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Nivea Men Skin Energy Face Cream Moisturiser
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Nivea Men Skin Energy Face Cream Moisturiser

Efficacy25/100IrritancyHigh
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1 of 3 advertised claims delivered

Moisturizing
Glycerin, Cetearyl alcohol + 4 more
Good evidence
What the product description says
“Men Skin Energy Face Cream Moisturiser”
From product name

This product contains good ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. These ingredients are called "humectants": glycerin.

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).

GlycerinKey active· HumectantEffect: HighOne of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant~4.2–6.3%
Cetearyl alcoholKey active· EmollientEffect: MediumA non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture~2.2–3.3%
Ethylhexyl cocoateKey active· EmollientEffect: MediumHelps soften the upper layer of the skin~3.7–5.6%
Dibutyl adipate· EmollientEffect: LowHelps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product consistency~2.1–3.2%
Glyceryl stearate citrate· EmollientEffect: LowHelps oil and water mix together while softening the upper layer of the skin~1.5–2.2%
Isopropyl palmitate· EmollientEffect: LowHelps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a thicker product consistency~1.3–1.9%
Evens skin tone
No ingredient credited for this claim
No evidence
What the product description says
“Evens skin tone .”
Source: Feelunique

Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low

Anti-aging
No ingredient credited for this claim
No evidence
What the product description says
“Powered with caffeine 100 % from a natural source, the NIVEA MEN SKIN ENERGY MOISTURIZING CREME will instantly hydrate and refresh the skin, fight signs of tiredness, and improve skin condition for a natural healthy look.”
Source: Feelunique

Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low.

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy
5 strong irritants: Linalool, Limonene + 3 more — patch-test recommended
High risk
We flagged 11 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.
IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount
Paullinia cupana seed extract—High~0.8–1.2%est.
LinaloolA fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.1–0.3%est.
LimoneneA common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heatHigh~0.1–0.3%est.
CitronellolA fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.05–0.2%est.
Alpha-isomethyl iononeA fragrance. Potential allergen and can be irritatingHigh~0.05–0.15%est.
ParfumAn aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredientsHigh~0.05–0.1%est.
Isopropyl palmitateHelps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a thicker product consistencyMedium~1.3–1.9%est.
CaffeineMight be helpful in neutralizing free radicals. Can have a dehydration effect that might somewhat decrease the look of puffy eyesMedium~1–1.45%est.
Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymerMaintains the texture of skincare products. Allows the product to spread evenly. Helps oil and water mix togetherMedium~0.4–0.95%est.
EthylhexylglycerinA preservativeMedium~0.15–0.55%est.
Piroctone olamineA preservativeMedium~0.1–0.4%est.
Comedogenic
2 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale
2 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
Isopropyl palmitateHelps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a thicker product consistency3/5~1.3–1.9%est.
Cetearyl alcoholA non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture2/5~2.2–3.3%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~4.2–6.3%
Key active
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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Ethylhexyl cocoate~3.7–5.6%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin

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Cetearyl alcohol~2.2–3.3%
Key activeComedogenic 2/5
Irritation risk
Low
Comedogenicity
2/5
Works for
CleansingMoisturizing

A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture

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Dibutyl adipate~2.1–3.2%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product consistency

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Distarch phosphate~1.7–2.5%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
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Glyceryl stearate citrate~1.5–2.2%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
CleansingMoisturizing

Helps oil and water mix together while softening the upper layer of the skin

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Isopropyl palmitate~1.3–1.9%
Comedogenic 3/5Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Comedogenicity
3/5
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a thicker product consistency

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Caffeine~1–1.45%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
De-puffingAnti-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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Paullinia cupana seed extract~0.8–1.2%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
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Maltodextrin~0.5–1.2%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Mattifying

Used to stabilize the product formulation and can help absorb oil

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Carbomer~0.45–1%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing

Helps create a thicker or gel-like product texture. It is not a surfactant but can be used in gentle cleansing formulations

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Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer~0.4–0.95%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

Maintains the texture of skincare products. Allows the product to spread evenly. Helps oil and water mix together

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Sodium hydroxide~0.35–0.75%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Used to adjust the product's pH

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Trisodium edta~0.2–0.75%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Helps preserve product formulations

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Phenoxyethanol~0.15–0.6%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products

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Ethylhexylglycerin~0.15–0.55%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

A preservative

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Piroctone olamine~0.1–0.4%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

A preservative

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Linalool~0.1–0.3%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance. Can be irritating

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Limonene~0.1–0.3%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat

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Citronellol~0.05–0.2%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance. Can be irritating

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Alpha-isomethyl ionone~0.05–0.15%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance. Potential allergen and can be irritating

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Parfum~0.05–0.1%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients

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Ingredient list view

Water, Glycerin, Ethylhexyl cocoate, Cetearyl alcohol, Dibutyl adipate, Distarch phosphate, Glyceryl stearate citrate, Isopropyl palmitate, Caffeine, Paullinia cupana seed extract, Maltodextrin, Carbomer, Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer, Sodium hydroxide, Trisodium edta, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Piroctone olamine, Linalool, Limonene, Citronellol, Alpha-isomethyl ionone, Parfum

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Sources cited in this review

Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 4 studies and safety reviews.

  1. 1
    Glycerol and the skin: holistic approach to its origin and functionsncbi.nlm.nih.gov
  2. 2
    Amended Safety Assessment of Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Oil and its Derivativescir-safety.org
  3. 3
    Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Isopropyl Isostearatejournals.sagepub.com
  4. 4
    Final report on the safety assessment of EDTA, calcium disodium EDTA, diammonium EDTA, dipotassium EDTA, disodium EDTA, TEA-EDTA, tetrasodium EDTA, tripotassium EDTA, trisodium EDTA, HEDTA, and trisodium HEDTAncbi.nlm.nih.gov
Nivea Men Skin Energy Face Cream Moisturiser
NiveaMen Skin Energy Face Cream Moisturiser
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