nivea Extra Bright Super C+ Vitamin Serum

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. C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
3. Alcohol Denat
4. Distarch Phosphate
5. Octocrylene
6. Phenylbenzimidazole Sulfonic Acid
7. Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane
8. Glycerin
9. Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate
10. Dimethicone
11. Phenoxyethanol
12. Sodium Hydroxide
13. Behenyl Alcohol
14. Cetyl Alcohol
15. Silica
16. Silica Dimethyl Silylate
17. VP/Hexadecene Copolymer
18. Methylparaben
19. Trisodium EDTA
20. Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
21. Xanthan Gum
22. Carbomer
23. Propylene Glycol
24. Creatine
25. Persea Gratissima Oil
26. Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil
27. Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate
28. Maltodextrin
29. Citric Acid
30. Citrus Limon Juice
31. Trideceth-9
32. Malpighia Glabra Fruit Juice
33. Mangifera Indica Juice
34. Fragaria Ananassa Fruit Juice
35. Rubus Fruticosus Juice
36. Rubus Idaeus Juice
37. Vaccinium Myrtillus Fruit Juice
38. Bisabolol
39. Sodium Benzoate
40. Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
41. Citrus Sinensis Fruit Extract
42. Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract
43. Myrciaria Dubia Fruit Juice
44. Potassium Sorbate
45. Ascorbic Acid
46. Parfum

Highlights

Free of sulfatesFree of formaldehyde releasersContains alcoholContains siliconesContains fragranceContains parabensContains mineral oilContains essential oilsContains EU-26 allergens

Key ingredients

SOLVENT

Aqua

ANTIMICROBIAL

C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate

溶剂

Alcohol Denat

ABSORBENT

Distarch Phosphate

LIGHT STABILIZER

OctocrylenePhenylbenzimidazole Sulfonic AcidButyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane

DENATURANT

Glycerin

Other ingredients

Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose DistearateDimethiconePhenoxyethanolSodium HydroxideBehenyl AlcoholCetyl AlcoholSilicaSilica Dimethyl SilylateVP/Hexadecene CopolymerMethylparabenTrisodium EDTAAcrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate CrosspolymerXanthan GumCarbomerPropylene GlycolCreatinePersea Gratissima OilVitis Vinifera Seed OilSodium Ascorbyl PhosphateMaltodextrinCitric AcidCitrus Limon JuiceTrideceth-9Malpighia Glabra Fruit JuiceMangifera Indica JuiceFragaria Ananassa Fruit JuiceRubus Fruticosus JuiceRubus Idaeus JuiceVaccinium Myrtillus Fruit JuiceBisabololSodium BenzoateCamellia Sinensis Leaf ExtractCitrus Sinensis Fruit ExtractGlycyrrhiza Glabra Root ExtractMyrciaria Dubia Fruit JuicePotassium SorbateAscorbic AcidParfum

Skim through

Ingredients explained

Aqua

Solvent, main base; microbial control is critical

C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate

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

Alcohol Denat

Denatured ethanol; solvent, penetration enhancer, and quick-dry agent; high % may compromise barrier in dry skin.

Distarch Phosphate

Crosslinked starch phosphate; absorbent/anticaking, may feel dry at high levels

Octocrylene

UV-B absorber and photostabilizer; has concentration limits, consider potential coral toxicity and allergenicity for specific groups.

Phenylbenzimidazole Sulfonic Acid

UV absorber and light stabilizer; compliant use required, common in sunscreens

Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane

High-potency UVA filter (Parsol MXX); requires stabilizers and UVB blockers.

Glycerin

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

Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate

Non-ionic emulsifier at 1–3%; mild, easily combined with other surfactants.

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

Sodium Hydroxide

Strong base neutralizer for pH adjustment; handle with extreme care

Behenyl Alcohol

Fat alcohol emulsifier/thickener at 1-3%; low comedogenic risk, check solubility in strong acid/base systems, add antioxidants.

Cetyl Alcohol

Cetyl alcohol for emulsification/thickening; high concentration >10% may irritate.

Silica

Silica powder at 1–10%; absorbs oil, thickens, provides matte finish, for oil-control products

Silica Dimethyl Silylate

Dimethicone modified silica for dry touch; anti-caking and oil absorption

VP/Hexadecene Copolymer

Film-former for hair fixation; often needs co-solvents or cationic system.

Methylparaben

Preservative, narrow spectrum; often combined, check allergen risk and regulatory limits.

Trisodium EDTA

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

Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer

Crosspolymer for thickening/film; needs neutralization to pH 7-8 to hydrate, check ion strength.

Xanthan Gum

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

Carbomer

Gelling thickener requiring neutralization; watch out for ion compatibility

Propylene Glycol

Polyol humectant at 3-10%; hygroscopic, slight tackiness, mild irritation at high conc., verify preservative efficacy, no allergen.

Creatine

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

Persea Gratissima Oil

Avocado oil rich in fatty acids and vitamin E; occlusive moisturizer, use with caution on oily skin.

Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil

Grapeseed oil, lightweight emollient and antioxidant; high linoleic acid, suitable for oily and combination skin.

Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate

Vitamin C derivative antioxidant at 0.5–2%; light-sensitive, requires opaque packaging

Maltodextrin

High-MW multifunctional excipient for thickening, binding, and emulsion stability; inert, non-penetrating conditioning.

Citric Acid

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

Citrus Limon Juice

Lemon juice with high acidity and photosensitizers; can cause sensitization and phototoxicity, avoid day use.

Trideceth-9

Not decoded yet

Malpighia Glabra Fruit Juice

Not decoded yet

Mangifera Indica Juice

Plant juice with humectants and nutrients; used as skin conditioner at low levels, requires preservation.

Fragaria Ananassa Fruit Juice

Not decoded yet

Rubus Fruticosus Juice

Not decoded yet

Rubus Idaeus Juice

Raspberry juice with natural acids and polyphenols; mild astringent and conditioning, acidity may lower pH requiring buffering.

Vaccinium Myrtillus Fruit Juice

Bilberry fruit juice offering water-soluble antioxidants and conditioning; contains water and sugar alcohols, requires preservation system.

Bisabolol

Soothing and anti-inflammatory agent, 0.01–0.1%; low irritation, good for sensitive skin.

Sodium Benzoate

Preservative booster, effective below pH 4.5; combinable with sorbates

Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract

Green tea extract for antioxidant/astringent; contains caffeine, possible irritation in sensitive skin.

Citrus Sinensis Fruit Extract

Not decoded yet

Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract

Liquorice root extract for soothing and brightening; batch variability, watch polyphenol interactions

Myrciaria Dubia Fruit Juice

Not decoded yet

Potassium Sorbate

Preservative effective below pH 6; combinable with sodium benzoate

Ascorbic Acid

Vitamin C, potent antioxidant requiring acidic environment for stability; oxidizes and discolors easily, needs light and air protection, concentration 1-10%, pure L-ascorbic acid is more irritating.

Parfum

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

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