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MoisturizingGlycerin, Myristyl myristate + 11 moreWorks
“The highly refreshing moisturising cream for everyday use, suitable for face, body and hands with 72h hydration for soft skin.”
This product can help improve hydration of the skin with the two types of ingredients.
The first type is called “humectants”:
these ingredients help attract water.
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. The following ingredients in this product do the job:
glycerin.
This product also contains ingredients called “occlusives”. They help reduce the speed with which our skin loses moisture to the outside environment. These ingredients also help soften the upper layer of the skin, so it feels less tight and nicer to the touch. The following ingredients in this product do the job: myristyl myristate, cetearyl alcohol.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy6 strong irritants: Alcohol denat., Linalool + 4 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
Comedogenic4 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale4 flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~45–55%
Glycerin~4.9–6%
- 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 GlycerinMyristyl alcohol~4–4.9%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps to stabilize the product formulation while softening the upper layer of the skin. Can be irritating
More about Myristyl alcoholAlcohol denat.~3.1–3.8%
- Irritation risk
- High
Produces temporary toning effect. Can help dissolve other ingredients or preserve products
More about Alcohol denat.Myristyl myristate~2.4–3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
An emollient. Is not recommended for acne-prone skin as it can be comedogenic
More about Myristyl myristateCetearyl glucoside~1.9–2.3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps water and oil in the product mix well together and improves product texture
More about Cetearyl glucosideCoco-caprylate/caprate~1.6–2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin without creating a greasy texture
More about Coco-caprylate/caprateGlyceryl stearate~1.5–1.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that softens the skin and forms a protective layer on its surface. Helps water and oil mix together
More about Glyceryl stearatePalmitic acid~1.2–1.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that is naturally present in skin and helps soften it
More about Palmitic acidStearic acid~1–1.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps oil and water mix together and works as an emollient
More about Stearic acidHydrogenated coco-glycerides~0.7–1.05%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together while creating a nice finish on the skin
More about Hydrogenated coco-glyceridesSimmondsia chinensis seed oil~0.6–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Softens the upper layer of skin and helps restore the healthy skin barrier. Has shown to help calm down inflammation in skin. It is a stable oil, meaning that it retains its properties even when exposed to air.
More about Simmondsia chinensis seed oilTocopheryl acetate~0.5–0.75%
- 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 acetatePrunus amygdalus dulcis oil~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that softens the skin
More about Prunus amygdalus dulcis oilVegetable oil~0.45–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An oil from a mixture of different vegetables. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Vegetable oilCetyl ricinoleate~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Cetyl ricinoleateTriisostearin~0.35–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Sorbitan stearate~0.35–0.65%
Hydroxypropyl starch phosphate~0.35–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together and used to stabilize product formulations
More about Hydroxypropyl starch phosphateSodium hydroxide~0.3–0.5%
Cetearyl alcohol~0.3–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture
More about Cetearyl alcoholGellan gum~0.25–0.5%
Xanthan gum~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumMyristic acid~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Helps oil and water mix together. Could be comedogenic
More about Myristic acidArachidic acid~0.35–0.65%
Oleic acid~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin. At the same time, it can weaken the skin's barrier enhancing penetration of other ingredients and increasing the risk of skin dryness
More about Oleic acidLauric acid~0.3–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Helps water and oil mix together. Has anti-bacterial properties that might be helpful in preventing blemishes
More about Lauric acidDisodium cetearyl sulfosuccinate~0.35–0.6%
Phenoxyethanol~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolLinalool~0.15–0.3%
Citronellol~0.15–0.3%
Alpha-isomethyl ionone~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
A fragrance. Potential allergen and can be irritating
More about Alpha-isomethyl iononeCitrus aurantium peel oil~0.1–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Limonene~0.1–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- High
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimoneneTerpineol~0.1–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Lavandula oil/extract~0.05–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Linalyl acetate~0.05–0.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Parfum~0.05%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumIngredient list view
Water, Glycerin, Myristyl alcohol, Alcohol denat., Myristyl myristate, Cetearyl glucoside, Coco-caprylate/caprate, Glyceryl stearate, Palmitic acid, Stearic acid, Hydrogenated coco-glycerides, Simmondsia chinensis seed oil, Tocopheryl acetate, Prunus amygdalus dulcis oil, Vegetable oil, Cetyl ricinoleate, Triisostearin, Sorbitan stearate, Hydroxypropyl starch phosphate, Sodium hydroxide, Cetearyl alcohol, Gellan gum, Xanthan gum, Myristic acid, Arachidic acid, Oleic acid, Lauric acid, Disodium cetearyl sulfosuccinate, Phenoxyethanol, Linalool, Citronellol, Alpha-isomethyl ionone, Citrus aurantium peel oil, Limonene, Terpineol, Lavandula oil/extract, Linalyl acetate, Parfum
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Worth comparing, line by line.
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.
| NiveaSoftYOUR PRODUCT | Photozyme MDUltra Rich DNA Facial Cream | Laboratoires de BiarritzCertified Organic Face Moisturizing Cream | Mecca CosmeticaHydrating Moisturiser | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 45% | 43% | 41% |
| Price | $19.39 | — | $17.61−$1.78 | — |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 3 of 3 | 3 of 3 | 2 of 3 |
| Key difference | — | Palmitoyl Tripeptide-38 | Anhydroxylitol | Urea |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | Contains drying alcohol | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
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Product summary
Based on the ingredients included, "Nivea - Soft" works well for moisturizing the skin. This moisturizer uses a good combo of humectants and emollients. These both types of ingredients are essentials for improving the skin hydration and keeping the skin barrier healthy. Humectants in this product (glycerin and butylene glycol) help to increase the water content in the upper layer of the skin. (These ingredients do so by "capturing" water molecules from the outside air or from within the deeper layers of the skin). Paraffinum liquidum, cera microcristallina, dimethicone, myristyl myristate and glyceryl stearate in this product help decrease the water evoporation from the skin, so that it stays hydrated for longer. These ingredients also soften the skin and take away the feeling of tightness and dryness.
This product contains ingredients that could be beneficial, but their concentrations are too low in this formulation: jojoba oilIrritation risk
This moisturizer contains a bunch of common irritants, including ingredients that do not provide any known benefit for the skin. It might not be the best choice if your skin is sensitive. We assess the overall irritancy of this moisturizer to be high. For a detailed overview of all potential irritants: click here
You can see the detailed formula review with the breakdown of all actives in the product and the full ingredient list with estimated concentrations in the tables below.
Price
The product retails for 9.97CA$ in Canada, for 18.39$ in the United States and for 1.87£ 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 9 studies and safety reviews.
- 1
- 2Cosmetic allergy from myristyl alcoholncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 3
- 4Patch testing with myristyl alcoholresearchgate.net
- 5Safety Assessment of Alkyl Esters as Used in Cosmeticscir-safety.org
- 6
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