Nivea Active Energy Morning Fix Face Moisturiser
Works for
1 of 3 advertised claims delivered
Moisturizing4 ingredients credited for this claimStrong support
“Active Energy Morning Fix Face Moisturiser”
This product contains good ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. These ingredients are called "humectants": glycerin, mannitol.
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. If the air is dry, humectants can speed up the moisture loss from the skin. This is why it is a good idea to use another product on top of this one to help "seal in" the moisture (look for ingredients like dimethicone, squalane, oils and butters).
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: panthenol
Anti-aging1 ingredient credited for this claimLimited support
“Product Information NIVEA MEN has developed a moisturiser that fights signs of fatigue and gives you a visible healthy look.”
This product does not contain ingredients that are able to reduce fine lines and wrinkles or help with skin elasticity, but it can improve the look of the skin temporarily through moisturization. Well-moisturized skin might also be able to repair the sun damage better.
Evens skin tone2 ingredients credited for this claimWeak support
“Features "• Fights signs of tiredness • Evens out the skin tone • Improved skin condition • Instantly refreshed skin • Healthy looking skin " Benefits Just as your body shows signs of fatigue and lack of sleep, so does your skin!”
Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy6 strong irritants: Alcohol denat., Linalool + 4 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~45–55%
Alcohol denat.~7.9–9.7%
- Irritation risk
- High
Produces temporary toning effect. Can help dissolve other ingredients or preserve products
More about Alcohol denat.Glycerin~3.7–4.5%
- 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 GlycerinAmmonium acryloyldimethyltaurate/vp copolymer~3.1–3.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Increases thickness of a product. Texture enhancer for oil-in-water emulsions
More about Ammonium acryloyldimethyltaurate/vp copolymerCaffeine~2.2–2.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals. Can have a dehydration effect that might somewhat decrease the look of puffy eyes
More about CaffeinePanthenol~1.8–2.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function
More about PanthenolTaurine~1.6–1.9%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
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
More about TaurineMaris limus extract~1.4–1.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Paullinia cupana seed extract~1–1.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
Tocopheryl acetate~0.95–1.15%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A more stable but less bio-available form of vitamin E compared to Tocopherol. Might help moisturize and protect the skin from free radicals, but mostly used in low concentrations to stabilize other ingredients.
More about Tocopheryl acetateMagnesium chloride~0.65–1%
Maltodextrin~0.55–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to stabilize the product formulation and can help absorb oil
More about MaltodextrinOstrea shell extract~0.45–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Mannitol~0.4–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about MannitolPropylene glycol~0.3–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps oil and water mix together and can enhance the penetration of other ingredients into the skin. It can be irritating
More about Propylene glycolMicrocrystalline cellulose~0.4–0.65%
Acrylates/ammonium methacrylate copolymer~0.35–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Xanthan gum~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumTalc~0.4–0.6%
Triethyl citrate~0.2–0.4%
Peg-40 hydrogenated castor oil~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Peg-40 hydrogenated castor oilSodium sulfate~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to improve the product consistency and stabilize formulations
More about Sodium sulfateSodium benzoate~0.2–0.35%
Potassium sorbate~0.2–0.35%
Lactic acid~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An exfoliating and moisturizing alpha-hydroxy acid (AHA). Typically causes less irritation than other AHAs, for example, glycolic acid. At high concentrations (about 15%), lactic acid can help reduce lines and wrinkles. Recent studies show that lactic acid can support the "good" bacteria living on skin's surface (healthy skin microbiome)
More about Lactic acidPhenoxyethanol~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolLinalool~0.15–0.3%
Limonene~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- High
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimoneneAlpha-isomethyl ionone~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- High
A fragrance. Potential allergen and can be irritating
More about Alpha-isomethyl iononeCitronellol~0.15–0.25%
Parfum~0.1–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumCi 77891~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Ci 77492~0.1–0.2%
Ci 77491~0.1–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A red colorant made of iron oxide. Typically is not irritating
More about Ci 77491Ci 77499~0.05–0.15%
Ci 42090~0.05–0.1%
Ingredient list view
Water, Alcohol denat., Glycerin, Ammonium acryloyldimethyltaurate/vp copolymer, Caffeine, Panthenol, Taurine, Maris limus extract, Paullinia cupana seed extract, Tocopheryl acetate, Magnesium chloride, Maltodextrin, Ostrea shell extract, Mannitol, Propylene glycol, Microcrystalline cellulose, Acrylates/ammonium methacrylate copolymer, Xanthan gum, Talc, Triethyl citrate, Peg-40 hydrogenated castor oil, Sodium sulfate, Sodium benzoate, Potassium sorbate, Lactic acid, Phenoxyethanol, Linalool, Limonene, Alpha-isomethyl ionone, Citronellol, Parfum, Ci 77891, Ci 77492, Ci 77491, Ci 77499, Ci 42090
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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.
| NiveaActive Energy Morning Fix Face MoisturiserYOUR PRODUCT | BIOTHERMBLUE THERAPY REVITALIZE MOISTURIZING DAY CREAM | SKIN&LABMedicica Calming Cream | M-61Major Moisture! | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 62% | 61% | 61% |
| Price | $17.17 | $99.00+$81.83 | $18.00+$0.83 | $36.00+$18.83 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 3 of 4 | 3 of 4 | 3 of 4 |
| Key difference | — | Capryloyl Salicylic Acid | Madecassoside | Acetyl Tetrapeptide-11 |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | Contains drying alcohol | — | — | — |
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Product summary
"Nivea Men - Active Energy Morning Fix Face Moisturiser" has a good moisturizing formula.
Ingredient callouts
- This formulation also uses an effective concentration of panthenol (pro-vitamin B5) - about 1.80% - 2.20%. Panthenol helps strengthen the skin barrier, improve hydration and reduce inflammation in skin.
Irritation risk
This moisturizer contains a bunch of common irritants, including ingredients that do not provide any known benefit for the skin. It might not be the best choice if your skin is sensitive. We assess the overall irritancy of this moisturizer to be high. For a detailed overview of all potential irritants: click here
You can see the detailed formula review with the breakdown of all actives in the product and the full ingredient list with estimated concentrations in the tables below.
Price
The product retails for 12.99£ in the United Kingdom.
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 12 studies and safety reviews.
- 1
- 2Skin moisturizing effects of panthenol-based formulationspdfs.semanticscholar.org
- 3
- 4Cosmeceuttical Critigue: Taurinemdedge.com
- 5Surfactants and experimental irritant contact dermatitisncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 6Propylene Glycolpubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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