Allergen & irritant analysis
3 flaggedThis day moisturizer from Nivea lists 16 ingredients. AllerNote's analysis flags 1 known contact allergen and 2 common irritants 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.
- ParfumKnown allergen (fragrance): Fragrance Mix I
- Alcohol denat.Can be drying and sensitizing, especially for sensitive skin, by stripping natural oils and disrupting the skin barrier.
- Sodium cetearyl sulfateSulfate-based surfactant, can be irritating or drying for sensitive skin, similar to SLS.
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
Full Ingredient List
16INCI (full list, INCI order): water, glycerin, alcohol denat., cetearyl alcohol, caprylic/capric triglyceride, distarch phosphate, glyceryl stearate se, tapioca starch, aloe barbadensis leaf juice powder, calcium pantothenate, magnesium chloride, sodium cetearyl sulfate, ethylhexylglycerin, hydroxypropyl starch phosphate, phenoxyethanol, parfum
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Potential Concerns
- May Trigger AcneCan clog pores or trigger breakouts.
- May Worsen EczemaMay worsen itching or irritation for eczema.
- May Worsen Oily SkinMay increase shine or excess oil.
- May Worsen RosaceaCan trigger flare-ups in rosacea-prone skin.
- May Worsen DrynessCan strip moisture and worsen dryness.
- May Worsen IrritationMay cause stinging, redness, or sensitivity.
Frequently asked questions
Does Mattifying Day Cream For Combination Skin 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 Mattifying Day Cream For Combination Skin with caution and patch test before full use.
Is Mattifying Day Cream For Combination Skin paraben-free?
No parabens were detected in Mattifying Day Cream For Combination Skin'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 Mattifying Day Cream For Combination Skin suitable for sensitive or allergy-prone skin?
It depends on your specific triggers. Mattifying Day Cream For Combination Skin contains 1 flagged allergen and 2 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 Mattifying Day Cream For Combination Skin against your own profile.

