Essentially Enriched Body Cream

Essentially Enriched Body Cream

17ingredients
Body LotionNivea

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

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

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Allergen & irritant analysis

4 flagged

This body lotion from Nivea lists 17 ingredients. AllerNote's analysis flags 2 known contact allergens and 2 common irritants in the INCI list. That includes 1 EU-labelled fragrance allergen (parfum). No MI / MCI (isothiazolinones), formaldehyde-releasing preservatives, SLS / SLES sulfates were detected in the listed ingredients.

2 known allergens in this formula
2 known irritants
  • Parfum · fragrance · highKnown allergen (fragrance): Fragrance Mix I
  • Methylparaben · preservative · mediumKnown allergen (preservative): Methylparaben
  • Sodium cetearyl sulfate · surfactantSulfate-based surfactant, can be irritating or drying for sensitive skin, similar to SLS.
  • 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, SLS / SLES sulfates. Contains: added fragrance, parabens.

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

HydratingBrighteningScar healingBarrier repair

Full Ingredient List

17

INCI (full list, INCI order): water, paraffinum liquidum, glycerin, cetearyl alcohol, glyceryl stearate, glyceryl stearate se, butyrospermum parkii butter, prunus amygdalus dulcis oil, hydrogenated coco-glycerides, dimethicone, sodium cetearyl sulfate, glyceryl glucoside, parfum, carbomer, sodium hydroxide, phenoxyethanol, methylparaben

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13parfum17methylparaben

Potential Concerns

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

Frequently asked questions

Does Essentially Enriched Body Cream 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 Essentially Enriched Body Cream with caution and patch test before full use.

Does Essentially Enriched Body Cream contain parabens?

Yes, Essentially Enriched Body Cream'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 Essentially Enriched Body Cream suitable for sensitive or allergy-prone skin?

It depends on your specific triggers. Essentially Enriched Body Cream contains 2 flagged allergens and 2 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 Essentially Enriched Body Cream against your own profile.