Acne Repair Gentle Micro Cleanser

Acne Repair Gentle Micro Cleanser

4.0
19ingredients
CleanserNivea

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

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

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Allergen & irritant analysis

4 flagged

This cleanser from Nivea lists 19 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 parabens, formaldehyde-releasing preservatives were detected in the listed ingredients.

3 known allergens in this formula
1 known irritant
  • Methylisothiazolinone · preservative · highKnown allergen (preservative): Methylisothiazolinone
  • Parfum · fragrance · highKnown allergen (fragrance): Fragrance Mix I
  • 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: parabens, formaldehyde-releasing preservatives. Contains: added fragrance, MI / MCI (isothiazolinones), 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

Acne fightingHydratingBrighteningGood for oily skinReduces large poresBarrier repair

Key Ingredients

  • 1
    BHAUnclogs pores and reduces excess oil.
  • 2
    Hyaluronic AcidHydrates by attracting and holding water.

Full Ingredient List

19

INCI (full list, INCI order): water, lauric acid, lauryl hydroxysultaine, potassium hydroxide, sodium laureth sulfate, myristic acid, cocamide mea, salicylic acid, carnitine, garcinia cambogia fruit extract, maris sal, sodium hyaluronate, magnolia officinalis bark extract, sodium chloride, citric acid, trisodium edta, phenoxyethanol, methylisothiazolinone, parfum

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5sodium laureth sulfate18methylisothiazolinone19parfum

Potential Concerns

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

Frequently asked questions

Does Acne Repair Gentle Micro Cleanser 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 Repair Gentle Micro Cleanser with caution and patch test before full use.

Is Acne Repair Gentle Micro Cleanser paraben-free?

No parabens were detected in Acne Repair Gentle Micro Cleanser'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 Acne Repair Gentle Micro Cleanser suitable for sensitive or allergy-prone skin?

It depends on your specific triggers. Acne Repair Gentle Micro Cleanser 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 Repair Gentle Micro Cleanser against your own profile.