WonderBar Blackhead Clearing Scrub INCI List & Ingredients | Nivea

Allergen & irritant analysis

5 flagged

This cleanser from Nivea lists 20 ingredients. AllerNote's analysis flags 3 known contact allergens and 2 common irritants in the INCI list. That includes 3 EU-labelled fragrance allergens (parfum, linalool, limonene). 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
Linalool · fragrance · mediumKnown allergen (fragrance): Fragrance Mix
Limonene · fragrance · mediumKnown allergen (fragrance): Fragrance Mix
Sodium coco-sulfate · surfactantA strong anionic surfactant, similar to Sodium Lauryl Sulfate (SLS), and can be irritating or sensitizing to skin and scalp for some individuals, especially at higher concentrations or with prolonged exposure.
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
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 healingAnti-agingBrighteningGood for oily skinReduces large poresSkin textureBarrier repairAcne fightingReduces irritationRedness reducingDark spots

Key Ingredients

1
AntioxidantsShields skin from free radical damage.
2
AHAExfoliates skin for a brighter complexion.
3
Vitamin CBrightens, evens tone, and supports collagen.
4
Vitamin EProtects skin and soothes irritation.
5
ExfoliatorsRemoves dead skin cells to smoothe texture.

Full Ingredient List

INCI (full list, INCI order): sodium coco-sulfate, water, citric acid, sodium lauroyl glutamate, palmitic acid, stearic acid, cetearyl alcohol, sodium sulfate, betaine, charcoal powder, tocopherol, ascorbyl palmitate, coco-glucoside, glyceryl oleate, hydrogenated palm glycerides citrate, lecithin, sodium hydroxide, linalool, limonene, parfum

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18linalool 19limonene 20parfum

Potential Concerns

May Worsen RosaceaCan trigger flare-ups in rosacea-prone skin.
May Worsen EczemaMay worsen itching or irritation for eczema.
May Worsen Oily SkinMay increase shine or excess oil.
May Worsen IrritationMay cause stinging, redness, or sensitivity.
May Trigger AcneCan clog pores or trigger breakouts.

Frequently asked questions

Does WonderBar Blackhead Clearing Scrub contain fragrance allergens?

Yes — analysing the INCI list, AllerNote found 3 of the EU-labelled fragrance allergens: parfum, linalool, limonene. If you're fragrance-sensitive or patch-test positive to a fragrance mix, treat WonderBar Blackhead Clearing Scrub with caution and patch test before full use.

Is WonderBar Blackhead Clearing Scrub paraben-free?

No parabens were detected in WonderBar Blackhead Clearing Scrub'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 WonderBar Blackhead Clearing Scrub suitable for sensitive or allergy-prone skin?

It depends on your specific triggers. WonderBar Blackhead Clearing Scrub 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 WonderBar Blackhead Clearing Scrub against your own profile.