Allergen & irritant analysis
9 flaggedThis hand cream from Nivea lists 26 ingredients. AllerNote's analysis flags 8 known contact allergens and 1 common irritant in the INCI list. That includes 7 EU-labelled fragrance allergens (parfum, linalool, limonene, citronellol, geraniol, and more). No parabens, MI / MCI (isothiazolinones), formaldehyde-releasing preservatives, SLS / SLES sulfates were detected in the listed ingredients.
- ParfumKnown allergen (fragrance): Fragrance Mix I
- LinaloolKnown allergen (fragrance): Fragrance Mix
- LimoneneKnown allergen (fragrance): Fragrance Mix
- CitronellolKnown allergen (fragrance): Fragrance Mix
- GeraniolKnown allergen (fragrance): Fragrance Mix
- Alpha-isomethyl iononeKnown allergen (fragrance): Fragrance Mix
- Benzyl alcoholKnown allergen (fragrance): Fragrance Mix
- Cetyl alcoholKnown allergen (emollient): Cetyl Alcohol
- Sodium cetearyl sulfateSulfate-based surfactant, can be irritating or drying for sensitive skin, similar to SLS.
Not detected: parabens, MI / MCI (isothiazolinones), formaldehyde-releasing preservatives, SLS / SLES sulfates. Contains: added fragrance.
Based on what's flagged, take extra care if you're among:
- People with fragrance allergy or fragrance-sensitive skin
- People prone to irritation, or with very dry / eczema-prone skin
Generated from this product's ingredient list and AllerNote's allergen database — educational, not medical advice or a substitute for patch testing.
Benefits
Full Ingredient List
26INCI (full list, INCI order): water, glycerin, cetyl alcohol, myristyl alcohol, sodium cetearyl sulfate, isopropyl palmitate, panthenol, butyrospermum parkii butter, dimethicone, palmitic acid, stearic acid, myristic acid, arachidic acid, oleic acid, ethylhexylglycerin, phenoxyethanol, trisodium edta, pantolactone, citric acid, linalool, limonene, citronellol, geraniol, alpha-isomethyl ionone, benzyl alcohol, parfum
Tap any ingredient to see details
Potential Concerns
- May Worsen IrritationMay cause stinging, redness, or sensitivity.
- May Worsen Oily SkinMay increase shine or excess oil.
- May Worsen RosaceaCan trigger flare-ups in rosacea-prone skin.
- May Trigger AcneCan clog pores or trigger breakouts.
- May Worsen EczemaMay worsen itching or irritation for eczema.
- May Worsen DrynessCan strip moisture and worsen dryness.
Frequently asked questions
Does 3 in 1 Repair Hand Cream contain fragrance allergens?
Yes — analysing the INCI list, AllerNote found 7 of the EU-labelled fragrance allergens: parfum, linalool, limonene, citronellol, geraniol, alpha-isomethyl ionone, benzyl alcohol. If you're fragrance-sensitive or patch-test positive to a fragrance mix, treat 3 in 1 Repair Hand Cream with caution and patch test before full use.
Is 3 in 1 Repair Hand Cream paraben-free?
No parabens were detected in 3 in 1 Repair Hand Cream's listed ingredients. Worth keeping in perspective: parabens are among the least common cosmetic allergens, so "paraben-free" matters far less for reactive skin than avoiding fragrance or the preservative MI/MCI.
Is 3 in 1 Repair Hand Cream suitable for sensitive or allergy-prone skin?
It depends on your specific triggers. 3 in 1 Repair Hand Cream contains 8 flagged allergens and 1 irritant (listed in the analysis above). If none are on your personal allergen list it may suit you, but patch test first — add your allergens to AllerNote to check 3 in 1 Repair Hand Cream against your own profile.

