Refreshing Day Cream SPF 15 INCI List & Ingredients | Nivea

Allergen & irritant analysis

5 flagged

This day moisturizer from Nivea lists 26 ingredients. AllerNote's analysis flags 3 known contact allergens and 2 common irritants 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

2 known irritants

Parfum · fragrance · highKnown allergen (fragrance): Fragrance Mix I
Ethylhexyl salicylate · sunscreen · lowKnown allergen (sunscreen): Octisalate
Butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane · sunscreen · lowKnown allergen (sunscreen): Avobenzone
Alcohol denat. · solventCan be drying and sensitizing, especially for sensitive skin, by stripping natural oils and disrupting the skin barrier.
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

HydratingBrighteningReduces irritationScar healingBarrier repair

Key Ingredients

1
Chemical UV FilterAbsorbs UV rays to help prevent sun damage.
2
AntioxidantsShields skin from free radical damage.
3
Vitamin EProtects skin and soothes irritation.

Full Ingredient List

26

INCI (full list, INCI order): water, glycerin, ethylhexyl salicylate, c12-15 alkyl benzoate, alcohol denat., cetearyl alcohol, butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane, caprylic/capric triglyceride, distarch phosphate, glyceryl stearate, hydroxypropyl starch phosphate, phenylbenzimidazole sulfonic acid, tocopheryl acetate, nymphaea alba root extract, sodium stearoyl glutamate, butyrospermum parkii butter, ethylhexylglycerin, hydroxyacetophenone, tapioca starch, xanthan gum, bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine, sodium chloride, trisodium edta, sodium hydroxide, phenoxyethanol, parfum

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5alcohol denat.26parfum

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 DrynessCan strip moisture and worsen dryness.
May Worsen EczemaMay worsen itching or irritation for eczema.
May Worsen IrritationMay cause stinging, redness, or sensitivity.

Frequently asked questions

Does Refreshing Day Cream SPF 15 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 Refreshing Day Cream SPF 15 with caution and patch test before full use.

Is Refreshing Day Cream SPF 15 paraben-free?

No parabens were detected in Refreshing Day Cream SPF 15'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 Refreshing Day Cream SPF 15 suitable for sensitive or allergy-prone skin?

It depends on your specific triggers. Refreshing Day Cream SPF 15 contains 3 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 Day Cream SPF 15 against your own profile.