nivea Soft Moisturizing Creme
nivea Nivea Soft Moisturizing Creme lists 20 ingredients on its label, 20 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.
- Aqua
- Glycerin
- Paraffinum Liquidum
- Myristyl Alcohol
- Butylene Glycol
- Alcohol Denat
- Stearic Acid
- Myristyl Myristate
- Cera Microcristallina
- Glyceryl Stearate
- Hydrogenated Coco-Glycerides
- Dimethicone
- Phenoxyethanol
- Polyglyceryl-2 Caprate
- Carbomer
- Sodium Hydroxide
- Lanolin Alcohol
- Tocopheryl Acetate
- Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
- Parfum
Highlights
Free of parabensFree of sulfatesFree of formaldehyde releasersContains mineral oilContains alcoholContains siliconesContains animal-derivedContains essential oilsContains EU-26 allergensContains fragrance
Key ingredients
- SOLVENT
- Aqua
- DENATURANT
- Glycerin
- ANTISTATIC
- Paraffinum Liquidum
- SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT
- Myristyl AlcoholMyristyl Myristate
- HUMECTANT
- Butylene Glycol
- 溶剂
- Alcohol Denat
- CLEANSING
- Stearic Acid
Other ingredients
Cera MicrocristallinaGlyceryl StearateHydrogenated Coco-GlyceridesDimethiconePhenoxyethanolPolyglyceryl-2 CaprateCarbomerSodium HydroxideLanolin AlcoholTocopheryl AcetateSimmondsia Chinensis Seed OilParfum
Skim through
| Ingredient | What it does | Irr. · Com. | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Paraffinum Liquidum | ANTISTATIC, SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SKIN PROTECTING, SOLVENT | 0 · 2 | Green |
| Myristyl Alcohol | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, EMULSION STABILISING, SURFACTANT - FOAM BOOSTING, SKIN CONDITIONING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 2 | Green |
| Butylene Glycol | HUMECTANT, FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING, SOLVENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Alcohol Denat | 溶剂,皮肤调理剂 | 1 · 0 | Yellow |
| Stearic Acid | CLEANSING, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, EMULSION STABILISING, FRAGRANCE, REFATTING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Myristyl Myristate | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, OPACIFYING, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Cera Microcristallina | BINDING, EMULSION STABILISING, OPACIFYING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 5 | Green |
| Glyceryl Stearate | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Hydrogenated Coco-Glycerides | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 2 | Green |
| Dimethicone | ANTIFOAMING, SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SKIN CONDITIONING, SKIN PROTECTING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Phenoxyethanol | ANTIMICROBIAL, PRESERVATIVE · 限制 V/29 | 1 · 0 | Yellow |
| Polyglyceryl-2 Caprate | SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Carbomer | EMULSION STABILISING, GEL FORMING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Sodium Hydroxide | BUFFERING, DENATURANT · 限制 III/15a | 3 · – | Green |
| Lanolin Alcohol | ANTISTATIC, BINDING, SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, HAIR CONDITIONING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 2 | Green |
| Tocopheryl Acetate | ANTIOXIDANT, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, HAIR CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Parfum | FRAGRANCE, PERFUMING | 2 · 0 | Yellow |
Ingredients explained
- Aqua
- Solvent, main base; microbial control is critical
- Glycerin
- Workhorse humectant at 3–10%; tacky at high levels, pair with occlusives
- Paraffinum Liquidum
- Mineral oil occlusive; high moisture retention but heavy feel, moderate comedogenicity, caution for acne-prone skin.
- Myristyl Alcohol
- Long-chain fatty alcohol for emulsion stability and conditioning; slippery feel, low sensitization, common in creams.
- Butylene Glycol
- Polyol humectant and solvent at 1–5%; aids solubilization, light feel
- Alcohol Denat
- Denatured ethanol; solvent, penetration enhancer, and quick-dry agent; high % may compromise barrier in dry skin.
- Stearic Acid
- Fatty acid emulsifier, white waxy solid; adds slip feel
- Myristyl Myristate
- Di-C14 ester, waxy solid for thickening and conditioning; provides matte and smooth feel, low comedogenicity, good for compacts.
- Cera Microcristallina
- Mineral-derived microcrystalline wax, potent occlusive moisturizer; 1-3% significantly extends hydration, heavy texture.
- Glyceryl Stearate
- Emulsifier at 1-3%; may require acid to prevent saponification
- Hydrogenated Coco-Glycerides
- Hydrog coco glycerides; waxy emollient; low irrit, low-mid comed, occlusive option
- Dimethicone
- Silicone occlusive at 1–5%; provides smooth feel, non-penetrating, suitable for sensitive skin
- Phenoxyethanol
- Broad-spectrum preservative at ≤1%; may irritate sensitive eye areas, often paired with ethylhexylglycerin
- Polyglyceryl-2 Caprate
- Mild O/W emulsifier; suitable for sensitive-skin formulations.
- Carbomer
- Gelling thickener requiring neutralization; watch out for ion compatibility
- Sodium Hydroxide
- Strong base neutralizer for pH adjustment; handle with extreme care
- Lanolin Alcohol
- Wool wax alcohol, animal-derived emollient and emulsifier with rich, occlusive feel; strict purification removes sensitization, but animal origin must be labeled.
- Tocopheryl Acetate
- Vitamin E derivative antioxidant at 0.1–1%; more stable than tocopherol, store protected from light
- Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
- Common in dry/damaged hair; superior penetration vs mineral oils, low comedogenic risk, poor oxidative stability.
- Parfum
- Fragrance for scent; may contain allergens, caution for sensitive skin, full labeling required.
Source: full ingredient list published on the product label, collected 2026-09-19. Ratings are our internal reading, not a regulatory conclusion. · Product page
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