Gentle Cream Wash

Gentle Cream Wash

23ingredients
CleanserNivea

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

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

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Allergen & irritant analysis

3 flagged

This cleanser from Nivea lists 23 ingredients. AllerNote's analysis flags 3 known contact allergens 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.

3 known allergens in this formula
  • Parfum · fragrance · highKnown allergen (fragrance): Fragrance Mix I
  • Cetyl alcohol · emollient · lowKnown allergen (emollient): Cetyl Alcohol
  • Decyl glucoside · surfactant · lowKnown allergen (surfactant): Decyl Glucoside

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
  • 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

HydratingBarrier repairBrighteningReduces irritationScar healing

Key Ingredients

  • 1
    AntioxidantsShields skin from free radical damage.
  • 2
    ExfoliatorsRemoves dead skin cells to smoothe texture.

Full Ingredient List

23

INCI (full list, INCI order): water, isopropyl palmitate, glycerin, caprylic/capric triglyceride, cetearyl alcohol, cetyl alcohol, butyrospermum parkii butter, glyceryl stearate, glyceryl stearate citrate, methylpropanediol, prunus amygdalus dulcis oil, xanthan gum, squalane, decyl glucoside, mannitol, microcrystalline cellulose, ethylhexylglycerin, hydroxyacetophenone, algin, talc, phenoxyethanol, parfum, ci 73360

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6cetyl alcohol14decyl glucoside22parfum

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 Gentle Cream Wash 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 Gentle Cream Wash with caution and patch test before full use.

Is Gentle Cream Wash paraben-free?

No parabens were detected in Gentle Cream Wash'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 Gentle Cream Wash suitable for sensitive or allergy-prone skin?

It depends on your specific triggers. Gentle Cream Wash contains 3 flagged allergens and 0 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 Gentle Cream Wash against your own profile.