Allergen & irritant analysis
14 flaggedThis day moisturizer from Nivea lists 33 ingredients. AllerNote's analysis flags 13 known contact allergens and 1 common irritant in the INCI list. That includes 7 EU-labelled fragrance allergens (parfum, linalool, alpha-isomethyl ionone, butylphenyl methylpropional, limonene, and more). No parabens, MI / MCI (isothiazolinones), formaldehyde-releasing preservatives, SLS / SLES sulfates were detected in the listed ingredients.
- ParfumKnown allergen (fragrance): Fragrance Mix II
- PhenoxyethanolKnown allergen (irritant): Phenoxyethanol
- LinaloolKnown allergen (fragrance): Fragrance Mix
- Benzyl alcoholKnown allergen (preservative): Benzyl Alcohol
- Alpha-isomethyl iononeKnown allergen (fragrance): Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone
- Butylphenyl methylpropionalKnown allergen (fragrance): Fragrance Mix
- HomosalateKnown allergen (sunscreen): Homosalate
- Butyl methoxydibenzoylmethaneKnown allergen (sunscreen): Avobenzone
- Ethylhexyl salicylateKnown allergen (sunscreen): Octisalate
- OctocryleneKnown allergen (sunscreen): Octocrylene
- LimoneneKnown allergen (fragrance): Limonene
- CitronellolKnown allergen (fragrance): Citronellol
- GeraniolKnown allergen (fragrance): Geraniol
- 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 sensitised to preservatives (e.g. MI/MCI or formaldehyde releasers)
How common are allergens in day moisturizers? See our data on the whole category →
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
- 1Chemical UV FilterAbsorbs UV rays to help prevent sun damage.
- 2AntioxidantsShields skin from free radical damage.
- 3Vitamin EProtects skin and soothes irritation.
Full Ingredient List
33INCI (full list, INCI order): water, homosalate, glycerin, butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane, ethylhexyl salicylate, octocrylene, methylpropanediol, ethylhexyl stearate, tapioca starch, phenylbenzimidazole sulfonic acid, cetearyl alcohol, behenyl alcohol, magnolia officinalis bark extract, tocopheryl acetate, sodium chloride, ethylhexylglycerin, xanthan gum, dimethicone, sodium stearoyl glutamate, acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer, ammonium acryloyldimethyltaurate/vp copolymer, trisodium edta, sodium hydroxide, phenoxyethanol, limonene, linalool, benzyl alcohol, citronellol, geraniol, alpha-isomethyl ionone, butylphenyl methylpropional, bht, parfum
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Potential Concerns
- May Worsen IrritationMay cause stinging, redness, or sensitivity.
- May Worsen RosaceaCan trigger flare-ups in rosacea-prone skin.
- May Worsen EczemaMay worsen itching or irritation for eczema.
- May Trigger AcneCan clog pores or trigger breakouts.
- May Worsen DrynessCan strip moisture and worsen dryness.
- May Worsen Oily SkinMay increase shine or excess oil.
Frequently asked questions
Does Daily Essentials 24H Moisture Boost + Refresh Protecting Day Cream contain fragrance allergens?
Yes — analysing the INCI list, AllerNote found 7 of the EU-labelled fragrance allergens: parfum, linalool, alpha-isomethyl ionone, butylphenyl methylpropional, limonene, citronellol, geraniol. If you're fragrance-sensitive or patch-test positive to a fragrance mix, treat Daily Essentials 24H Moisture Boost + Refresh Protecting Day Cream with caution and patch test before full use.
Is Daily Essentials 24H Moisture Boost + Refresh Protecting Day Cream paraben-free?
No parabens were detected in Daily Essentials 24H Moisture Boost + Refresh Protecting Day 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 Daily Essentials 24H Moisture Boost + Refresh Protecting Day Cream suitable for sensitive or allergy-prone skin?
It depends on your specific triggers. Daily Essentials 24H Moisture Boost + Refresh Protecting Day Cream contains 13 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 Daily Essentials 24H Moisture Boost + Refresh Protecting Day Cream against your own profile.

