nivea Aqua Effect Night Cream

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.

1. Aqua
2. Glycerin
3. Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
4. Triisostearin
5. Methylpropanediol
6. Cetearyl Alcohol
7. Isopropyl Palmitate
8. Hydrogenated Coco-Glycerides
9. C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
10. Synthetic Beeswax
11. Glyceryl Stearate Citrate
12. Panthenol
13. Glucosylrutin
14. Isoquercitrin
15. Tocopheryl Acetate
16. Ethylhexylglycerin
17. Carbomer
18. Trisodium EDTA
19. Sodium Hydroxide
20. Phenoxyethanol
21. Butylphenyl Methylpropional
22. Linalool
23. Limonene
24. Geraniol
25. Benzyl Alcohol
26. Citronellol
27. Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone
28. Benzophenone
29. BHT
30. Parfum

Highlights

Free of parabensFree of siliconesFree of sulfatesFree of formaldehyde releasersContains alcoholContains mineral oilContains animal-derivedContains EU-26 allergensContains fragranceContains essential oils

Key ingredients

SOLVENT

AquaMethylpropanediol

DENATURANT

Glycerin

SKIN CONDITIONING

Butyrospermum Parkii ButterTriisostearin

SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT

Cetearyl AlcoholHydrogenated Coco-Glycerides

BINDING

Isopropyl Palmitate

Other ingredients

C12-15 Alkyl BenzoateSynthetic BeeswaxGlyceryl Stearate CitratePanthenolGlucosylrutinIsoquercitrinTocopheryl AcetateEthylhexylglycerinCarbomerTrisodium EDTASodium HydroxidePhenoxyethanolButylphenyl MethylpropionalLinaloolLimoneneGeraniolBenzyl AlcoholCitronellolAlpha-Isomethyl IononeBenzophenoneBHTParfum

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Ingredients explained

Aqua

Solvent, main base; microbial control is critical

Glycerin

Workhorse humectant at 3–10%; tacky at high levels, pair with occlusives

Butyrospermum Parkii Butter

Shea butter for occlusive moisturizing; high melt point, rich texture, caution for oily skin.

Triisostearin

Polyglyceryl ester, emulsifier and thickener; no mineral oil, check viscosity.

Methylpropanediol

Diol solvent and extraction carrier; enhances solubility of actives, low irritation profile.

Cetearyl Alcohol

Fatty alcohol emulsifier at 1-5%; non-ionic surfactant

Isopropyl Palmitate

Isopropyl palmitate for dry touch; prone to oxidation, needs antioxidants, low viscosity

Hydrogenated Coco-Glycerides

Hydrog coco glycerides; waxy emollient; low irrit, low-mid comed, occlusive option

C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate

C12-15 alkyl benzoate; emollient, emulsifier, and antistatic; aids stability and smoothness, moderate low comedogenicity.

Synthetic Beeswax

Synthetic wax for binding/emulsion stability; replaces natural wax, lower allergenic risk

Glyceryl Stearate Citrate

Emulsifying stabilizer and emollient at 2–5%; provides creamy texture, check compatibility with anionic surfactants

Panthenol

Panthenol (vitamin B5) at 1–5%; moisturizing and reparative, supports barrier recovery

Glucosylrutin

Rutin glucoside form, antioxidant with improved water solubility, low irritation for brightening formulas

Isoquercitrin

Natural flavonoid antioxidant for skin brightening; plant-derived, monitor stability.

Tocopheryl Acetate

Vitamin E derivative antioxidant at 0.1–1%; more stable than tocopherol, store protected from light

Ethylhexylglycerin

Mild conditioner and preservative booster at 0.5–1%; reduces preservative load, smooth feel

Carbomer

Gelling thickener requiring neutralization; watch out for ion compatibility

Trisodium EDTA

Metal chelator improving formula stability and synergizing preservatives; used at very low levels (<0.1%), control heavy metals.

Sodium Hydroxide

Strong base neutralizer for pH adjustment; handle with extreme care

Phenoxyethanol

Broad-spectrum preservative at ≤1%; may irritate sensitive eye areas, often paired with ethylhexylglycerin

Butylphenyl Methylpropional

Synthetic fragrance with floral notes; EU regulations limit usage, strict monitoring required.

Linalool

Natural fragrance component at ≤0.05%; one of EU 26 allergens, caution for sensitive skin

Limonene

Natural fragrance solvent, EU allergen; poor photostability

Geraniol

Geraniol for fragrance; EU 26 allergen, labeling required above 0.001%.

Benzyl Alcohol

Mild preservative/solvent at 0.5-1.0%; EU allergen (labeling required), irritation risk if concentrated, avoid in infant/highly sensitive skin.

Citronellol

Citronellol for fragrance; EU 26 allergen, labeling required above 0.001%.

Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone

Vanilla-like fragrance ingredient; one of EU 26 allergens, caution advised for sensitive skin.

Benzophenone

Benzophenone stabilizer preventing photodegradation, also fragrance component, watch EU restriction rules

BHT

Lipophilic antioxidant at 0.01-0.05%; ineffective with acidic systems, label-sensitive, check regulatory limits as preservative alternative.

Parfum

Fragrance for scent; may contain allergens, caution for sensitive skin, full labeling required.

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