nivea black & white invisible original
nivea Nivea black & white invisible original lists 21 ingredients on its label, 21 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.
- Butane
- Isobutane
- Propane
- Cyclomethicone
- Aluminum Chlorohydrate
- Isopropyl Palmitate
- C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
- Palmitamidopropyltrimonium Chloride
- Octyldodecanol
- Propylene Glycol
- Disteardimonium Hectorite
- Propylene Carbonate
- Dimethiconol
- Linalool
- Citronellol
- Butylphenyl Methylpropional
- Limonene
- Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone
- Benzyl Alcohol
- Geraniol
- Parfum
Highlights
Free of parabensFree of sulfatesFree of mineral oilFree of formaldehyde releasersContains alcoholContains siliconesContains EU-26 allergensContains fragranceContains essential oils
Formulation view Aerosol antiperspirant driven by butane and isobutane. Core aluminum chlorohydrate forms a film with cyclopentasiloxane and esters. Includes fragrance. Ideal for sports or heat. Formulator note: aluminum salts are effective but may irritate; concentration must be controlled. Volatile silicones offer smoothness; must meet pressure vessel safety and eco-regulations.
Key ingredients
- PROPELLANT
- ButaneIsobutanePropane
- SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT
- Cyclomethicone
- ANTIPERSPIRANT
- Aluminum Chlorohydrate
- BINDING
- Isopropyl Palmitate
- ANTIMICROBIAL
- C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
- ANTISTATIC
- Palmitamidopropyltrimonium Chloride
Other ingredients
OctyldodecanolPropylene GlycolDisteardimonium HectoritePropylene CarbonateDimethiconolLinaloolCitronellolButylphenyl MethylpropionalLimoneneAlpha-Isomethyl IononeBenzyl AlcoholGeraniolParfum
Skim through
| Ingredient | What it does | Irritancy | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Butane | PROPELLANT | 0 | Red |
| Isobutane | PROPELLANT | 0 | Red |
| Propane | PROPELLANT | — | 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 | Green |
| Aluminum Chlorohydrate | ANTIPERSPIRANT, ASTRINGENT, DEODORANT | 2 | Green |
| Isopropyl Palmitate | BINDING, SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, FRAGRANCE, PERFUMING | 0 | Green |
| C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate | ANTIMICROBIAL, SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 | Green |
| Palmitamidopropyltrimonium Chloride | ANTISTATIC, HAIR CONDITIONING | 0 | Green |
| Octyldodecanol | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, FRAGRANCE, SOLVENT, PERFUMING | 0 | Green |
| Propylene Glycol | HUMECTANT, FRAGRANCE, SOLVENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING, SKIN CONDITIONING - HUMECTANT, SKIN CONDITIONING - MISCELLANEOUS | 1 | Green |
| Disteardimonium Hectorite | LIGHT STABILIZER, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 | Green |
| Propylene Carbonate | SOLVENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 | Green |
| Dimethiconol | ANTIFOAMING, SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, MOISTURISING | 0 | Green |
| Linalool | DEODORANT, PERFUMING · 限制 III/84 | 1 | Yellow |
| Citronellol | PERFUMING · 限制 III/86 | 1 | Yellow |
| Butylphenyl Methylpropional | FRAGRANCE, PERFUMING · 限制 II/1666 | 0 | Green |
| Limonene | DEODORANT, SOLVENT, PERFUMING · 限制 III/88 III/167 III/168 | 1 | Yellow |
| Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone | SKIN CONDITIONING, PERFUMING · 限制 III/90 | 0 | Yellow |
| Benzyl Alcohol | PRESERVATIVE, SOLVENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING, PERFUMING · 限制 III/45 and V/34 | 1 | Yellow |
| Geraniol | TONIC, PERFUMING · 限制 III/78 | 1 | Yellow |
| Parfum | FRAGRANCE, PERFUMING | 2 | Yellow |
Comedogenic ratings need a published source. This batch is not yet sourced, so it is not shown.
Ingredients explained
- Butane
- Butane propellant; highly flammable, volatile; requires pressure vessel compliance.
- Isobutane
- Propellant for aerosol products, flammable; store and transport away from fire sources
- Propane
- Propellant for aerosol delivery; requires sealed packaging, keep away from flames and high heat.
- Cyclomethicone
- Volatile silicone for light feel; contains D4 restricted by EU, must be <0.1% after 2026
- Aluminum Chlorohydrate
- Aluminum salt antiperspirant; astringent to reduce sweat, potential irritation at high concentrations.
- Isopropyl Palmitate
- Isopropyl palmitate for dry touch; prone to oxidation, needs antioxidants, low viscosity
- C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
- C12-15 alkyl benzoate; emollient, emulsifier, and antistatic; aids stability and smoothness, moderate low comedogenicity.
- Palmitamidopropyltrimonium Chloride
- Cationic conditioner; antistatic and hair softening, 0.1-2%, excessive causes tackiness
- Octyldodecanol
- Light emollient/emulsifier at 1-5%; low comedogenic, non-greasy feel, broadly compatible, sensitive-skin friendly.
- Propylene Glycol
- Polyol humectant at 3-10%; hygroscopic, slight tackiness, mild irritation at high conc., verify preservative efficacy, no allergen.
- Disteardimonium Hectorite
- Inorganic ionic clay thickener at 0.25-1%; water/oil/solvent systems, rheology control, avoid strong acids, may affect active release.
- Propylene Carbonate
- Inert solvent and viscosity modifier; often used as penetration enhancer, mild at low levels
- Dimethiconol
- Dimethiconol; silicone emollient providing silky feel and reducing friction; moderate comedogenicity, avoid excess.
- Linalool
- Natural fragrance component at ≤0.05%; one of EU 26 allergens, caution for sensitive skin
- Citronellol
- Citronellol for fragrance; EU 26 allergen, labeling required above 0.001%.
- Butylphenyl Methylpropional
- Synthetic fragrance with floral notes; EU regulations limit usage, strict monitoring required.
- Limonene
- Natural fragrance solvent, EU allergen; poor photostability
- Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone
- Vanilla-like fragrance ingredient; one of EU 26 allergens, caution advised for sensitive skin.
- Benzyl Alcohol
- Mild preservative/solvent at 0.5-1.0%; EU allergen (labeling required), irritation risk if concentrated, avoid in infant/highly sensitive skin.
- Geraniol
- Geraniol for fragrance; EU 26 allergen, labeling required above 0.001%.
- Parfum
- Fragrance for scent; may contain allergens, caution for sensitive skin, full labeling required.
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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