nivea Intense Control Clinical
nivea Nivea Intense Control Clinical lists 19 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.
- Stearyl Alcohol
- PPG-14 Butyl Ether
- Aluminum Zirconium Tetrachlorohydrex Gly
- Cyclomethicone
- Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
- Paraffinum Liquidum
- Talc
- Parfum
- Hydrogenated Castor Oil
- Aluminum Sesquichlorohydrate
- Glyceryl Stearate SE
- BHT
- Octyldodecanol
- Persea Gratissima Oil
- Zinc Citrate
- Benzyl Alcohol
- Linalool
- Geraniol
- D-Limonene
Highlights
Free of parabensFree of sulfatesFree of formaldehyde releasersContains PEGContains siliconesContains mineral oilContains EU-26 allergensContains fragranceContains alcoholContains essential oils
Formulation view Antiperspirant stick using stearic alcohol and PPG ethers for structure, with cyclomethicone for slip. Active ingredients include aluminum zirconium and sesquichlorohydrate complexes. Enriched with shea butter and zinc oxide. Contains multiple fragrance allergens. For heavy sweat control. Observation: High aluminum salt concentration may cause contact irritation or axillary discoloration; sensitive users must monitor local reactions.
Key ingredients
- SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT
- Stearyl AlcoholCyclomethicone
- HAIR CONDITIONING
- PPG-14 Butyl Ether
- ANTIPERSPIRANT
- Aluminum Zirconium Tetrachlorohydrex Gly
- FRAGRANCE
- Caprylic/Capric TriglycerideParfum
- ANTISTATIC
- Paraffinum Liquidum
- ABRASIVE
- Talc
Other ingredients
Hydrogenated Castor OilAluminum SesquichlorohydrateGlyceryl Stearate SEBHTOctyldodecanolPersea Gratissima OilZinc CitrateBenzyl AlcoholLinaloolGeraniolD-Limonene
Skim through
| Ingredient | What it does | Irr. · Com. | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stearyl Alcohol | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, EMULSION STABILISING, SURFACTANT - FOAM BOOSTING, FRAGRANCE, OPACIFYING, REFATTING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 3 | Green |
| PPG-14 Butyl Ether | HAIR CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Aluminum Zirconium Tetrachlorohydrex Gly | ANTIPERSPIRANT, ASTRINGENT, DEODORANT · 限制 III/50 | 2 · 0 | Green |
| Cyclomethicone | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, HAIR CONDITIONING, SOLVENT · 限制 Entry 1388 of Annex II corresponds to D4 (Cyclotetrasiloxane). If Cyclomethicone contains D4 then entry II/1388 applies. Restricted under COMMISSION REGULATION (EU) 2024/1328. 1. Shall not be placed on the market (a) as a substance on its own; (b) as a constituent of other substances; or (c) in mixtures; in a concentration equal to or greater than 0,1 % by weight of the respective substance after 6 June 2026. [...] 3. By way of derogation: (a) for D4 and D5 in wash-off cosmetic products, paragraph 1, point (c), shall apply afte | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride | FRAGRANCE, SOLVENT, PERFUMING, SKIN CONDITIONING - OCCLUSIVE | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Paraffinum Liquidum | ANTISTATIC, SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SKIN PROTECTING, SOLVENT | 0 · 2 | Green |
| Talc | ABRASIVE, ABSORBENT, ANTICAKING, BULKING, OPACIFYING, SKIN PROTECTING, SLIP MODIFIER · 限制 III/59 | 0 · – | Yellow |
| Parfum | FRAGRANCE, PERFUMING | 2 · 0 | Yellow |
| Hydrogenated Castor Oil | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, SKIN CONDITIONING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Aluminum Sesquichlorohydrate | ANTIPERSPIRANT, ASTRINGENT, DEODORANT | 1 · 0 | Green |
| Glyceryl Stearate SE | SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING | 0 · 1 | Green |
| BHT | ANTIOXIDANT, FRAGRANCE · 限制 III / 325 | 0 · 0 | Yellow |
| Octyldodecanol | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, FRAGRANCE, SOLVENT, PERFUMING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Persea Gratissima Oil | SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 2 | Green |
| Zinc Citrate | ANTIMICROBIAL, ANTIPLAQUE, ORAL CARE · 限制 III/24 | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Benzyl Alcohol | PRESERVATIVE, SOLVENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING, PERFUMING · 限制 III/45 and V/34 | 1 · 0 | Yellow |
| Linalool | DEODORANT, PERFUMING · 限制 III/84 | 1 · 0 | Yellow |
| Geraniol | TONIC, PERFUMING · 限制 III/78 | 1 · 0 | Yellow |
| D-Limonene | 香精, 皮肤调理剂 | 1 · 0 | Green |
Ingredients explained
- Stearyl Alcohol
- Stearic alcohol; fatty alcohol for emulsion thickening/structure, often blended with soaps, moderate comedogenicity.
- PPG-14 Butyl Ether
- PPG-modified butyl ether for hair/skin; emulsion stabilization, conditioning, smooth feel. PO chains are non-comedogenic, low irritant.
- Aluminum Zirconium Tetrachlorohydrex Gly
- Antiperspirant inhibiting sweat; use within EU limits, potential irritation for sensitive skin
- Cyclomethicone
- Volatile silicone for light feel; contains D4 restricted by EU, must be <0.1% after 2026
- Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
- Light occlusive and solvent at 1–10%; non-greasy feel, suitable for oily and combination skin
- Paraffinum Liquidum
- Mineral oil occlusive; high moisture retention but heavy feel, moderate comedogenicity, caution for acne-prone skin.
- Talc
- Inorganic mineral powder for texture and oil absorption; must be asbestos-free; fineness affects skin feel and safety, avoid inhalation.
- Parfum
- Fragrance for scent; may contain allergens, caution for sensitive skin, full labeling required.
- Hydrogenated Castor Oil
- Hydrogenated castor oil for emollient, emulsifying, mild cleansing; ensure high purity
- Aluminum Sesquichlorohydrate
- Aluminum antiperspirant at 4–12%; may stain or cause contact sensitization
- Glyceryl Stearate SE
- Emulsifier at 1–3%; oil-phase ingredient, easy emulsification, low sensitization.
- BHT
- Lipophilic antioxidant at 0.01-0.05%; ineffective with acidic systems, label-sensitive, check regulatory limits as preservative alternative.
- Octyldodecanol
- Light emollient/emulsifier at 1-5%; low comedogenic, non-greasy feel, broadly compatible, sensitive-skin friendly.
- Persea Gratissima Oil
- Avocado oil rich in fatty acids and vitamin E; occlusive moisturizer, use with caution on oily skin.
- Zinc Citrate
- Zinc citrate; antimicrobial in oral care; restricted ingredient, verify compliance; safe at low levels
- Benzyl Alcohol
- Mild preservative/solvent at 0.5-1.0%; EU allergen (labeling required), irritation risk if concentrated, avoid in infant/highly sensitive skin.
- Linalool
- Natural fragrance component at ≤0.05%; one of EU 26 allergens, caution for sensitive skin
- Geraniol
- Geraniol for fragrance; EU 26 allergen, labeling required above 0.001%.
- D-Limonene
- Citrus terpene used as fragrance and skin conditioner; EU allergen, may cause sensitization at high levels, must be labeled.
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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