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Nivea Sensitive Face Cleansing Milk
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Nivea Sensitive Face Cleansing Milk

Efficacy100/100IrritancyLow
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Works for

Cleansing
Cetyl alcohol, Sodium palmitate + 5 more
Cleanses gently
What the product description says
“Sensitive Face Cleansing Milk”
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This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin. It uses a combination of mild cleansing agents (cetyl alcohol, glyceryl stearate, sodium arachidate, sodium myristate, sodium oleate, sodium palmitate, sodium stearate) 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 palmitate

Cetyl alcoholEffect: HighA non-drying alcohol that works to soften the skin and stabilize product formulations helping oil and water mix together~1.4–2.1%
Sodium palmitateEffect: High~1–1.5%
Sodium stearateEffect: HighHelps oil and water mix together~0.85–1.3%
Glyceryl stearateEffect: HighAn emollient that softens the skin and forms a protective layer on its surface. Helps water and oil mix together~0.45–1.05%
Sodium oleateEffect: HighHelps oil and water mix together and create a thicker product consistency~0.35–0.8%
Sodium myristateEffect: High~0.2–0.75%
Sodium arachidateEffect: High~0.1–0.4%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy
7 flagged ingredients
Low risk
We flag 7 ingredients with irritancy potential; the product's overall irritancy is low. The table lists each ingredient's own rating.
IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount
Sodium palmitate—High~1–1.5%est.
Isopropyl palmitateHelps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a thicker product consistencyMedium~5.4–8%est.
MethylpropanediolHelps dissolve other ingredients in a formulationMedium~1.6–2.4%est.
Vitis vinifera seed oilA great emollient that can also have anti-oxidant propertiesMedium~1.2–1.8%est.
Sodium stearateHelps oil and water mix togetherMedium~0.85–1.3%est.
Sodium oleateHelps oil and water mix together and create a thicker product consistencyMedium~0.35–0.8%est.
EthylhexylglycerinA preservativeMedium~0.05–0.2%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 consistency3/5~5.4–8%est.
Butyrospermum parkii butterA great moisturising ingredient that softens the skin and reduces water loss from its upper layer. It also can be helpful in protecting skin from free radicals3/5~2.1–3.2%est.

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Ingredients

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Water~40–60%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Plain old water

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Isopropyl palmitate~5.4–8%
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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Paraffinum liquidum~3.7–5.6%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Mineral oil. One of the most effective and well studied occlusive and emollient moisturizing ingredients. Helps reduce moisture loss in skin and repair skin barrier function

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Glycerin~2.7–4%
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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Butyrospermum parkii butter~2.1–3.2%
Comedogenic 3/5
Irritation risk
Low
Comedogenicity
3/5
Works for
MoisturizingAnti-oxidationAnti-aging

A great moisturising ingredient that softens the skin and reduces water loss from its upper layer. It also can be helpful in protecting skin from free radicals

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Methylpropanediol~1.6–2.4%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

Helps dissolve other ingredients in a formulation

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Cetyl alcohol~1.4–2.1%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
CleansingMoisturizing

A non-drying alcohol that works to soften the skin and stabilize product formulations helping oil and water mix together

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Vitis vinifera seed oil~1.2–1.8%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
MoisturizingAnti-oxidation

A great emollient that can also have anti-oxidant properties

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Panthenol~1–1.45%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Reduces rednessMoisturizingReduces irritation

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

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Glyceryl glucoside~0.6–1.35%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

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

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Sodium palmitate~1–1.5%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Cleansing
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Glyceryl stearate~0.45–1.05%
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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Sodium stearate~0.85–1.3%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together

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Sodium carbomer~0.2–0.7%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Helps improve the texture

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Sodium myristate~0.2–0.75%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing
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Sodium arachidate~0.1–0.4%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing
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Sodium oleate~0.35–0.8%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together and create a thicker product consistency

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Ethylhexylglycerin~0.05–0.2%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

A preservative

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Phenoxyethanol~0.05–0.25%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products

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Ingredient list view

Water, Isopropyl palmitate, Paraffinum liquidum, Glycerin, Butyrospermum parkii butter, Methylpropanediol, Cetyl alcohol, Vitis vinifera seed oil, Panthenol, Glyceryl glucoside, Sodium palmitate, Glyceryl stearate, Sodium stearate, Sodium carbomer, Sodium myristate, Sodium arachidate, Sodium oleate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Phenoxyethanol

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Sources cited in this review

Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 7 studies and safety reviews.

  1. 1
    Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Isopropyl Isostearatejournals.sagepub.com
  2. 2
    A review on the extensive skin benefits of mineral oilncbi.nlm.nih.gov
  3. 3
    Glycerol and the skin: holistic approach to its origin and functionsncbi.nlm.nih.gov
  4. 4
    Skin moisturizing effects of panthenol-based formulationspdfs.semanticscholar.org
  5. 5
    Safety Assessment of Panthenol, Pantothenic Acid, and Derivatives as Used in Cosmeticscir-safety.org
  6. 6
    Effects of glyceryl glucoside on AQP3 expression, barrier function and hydration of human skinncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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