Allergen & irritant analysis
10 flaggedThis moisturizer from Nivea lists 23 ingredients. AllerNote's analysis flags 8 known contact allergens and 2 common irritants in the INCI list. That includes 5 EU-labelled fragrance allergens (parfum, limonene, linalool, citronellol, coumarin). No parabens, MI / MCI (isothiazolinones), formaldehyde-releasing preservatives, SLS / SLES sulfates were detected in the listed ingredients.
- ParfumKnown allergen (fragrance): Fragrance Mix I
- LimoneneKnown allergen (fragrance): Fragrance Mix
- LinaloolKnown allergen (fragrance): Fragrance Mix
- CitronellolKnown allergen (fragrance): Fragrance Mix
- CoumarinKnown allergen (fragrance): Fragrance Mix
- Ethylhexyl salicylateKnown allergen (sunscreen): Octisalate
- OctocryleneKnown allergen (sunscreen): Octocrylene
- Butyl methoxydibenzoylmethaneKnown allergen (sunscreen): Avobenzone
- Alcohol denat.Can be drying and sensitizing, especially for sensitive skin, by stripping natural oils and disrupting the skin barrier.
- 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
Key Ingredients
- 1Chemical UV FilterAbsorbs UV rays to help prevent sun damage.
Full Ingredient List
23INCI (full list, INCI order): water, glycerin, isopropyl palmitate, alcohol denat., ethylhexyl salicylate, octocrylene, butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane, phenylbenzimidazole sulfonic acid, c12-15 alkyl benzoate, acrylic acid/vp crosspolymer, panthenol, aloe barbadensis leaf juice powder, acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer, sodium polyacrylate, sodium hydroxide, trisodium edta, ethylhexylglycerin, phenoxyethanol, limonene, linalool, citronellol, coumarin, parfum
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Potential Concerns
- May Worsen IrritationMay cause stinging, redness, or sensitivity.
- May Worsen RosaceaCan trigger flare-ups in rosacea-prone skin.
- May Worsen EczemaMay worsen itching or irritation for eczema.
- 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 Protective Face Moisturiser SPF15 contain fragrance allergens?
Yes — analysing the INCI list, AllerNote found 5 of the EU-labelled fragrance allergens: parfum, limonene, linalool, citronellol, coumarin. If you're fragrance-sensitive or patch-test positive to a fragrance mix, treat Protective Face Moisturiser SPF15 with caution and patch test before full use.
Is Protective Face Moisturiser SPF15 paraben-free?
No parabens were detected in Protective Face Moisturiser SPF15'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 Protective Face Moisturiser SPF15 suitable for sensitive or allergy-prone skin?
It depends on your specific triggers. Protective Face Moisturiser SPF15 contains 8 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 Protective Face Moisturiser SPF15 against your own profile.

