Extra Bright Microbubbles Scrub INCI List & Ingredients | Nivea

Allergen & irritant analysis

3 flagged

This exfoliator from Nivea lists 41 ingredients. AllerNote's analysis flags 2 known contact allergens and 1 common irritant in the INCI list. That includes 1 EU-labelled fragrance allergen (parfum). No parabens, MI / MCI (isothiazolinones), formaldehyde-releasing preservatives, SLS / SLES sulfates were detected in the listed ingredients.

2 known allergens in this formula

1 known irritant

Parfum · fragrance · highKnown allergen (fragrance): Fragrance Mix I
Propylene glycol · solvent · lowKnown allergen (solvent): Propylene Glycol
Potassium hydroxide · pH adjusterHighly alkaline and corrosive in concentrated form; can cause burns and irritation if not properly diluted and neutralized. It is used in very small quantities to adjust pH.

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 repairRedness reducingScar healingBrighteningReduces irritationDark spotsAnti-agingReduces large poresSkin texture

Key Ingredients

1
AntioxidantsShields skin from free radical damage.
2
Vitamin CBrightens, evens tone, and supports collagen.
3
Vitamin EProtects skin and soothes irritation.
4
RucinolAdvanced brightening agent for dark spots.

Full Ingredient List

41

INCI (full list, INCI order): water, myristic acid, propylene glycol, palmitic acid, stearic acid, potassium hydroxide, glycerin, lauric acid, peg-150, peg-8, glyceryl stearate, 4-butylresorcinol, hydrolyzed pearl, glycyrrhiza glabra root extract, sodium ascorbyl phosphate, fucus vesiculosus extract, nelumbo nucifera flower extract, panax ginseng root extract, carnitine, aluminum chlorohydrate, glyceryl glucoside, centaurea cyanus flower extract, cellulose, microcrystalline cellulose, beeswax, sodium methyl cocoyl taurate, arachidic acid, oleic acid, caprylic/capric triglyceride, helianthus annuus seed oil, glucose, peg-40 hydrogenated castor oil, trideceth-9, lactic acid, caramel, tocopherol, trisodium edta, parfum, potassium sorbate, sodium benzoate, titanium dioxide

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3propylene glycol

Potential Concerns

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

Frequently asked questions

Does Extra Bright Microbubbles Scrub 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 Microbubbles Scrub with caution and patch test before full use.

Is Extra Bright Microbubbles Scrub paraben-free?

No parabens were detected in Extra Bright Microbubbles Scrub'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 Extra Bright Microbubbles Scrub suitable for sensitive or allergy-prone skin?

It depends on your specific triggers. Extra Bright Microbubbles Scrub contains 2 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 Extra Bright Microbubbles Scrub against your own profile.