Allergen & irritant analysis
7 flaggedThis moisturizer from Nivea lists 24 ingredients. AllerNote's analysis flags 6 known contact allergens and 1 common irritant in the INCI list. That includes 5 EU-labelled fragrance allergens (parfum, benzyl alcohol, limonene, linalool, citronellol). No parabens, MI / MCI (isothiazolinones), formaldehyde-releasing preservatives, SLS / SLES sulfates were detected in the listed ingredients.
- ParfumKnown allergen (fragrance): Fragrance Mix I
- Benzyl alcoholKnown allergen (fragrance): Fragrance Mix
- LimoneneKnown allergen (fragrance): Fragrance Mix
- LinaloolKnown allergen (fragrance): Fragrance Mix
- CitronellolKnown allergen (fragrance): Fragrance Mix
- Cetyl alcoholKnown allergen (emollient): Cetyl Alcohol
- Sodium hydroxideStrong 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: 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
Full Ingredient List
24INCI (full list, INCI order): water, glycerin, ethylhexyl cocoate, cetyl alcohol, hydrogenated coco-glycerides, isopropyl palmitate, distarch phosphate, glyceryl stearate citrate, methylpropanediol, myristyl myristate, panthenol, aloe barbadensis leaf juice powder, dimethicone, carbomer, sodium hydroxide, trisodium edta, 1, 2-hexanediol, phenoxyethanol, benzyl alcohol, limonene, linalool, citronellol, parfum
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Potential Concerns
- May Worsen EczemaMay worsen itching or irritation for eczema.
- May Worsen IrritationMay cause stinging, redness, or sensitivity.
- May Worsen RosaceaCan trigger flare-ups in rosacea-prone skin.
- May Worsen Oily SkinMay increase shine or excess oil.
- May Trigger AcneCan clog pores or trigger breakouts.
- May Worsen DrynessCan strip moisture and worsen dryness.
Frequently asked questions
Does Men Protect & Care Intensive Moisturising Cream contain fragrance allergens?
Yes — analysing the INCI list, AllerNote found 5 of the EU-labelled fragrance allergens: parfum, benzyl alcohol, limonene, linalool, citronellol. If you're fragrance-sensitive or patch-test positive to a fragrance mix, treat Men Protect & Care Intensive Moisturising Cream with caution and patch test before full use.
Is Men Protect & Care Intensive Moisturising Cream paraben-free?
No parabens were detected in Men Protect & Care Intensive Moisturising Cream'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 Men Protect & Care Intensive Moisturising Cream suitable for sensitive or allergy-prone skin?
It depends on your specific triggers. Men Protect & Care Intensive Moisturising Cream contains 6 flagged allergens and 1 irritant (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 Protect & Care Intensive Moisturising Cream against your own profile.

