Allergen & irritant analysis
10 flaggedThis body serum from Nivea lists 38 ingredients. AllerNote's analysis flags 8 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.
- ParfumKnown allergen (fragrance): Fragrance Mix I
- MethylparabenKnown allergen (preservative): Methylparaben
- PropylparabenKnown allergen (preservative): Propylparaben
- Ethylhexyl methoxycinnamateKnown allergen (sunscreen): Octinoxate
- Cetyl alcoholKnown allergen (emollient): Cetyl Alcohol
- Butyl methoxydibenzoylmethaneKnown allergen (sunscreen): Avobenzone
- EthylparabenKnown allergen (preservative): Ethylparaben
- Propylene glycolKnown allergen (solvent): Propylene Glycol
- Alcohol denat.Can be drying and sensitizing, especially for sensitive skin, by stripping natural oils and disrupting the skin barrier.
- Sodium cetearyl sulfateSulfate-based surfactant, can be irritating or drying for sensitive skin, similar to SLS.
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
Key Ingredients
- 1AntioxidantsShields skin from free radical damage.
- 2Vitamin EProtects skin and soothes irritation.
- 3Vitamin CBrightens, evens tone, and supports collagen.
Full Ingredient List
38INCI (full list, INCI order): water, glycerin, distarch phosphate, cetearyl alcohol, dimethicone, alcohol denat., ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate, cetyl alcohol, glyceryl stearate se, phenoxyethanol, butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane, sodium polyacrylate, methylparaben, peg-40 hydrogenated castor oil, sodium cetearyl sulfate, trisodium edta, xanthan gum, acrylamide/ammonium acrylate copolymer, ethylparaben, propylparaben, polyisobutene, tocopheryl acetate, propylene glycol, polysorbate 20, sorbitan isostearate, sodium ascorbyl phosphate, ubiquinone, citric acid, malpighia glabra fruit juice, trideceth-9, bisabolol, glycyrrhiza glabra root extract, myrciaria dubia fruit juice, sodium benzoate, potassium sorbate, bht, tocopherol, parfum
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Potential Concerns
- May Worsen RosaceaCan trigger flare-ups in rosacea-prone skin.
- May Worsen EczemaMay worsen itching or irritation for eczema.
- May Worsen IrritationMay cause stinging, redness, or sensitivity.
- 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 Extra Bright C & E Bouncy Radiance Vitamin Body Serum 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 Extra Bright C & E Bouncy Radiance Vitamin Body Serum with caution and patch test before full use.
Does Extra Bright C & E Bouncy Radiance Vitamin Body Serum contain parabens?
Yes, Extra Bright C & E Bouncy Radiance Vitamin Body Serum'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 Extra Bright C & E Bouncy Radiance Vitamin Body Serum suitable for sensitive or allergy-prone skin?
It depends on your specific triggers. Extra Bright C & E Bouncy Radiance Vitamin Body Serum contains 8 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 Extra Bright C & E Bouncy Radiance Vitamin Body Serum against your own profile.

