Nivea MagicBAR Refreshing Vegan Face Cleansing Bar Almond Oil
Works for
CleansingSodium coco-sulfate, Palmitic acid + 7 moreCleanses gently
“MagicBAR Refreshing Vegan Face Cleansing Bar Almond Oil”
This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin. It uses a combination of mild cleansing agents (cetearyl alcohol, cocamidopropyl betaine, coco-glucoside, glyceryl oleate, palmitic acid, sodium coco-sulfate, sodium lauroyl glutamate, stearic acid) 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: cocamidopropyl betaine, coco-glucoside, glyceryl oleate
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy2 strong irritants: Geraniol, ParfumMedium risk
Comedogenic1 ingredient rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale1 flagged
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Ingredients
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Salmon oil~25–38%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Sodium coco-sulfate~9–13.5%
Distarch phosphate~5–7.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Palmitic acid~3.1–4.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that is naturally present in skin and helps soften it
More about Palmitic acidStearic acid~2.5–3.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps oil and water mix together and works as an emollient
More about Stearic acidCetearyl alcohol~2–3%
- 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 alcoholWater~1.5–2.2%
Citric acid~1.3–1.9%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidSodium lauroyl glutamate~1–1.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used as a cleansing agent. It creates foam
More about Sodium lauroyl glutamateBetaine~0.85–1.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improves the product texture
More about BetainePrunus amygdalus dulcis oil~0.6–1.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that softens the skin
More about Prunus amygdalus dulcis oilVaccinium myrtillus fruit extract~0.45–1.05%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals in skin, but research on its efficacy in skin is lacking
More about Vaccinium myrtillus fruit extractTocopherol~0.4–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Pure form of vitamin E. Can help moisturise and protect the skin from free radicals. Often used to help stabilise other ingredients or the formula itself
More about TocopherolAscorbyl palmitate~0.4–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Being a lipid soluble form of vitamin C, it is more stable and can penetrate the skin better than L-Ascorbic acid. It is effective in protecting the skin from free radicals, as well as evening the skin tone, but is less effective in stimulating collagen production compared to L-Ascorbic acid.
More about Ascorbyl palmitateGlycerin~0.4–0.9%
- 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 GlycerinCoco-glucoside~0.4–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used as a cleansing agent (surfactant) in cleansers. Helps water and oil mix together in lotions. Can be irritating
More about Coco-glucosideCocamidopropyl betaine~1–1.5%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps water and oil mix together. Used as a cleansing ingredient. Could be an allergen
More about Cocamidopropyl betaineGlyceryl oleate~0.35–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps oil and water mix together. Can be irritating
More about Glyceryl oleateHydrogenated palm glycerides citrate~0.35–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Hydrogenated palm glycerides citrateLecithin~0.35–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used mostly for creating emulsions - helping oil and water mix together. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about LecithinSodium sulfate~0.15–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to improve the product consistency and stabilize formulations
More about Sodium sulfateSorbic acid~0.15–0.55%
Sodium hydroxide~0.15–0.5%
Sodium chloride~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to stabilize mixtures of oil and water, and create thicker, gel-like product textures
More about Sodium chlorideSodium citrate~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps to control the skin's pH level. Maintains the skin's natural film of amino-lactic acids and oils. Helps to preserve products
More about Sodium citratePotassium sorbate~0.1–0.35%
Geraniol~0.05–0.3%
Parfum~0.05–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumCi 77891~0.05–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Ci 77007~0.05–0.15%
Ingredient list view
Salmon oil, Sodium coco-sulfate, Distarch phosphate, Palmitic acid, Stearic acid, Cetearyl alcohol, Water, Citric acid, Sodium lauroyl glutamate, Betaine, Prunus amygdalus dulcis oil, Vaccinium myrtillus fruit extract, Tocopherol, Ascorbyl palmitate, Glycerin, Coco-glucoside, Cocamidopropyl betaine, Glyceryl oleate, Hydrogenated palm glycerides citrate, Lecithin, Sodium sulfate, Sorbic acid, Sodium hydroxide, Sodium chloride, Sodium citrate, Potassium sorbate, Geraniol, Parfum, Ci 77891, Ci 77007
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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.
| NiveaMagicBAR Refreshing Vegan Face Cleansing Bar Almond OilYOUR PRODUCT | Balea MedUltra Sensitive Shower Gel | SuperdrugSimply Pure Gentle Foaming Cleanser | Q+AVitamin A.C.E Cleansing Shower Oil | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 30% | 30% | 29% |
| Price | — | $5.94 | $0.99 | $10.11 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 6 of 12 | 5 of 12 | 6 of 12 |
| Key difference | — | Cocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine | Allantoin | Helianthus Annuus Extract |
| Irritancy | Medium | Low | Low | Low |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 11 studies and safety reviews.
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- 3Herbal Medicine: Biomolecular and Clinical Aspects. 2nd edition.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 4Vitamin E in dermatologyncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 5Vitamin E and Skin Healthlpi.oregonstate.edu
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