Allergen & irritant analysis
13 flaggedThis hand cream from Nivea lists 29 ingredients. AllerNote's analysis flags 11 known contact allergens and 2 common irritants in the INCI list. That includes 8 EU-labelled fragrance allergens (parfum, linalool, citronellol, hexyl cinnamal, benzyl alcohol, 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
- CitronellolKnown allergen (fragrance): Fragrance Mix
- Hexyl cinnamalKnown allergen (fragrance): Hexyl Cinnamal
- Benzyl alcoholKnown allergen (fragrance): Fragrance Mix
- Alpha-isomethyl iononeKnown allergen (fragrance): Fragrance Mix
- LimoneneKnown allergen (fragrance): Fragrance Mix
- EugenolKnown allergen (fragrance): Fragrance Mix
- Cetyl alcoholKnown allergen (emollient): Cetyl Alcohol
- OctocryleneKnown allergen (sunscreen): Octocrylene
- Butyl methoxydibenzoylmethaneKnown allergen (sunscreen): Avobenzone
- Sodium cetearyl sulfateSulfate-based surfactant, can be irritating or drying for sensitive skin, similar to SLS.
- Sodium hydroxideStrong alkaline substance that can be highly corrosive and irritating in high concentrations; used safely in cosmetics only in neutralized, low concentrations for pH adjustment.
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
Key Ingredients
- 1AntioxidantsShields skin from free radical damage.
Full Ingredient List
29INCI (full list, INCI order): water, glycerin, octyldodecanol, cetyl alcohol, octocrylene, stearyl alcohol, glyceryl stearate se, hydrogenated coco-glycerides, creatine, 1-methylhydantoin-2-imide, ubiquinone, butyrospermum parkii butter, dimethicone, butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane, acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer, carbomer, sodium cetearyl sulfate, sodium hydroxide, ethylhexylglycerin, phenoxyethanol, trisodium edta, linalool, citronellol, hexyl cinnamal, benzyl alcohol, alpha-isomethyl ionone, limonene, eugenol, parfum
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Potential Concerns
- May Worsen IrritationMay cause stinging, redness, or sensitivity.
- May Worsen EczemaMay worsen itching or irritation for eczema.
- May Worsen RosaceaCan trigger flare-ups in rosacea-prone skin.
- May Trigger AcneCan clog pores or trigger breakouts.
- May Worsen Oily SkinMay increase shine or excess oil.
- May Worsen DrynessCan strip moisture and worsen dryness.
Frequently asked questions
Does 3In1 Anti-Age Q10 Hand Cream contain fragrance allergens?
Yes — analysing the INCI list, AllerNote found 8 of the EU-labelled fragrance allergens: parfum, linalool, citronellol, hexyl cinnamal, benzyl alcohol, alpha-isomethyl ionone, limonene, eugenol. If you're fragrance-sensitive or patch-test positive to a fragrance mix, treat 3In1 Anti-Age Q10 Hand Cream with caution and patch test before full use.
Is 3In1 Anti-Age Q10 Hand Cream paraben-free?
No parabens were detected in 3In1 Anti-Age Q10 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 3In1 Anti-Age Q10 Hand Cream suitable for sensitive or allergy-prone skin?
It depends on your specific triggers. 3In1 Anti-Age Q10 Hand Cream contains 11 flagged allergens and 2 irritants (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 3In1 Anti-Age Q10 Hand Cream against your own profile.

