Hydro Care Lip Balm SPF 15

Hydro Care Lip Balm SPF 15

18ingredients
Lip BalmNivea

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

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

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Allergen & irritant analysis

5 flagged

This lip balm from Nivea lists 18 ingredients. AllerNote's analysis flags 5 known contact allergens in the INCI list. That includes 4 EU-labelled fragrance allergens (linalool, citronellol, citral, aroma). No parabens, MI / MCI (isothiazolinones), formaldehyde-releasing preservatives, SLS / SLES sulfates were detected in the listed ingredients.

5 known allergens in this formula
  • Linalool · fragrance · mediumKnown allergen (fragrance): Fragrance Mix
  • Citronellol · fragrance · mediumKnown allergen (fragrance): Fragrance Mix
  • Citral · fragrance · mediumKnown allergen (fragrance): Citral
  • Aroma · fragrance · mediumKnown allergen (fragrance): Fragrance Mix
  • Butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane · sunscreen · lowKnown allergen (sunscreen): Avobenzone

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

HydratingScar healingAnti-agingBrighteningBarrier repairReduces large poresRedness reducingSkin texture

Key Ingredients

  • 1
    Chemical UV FilterAbsorbs UV rays to help prevent sun damage.
  • 2
    AntioxidantsShields skin from free radical damage.
  • 3
    Vitamin CBrightens, evens tone, and supports collagen.
  • 4
    Vitamin EProtects skin and soothes irritation.

Full Ingredient List

18

INCI (full list, INCI order): octyldodecanol, ricinus communis seed oil, cera alba, helianthus annuus seed cera, butyrospermum parkii butter, polyglyceryl-3 diisostearate, butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane, ethylhexyl triazone, hydrogenated castor oil, water, glycerin, tocopherol, ascorbyl palmitate, helianthus annuus seed oil, linalool, citronellol, citral, aroma

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15linalool16citronellol17citral

Potential Concerns

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

Frequently asked questions

Does Hydro Care Lip Balm SPF 15 contain fragrance allergens?

Yes — analysing the INCI list, AllerNote found 4 of the EU-labelled fragrance allergens: linalool, citronellol, citral, aroma. If you're fragrance-sensitive or patch-test positive to a fragrance mix, treat Hydro Care Lip Balm SPF 15 with caution and patch test before full use.

Is Hydro Care Lip Balm SPF 15 paraben-free?

No parabens were detected in Hydro Care Lip Balm SPF 15'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 Hydro Care Lip Balm SPF 15 suitable for sensitive or allergy-prone skin?

It depends on your specific triggers. Hydro Care Lip Balm SPF 15 contains 5 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 Hydro Care Lip Balm SPF 15 against your own profile.