Nivea MagicBar Solid Face Cleansing Anti-Impurities
Works for
CleansingSodium coco-sulfate, Sodium lauroyl glutamate + 6 moreCleanses gently
“MagicBar Solid Face Cleansing Anti-Impurities”
This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin. It uses a combination of mild cleansing agents (cetearyl alcohol, 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: coco-glucoside, glyceryl oleate
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy3 strong irritants: Linalool, Geraniol + 1 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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Sodium coco-sulfate~25–37%
Water~12–19%
Citric acid~5–7.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidSodium lauroyl glutamate~2.9–4.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used as a cleansing agent. It creates foam
More about Sodium lauroyl glutamatePalmitic acid~2–3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that is naturally present in skin and helps soften it
More about Palmitic acidStearic acid~1.7–2.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps oil and water mix together and works as an emollient
More about Stearic acidSodium sulfate~1.4–2.1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to improve the product consistency and stabilize formulations
More about Sodium sulfateCetearyl alcohol~1.3–2%
- 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 alcoholBetaine~1.1–1.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improves the product texture
More about BetaineOryza sativa powder~0.9–1.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Camellia sinensis leaf extract~0.6–1.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Can contain potent anti-oxidant compounds (abbreviated ECG, GCG, EGC, and EGCG) that might help protect the skin from free radicals. Can help calm down inflammation and has some anti-bacterial properties. Unfortunately, these antioxidants are unstable and lose their effectiveness very quickly in products. The concentration of the antioxidant compounds in the extract also tends to be low to be effective in topical formulation
More about Camellia sinensis leaf extractKaolin~0.85–1.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of clay that consists mainly of aluminum silicate. Helps absorb oil and creates a thicker product consistency. Can be used to add a white color
More about KaolinTocopherol~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 palmitateCoco-glucoside~0.45–1%
- 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-glucosideGlyceryl oleate~0.35–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps oil and water mix together. Can be irritating
More about Glyceryl oleateHydrogenated palm glycerides citrate~0.3–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Hydrogenated palm glycerides citrateLecithin~0.2–0.75%
- 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 hydroxide~0.15–0.5%
Sodium benzoate~0.1–0.3%
Linalool~0.05–0.25%
Geraniol~0.05–0.25%
Parfum~0.05–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumCi 77891~0.05–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Ci 77288~0.05–0.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Ingredient list view
Sodium coco-sulfate, Water, Citric acid, Sodium lauroyl glutamate, Palmitic acid, Stearic acid, Sodium sulfate, Cetearyl alcohol, Betaine, Oryza sativa powder, Camellia sinensis leaf extract, Kaolin, Tocopherol, Ascorbyl palmitate, Coco-glucoside, Glyceryl oleate, Hydrogenated palm glycerides citrate, Lecithin, Sodium hydroxide, Sodium benzoate, Linalool, Geraniol, Parfum, Ci 77891, Ci 77288
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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.
| NiveaMagicBar Solid Face Cleansing Anti-ImpuritiesYOUR PRODUCT | Susanne KaufmannPurifying Cleansing Gel Gel Nettoyant Purifiant Recharge | Farmacy BeautyGreen Clean Gentle Creamy Cleanser | BYNACHTClean Sheets Cleansing Gel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 32% | 31% | 31% |
| Price | — | $74.99 | $14.00 | — |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 3 of 12 | 6 of 12 | 3 of 12 |
| Key difference | — | Sodium Hyaluronate | Linoleic Acid | Lactic Acid |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
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More alternatives: Superdrug Simply Pure Gentle Foaming CleanserManufaktura Cleansing and Makeup Removing Gel with Daisy
Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 7 studies and safety reviews.
- 1
- 2Vitamin E in dermatologyncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 3Vitamin E and Skin Healthlpi.oregonstate.edu
- 4
- 5Allergen of the Year—Alkyl Glucosidepracticeupdate.com
- 6
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