Men Protect & Care Intensive Moisturising Cream INCI List & Ingredients | Nivea

Allergen & irritant analysis

8 flagged

This moisturizer from Nivea lists 24 ingredients. AllerNote's analysis flags 7 known contact allergens and 1 common irritant in the INCI list. That includes 4 EU-labelled fragrance allergens (parfum, linalool, limonene, citronellol). No parabens, MI / MCI (isothiazolinones), formaldehyde-releasing preservatives, SLS / SLES sulfates were detected in the listed ingredients.

7 known allergens in this formula

1 known irritant

Parfum · fragrance · highKnown allergen (fragrance): Fragrance Mix II
Phenoxyethanol · irritant · mediumKnown allergen (irritant): Phenoxyethanol
Benzyl alcohol · preservative · mediumKnown allergen (preservative): Benzyl Alcohol
Linalool · fragrance · mediumKnown allergen (fragrance): Fragrance Mix
Cetyl alcohol · emollient · lowKnown allergen (emollient): Cetyl Alcohol
Limonene · fragrance · lowKnown allergen (fragrance): Limonene
Citronellol · fragrance · lowKnown allergen (fragrance): Citronellol
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: 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 sensitised to preservatives (e.g. MI/MCI or formaldehyde releasers)

How common are allergens in moisturizers? See our data on the whole category →

Generated from this product's ingredient list and AllerNote's allergen database — educational, not medical advice or a substitute for patch testing.

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Benefits

HydratingReduces irritationRedness reducingScar healingBarrier repairBrightening

Full Ingredient List

INCI (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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4cetyl alcohol21limonene 22linalool 23citronellol 24parfum

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 4 of the EU-labelled fragrance allergens: parfum, linalool, limonene, 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 7 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.