Pearly Shine Lip Balm

Pearly Shine Lip Balm

3.0
18ingredients
Lip BalmNivea

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

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

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Allergen & irritant analysis

2 flagged

This lip balm from Nivea lists 18 ingredients. AllerNote's analysis flags 2 known contact allergens in the INCI list. That includes 2 EU-labelled fragrance allergens (linalool, aroma). No parabens, MI / MCI (isothiazolinones), formaldehyde-releasing preservatives, SLS / SLES sulfates were detected in the listed ingredients.

2 known allergens in this formula
  • Linalool · fragrance · mediumKnown allergen (fragrance): Fragrance Mix
  • Aroma · fragrance · mediumKnown allergen (fragrance): Fragrance Mix

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

HydratingAnti-agingScar healingBrighteningReduces large poresRedness reducingSkin textureBarrier repair

Key Ingredients

  • 1
    AntioxidantsShields skin from free radical damage.
  • 2
    Vitamin CBrightens, evens tone, and supports collagen.
  • 3
    Vitamin EProtects skin and soothes irritation.

Full Ingredient List

18

INCI (full list, INCI order): helianthus annuus hybrid oil, ricinus communis seed oil, cera alba, helianthus annuus seed cera, butyrospermum parkii butter, mica, hydrogenated castor oil, tocopherol, ascorbyl palmitate, helianthus annuus seed oil, lecithin, neohesperidin dihydrochalcone, hydrolyzed pearl, linalool, aroma, ci 77891, ci 77492, ci 15850

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14linalool

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 IrritationMay cause stinging, redness, or sensitivity.
  • May Worsen RosaceaCan trigger flare-ups in rosacea-prone skin.

Frequently asked questions

Does Pearly Shine Lip Balm contain fragrance allergens?

Yes — analysing the INCI list, AllerNote found 2 of the EU-labelled fragrance allergens: linalool, aroma. If you're fragrance-sensitive or patch-test positive to a fragrance mix, treat Pearly Shine Lip Balm with caution and patch test before full use.

Is Pearly Shine Lip Balm paraben-free?

No parabens were detected in Pearly Shine Lip Balm'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 Pearly Shine Lip Balm suitable for sensitive or allergy-prone skin?

It depends on your specific triggers. Pearly Shine Lip Balm contains 2 flagged allergens and 0 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 Pearly Shine Lip Balm against your own profile.