Refreshing Cleansing Milk - Normal Skin

Refreshing Cleansing Milk - Normal Skin

1.0
23ingredients
CleanserNivea

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

Formula flagsfrom catalog claims
Oil-freeReef-safeCruelty-freeSilicone-freeVeganAlcohol-freeParaben-freeSulfate-freeFragrance-freeEU-allergen-freeFungal-acne-safe

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Allergen & irritant analysis

10 flagged

This cleanser from Nivea lists 23 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.

8 known allergens in this formula
2 known irritants
  • Parfum · fragrance · highKnown allergen (fragrance): Fragrance Mix I
  • Methylparaben · preservative · mediumKnown allergen (preservative): Methylparaben
  • Geraniol · fragrance · mediumKnown allergen (fragrance): Fragrance Mix
  • Benzyl alcohol · fragrance · mediumKnown allergen (fragrance): Fragrance Mix
  • Linalool · fragrance · mediumKnown allergen (fragrance): Fragrance Mix
  • Alpha-isomethyl ionone · fragrance · mediumKnown allergen (fragrance): Fragrance Mix
  • Limonene · fragrance · mediumKnown allergen (fragrance): Fragrance Mix
  • Citronellol · fragrance · mediumKnown allergen (fragrance): Fragrance Mix
  • Sodium cetearyl sulfate · surfactantSulfate-based surfactant, can be irritating or drying for sensitive skin, similar to SLS.
  • 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: 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

HydratingScar healingBarrier repairAnti-agingBrightening

Key Ingredients

  • 1
    Vitamin EProtects skin and soothes irritation.
  • 2
    AntioxidantsShields skin from free radical damage.

Full Ingredient List

23

INCI (full list, INCI order): water, isopropyl palmitate, glycerin, dicaprylyl ether, glyceryl stearate se, cetearyl alcohol, nelumbo nucifera flower extract, tocopheryl acetate, tocopherol, xanthan gum, sodium cetearyl sulfate, sodium hydroxide, carbomer, phenoxyethanol, methylparaben, geraniol, benzyl alcohol, linalool, alpha-isomethyl ionone, limonene, citronellol, triethanolamine, parfum

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15methylparaben16geraniol18linalool20limonene21citronellol23parfum

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 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 Refreshing Cleansing Milk - Normal Skin 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 Cleansing Milk - Normal Skin with caution and patch test before full use.

Does Refreshing Cleansing Milk - Normal Skin contain parabens?

Yes, Refreshing Cleansing Milk - Normal Skin'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 Cleansing Milk - Normal Skin suitable for sensitive or allergy-prone skin?

It depends on your specific triggers. Refreshing Cleansing Milk - Normal Skin 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 Cleansing Milk - Normal Skin against your own profile.