nimue Moisturiser Lite
nimue Nimue Moisturiser Lite lists 29 ingredients on its label, 24 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.
- Water
- Sea Aqua
- Cetearyl Alcohol
- Ceteareth-25
- Decyl Oleate
- Glycerin
- Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
- Imperata Cylindrica Root Extract
- Ceteareth-6
- Glyceryl Stearate
- PEG-100 Stearate
- Butylene Glycol
- Stearic Acid
- Dimethicone
- Vaccinium Myrtillus Fruit Extract
- Hydrolyzed Milk Protein
- Saccharum Officinarum Extract
- Tocopheryl Acetate
- Ascorbyl Palmitate
- Stearyl Alcohol
- Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Fruit Extract
- Citrus Limonum Fruit Extract
- Acer Saccharum Extract
- Phenoxyethanol
- Ethylhexylglycerin
- Carbomer
- PEG-8
- Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate
- Sodium Hydroxide
Highlights
Free of alcoholFree of parabensFree of sulfatesFree of mineral oilFree of essential oilsFree of formaldehyde releasersContains PEGContains siliconesContains animal-derivedContains fragranceContains EU-26 allergens
Key ingredients
- ANTIPLAQUE
- Water
- SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT
- Cetearyl AlcoholDecyl OleateGlyceryl Stearate
- DENATURANT
- Glycerin
- FRAGRANCE
- Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
- SKIN CONDITIONING
- Imperata Cylindrica Root Extract
- SURFACTANT - CLEANSING
- PEG-100 Stearate
Other ingredients
Sea AquaCeteareth-25Ceteareth-6Butylene GlycolStearic AcidDimethiconeVaccinium Myrtillus Fruit ExtractHydrolyzed Milk ProteinSaccharum Officinarum ExtractTocopheryl AcetateAscorbyl PalmitateStearyl AlcoholCitrus Aurantium Dulcis Fruit ExtractCitrus Limonum Fruit ExtractAcer Saccharum ExtractPhenoxyethanolEthylhexylglycerinCarbomerPEG-8Tetrasodium Glutamate DiacetateSodium Hydroxide
Skim through
| Ingredient | What it does | Irr. · Com. | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Water | ANTIPLAQUE, SKIN CONDITIONING, SOLVENT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Sea Aqua | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Cetearyl Alcohol | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, EMULSION STABILISING, SURFACTANT - FOAM BOOSTING, OPACIFYING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Ceteareth-25 | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Decyl Oleate | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Glycerin | DENATURANT, HAIR CONDITIONING, HUMECTANT, ORAL CARE, SKIN PROTECTING, SOLVENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING, PERFUMING, FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING - HUMECTANT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride | FRAGRANCE, SOLVENT, PERFUMING, SKIN CONDITIONING - OCCLUSIVE | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Imperata Cylindrica Root Extract | SKIN CONDITIONING | — | Green |
| Ceteareth-6 | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Glyceryl Stearate | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| PEG-100 Stearate | SURFACTANT - CLEANSING | 0 · – | Green |
| Butylene Glycol | HUMECTANT, FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING, SOLVENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Stearic Acid | CLEANSING, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, EMULSION STABILISING, FRAGRANCE, REFATTING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Dimethicone | ANTIFOAMING, SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SKIN CONDITIONING, SKIN PROTECTING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Vaccinium Myrtillus Fruit Extract | SKIN CONDITIONING - MISCELLANEOUS | 0 · – | Green |
| Hydrolyzed Milk Protein | ANTISTATIC, HAIR CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Saccharum Officinarum Extract | MOISTURISING, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · – | Green |
| Tocopheryl Acetate | ANTIOXIDANT, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Ascorbyl Palmitate | ANTIOXIDANT, FRAGRANCE | — | Green |
| Stearyl Alcohol | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, EMULSION STABILISING, SURFACTANT - FOAM BOOSTING, FRAGRANCE, OPACIFYING, REFATTING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 3 | Green |
| Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Fruit Extract | FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING | 1 · 0 | Green |
| Citrus Limonum Fruit Extract | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Acer Saccharum Extract | SKIN CONDITIONING | — | Green |
| Phenoxyethanol | ANTIMICROBIAL, PRESERVATIVE · 限制 V/29 | 1 · 0 | Yellow |
| Ethylhexylglycerin | DEODORANT, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Carbomer | EMULSION STABILISING, GEL FORMING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| PEG-8 | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate | CHELATING | 0 · – | Green |
| Sodium Hydroxide | BUFFERING, DENATURANT · 限制 III/15a | 3 · – | Green |
Ingredients explained
- Water
- Primary solvent and base; requires preservative system to prevent microbial growth
- Sea Aqua
- Not decoded yet
- Cetearyl Alcohol
- Fatty alcohol emulsifier at 1-5%; non-ionic surfactant
- Ceteareth-25
- Not decoded yet
- Decyl Oleate
- Decyl oleate, light ester emollient and solubilizer; refreshing feel, low comedogenicity, suitable for most skin types.
