Q10 Energy Recharging Face Night Cream with Vitamin C INCI List & Ingredients | Nivea

Allergen & irritant analysis

5 flagged

This night moisturizer from Nivea lists 26 ingredients. AllerNote's analysis flags 4 known contact allergens and 1 common irritant in the INCI list. That includes 4 EU-labelled fragrance allergens (parfum, linalool, limonene, geraniol). No parabens, MI / MCI (isothiazolinones), formaldehyde-releasing preservatives, SLS / SLES sulfates were detected in the listed ingredients.

4 known allergens in this formula

1 known irritant

Parfum · fragrance · highKnown allergen (fragrance): Fragrance Mix I
Linalool · fragrance · mediumKnown allergen (fragrance): Fragrance Mix
Limonene · fragrance · mediumKnown allergen (fragrance): Fragrance Mix
Geraniol · fragrance · mediumKnown allergen (fragrance): Fragrance Mix
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

HydratingBrighteningAnti-agingReduces large poresRedness reducingScar healingDark spotsSkin 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

INCI (full list, INCI order): water, glycerin, cetearyl alcohol, ethylhexyl cocoate, caprylic/capric triglyceride, hydrogenated coco-glycerides, butylene glycol, butyrospermum parkii butter, glyceryl stearate citrate, octyldodecanol, ubiquinone, sodium ascorbyl phosphate, tocopheryl acetate, creatine, 1-methylhydantoin-2-imide, ethylhexylglycerin, 1, 2-hexanediol, carbomer, sodium hydroxide, phenoxyethanol, linalool, limonene, geraniol, parfum, ci 16035

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22linalool 23limonene 24geraniol 25parfum

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 Trigger AcneCan clog pores or trigger breakouts.
May Worsen Oily SkinMay increase shine or excess oil.
May Worsen DrynessCan strip moisture and worsen dryness.

Frequently asked questions

Does Q10 Energy Recharging Face Night Cream with Vitamin C contain fragrance allergens?

Yes — analysing the INCI list, AllerNote found 4 of the EU-labelled fragrance allergens: parfum, linalool, limonene, geraniol. If you're fragrance-sensitive or patch-test positive to a fragrance mix, treat Q10 Energy Recharging Face Night Cream with Vitamin C with caution and patch test before full use.

Is Q10 Energy Recharging Face Night Cream with Vitamin C paraben-free?

No parabens were detected in Q10 Energy Recharging Face Night Cream with Vitamin C'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 Energy Recharging Face Night Cream with Vitamin C suitable for sensitive or allergy-prone skin?

It depends on your specific triggers. Q10 Energy Recharging Face Night Cream with Vitamin C contains 4 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 Energy Recharging Face Night Cream with Vitamin C against your own profile.