Allergen & irritant analysis
5 flaggedThis 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.
- LinaloolKnown allergen (fragrance): Fragrance Mix
- CitronellolKnown allergen (fragrance): Fragrance Mix
- CitralKnown allergen (fragrance): Citral
- AromaKnown allergen (fragrance): Fragrance Mix
- Butyl methoxydibenzoylmethaneKnown 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
Key Ingredients
- 1Chemical UV FilterAbsorbs UV rays to help prevent sun damage.
- 2AntioxidantsShields skin from free radical damage.
- 3Vitamin CBrightens, evens tone, and supports collagen.
- 4Vitamin EProtects skin and soothes irritation.
Full Ingredient List
18INCI (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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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.

