Allergen & irritant analysis
3 flaggedThis lip balm from Nivea lists 17 ingredients. AllerNote's analysis flags 3 known contact allergens in the INCI list. That includes 3 EU-labelled fragrance allergens (benzyl alcohol, citronellol, aroma). No parabens, MI / MCI (isothiazolinones), formaldehyde-releasing preservatives, SLS / SLES sulfates were detected in the listed ingredients.
- Benzyl alcoholKnown allergen (fragrance): Fragrance Mix
- CitronellolKnown allergen (fragrance): Fragrance Mix
- AromaKnown allergen (fragrance): Fragrance Mix
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
Key Ingredients
- 1AntioxidantsShields skin from free radical damage.
- 2Vitamin CBrightens, evens tone, and supports collagen.
- 3Vitamin EProtects skin and soothes irritation.
Full Ingredient List
17INCI (full list, INCI order): helianthus annuus hybrid oil, ricinus communis seed oil, cera alba, helianthus annuus seed cera, butyrospermum parkii butter, hydrogenated castor oil, rosa canina fruit oil, tocopherol, ascorbyl palmitate, helianthus annuus seed oil, lecithin, benzyl alcohol, citronellol, aroma, ci 15850, ci 77492, ci 77891
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Potential Concerns
- May Worsen Oily SkinMay increase shine or excess oil.
- May Trigger AcneCan clog pores or trigger breakouts.
- May Worsen IrritationMay cause stinging, redness, or sensitivity.
- May Worsen DrynessCan strip moisture and worsen dryness.
- May Worsen EczemaMay worsen itching or irritation for eczema.
- May Worsen RosaceaCan trigger flare-ups in rosacea-prone skin.
Frequently asked questions
Does Soft Rose Lip Balm contain fragrance allergens?
Yes — analysing the INCI list, AllerNote found 3 of the EU-labelled fragrance allergens: benzyl alcohol, citronellol, aroma. If you're fragrance-sensitive or patch-test positive to a fragrance mix, treat Soft Rose Lip Balm with caution and patch test before full use.
Is Soft Rose Lip Balm paraben-free?
No parabens were detected in Soft Rose Lip Balm'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 Soft Rose Lip Balm suitable for sensitive or allergy-prone skin?
It depends on your specific triggers. Soft Rose Lip Balm contains 3 flagged allergens and 0 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 Soft Rose Lip Balm against your own profile.

