Nivea Men Acne 8H Oil Clear Mud Foam

Nivea Men Acne 8H Oil Clear Mud Foam

Efficacy50/100IrritancyHigh

Works for

Cleansing
Potassium myristate, Potassium palmitate + 7 more
Cleanses gently
What the product description says
“Effective foaming cleanser enriched with carnitine helps to cleanse - skin thoroughly.”
Source: Yesstyle

This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin. It uses a combination of mild cleansing agents (carnitine, cera alba, glyceryl stearate, potassium laurate, potassium myristate, potassium oleate, potassium palmitate, potassium stearate, sodium methyl cocoyl taurate) 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: sodium methyl cocoyl taurate

Potassium myristateEffect: High~3.3–4.9%
Potassium palmitateEffect: High~2.4–3.6%
Potassium stearateEffect: High~2.1–3.1%
Potassium laurateEffect: HighHelps water and oil mix together~1.6–2.4%
Glyceryl stearateEffect: HighAn emollient that softens the skin and forms a protective layer on its surface. Helps water and oil mix together~1.4–2.1%
Cera albaEffect: HighForms a protective barrier that holds water and keeps dry skin hydrated. Keeps an emulsion from separating into its oil and liquid components, and increases the thickness of a product. Can be an allergen~1.3–1.9%
Sodium methyl cocoyl taurateEffect: HighHelps oil and water mix together. Can be used as cleansing agent~0.9–1.4%
CarnitineEffect: High~0.6–1.4%
Potassium oleateEffect: High~0.15–0.65%
Anti-blemish
Carnitine, Camellia sinensis leaf extract
Not delivered
What the product description says
“Product name: Men Acne 8H Oil Clear Mud Foam”
Source: Yesstyle

Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low.

CarnitineEffect: Low~0.6–1.4%
Camellia sinensis leaf extractEffect: Low, below effective doseCan 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~0.1–0.35%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy
3 strong irritants: Menthol, Alcohol denat. + 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
Sodium methyl cocoyl taurateHelps oil and water mix together. Can be used as cleansing agentHigh~0.9–1.4%est.
Menthol—High~0.35–0.75%est.
Alcohol denat.Produces temporary toning effect. Can help dissolve other ingredients or preserve productsHigh~0.2–0.7%est.
ParfumAn aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredientsHigh~0.05–0.25%est.
Ci 16035A red dyeHigh~0.05–0.2%est.
Potassium laurateHelps water and oil mix togetherMedium~1.6–2.4%est.
Peg-8Used to create a nice product consistencyMedium~1.2–1.8%est.
Cera albaForms a protective barrier that holds water and keeps dry skin hydrated. Keeps an emulsion from separating into its oil and liquid components, and increases the thickness of a product. Can be an allergenMedium~1.3–1.9%est.
Acrylates copolymerUsed to stabilize product formulation, help create an even product layer over skin (for example, in sunscreen) and create a thicker product consistencyMedium~0.85–1.25%est.
Comedogenic
1 ingredient rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale
1 flagged
These ingredients have a comedogenic rating of 2 or more on a 0–5 scale; the table shows each one's rating. In leave-on products they can clog pores in acne-prone skin.
IngredientFunctionRatingEst. amount
Ci 16035A red dye3/5~0.05–0.2%est.

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Ingredients

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Water~40–60%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Plain old water

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Glycerin~3.9–5.8%
Formula
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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Potassium myristate~3.3–4.9%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing
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Potassium palmitate~2.4–3.6%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing
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Potassium stearate~2.1–3.1%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing
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Potassium laurate~1.6–2.4%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Cleansing

Helps water and oil mix together

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Glyceryl stearate~1.4–2.1%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
CleansingMoisturizing

An emollient that softens the skin and forms a protective layer on its surface. Helps water and oil mix together

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Peg-8~1.2–1.8%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Moisturizing

Used to create a nice product consistency

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Cera alba~1.3–1.9%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
CleansingMoisturizing

Forms a protective barrier that holds water and keeps dry skin hydrated. Keeps an emulsion from separating into its oil and liquid components, and increases the thickness of a product. Can be an allergen

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Acrylates copolymer~0.85–1.25%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

Used to stabilize product formulation, help create an even product layer over skin (for example, in sunscreen) and create a thicker product consistency

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Sodium methyl cocoyl taurate~0.9–1.4%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together. Can be used as cleansing agent

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Magnolia officinalis bark extract~0.4–0.9%
Formula
Menthol~0.35–0.75%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
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Trisodium edta~0.3–0.75%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Helps preserve product formulations

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Potassium arachidate
Not recognized
Alcohol denat.~0.2–0.7%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

Produces temporary toning effect. Can help dissolve other ingredients or preserve products

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Potassium oleate~0.15–0.65%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing
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Carnitine~0.6–1.4%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
CleansingMattifyingMoisturizingAnti-blemish
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Glyceryl glucoside~0.1–0.45%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Can help to restore skin barrier function and soften its upper layer

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Camellia sinensis leaf extract~0.1–0.35%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Anti-oxidationAntibacterialAnti-agingAnti-blemishEvens skin toneMoisturizing

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

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Parfum~0.05–0.25%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients

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Ci 10316~0.05–0.25%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
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Ci 16035~0.05–0.2%
Comedogenic 3/5Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Comedogenicity
3/5

A red dye

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Ci 61570~0.05–0.1%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
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Ci 77266~0.01–0.05%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
More about Ci 77266
Ingredient list view

Water, Glycerin, Potassium myristate, Potassium palmitate, Potassium stearate, Potassium laurate, Glyceryl stearate, Peg-8, Cera alba, Acrylates copolymer, Sodium methyl cocoyl taurate, Magnolia officinalis bark extract, Menthol, Trisodium edta, Unknown, Alcohol denat., Potassium oleate, Carnitine, Glyceryl glucoside, Camellia sinensis leaf extract, Parfum, Ci 10316, Ci 16035, Ci 61570, Ci 77266

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