Q10 Anti-Wrinkle Energy Illuminating Day Cream SPF15 INCI List & Ingredients | Nivea

Allergen & irritant analysis

4 flagged

This day moisturizer from Nivea lists 33 ingredients. AllerNote's analysis flags 3 known contact allergens and 1 common irritant in the INCI list. That includes 1 EU-labelled fragrance allergen (parfum). No parabens, MI / MCI (isothiazolinones), formaldehyde-releasing preservatives, SLS / SLES sulfates were detected in the listed ingredients.

3 known allergens in this formula

1 known irritant

Parfum · fragrance · highKnown allergen (fragrance): Fragrance Mix I
Ethylhexyl salicylate · sunscreen · lowKnown allergen (sunscreen): Octisalate
Butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane · sunscreen · lowKnown allergen (sunscreen): Avobenzone
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

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

Benefits

HydratingAnti-agingBrighteningReduces irritationRedness reducingScar healingBarrier repairReduces large poresDark spotsSkin texture

Key Ingredients

1
Chemical UV FilterAbsorbs UV rays to help prevent sun damage.
2
AntioxidantsShields skin from free radical damage.
3
Vitamin CBrightens, evens tone, and supports collagen.
4
Vitamin EProtects skin and soothes irritation.

Full Ingredient List

33

INCI (full list, INCI order): water, glycerin, ethylhexyl salicylate, c12-15 alkyl benzoate, cetearyl alcohol, methylpropanediol, butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane, caprylic/capric triglyceride, glyceryl stearate, glyceryl stearate citrate, hydroxypropyl starch phosphate, butyrospermum parkii butter, phenylbenzimidazole sulfonic acid, ubiquinone, sodium ascorbyl phosphate, caffeine, paullinia cupana seed extract, tocopheryl acetate, creatine, 1-methylhydantoin-2-imide, panthenol, maltodextrin, pantolactone, ethylhexylglycerin, caprylyl glycol, xanthan gum, bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine, trisodium edta, citric acid, sodium hydroxide, phenoxyethanol, parfum, ci 16035

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Potential Concerns

May Worsen RosaceaCan trigger flare-ups in rosacea-prone skin.
May Trigger AcneCan clog pores or trigger breakouts.
May Worsen Oily SkinMay increase shine or excess oil.
May Worsen EczemaMay worsen itching or irritation for eczema.
May Worsen IrritationMay cause stinging, redness, or sensitivity.

Frequently asked questions

Does Q10 Anti-Wrinkle Energy Illuminating Day Cream SPF15 contain fragrance allergens?

Yes — analysing the INCI list, AllerNote found 1 of the EU-labelled fragrance allergens: parfum. If you're fragrance-sensitive or patch-test positive to a fragrance mix, treat Q10 Anti-Wrinkle Energy Illuminating Day Cream SPF15 with caution and patch test before full use.

Is Q10 Anti-Wrinkle Energy Illuminating Day Cream SPF15 paraben-free?

No parabens were detected in Q10 Anti-Wrinkle Energy Illuminating Day Cream 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 Q10 Anti-Wrinkle Energy Illuminating Day Cream SPF15 suitable for sensitive or allergy-prone skin?

It depends on your specific triggers. Q10 Anti-Wrinkle Energy Illuminating Day Cream SPF15 contains 3 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 Q10 Anti-Wrinkle Energy Illuminating Day Cream SPF15 against your own profile.