Essentials Urban Skin Protect Day Cream SPF 20

Essentials Urban Skin Protect Day Cream SPF 20

33ingredients
Day MoisturizerNivea

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

Formula flagsfrom catalog claims
Oil-freeReef-safeCruelty-freeParaben-freeSulfate-freeVeganAlcohol-freeSilicone-freeFragrance-freeEU-allergen-freeFungal-acne-safe

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Allergen & irritant analysis

11 flagged

This day moisturizer from Nivea lists 33 ingredients. AllerNote's analysis flags 9 known contact allergens and 2 common irritants in the INCI list. That includes 6 EU-labelled fragrance allergens (parfum, citronellol, linalool, alpha-isomethyl ionone, limonene, and more). No parabens, MI / MCI (isothiazolinones), formaldehyde-releasing preservatives, SLS / SLES sulfates were detected in the listed ingredients.

9 known allergens in this formula
2 known irritants
  • Parfum · fragrance · highKnown allergen (fragrance): Fragrance Mix I
  • Citronellol · fragrance · mediumKnown allergen (fragrance): Fragrance Mix
  • Linalool · fragrance · mediumKnown allergen (fragrance): Fragrance Mix
  • Alpha-isomethyl ionone · fragrance · mediumKnown allergen (fragrance): Fragrance Mix
  • Limonene · fragrance · mediumKnown allergen (fragrance): Fragrance Mix
  • Benzyl alcohol · fragrance · mediumKnown allergen (fragrance): Fragrance Mix
  • Octocrylene · sunscreen · lowKnown allergen (sunscreen): Octocrylene
  • Ethylhexyl salicylate · sunscreen · lowKnown allergen (sunscreen): Octisalate
  • Butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane · sunscreen · lowKnown allergen (sunscreen): Avobenzone
  • Alcohol denat. · solventCan be drying and sensitizing, especially for sensitive skin, by stripping natural oils and disrupting the skin barrier.
  • 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: 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

HydratingBarrier repairAnti-agingBrighteningReduces irritationReduces large poresRedness reducingScar healing

Key Ingredients

  • 1
    Chemical UV FilterAbsorbs UV rays to help prevent sun damage.
  • 2
    AntioxidantsShields skin from free radical damage.
  • 3
    Hyaluronic AcidHydrates by attracting and holding water.

Full Ingredient List

33

INCI (full list, INCI order): water, octocrylene, glycerin, ethylhexyl salicylate, alcohol denat., butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane, methylpropanediol, distarch phosphate, c12-15 alkyl benzoate, butylene glycol dicaprylate/dicaprate, silica dimethyl silylate, glycyrrhiza inflata root extract, camellia sinensis leaf extract, sodium hyaluronate, glyceryl stearate, cetearyl alcohol, dimethicone, carbomer, dimethiconol, sodium polyacrylate, acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer, trisodium edta, sodium hydroxide, phenoxyethanol, citronellol, linalool, alpha-isomethyl ionone, limonene, benzyl alcohol, bht, parfum, ci 47005, ci 42090

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5alcohol denat.25citronellol26linalool28limonene

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 Worsen Oily SkinMay increase shine or excess oil.
  • May Worsen DrynessCan strip moisture and worsen dryness.
  • May Trigger AcneCan clog pores or trigger breakouts.

Frequently asked questions

Does Essentials Urban Skin Protect Day Cream SPF 20 contain fragrance allergens?

Yes — analysing the INCI list, AllerNote found 6 of the EU-labelled fragrance allergens: parfum, citronellol, linalool, alpha-isomethyl ionone, limonene, benzyl alcohol. If you're fragrance-sensitive or patch-test positive to a fragrance mix, treat Essentials Urban Skin Protect Day Cream SPF 20 with caution and patch test before full use.

Is Essentials Urban Skin Protect Day Cream SPF 20 paraben-free?

No parabens were detected in Essentials Urban Skin Protect Day Cream SPF 20'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 Essentials Urban Skin Protect Day Cream SPF 20 suitable for sensitive or allergy-prone skin?

It depends on your specific triggers. Essentials Urban Skin Protect Day Cream SPF 20 contains 9 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 Essentials Urban Skin Protect Day Cream SPF 20 against your own profile.