nivea-men NIVEA MEN Dark Spots Reduction Facewash
nivea-men NIVEA MEN Dark Spots Reduction Facewash lists 24 ingredients on its label, 19 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
- Propylene Glycol
- Potassium Palmitate
- Potassium Stearate
- Glycerin
- PEG-150
- PEG-8
- Glyceryl Stearate
- Parfum
- Cera Alba
- Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate
- BHT
- Trisodium EDTA
- 4-Butylresorcinol
- Magnesium Chloride
- Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate
- Tocopheryl Acetate
- Panthenol
- Glyceryl Glucoside
- Ginkgo Biloba Leaf Extract
- Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract
- Glucose
- PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
- Trideceth-9
Highlights
Contains EU-26 allergensContains fragranceContains animal-derivedContains essential oilsContains mineral oilContains PEG
Formulation view Men's cleanser using a potassium soap base with amino acid surfactants. Includes 4-butyresorcinol, ascorbyl phosphate, and licorice root extract. Focuses on cleansing and brightening, suitable for oily male skin. Formulator note: Adds mild surfactants and antioxidants to the soap base to enhance cleansing while ensuring active stability.
Key ingredients
- SOLVENT
- Aqua
- HUMECTANT
- Propylene Glycol
- CLEANSING
- Potassium Stearate
- DENATURANT
- Glycerin
- SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT
- Glyceryl StearateCera Alba
- FRAGRANCE
- Parfum
- SURFACTANT - CLEANSING
- Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate
Other ingredients
Potassium PalmitatePEG-150PEG-8BHTTrisodium EDTA4-ButylresorcinolMagnesium ChlorideSodium Ascorbyl PhosphateTocopheryl AcetatePanthenolGlyceryl GlucosideGinkgo Biloba Leaf ExtractGlycyrrhiza Glabra Root ExtractGlucosePEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor OilTrideceth-9
Skim through
| Ingredient | What it does | Irr. · Com. | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aqua | SOLVENT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Propylene Glycol | HUMECTANT, FRAGRANCE, SOLVENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING, SKIN CONDITIONING - HUMECTANT, SKIN CONDITIONING - MISCELLANEOUS | 1 · 0 | Green |
| Potassium Palmitate | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Potassium Stearate | CLEANSING, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING | 1 · – | Green |
| Glycerin | DENATURANT, HAIR CONDITIONING, HUMECTANT, ORAL CARE, SKIN PROTECTING, SOLVENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING, PERFUMING, FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING - HUMECTANT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| PEG-150 | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| PEG-8 | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Glyceryl Stearate | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Parfum | FRAGRANCE, PERFUMING | 2 · 0 | Yellow |
| Cera Alba | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, FILM FORMING, PERFUMING | 1 · 1 | Green |
| Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate | SURFACTANT - CLEANSING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| BHT | ANTIOXIDANT, FRAGRANCE · 限制 III / 325 | 0 · 0 | Yellow |
| Trisodium EDTA | CHELATING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| 4-Butylresorcinol | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Magnesium Chloride | VISCOSITY CONTROLLING, FLAVOURING | 0 · – | Green |
| Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate | ANTIOXIDANT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Tocopheryl Acetate | ANTIOXIDANT, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Panthenol | ANTISTATIC, HAIR CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Glyceryl Glucoside | HUMECTANT, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Ginkgo Biloba Leaf Extract | SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract | BLEACHING, SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SKIN CONDITIONING, SMOOTHING, SOOTHING, PERFUMING | — | Green |
| Glucose | HUMECTANT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil | SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING | 1 · 2 | Green |
| Trideceth-9 | Not decoded yet | — | — |
Ingredients explained
- Aqua
- Solvent, main base; microbial control is critical
- Propylene Glycol
- Polyol humectant at 3-10%; hygroscopic, slight tackiness, mild irritation at high conc., verify preservative efficacy, no allergen.
- Potassium Palmitate
- Not decoded yet
- Potassium Stearate
- Soap-based emulsifier and cleanser; high pH, consider drying for dry skin.
- Glycerin
- Workhorse humectant at 3–10%; tacky at high levels, pair with occlusives
- PEG-150
- Not decoded yet
- PEG-8
- Not decoded yet
- Glyceryl Stearate
- Emulsifier at 1-3%; may require acid to prevent saponification
- Parfum
- Fragrance for scent; may contain allergens, caution for sensitive skin, full labeling required.
- Cera Alba
- Animal-derived wax; emulsifier and occlusive; adds texture and emollience
- Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate
- Amino acid based mild surfactant, soft lather; cleaning power increases with salt but may dry out.
- BHT
- Lipophilic antioxidant at 0.01-0.05%; ineffective with acidic systems, label-sensitive, check regulatory limits as preservative alternative.
- Trisodium EDTA
- Metal chelator improving formula stability and synergizing preservatives; used at very low levels (<0.1%), control heavy metals.
- 4-Butylresorcinol
- Not decoded yet
- Magnesium Chloride
- Inorganic salt for thickening and pH adjustment; 0.1-1%, avoid calcium ions
- Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate
- Vitamin C derivative antioxidant at 0.5–2%; light-sensitive, requires opaque packaging
- Tocopheryl Acetate
- Vitamin E derivative antioxidant at 0.1–1%; more stable than tocopherol, store protected from light
- Panthenol
- Panthenol (vitamin B5) at 1–5%; moisturizing and reparative, supports barrier recovery
- Glyceryl Glucoside
- Polyol humectant with light, non-sticky feel; less tacky than glycerin
- Ginkgo Biloba Leaf Extract
- Antioxidant and microcirculation modifier rich in flavonoids; requires stability testing to prevent oxidation
- Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract
- Liquorice root extract for soothing and brightening; batch variability, watch polyphenol interactions
- Glucose
- Low-MW humectant and buffer; high hygroscopicity requires careful preservation and humidity control.
- PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
- Solubilizer and emulsifier for oil-soluble ingredients; high concentrations may cause contact dermatitis in sensitive skin.
- Trideceth-9
- Not decoded yet
Source: full ingredient list published on the product label, collected 2026-09-20. Ratings are our internal reading, not a regulatory conclusion. · Product page
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