Men Deep Cleansing Face Wash

Men Deep Cleansing Face Wash

24ingredients
CleanserNivea

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

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

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Allergen & irritant analysis

9 flagged

This cleanser from Nivea lists 24 ingredients. AllerNote's analysis flags 7 known contact allergens and 2 common irritants in the INCI list. That includes 3 EU-labelled fragrance allergens (parfum, limonene, linalool). No MI / MCI (isothiazolinones), formaldehyde-releasing preservatives, SLS / SLES sulfates were detected in the listed ingredients.

7 known allergens in this formula
2 known irritants
  • Parfum · fragrance · highKnown allergen (fragrance): Fragrance Mix I
  • Methylparaben · preservative · mediumKnown allergen (preservative): Methylparaben
  • Limonene · fragrance · mediumKnown allergen (fragrance): Fragrance Mix
  • Linalool · fragrance · mediumKnown allergen (fragrance): Fragrance Mix
  • Cocamidopropyl betaine · surfactant · lowKnown allergen (surfactant): Cocamidopropyl Betaine
  • Decyl glucoside · surfactant · lowKnown allergen (surfactant): Decyl Glucoside
  • Ethylparaben · preservative · lowKnown allergen (preservative): Ethylparaben
  • Alcohol denat. · solventCan be drying and sensitizing, especially for sensitive skin, by stripping natural oils and disrupting the skin barrier.
  • Sodium hydroxide · otherStrong alkaline substance that can be highly corrosive and irritating in high concentrations; used safely in cosmetics only in neutralized, low concentrations for pH adjustment.

Not detected: MI / MCI (isothiazolinones), formaldehyde-releasing preservatives, SLS / SLES sulfates. Contains: added fragrance, parabens.

Based on what's flagged, take extra care if you're among:

  • People with fragrance allergy or fragrance-sensitive skin
  • People sensitised to preservatives (e.g. MI/MCI or formaldehyde releasers)
  • 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

HydratingReduces irritationRedness reducingScar healingBarrier repairBrightening

Full Ingredient List

24

INCI (full list, INCI order): water, cocamidopropyl betaine, sodium myreth sulfate, decyl glucoside, sodium chloride, glycerin, panthenol, aloe barbadensis leaf juice powder, menthol, alcohol denat., acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer, peg-90 glyceryl isostearate, peg-40 hydrogenated castor oil, sodium hydroxide, polyquaternium-10, laureth-2, benzophenone-4, phenoxyethanol, methylparaben, ethylparaben, limonene, linalool, parfum, ci 42090

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2cocamidopropyl betaine4decyl glucoside10alcohol denat.19methylparaben20ethylparaben21limonene22linalool23parfum

Potential Concerns

  • May Worsen EczemaMay worsen itching or irritation for eczema.
  • May Worsen RosaceaCan trigger flare-ups in rosacea-prone skin.
  • 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 Men Deep Cleansing Face Wash contain fragrance allergens?

Yes — analysing the INCI list, AllerNote found 3 of the EU-labelled fragrance allergens: parfum, limonene, linalool. If you're fragrance-sensitive or patch-test positive to a fragrance mix, treat Men Deep Cleansing Face Wash with caution and patch test before full use.

Does Men Deep Cleansing Face Wash contain parabens?

Yes, Men Deep Cleansing Face Wash's INCI list includes one or more parabens. For most people that's low-risk — parabens have a notably low contact-allergy rate — but if you've patch-tested positive to parabens specifically, choose a paraben-free alternative.

Is Men Deep Cleansing Face Wash suitable for sensitive or allergy-prone skin?

It depends on your specific triggers. Men Deep Cleansing Face Wash contains 7 flagged allergens 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 Men Deep Cleansing Face Wash against your own profile.