Allergen & irritant analysis
7 flaggedThis 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.
- ParfumKnown allergen (fragrance): Fragrance Mix I
- MethylparabenKnown allergen (preservative): Methylparaben
- Alpha-isomethyl iononeKnown allergen (fragrance): Fragrance Mix
- Benzyl alcoholKnown allergen (fragrance): Fragrance Mix
- GeraniolKnown allergen (fragrance): Fragrance Mix
- LimoneneKnown allergen (fragrance): Fragrance Mix
- LinaloolKnown 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
Full Ingredient List
17INCI (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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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.

