollient that helps create a nice silky finish on the skin~0.7–1%

Octyldodecanol· EmollientEffect: LowAn emollient that helps to soften the skin and create a pleasant product texture and stabilize the formulation~0.35–0.6%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy

3 strong irritants: Alcohol, Menthol + 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

AlcoholCan be drying and contribute to skin irritation. Used in formulars to dissolve other ingredients, create a thinner product consistency or for its antibacterial propertiesHigh~8–9.8%est.

Menthol—High~0.25–0.45%est.

ParfumAn aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredientsHigh~0.05–0.1%est.

Hydroxypropyl cyclodextrinUsed to stabilize product formulations and help soften the upper layer of the skinMedium~1.7–2%est.

Simmondsia chinensis seed oilSoftens the upper layer of skin and helps restore the healthy skin barrier. Has shown to help calm down inflammation in skin. It is a stable oil, meaning that it retains its properties even when exposed to air.Medium~1–1.2%est.

TaurineCould be helpful in reducing inflammation in skin, evening out the skin tone and neutralizing free radicals, but more research is needed to confirm its effectivenessMedium~0.55–0.85%est.

Ceteth-10Helps water and oil mix together and is used as a cleansing agentMedium~0.45–0.65%est.

Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymerMaintains the texture of skincare products. Allows the product to spread evenly. Helps oil and water mix togetherMedium~0.25–0.45%est.

Disodium edtaStabilizes the product formulationMedium~0.15–0.25%est.

Comedogenic

Clean of flagged comedogenic ingredients

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Ingredients

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Water~45–55%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Plain old water

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Alcohol~8–9.8%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

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Antibacterial

Can be drying and contribute to skin irritation. Used in formulars to dissolve other ingredients, create a thinner product consistency or for its antibacterial properties

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Butylene glycol~4.2–5.2%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

Used to create a nice product texture and help delivery of other ingredients. Might be somewhat helpful in attracting water to the upper layer of the skin

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Dimethicone~3.3–4%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

MoisturizingMattifying

A silicone that helps to reduce water loss from the surface of the skin. Can temporarily "fill in" lines and wrinkles, absorb oil, and create a nice product finish

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Glycerin~2.4–3%

Key active

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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Silica~2.1–2.6%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Used to absorb oil and can temporarily mattify skin

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Hydroxypropyl cyclodextrin~1.7–2%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

Moisturizing

Used to stabilize product formulations and help soften the upper layer of the skin

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Peg/ppg/polybutylene glycol-8/5/3 glycerin~1.4–1.7%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

Helps create a nice product texture and attract water to the upper layer of the skin

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Arginine~1.2–1.5%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

An amino acid that is naturally present in skin and helps keep it hydrated. When used together with AHAs, it can reduce their irritating effect on the skin

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Simmondsia chinensis seed oil~1–1.2%

Key activeIrritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

Moisturizing

Softens the upper layer of skin and helps restore the healthy skin barrier. Has shown to help calm down inflammation in skin. It is a stable oil, meaning that it retains its properties even when exposed to air.

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Polyquaternium-51~0.7–1%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

An emollient that helps create a nice silky finish on the skin

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Taurine~0.55–0.85%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

Anti-inflammatoryAnti-blemishAnti-oxidationEvens skin tone

Could be helpful in reducing inflammation in skin, evening out the skin tone and neutralizing free radicals, but more research is needed to confirm its effectiveness

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Hydrolyzed hyaluronic acid~0.5–0.75%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin. A version of it is naturally present in skin

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Phytosteryl/octyldodecyl lauroyl glutamate~0.5–0.75%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

MoisturizingAnti-oxidation

A mix of amino acids and plant-based lipids. Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and reduce water loss over time

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Ceteth-10~0.45–0.65%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

Cleansing

Helps water and oil mix together and is used as a cleansing agent

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Octyldodecanol~0.35–0.6%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

An emollient that helps to soften the skin and create a pleasant product texture and stabilize the formulation

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Menthol~0.25–0.45%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

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Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer~0.25–0.45%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Maintains the texture of skincare products. Allows the product to spread evenly. Helps oil and water mix together

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Carbomer~0.2–0.4%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Cleansing

Helps create a thicker or gel-like product texture. It is not a surfactant but can be used in gentle cleansing formulations

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Xanthan gum~0.2–0.35%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Cleansing

Used to create a thicker product consistency

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Phenoxyethanol~0.15–0.3%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products

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Disodium edta~0.15–0.25%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Stabilizes the product formulation

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Sodium hydroxide~0.1–0.2%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Used to adjust the product's pH

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Methylparaben~0.1–0.2%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

A preservative

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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, Alcohol, Butylene glycol, Dimethicone, Glycerin, Silica, Hydroxypropyl cyclodextrin, Peg/ppg/polybutylene glycol-8/5/3 glycerin, Arginine, Simmondsia chinensis seed oil, Polyquaternium-51, Taurine, Hydrolyzed hyaluronic acid, Phytosteryl/octyldodecyl lauroyl glutamate, Ceteth-10, Octyldodecanol, Menthol, Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer, Carbomer, Xanthan gum, Phenoxyethanol, Disodium edta, Sodium hydroxide, Methylparaben, Parfum

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	Nivea JapanMen Morning 10 Oily Block GelYOUR PRODUCT	RilastilAqua Intense 72h	KaoBiore Moisture Jelly	Hada laboGokujun Perfect Gel
Match	—	47%	45%	44%
Price	—	$26.02	$4.16	$42.26
Shared key ingredients	—	4 of 6	3 of 6	4 of 6
Key difference	—	Ceramide Eop	Betaine	Glucosyl Ceramide
Irritancy	High	Medium	Medium	Low
Drying alcohol	Contains 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 6 studies and safety reviews.

1
Dimethicone as a protective ingredient in topical medicationsjaad.org
2
Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Dimethicone Copolyoljournals.sagepub.com
3
Glycerol and the skin: holistic approach to its origin and functionsncbi.nlm.nih.gov
4
Cosmeceuttical Critigue: Taurinemdedge.com
5
Efficacy of a New Topical Nano-hyaluronic Acid in Humansncbi.nlm.nih.gov
6
Physiochemical properties and application of hyaluronic acid: a systematic reviewonlinelibrary.wiley.com

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