nivea Lip Butter (Blueberry Blush)
nivea Nivea Lip Butter (Blueberry Blush) lists 15 ingredients on its label, 15 decoded. See what each one does, its irritancy and comedogenic tendency, and its status in national inventories.
Ingredients overview
Label order. Colour is our internal rating: green routine, yellow restricted or worth a look, red prohibited or high-risk, grey not yet decoded.
Ingredients are listed in label order; the order reflects the label only, not exact concentrations.
Highlights
Free of alcoholFree of parabensFree of siliconesFree of sulfatesFree of formaldehyde releasersContains mineral oilContains essential oilsContains EU-26 allergensContains fragrance
Formulation view Base of microcrystalline wax and mineral oil for occlusion, enriched with shea butter, castor oil, and sweet almond oil. Glycerin and glycoside for hydration. BHT for antioxidant protection, colored with CI 15850/15985. Suitable for daily care of dry lips. Factory view: Heavy occlusive wax system requires strict refining to avoid impurities; texture is rich, ideal for very dry skin.
Key ingredients
- BINDING
- Cera Microcristallina
- ANTISTATIC
- Paraffinum Liquidum
- SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING
- Polyglyceryl-3 Diisostearate
- SKIN CONDITIONING
- Butyrospermum Parkii ButterPrunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil
- FRAGRANCE
- Ricinus Communis Seed Oil
- SOLVENT
- Aqua
- DENATURANT
- Glycerin
Other ingredients
Skim through
| Ingredient | What it does | Irr. · Com. | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cera Microcristallina | BINDING, EMULSION STABILISING, OPACIFYING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 5 | Green |
| Paraffinum Liquidum | ANTISTATIC, SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SKIN PROTECTING, SOLVENT | 0 · 2 | Green |
| Polyglyceryl-3 Diisostearate | SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Butyrospermum Parkii Butter | SKIN CONDITIONING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 1 | Green |
| Ricinus Communis Seed Oil | FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING, PERFUMING | 0 · 1 | Green |
| Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil | SKIN CONDITIONING | — | Green |
| Aqua | SOLVENT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Glycerin | DENATURANT, HAIR CONDITIONING, HUMECTANT, ORAL CARE, SKIN PROTECTING, SOLVENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING, PERFUMING, FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING - HUMECTANT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Glyceryl Glucoside | HUMECTANT, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Bht | ANTIOXIDANT, FRAGRANCE · 限制 III / 325 | 0 · 0 | Yellow |
| Aroma | FLAVOURING | 1 · – | Yellow |
| Ci 77891 | COLORANT · 限制 IV/143 | 0 · – | Green |
| Ci 15850 | COLORANT, HAIR DYEING · 限制 IV/27 (CI 15850) III/296 (Pigment Red 57) | — | Green |
| Ci 15985 | COLORANT · 限制 IV/31 | — | Green |
| Ci 42090 | COLORANT, HAIR DYEING · 限制 IV/63 (CI 42090) III/190 (Acid Blue 9; Acid Blue 9 Ammonium Salt; Acid Blue 9 Aluminum Lake) | 0 · 0 | Green |
Ingredients explained
- Cera Microcristallina
- Mineral-derived microcrystalline wax, potent occlusive moisturizer; 1-3% significantly extends hydration, heavy texture.
- Paraffinum Liquidum
- Mineral oil occlusive; high moisture retention but heavy feel, moderate comedogenicity, caution for acne-prone skin.
- Polyglyceryl-3 Diisostearate
- Mild emulsifier for low-foam systems; suitable for sensitive skin.
- Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
- Shea butter for occlusive moisturizing; high melt point, rich texture, caution for oily skin.
- Ricinus Communis Seed Oil
- Castor oil for heavy moisturization and film formation; high viscosity, high levels may be comedogenic, blend with other oils.
- Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil
- Sweet almond oil, light emollient; suitable for sensitive skin, caution for nut allergies.
- Aqua
- Solvent, main base; microbial control is critical
- Glycerin
- Workhorse humectant at 3–10%; tacky at high levels, pair with occlusives
- Glyceryl Glucoside
- Polyol humectant with light, non-sticky feel; less tacky than glycerin
- Bht
- Lipophilic antioxidant at 0.01-0.05%; ineffective with acidic systems, label-sensitive, check regulatory limits as preservative alternative.
- Aroma
- Blended fragrance; may contain EU-listed allergens, check for sensitizers in sensitive individuals.
- Ci 77891
- Titanium dioxide inorganic pigment and UV filter; assess inhalation risk for nano-forms and EU restrictions
- Ci 15850
- Synthetic dye, red 57; restricted to hair dyeing in EU, not for topical cosmetics.
- Ci 15985
- Synthetic colorant Yellow 4; known maximum usage limits, potential allergy for some, add per regulations with batch records.
- Ci 42090
- Acid Blue 9 lake; for coloring and brow tints. Non-permanent hair dye, watch for lake precipitation and batch shade variance.
Source: full ingredient list published on the product label, collected 2026-09-18. Ratings are our internal reading, not a regulatory conclusion. · Product page
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