Panthenol (pro-vitamin B5) at about 1.80% - 2.20% concentration. In this concentration, Panthenol works effectively to improve the skin barrier and reduce inflammation.

This product contains ingredients that could be beneficial, but their concentrations are too low in this formulation: lactic acid

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.

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The product retails for 14.49$ in the United States, for 41.03A$ in Australia and for 15.35£ in the United Kingdom.

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What can the product work for?

Works for

Moisturizing

Moisturizing

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

mannitol 0.4% - 0.6%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

Helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin

panthenol 1.8% - 2.2%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function

glycerin 3.7% - 4.5%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant

Anti-aging

What does the product description say?

The instant effect gel with vitamin+ complex immediately combats signs of fatigue and provides the skin with new energy.

Source: German Drugstore

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.

lactic acid 0.2% - 0.35%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Insufficient!

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)

Evens skin tone

What does the product description say?

– Fights signs of fatigue – Balances the skin tone – Improves the appearance of the skin – Refreshes the skin immediately – Gives a healthy appearance

Source: German Drugstore

Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low

taurine 1.6% - 1.9%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: LOW

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

lactic acid 0.2% - 0.35%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Insufficient!

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Ingredients & concentrations

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Key Actives

panthenol 1.8% - 2.2%

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Works for: Moisturizing, Reduces redness, Reduces irritation

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function

caffeine 2.2% - 2.7%

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Works for: De-puffing, Anti-oxidation

Might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals. Can have a dehydration effect that might somewhat decrease the look of puffy eyes

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alcohol denat. 7.9% - 9.7%

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

paullinia cupana seed extract 1% - 1.3%

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Comodogenic ingredients

We couldn't find any comodogenic ingredients in this product

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water 45% - 55%

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Plain old water

alcohol denat. 7.9% - 9.7%

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

glycerin 3.7% - 4.5%

Irritation risk:

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

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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Key ingredients	panthenol caffeine +2 more	Common: panthenol glycerin +1 more Other: madecassoside madecassic acid +9 more	Common: panthenol caffeine +2 more Other:	Common: panthenol glycerin +1 more Other: capryloyl salicylic acid adenosine +14 more	Common: panthenol glycerin +1 more Other: madecassoside madecassic acid +9 more	Common: panthenol glycerin +1 more Other: lactobacillus ferment sodium hyaluronate	Common: panthenol glycerin Other: butyrospermum parkii butter caprylic/capric triglyceride +5 more	Common: panthenol glycerin +1 more Other: niacinamide urea +16 more	Common: panthenol glycerin Other: isobutylamido thiazolyl resorcinol butyrospermum parkii butter +3 more	Common: panthenol glycerin +1 more Other: acetyl tetrapeptide-9 acetyl tetrapeptide-11 +8 more	Common: panthenol glycerin Other: cannabidiol - derived from extract or tincture or resin of cannabis caprylic/capric triglyceride +3 more	Common: panthenol panthenol +3 more Other: acetyl tetrapeptide-11 acetyl hexapeptide-8 +21 more
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Potential Irritants	parfum Has skin benefit? citronellol Has skin benefit? +15 more	ci 77289 Has skin benefit? chromium hydroxide green Has skin benefit? +15 more	parfum Has skin benefit? citronellol Has skin benefit? +15 more	parfum Has skin benefit? capryloyl salicylic acid Has skin benefit? +16 more	ci 77289 Has skin benefit? chromium hydroxide green Has skin benefit? +15 more	calendula officinalis flower extract Has skin benefit? aloe barbadensis leaf juice Has skin benefit?	ascorbic acid Has skin benefit? alcohol Has skin benefit? +14 more	geraniol Has skin benefit? citronellol Has skin benefit? +26 more	parfum Has skin benefit? alcohol denat. Has skin benefit? +5 more	alpha-isomethyl ionone Has skin benefit? ascorbic acid Has skin benefit? +16 more	linalool Has skin benefit? parfum Has skin benefit? +9 more	echinacea angustifolia extract Has skin benefit? triacetin Has skin benefit? +16 more
All ingredients	water Has skin benefit? alcohol denat. Has skin benefit? +34 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +33 more	water Has skin benefit? alcohol denat. Has skin benefit? +34 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +57 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +33 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +10 more	water Has skin benefit? alcohol denat. Has skin benefit? +33 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +57 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +22 more	water Has skin benefit? octyldodecanol Has skin benefit? +36 more	water Has skin benefit? caprylic/capric triglyceride Has skin benefit? +27 more	water Has skin benefit? caprylic/capric triglyceride Has skin benefit? +68 more

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Nivea Men Active Energy Wake-up Gel

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