- Glycerin
- Workhorse humectant at 3–10%; tacky at high levels, pair with occlusives
- Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
- Light occlusive and solvent at 1–10%; non-greasy feel, suitable for oily and combination skin
- Imperata Cylindrica Root Extract
- Imperata root extract; traditional TCM ingredient for skin conditioning. No public data on irritancy or comedogenicity.
- Ceteareth-6
- Not decoded yet
- Glyceryl Stearate
- Emulsifier at 1-3%; may require acid to prevent saponification
- PEG-100 Stearate
- Non-ionic emulsifier, requires ionics for stability; check PEG for formaldehyde.
- Butylene Glycol
- Polyol humectant and solvent at 1–5%; aids solubilization, light feel
- Stearic Acid
- Fatty acid emulsifier, white waxy solid; adds slip feel
- Dimethicone
- Silicone occlusive at 1–5%; provides smooth feel, non-penetrating, suitable for sensitive skin
- Vaccinium Myrtillus Fruit Extract
- Bilberry extract; anthocyanin rich; gentle antioxid/conditioning, no pub comed data
- Hydrolyzed Milk Protein
- Hydrolyzed milk protein, moisturizer; label for lactose/milk protein allergy
- Saccharum Officinarum Extract
- Sugarcane extract, mainly moisturizing and conditioning; use at low levels; prone to microbes, needs preservatives.
- Tocopheryl Acetate
- Vitamin E derivative antioxidant at 0.1–1%; more stable than tocopherol, store protected from light
- Ascorbyl Palmitate
- Ascorbyl palmitate, lipophilic Vit C ester, antioxidant; oxidizes, needs light/air protection.
- Stearyl Alcohol
- Stearic alcohol; fatty alcohol for emulsion thickening/structure, often blended with soaps, moderate comedogenicity.
- Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Fruit Extract
- Citrus peel extract, provides fragrance and astringency; photosensitive due to furanocoumarins; caution in daytime or remove photoactives.
- Citrus Limonum Fruit Extract
- Not decoded yet
- Acer Saccharum Extract
- Maple extract; NMF/AA source; gentle humectant, no public irritant/comedogenic data
- Phenoxyethanol
- Broad-spectrum preservative at ≤1%; may irritate sensitive eye areas, often paired with ethylhexylglycerin
- Ethylhexylglycerin
- Mild conditioner and preservative booster at 0.5–1%; reduces preservative load, smooth feel
- Carbomer
- Gelling thickener requiring neutralization; watch out for ion compatibility
- PEG-8
- Not decoded yet
- Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate
- Gluconate diacetate tetrasodium chelator; replaces EDTA, improves stability against metals
- Sodium Hydroxide
- Strong base neutralizer for pH adjustment; handle with extreme care
Source: full ingredient list published on the product label, collected 2026-09-19. Ratings are our internal reading, not a regulatory conclusion. · Product page
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