nivea Cellular Expert Lift

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. Ricinus Communis Seed Oil
5. Cetearyl Alcohol
6. Methylpropanediol
7. Hydrogenated Coco-Glycerides
8. Glyceryl Stearate
9. Glyceryl Stearate Citrate
10. Bakuchiol
11. Sodium Hyaluronate
12. Panthenol
13. Pantolactone
14. Creatine
15. 1-Methylhydantoin-2-Imide
16. Ethylhexylglycerin
17. Caprylyl Glycol
18. Xanthan Gum
19. Sodium Hydroxide
20. Citric Acid
21. Sodium Sulfate
22. Sodium Chloride
23. Phenoxyethanol
24. Parfum
25. Ci 15985
26. Ci 47005
27. Hyaluronic Acid

Highlights

Free of parabensFree of siliconesFree of sulfatesFree of formaldehyde releasersContains essential oilsContains alcoholContains mineral oilContains EU-26 allergensContains fragrance

Formulation view Classic O/W cream with shea/castor oils for occlusion, hydrogenated coco-glycerides for slip. Bakuchiol replaces retinol; panthenol/creatine support barrier. Phenoxyethanol preservation. Formulator note: Focuses on moisturization and anti-aging support; heavy texture suits dry skin/winter, oily skin use locally.

Key ingredients

SOLVENT

AquaMethylpropanediol

DENATURANT

Glycerin

SKIN CONDITIONING

Butyrospermum Parkii Butter

FRAGRANCE

Ricinus Communis Seed Oil

SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT

Cetearyl AlcoholHydrogenated Coco-GlyceridesGlyceryl Stearate

Other ingredients

Glyceryl Stearate CitrateBakuchiolSodium HyaluronatePanthenolPantolactoneCreatine1-Methylhydantoin-2-ImideEthylhexylglycerinCaprylyl GlycolXanthan GumSodium HydroxideCitric AcidSodium SulfateSodium ChloridePhenoxyethanolParfumCi 15985Ci 47005Hyaluronic Acid

Skim through

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.

Ricinus Communis Seed Oil

Castor oil for heavy moisturization and film formation; high viscosity, high levels may be comedogenic, blend with other oils.

Cetearyl Alcohol

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

Methylpropanediol

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

Hydrogenated Coco-Glycerides

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

Glyceryl Stearate

Emulsifier at 1-3%; may require acid to prevent saponification

Glyceryl Stearate Citrate

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

Bakuchiol

Bakuchiol; antioxidant and conditioning. Often an A-alternative, prone to oxidation and color shift, needs stabilization.

Sodium Hyaluronate

Potent humectant at 0.1–2%; different MW for penetration depth, high levels may draw moisture

Panthenol

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

Pantolactone

Pantolactone, humectant; hydrolyzes to release panthenol, improves skin hydration, low level use, high safety

Creatine

Skin conditioning agent for moisturizing and anti-aging; used at low concentrations, generally well-tolerated by sensitive skin.

1-Methylhydantoin-2-Imide

Skin conditioner for texture improvement; low irritation, typically low concentration

Ethylhexylglycerin

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

Caprylyl Glycol

Polyol conditioner and preservative booster at 0.5–3%; emollient feel, often paired with 1,2-hexanediol

Xanthan Gum

Natural thickener at 0.1–1%; provides gel texture, pH-stable, requires full hydration

Sodium Hydroxide

Strong base neutralizer for pH adjustment; handle with extreme care

Citric Acid

Buffer and chelator at 0.1–2%; adjusts pH, may irritate sensitive skin at low pH

Sodium Sulfate

Inorganic salt for viscosity; high concentrations cause osmotic dehydration.

Sodium Chloride

Salt for gel viscosity control; used as precipitant in soaps

Phenoxyethanol

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

Parfum

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

Ci 15985

Synthetic colorant Yellow 4; known maximum usage limits, potential allergy for some, add per regulations with batch records.

Ci 47005

Azo synthetic colorant; comply with EU limit IV/82 and impurity specs.

Hyaluronic Acid

High-water-binding humectant at 0.1-1%; high-MW for surface film, low-MW for dermal potential, check cationic compatibility.

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