Allergen & irritant analysis
3 flaggedThis lip balm from Nivea lists 24 ingredients. AllerNote's analysis flags 3 known contact allergens in the INCI list. That includes 3 EU-labelled fragrance allergens (aroma, linalool, benzyl alcohol). No parabens, MI / MCI (isothiazolinones), formaldehyde-releasing preservatives, SLS / SLES sulfates were detected in the listed ingredients.
- AromaKnown allergen (fragrance): Fragrance Mix
- LinaloolKnown allergen (fragrance): Fragrance Mix
- Benzyl alcoholKnown allergen (fragrance): Fragrance Mix
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
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
- 1ExfoliatorsRemoves dead skin cells to smoothe texture.
- 2AntioxidantsShields skin from free radical damage.
Full Ingredient List
24INCI (full list, INCI order): rubus fruticosus juice, ci 42090, ci 77491, ci 15850, ci 77891, aroma, linalool, benzyl alcohol, bht, silica, mica, water, glycerin, polyglyceryl-3 diisostearate, synthetic wax, isopropyl palmitate, cera microcristallina, butyrospermum parkii butter, candelilla cera, hydrogenated polydecene, pentaerythrityl tetraisostearate, octyldodecanol, polyisobutene, ricinus communis seed oil
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Potential Concerns
- May Worsen Oily SkinMay increase shine or excess oil.
- May Worsen EczemaMay worsen itching or irritation for eczema.
- May Trigger AcneCan clog pores or trigger breakouts.
- May Worsen RosaceaCan trigger flare-ups in rosacea-prone skin.
- May Worsen IrritationMay cause stinging, redness, or sensitivity.
- May Worsen DrynessCan strip moisture and worsen dryness.
Frequently asked questions
Does Blackberry Shine Melt-In Moisture Lip Balm contain fragrance allergens?
Yes — analysing the INCI list, AllerNote found 3 of the EU-labelled fragrance allergens: aroma, linalool, benzyl alcohol. If you're fragrance-sensitive or patch-test positive to a fragrance mix, treat Blackberry Shine Melt-In Moisture Lip Balm with caution and patch test before full use.
Is Blackberry Shine Melt-In Moisture Lip Balm paraben-free?
No parabens were detected in Blackberry Shine Melt-In Moisture Lip Balm'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 Blackberry Shine Melt-In Moisture Lip Balm suitable for sensitive or allergy-prone skin?
It depends on your specific triggers. Blackberry Shine Melt-In Moisture Lip Balm contains 3 flagged allergens and 0 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 Blackberry Shine Melt-In Moisture Lip Balm against your own profile.

