Acne Clear Whip Foam

Acne Clear Whip Foam

3.0
23ingredients
CleanserNivea

Full INCI list with a per-ingredient allergen & irritant analysis below.

Formula flagsfrom catalog claims
Oil-freeReef-safeAlcohol-freeCruelty-freeSilicone-freeEU-allergen-freeVeganParaben-freeSulfate-freeFragrance-freeFungal-acne-safe

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Allergen & irritant analysis

4 flagged

This cleanser from Nivea lists 23 ingredients. AllerNote's analysis flags 3 known contact allergens and 1 common irritant in the INCI list. That includes 1 EU-labelled fragrance allergen (parfum). No MI / MCI (isothiazolinones), formaldehyde-releasing preservatives were detected in the listed ingredients.

3 known allergens in this formula
1 known irritant
  • Parfum · fragrance · highKnown allergen (fragrance): Fragrance Mix I
  • Methylparaben · preservative · mediumKnown allergen (preservative): Methylparaben
  • Sodium laureth sulfate · surfactant · lowKnown allergen (surfactant): Sodium Laureth Sulfate
  • Potassium hydroxide · pH adjusterHighly alkaline and corrosive in concentrated form; can cause burns and irritation if not properly diluted and neutralized. It is used in very small quantities to adjust pH.

Not detected: MI / MCI (isothiazolinones), formaldehyde-releasing preservatives. Contains: added fragrance, parabens, SLS / SLES sulfates.

Based on what's flagged, take extra care if you're among:

  • People with fragrance allergy or fragrance-sensitive skin
  • People sensitised to preservatives (e.g. MI/MCI or formaldehyde releasers)
  • 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

HydratingBarrier repairBrighteningReduces irritationRedness reducingScar healingDark spots

Full Ingredient List

23

INCI (full list, INCI order): water, glycerin, myristic acid, lauric acid, potassium hydroxide, lauryl hydroxysultaine, sodium laureth sulfate, palmitic acid, cocamide mea, glycol distearate, glycyrrhiza glabra root extract, carnitine, glyceryl glucoside, polyquaternium-7, hydroxyethylcellulose, hydroxypropyl guar, trisodium edta, citric acid, sodium chloride, phenoxyethanol, methylparaben, sodium benzoate, parfum

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7sodium laureth sulfate21methylparaben23parfum

Potential Concerns

  • May Trigger AcneCan clog pores or trigger breakouts.
  • May Worsen RosaceaCan trigger flare-ups in rosacea-prone skin.
  • May Worsen DrynessCan strip moisture and worsen dryness.
  • May Worsen EczemaMay worsen itching or irritation for eczema.
  • May Worsen Oily SkinMay increase shine or excess oil.

Frequently asked questions

Does Acne Clear Whip Foam contain fragrance allergens?

Yes — analysing the INCI list, AllerNote found 1 of the EU-labelled fragrance allergens: parfum. If you're fragrance-sensitive or patch-test positive to a fragrance mix, treat Acne Clear Whip Foam with caution and patch test before full use.

Does Acne Clear Whip Foam contain parabens?

Yes, Acne Clear Whip Foam's INCI list includes one or more parabens. For most people that's low-risk — parabens have a notably low contact-allergy rate — but if you've patch-tested positive to parabens specifically, choose a paraben-free alternative.

Is Acne Clear Whip Foam suitable for sensitive or allergy-prone skin?

It depends on your specific triggers. Acne Clear Whip Foam contains 3 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 Acne Clear Whip Foam against your own profile.