Allergen & irritant analysis
9 flaggedThis body wash from Nivea lists 19 ingredients. AllerNote's analysis flags 9 known contact allergens in the INCI list. That includes 6 EU-labelled fragrance allergens (parfum, linalool, citronellol, limonene, benzyl alcohol, and more). No parabens, MI / MCI (isothiazolinones), formaldehyde-releasing preservatives were detected in the listed ingredients.
- ParfumKnown allergen (fragrance): Fragrance Mix I
- LinaloolKnown allergen (fragrance): Fragrance Mix
- CitronellolKnown allergen (fragrance): Fragrance Mix
- LimoneneKnown allergen (fragrance): Fragrance Mix
- Benzyl alcoholKnown allergen (fragrance): Fragrance Mix
- Alpha-isomethyl iononeKnown allergen (fragrance): Fragrance Mix
- Sodium laureth sulfateKnown allergen (surfactant): Sodium Laureth Sulfate
- Cocamidopropyl betaineKnown allergen (surfactant): Cocamidopropyl Betaine
- Decyl glucosideKnown allergen (surfactant): Decyl Glucoside
Not detected: parabens, MI / MCI (isothiazolinones), formaldehyde-releasing preservatives. Contains: added fragrance, SLS / SLES sulfates.
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
Key Ingredients
- 1AntioxidantsShields skin from free radical damage.
- 2AHAExfoliates skin for a brighter complexion.
- 3Vitamin CBrightens, evens tone, and supports collagen.
- 4Vitamin EProtects skin and soothes irritation.
Full Ingredient List
19INCI (full list, INCI order): water, sodium laureth sulfate, cocamidopropyl betaine, decyl glucoside, aloe barbadensis leaf juice powder, sodium ascorbyl phosphate, tocopherol, glycerin, sodium chloride, citric acid, sodium sulfate, sodium benzoate, linalool, citronellol, limonene, benzyl alcohol, alpha-isomethyl ionone, parfum, ci 15985
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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 Worsen DrynessCan strip moisture and worsen dryness.
- May Trigger AcneCan clog pores or trigger breakouts.
- May Worsen Oily SkinMay increase shine or excess oil.
Frequently asked questions
Does Love Sunshine Shower Gel Refreshing Sun contain fragrance allergens?
Yes — analysing the INCI list, AllerNote found 6 of the EU-labelled fragrance allergens: parfum, linalool, citronellol, limonene, benzyl alcohol, alpha-isomethyl ionone. If you're fragrance-sensitive or patch-test positive to a fragrance mix, treat Love Sunshine Shower Gel Refreshing Sun with caution and patch test before full use.
Is Love Sunshine Shower Gel Refreshing Sun paraben-free?
No parabens were detected in Love Sunshine Shower Gel Refreshing Sun'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 Love Sunshine Shower Gel Refreshing Sun suitable for sensitive or allergy-prone skin?
It depends on your specific triggers. Love Sunshine Shower Gel Refreshing Sun contains 9 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 Love Sunshine Shower Gel Refreshing Sun against your own profile.

