Rich Care & Color Lip Balm SPF 20

Rich Care & Color Lip Balm SPF 20

24ingredients
Lip BalmNivea

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

Formula flagsfrom catalog claims
Reef-safeAlcohol-freeCruelty-freeParaben-freeFragrance-freeEU-allergen-freeVeganOil-freeSulfate-freeSilicone-freeFungal-acne-safe

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Allergen & irritant analysis

3 flagged

This lip balm from Nivea lists 24 ingredients. AllerNote's analysis flags 2 known contact allergens and 1 common irritant in the INCI list. No added fragrance, parabens, MI / MCI (isothiazolinones), formaldehyde-releasing preservatives, SLS / SLES sulfates were detected in the listed ingredients.

2 known allergens in this formula
1 known irritant
  • Ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate · sunscreen · lowKnown allergen (sunscreen): Octinoxate
  • Butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane · sunscreen · lowKnown allergen (sunscreen): Avobenzone
  • Potassium hydroxide · pH adjusterHighly alkaline and corrosive in concentrated form; can cause burns and irritation if not properly diluted and neutralized. It is used in very small quantities to adjust pH.

Not detected: added fragrance, parabens, MI / MCI (isothiazolinones), formaldehyde-releasing preservatives, SLS / SLES sulfates.

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-aging

Key Ingredients

  • 1
    Chemical UV FilterAbsorbs UV rays to help prevent sun damage.
  • 2
    Vitamin EProtects skin and soothes irritation.
  • 3
    Mineral UV FilterReflects UV rays using mineral barriers.
  • 4
    AntioxidantsShields skin from free radical damage.
  • 5
    ExfoliatorsRemoves dead skin cells to smoothe texture.

Full Ingredient List

24

INCI (full list, INCI order): hydrogenated polyisobutene, neopentyl glycol dicaprate, pentaerythrityl tetraisostearate, diisostearyl malate, diphenylsiloxy phenyl trimethicone, polyethylene, dipentaerythrityl hexahydroxystearate, stearic acid, ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate, phytosteryl/octyldodecyl lauroyl glutamate, persea gratissima oil, simmondsia chinensis seed oil, macadamia ternifolia seed oil, tocopherol, polyglyceryl-2 triisostearate, microcrystalline wax, butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane, mica, ci 77492, titanium dioxide, potassium hydroxide, barium sulfate, ci 15985, ci 45380

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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 Oily SkinMay increase shine or excess oil.
  • May Worsen RosaceaCan trigger flare-ups in rosacea-prone skin.

Frequently asked questions

Is Rich Care & Color Lip Balm SPF 20 fragrance-free?

No added fragrance or EU-labelled fragrance allergens were detected in Rich Care & Color Lip Balm SPF 20's listed ingredients. "Not detected" isn't an absolute guarantee, but it's a good sign for fragrance-sensitive skin — confirm against the current pack and your own triggers.

Is Rich Care & Color Lip Balm SPF 20 paraben-free?

No parabens were detected in Rich Care & Color Lip Balm SPF 20'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 Rich Care & Color Lip Balm SPF 20 suitable for sensitive or allergy-prone skin?

It depends on your specific triggers. Rich Care & Color Lip Balm SPF 20 contains 2 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 Rich Care & Color Lip Balm SPF 20 against your own profile.