Nivea skin & stubble lotion

Nivea skin & stubble lotion

Efficacy75/100IrritancyHigh

Works for

Moisturizing
Glycerin, Prunus amygdalus dulcis oil +Β 1Β more
Works
What the product description says
β€œface moisturiser”
Source: Supderdrug

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 β€œpull 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 activeΒ· 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~4–6%
Prunus amygdalus dulcis oilKey activeΒ· EmollientEffect: MediumAn emollient that softens the skin~1.7–2.5%
Isopropyl palmitateΒ· EmollientEffect: LowHelps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a thicker product consistency~3.7–5.5%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy
3 strong irritants: Linalool, Coumarin + 1 more β€” 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
Chamomilla recutita flower extractPlant extract that can have healing and anti-inflammatory properties. It is a potential allergen and can be irritatingHigh~1.3–2%est.
LinaloolA fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.05–0.25%est.
CoumarinA fragrance. Is a likely skin allergen and can be irritatingHigh~0.05–0.2%est.
ParfumAn aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredientsHigh~0.05–0.15%est.
Isopropyl palmitateHelps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a thicker product consistencyMedium~3.7–5.5%est.
MethylpropanediolHelps dissolve other ingredients in a formulationMedium~2–3.1%est.
Triceteareth-4 phosphateHelps oil and water mix togetherMedium~1.1–1.6%est.
BhtA preservativeMedium~0.3–0.75%est.
EthylhexylglycerinA preservativeMedium~0.1–0.5%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
Isopropyl palmitateHelps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a thicker product consistency3/5~3.7–5.5%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~4–6%
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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Isopropyl palmitate~3.7–5.5%
Comedogenic 3/5Irritant Β· 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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Distarch phosphate~2.7–4.1%
Formula
Methylpropanediol~2–3.1%
Irritant Β· medium
Irritation risk
Medium

Helps dissolve other ingredients in a formulation

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Prunus amygdalus dulcis oil~1.7–2.5%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
MoisturizingAnti-oxidationAnti-aging

An emollient that softens the skin

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Chamomilla recutita flower extract~1.3–2%
Irritant Β· high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Anti-inflammatory

Plant extract that can have healing and anti-inflammatory properties. It is a potential allergen and can be irritating

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Triceteareth-4 phosphate~1.1–1.6%
Irritant Β· medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together

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Carbomer~0.9–1.35%
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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Maltodextrin~0.55–1.25%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Mattifying

Used to stabilize the product formulation and can help absorb oil

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Sodium hydroxide~0.45–1%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Used to adjust the product's pH

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Bht~0.3–0.75%
Irritant Β· medium
Irritation risk
Medium

A preservative

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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~0.1–0.5%
Irritant Β· medium
Irritation risk
Medium

A preservative

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Linalool~0.05–0.25%
Irritant Β· high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance. Can be irritating

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Coumarin~0.05–0.2%
Irritant Β· high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance. Is a likely skin allergen and can be irritating

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Parfum~0.05–0.15%
Irritant Β· high
Irritation risk
High

An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients

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Ingredient list view

Water, Glycerin, Isopropyl palmitate, Distarch phosphate, Methylpropanediol, Prunus amygdalus dulcis oil, Chamomilla recutita flower extract, Triceteareth-4 phosphate, Carbomer, Maltodextrin, Sodium hydroxide, Bht, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Linalool, Coumarin, Parfum

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