Allergen & irritant analysis
10 flaggedThis toner from Nivea lists 21 ingredients. AllerNote's analysis flags 8 known contact allergens and 2 common irritants in the INCI list. That includes 7 EU-labelled fragrance allergens (parfum, geraniol, benzyl alcohol, linalool, alpha-isomethyl ionone, 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
- GeraniolKnown allergen (fragrance): Fragrance Mix
- Benzyl alcoholKnown allergen (fragrance): Fragrance Mix
- LinaloolKnown allergen (fragrance): Fragrance Mix
- Alpha-isomethyl iononeKnown allergen (fragrance): Fragrance Mix
- LimoneneKnown allergen (fragrance): Fragrance Mix
- CitronellolKnown allergen (fragrance): Fragrance Mix
- Alcohol denat.Can be drying and sensitizing, especially for sensitive skin, by stripping natural oils and disrupting the skin barrier.
- Sodium cetearyl sulfateSulfate-based surfactant, can be irritating or drying for sensitive skin, similar to SLS.
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)
- People prone to irritation, or with very dry / eczema-prone 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
- 1Vitamin EProtects skin and soothes irritation.
- 2AntioxidantsShields skin from free radical damage.
Full Ingredient List
21INCI (full list, INCI order): water, alcohol denat., isopropyl palmitate, glycerin, dimethicone, glyceryl stearate se, cetearyl alcohol, nelumbo nucifera flower extract, tocopheryl acetate, xanthan gum, sodium cetearyl sulfate, citric acid, methylparaben, geraniol, benzyl alcohol, linalool, alpha-isomethyl ionone, limonene, citronellol, triethanolamine, parfum
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Potential Concerns
- May Worsen IrritationMay cause stinging, redness, or sensitivity.
- May Worsen EczemaMay worsen itching or irritation for eczema.
- May Worsen RosaceaCan trigger flare-ups in rosacea-prone skin.
- 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 Refreshing 2-In-1 Milk & Toner contain fragrance allergens?
Yes — analysing the INCI list, AllerNote found 7 of the EU-labelled fragrance allergens: parfum, geraniol, benzyl alcohol, linalool, alpha-isomethyl ionone, limonene, citronellol. If you're fragrance-sensitive or patch-test positive to a fragrance mix, treat Refreshing 2-In-1 Milk & Toner with caution and patch test before full use.
Does Refreshing 2-In-1 Milk & Toner contain parabens?
Yes, Refreshing 2-In-1 Milk & Toner'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 Refreshing 2-In-1 Milk & Toner suitable for sensitive or allergy-prone skin?
It depends on your specific triggers. Refreshing 2-In-1 Milk & Toner 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 Refreshing 2-In-1 Milk & Toner against your own profile.

