Allergen & irritant analysis
10 flaggedThis cleanser from Nivea lists 28 ingredients. AllerNote's analysis flags 9 known contact allergens and 1 common irritant in the INCI list. That includes 3 EU-labelled fragrance allergens (parfum, citronellol, alpha-isomethyl ionone). No MI / MCI (isothiazolinones), formaldehyde-releasing preservatives were detected in the listed ingredients.
- ParfumKnown allergen (fragrance): Fragrance Mix I
- Acrylates copolymerKnown allergen (nail_product): Acrylates
- MethylparabenKnown allergen (preservative): Methylparaben
- CitronellolKnown allergen (fragrance): Fragrance Mix
- Alpha-isomethyl iononeKnown allergen (fragrance): Fragrance Mix
- Cocamidopropyl betaineKnown allergen (surfactant): Cocamidopropyl Betaine
- Lauryl glucosideKnown allergen (surfactant): Lauryl Glucoside
- Sodium lauryl sulfateKnown allergen (surfactant): Sodium Lauryl Sulfate
- EthylparabenKnown allergen (preservative): Ethylparaben
- Sodium hydroxideStrong 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. Contains: added fragrance, parabens, SLS / SLES sulfates.
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
- 1AHAExfoliates skin for a brighter complexion.
Full Ingredient List
28INCI (full list, INCI order): water, cocamidopropyl betaine, sodium myreth sulfate, acrylates copolymer, magnolia officinalis bark extract, lactic acid, glycerin, lauryl glucoside, sodium lauryl sulfate, peg-40 hydrogenated castor oil, peg-200 hydrogenated glyceryl palmate, benzophenone-4, sodium chloride, microcrystalline cellulose, mannitol, polyquaternium-10, sodium hydroxide, citric acid, trisodium edta, phenoxyethanol, methylparaben, ethylparaben, sodium sulfate, citronellol, alpha-isomethyl ionone, parfum, ci 74160, ci 42090
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Potential Concerns
- May Worsen RosaceaCan trigger flare-ups in rosacea-prone skin.
- May Worsen EczemaMay worsen itching or irritation for eczema.
- May Worsen IrritationMay cause stinging, redness, or sensitivity.
- May Worsen DrynessCan strip moisture and worsen dryness.
- May Trigger AcneCan clog pores or trigger breakouts.
- May Worsen Oily SkinMay increase shine or excess oil.
Frequently asked questions
Does Stop Pimples Daily Wash Scrub contain fragrance allergens?
Yes — analysing the INCI list, AllerNote found 3 of the EU-labelled fragrance allergens: parfum, citronellol, alpha-isomethyl ionone. If you're fragrance-sensitive or patch-test positive to a fragrance mix, treat Stop Pimples Daily Wash Scrub with caution and patch test before full use.
Does Stop Pimples Daily Wash Scrub contain parabens?
Yes, Stop Pimples Daily Wash Scrub'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 Stop Pimples Daily Wash Scrub suitable for sensitive or allergy-prone skin?
It depends on your specific triggers. Stop Pimples Daily Wash Scrub contains 9 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 Stop Pimples Daily Wash Scrub against your own profile.

