Daily Essentials Refreshing Facial Wash Gel

Daily Essentials Refreshing Facial Wash Gel

1.0
27ingredients
CleanserNivea

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

Formula flagsfrom catalog claims
Reef-safeCruelty-freeSilicone-freeVeganOil-freeAlcohol-freeParaben-freeSulfate-freeFragrance-freeEU-allergen-freeFungal-acne-safe

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Allergen & irritant analysis

11 flagged

This cleanser from Nivea lists 27 ingredients. AllerNote's analysis flags 10 known contact allergens and 1 common irritant in the INCI list. That includes 4 EU-labelled fragrance allergens (parfum, geraniol, benzyl alcohol, linalool). No MI / MCI (isothiazolinones), formaldehyde-releasing preservatives were detected in the listed ingredients.

10 known allergens in this formula
1 known irritant
  • Parfum · fragrance · highKnown allergen (fragrance): Fragrance Mix I
  • Acrylates copolymer · nail_product · mediumKnown allergen (nail_product): Acrylates
  • Methylparaben · preservative · mediumKnown allergen (preservative): Methylparaben
  • Geraniol · fragrance · mediumKnown allergen (fragrance): Fragrance Mix
  • Benzyl alcohol · fragrance · mediumKnown allergen (fragrance): Fragrance Mix
  • Linalool · fragrance · mediumKnown allergen (fragrance): Fragrance Mix
  • Cocamidopropyl betaine · surfactant · lowKnown allergen (surfactant): Cocamidopropyl Betaine
  • Lauryl glucoside · surfactant · lowKnown allergen (surfactant): Lauryl Glucoside
  • Sodium lauryl sulfate · surfactant · lowKnown allergen (surfactant): Sodium Lauryl Sulfate
  • Ethylparaben · preservative · lowKnown allergen (preservative): Ethylparaben
  • Sodium hydroxide · otherStrong 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: 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

HydratingScar healingBarrier repairAnti-agingBrightening

Key Ingredients

  • 1
    Vitamin EProtects skin and soothes irritation.
  • 2
    AntioxidantsShields skin from free radical damage.

Full Ingredient List

27

INCI (full list, INCI order): water, cocamidopropyl betaine, sodium myreth sulfate, acrylates copolymer, glycerin, nelumbo nucifera flower extract, tocopherol, tocopheryl acetate, lauryl glucoside, sodium lauryl sulfate, peg-40 hydrogenated castor oil, peg-200 hydrogenated glyceryl palmate, benzophenone-4, sodium chloride, polyquaternium-10, sodium hydroxide, phenoxyethanol, methylparaben, ethylparaben, sodium sulfate, geraniol, benzyl alcohol, linalool, triethanolamine, parfum, ci 42090, ci 16035

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2cocamidopropyl betaine9lauryl glucoside10sodium lauryl sulfate18methylparaben19ethylparaben21geraniol23linalool25parfum

Potential Concerns

  • May Worsen EczemaMay worsen itching or irritation for eczema.
  • 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.
  • May Worsen Oily SkinMay increase shine or excess oil.
  • May Trigger AcneCan clog pores or trigger breakouts.

Frequently asked questions

Does Daily Essentials Refreshing Facial Wash Gel contain fragrance allergens?

Yes — analysing the INCI list, AllerNote found 4 of the EU-labelled fragrance allergens: parfum, geraniol, benzyl alcohol, linalool. If you're fragrance-sensitive or patch-test positive to a fragrance mix, treat Daily Essentials Refreshing Facial Wash Gel with caution and patch test before full use.

Does Daily Essentials Refreshing Facial Wash Gel contain parabens?

Yes, Daily Essentials Refreshing Facial Wash Gel'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 Daily Essentials Refreshing Facial Wash Gel suitable for sensitive or allergy-prone skin?

It depends on your specific triggers. Daily Essentials Refreshing Facial Wash Gel contains 10 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 Refreshing Facial Wash Gel against your own profile.