Purifying Toner - Ocean Algae

Purifying Toner - Ocean Algae

17ingredients
TonerNivea

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

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

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Allergen & irritant analysis

7 flagged

This toner from Nivea lists 17 ingredients. AllerNote's analysis flags 7 known contact allergens in the INCI list. That includes 6 EU-labelled fragrance allergens (parfum, alpha-isomethyl ionone, benzyl alcohol, geraniol, limonene, and more). No MI / MCI (isothiazolinones), formaldehyde-releasing preservatives, SLS / SLES sulfates were detected in the listed ingredients.

7 known allergens in this formula
  • Parfum · fragrance · highKnown allergen (fragrance): Fragrance Mix I
  • Methylparaben · preservative · mediumKnown allergen (preservative): Methylparaben
  • Alpha-isomethyl ionone · fragrance · mediumKnown allergen (fragrance): Fragrance Mix
  • Benzyl alcohol · fragrance · mediumKnown allergen (fragrance): Fragrance Mix
  • Geraniol · fragrance · mediumKnown allergen (fragrance): Fragrance Mix
  • Limonene · fragrance · mediumKnown allergen (fragrance): Fragrance Mix
  • Linalool · fragrance · mediumKnown allergen (fragrance): Fragrance Mix

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)

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

Benefits

HydratingBrighteningScar healingBarrier repair

Full Ingredient List

17

INCI (full list, INCI order): water, methylpropanediol, peg-8, glycerin, peg-40 hydrogenated castor oil, fucus vesiculosus extract, sodium lactate, caprylic/capric triglyceride, caprylyl glycol, aluminum chlorohydrate, methylparaben, alpha-isomethyl ionone, benzyl alcohol, geraniol, limonene, linalool, parfum

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11methylparaben14geraniol15limonene16linalool17parfum

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 DrynessCan strip moisture and worsen dryness.
  • May Worsen Oily SkinMay increase shine or excess oil.

Frequently asked questions

Does Purifying Toner - Ocean Algae contain fragrance allergens?

Yes — analysing the INCI list, AllerNote found 6 of the EU-labelled fragrance allergens: parfum, alpha-isomethyl ionone, benzyl alcohol, geraniol, limonene, linalool. If you're fragrance-sensitive or patch-test positive to a fragrance mix, treat Purifying Toner - Ocean Algae with caution and patch test before full use.

Does Purifying Toner - Ocean Algae contain parabens?

Yes, Purifying Toner - Ocean Algae'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 Purifying Toner - Ocean Algae suitable for sensitive or allergy-prone skin?

It depends on your specific triggers. Purifying Toner - Ocean Algae contains 7 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 Purifying Toner - Ocean Algae against your own profile.