Men Moisturizing Face Wash INCI List & Ingredients | Nivea

Allergen & irritant analysis

7 flagged

This cleanser from Nivea lists 21 ingredients. AllerNote's analysis flags 5 known contact allergens and 2 common irritants in the INCI list. That includes 1 EU-labelled fragrance allergen (parfum). No MI / MCI (isothiazolinones), formaldehyde-releasing preservatives, SLS / SLES sulfates were detected in the listed ingredients.

5 known allergens in this formula

2 known irritants

Parfum · fragrance · highKnown allergen (fragrance): Fragrance Mix I
Methylparaben · preservative · mediumKnown allergen (preservative): Methylparaben
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

INCI (full list, INCI order): water, cocamidopropyl betaine, sodium myreth sulfate, decyl glucoside, glycerin, panthenol, aloe barbadensis leaf juice, menthol, alcohol denat., acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer, phenoxyethanol, peg-90 glyceryl isostearate, peg-40 hydrogenated castor oil, parfum, polyquaternium-10, laureth-2, benzophenone-4, sodium hydroxide, methylparaben, ethylparaben, blue 1 lake

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2cocamidopropyl betaine4decyl glucoside9alcohol denat.14parfum19methylparaben 20ethylparaben

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 Worsen Oily SkinMay increase shine or excess oil.

Frequently asked questions

Does Men Moisturizing Face Wash 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 Men Moisturizing Face Wash with caution and patch test before full use.

Does Men Moisturizing Face Wash contain parabens?

Yes, Men Moisturizing 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 Moisturizing Face Wash suitable for sensitive or allergy-prone skin?

It depends on your specific triggers. Men Moisturizing Face Wash contains 5 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 Moisturizing Face Wash against your own profile.