nivea Sensitive And Radiant
nivea Nivea Sensitive And Radiant lists 24 ingredients on its label, 24 decoded. See what each one does, its irritancy and comedogenic tendency, and its status in national inventories.
Ingredients overview
Label order. Colour is our internal rating: green routine, yellow restricted or worth a look, red prohibited or high-risk, grey not yet decoded.
Ingredients are listed in label order; the order reflects the label only, not exact concentrations.
- Water
- Glycerin
- Cetearyl Alcohol
- C15-19 Alkane
- Glyceryl Stearate SE
- Isopropyl Palmitate
- Glyceryl Stearate
- Petrolatum
- Panthenol
- Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
- Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil
- Glycine Soja Oil
- Hydrolyzed Pearl
- D-Tocopherol
- E Acetate
- Hydrogenated Coco-Glycerides
- Sodium Cetearyl Sulfate
- Phenoxyethanol
- Ethylhexylglycerin
- Pantolactone
- Carbomer
- Sodium Hydroxide
- Citric Acid
- Sodium Citrate
Highlights
Free of alcoholFree of parabensFree of siliconesFree of formaldehyde releasersContains mineral oilContains essential oilsContains animal-derivedContains EU-26 allergensContains fragranceContains sulfates
Key ingredients
- ANTIPLAQUE
- Water
- DENATURANT
- Glycerin
- SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT
- Cetearyl AlcoholGlyceryl Stearate
- SOLVENT · 限制 II
- C15-19 Alkane
- SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING
- Glyceryl Stearate SE
- BINDING
- Isopropyl Palmitate
- ANTISTATIC
- Petrolatum
Other ingredients
PanthenolHelianthus Annuus Seed OilPrunus Amygdalus Dulcis OilGlycine Soja OilHydrolyzed PearlD-TocopherolE AcetateHydrogenated Coco-GlyceridesSodium Cetearyl SulfatePhenoxyethanolEthylhexylglycerinPantolactoneCarbomerSodium HydroxideCitric AcidSodium Citrate
Skim through
| Ingredient | What it does | Irr. · Com. | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Water | ANTIPLAQUE, SKIN CONDITIONING, SOLVENT | 0 · – | Green |
| Glycerin | DENATURANT, HAIR CONDITIONING, HUMECTANT, ORAL CARE, SKIN PROTECTING, SOLVENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING, PERFUMING, FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING - HUMECTANT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Cetearyl Alcohol | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, EMULSION STABILISING, SURFACTANT - FOAM BOOSTING, OPACIFYING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · – | Green |
| C15-19 Alkane | SOLVENT · 限制 II/875 Distillates (petroleum), hydrotreated middle, except if the full refining history is known and it can be shown that the substance from which it is produced is not a carcinogen. | 0 · – | Green |
| Glyceryl Stearate SE | SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING | 0 · – | Green |
| Isopropyl Palmitate | BINDING, SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, FRAGRANCE, PERFUMING | 0 · 5 | Green |
| Glyceryl Stearate | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING | 0 · – | Green |
| Petrolatum | ANTISTATIC, SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT · 限制 II/904 (except if the full refining history is known and it can be shown that the substance from which it is produced is not a carcinogen) | 0 · 5 | Yellow |
| Panthenol | ANTISTATIC, HAIR CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SOLVENT, SKIN CONDITIONING - MISCELLANEOUS, SKIN CONDITIONING - OCCLUSIVE | 0 · – | Green |
| Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil | SKIN CONDITIONING | — | Green |
| Glycine Soja Oil | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SKIN CONDITIONING, PERFUMING | — | Green |
| Hydrolyzed Pearl | SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · – | Green |
| D-Tocopherol | ANTIOXIDANT, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · – | Green |
| E Acetate | 芳香剂 | 1 · – | Green |
| Hydrogenated Coco-Glycerides | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · – | Green |
| Sodium Cetearyl Sulfate | CLEANSING, FOAMING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING | 2 · – | Green |
| Phenoxyethanol | ANTIMICROBIAL, PRESERVATIVE · 限制 V/29 | 3 · – | Yellow |
| Ethylhexylglycerin | DEODORANT, SKIN CONDITIONING | 3 · – | Green |
| Pantolactone | HUMECTANT, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · – | Green |
| Carbomer | EMULSION STABILISING, GEL FORMING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · – | Green |
| Sodium Hydroxide | BUFFERING, DENATURANT · 限制 III/15a | 5 · – | Green |
| Citric Acid | BUFFERING, CHELATING, FRAGRANCE | 2 · – | Green |
| Sodium Citrate | BUFFERING, CHELATING, FRAGRANCE | 0 · – | Green |
The comedogenic column only shows scores with a published source. A blank means "no public source", not "non-comedogenic".
Ingredients explained
Each note carries its evidence level: C comes from official inventories (NMPA names, CosIng functions, annex restrictions); E is AI inference nobody has checked yet — treat it as a candidate. How we grade evidence →
- Water
- Primary solvent and base; requires preservative system to prevent microbial growthE · AI inference · to be verified
- Glycerin
- Workhorse humectant at 3–10%; tacky at high levels, pair with occlusivesC · Official source
- Cetearyl Alcohol
- Fatty alcohol emulsifier at 1-5%; non-ionic surfactantC · Official source
- C15-19 Alkane
- Isoparaffinic oil; light texture, petroleum-derived, requires full hydrotreatment per regulations.C · Official source
- Glyceryl Stearate SE
- Emulsifier at 1–3%; oil-phase ingredient, easy emulsification, low sensitization.B · Third-party verified
- Isopropyl Palmitate
- Isopropyl palmitate for dry touch; prone to oxidation, needs antioxidants, low viscosityB · Third-party verified
- Glyceryl Stearate
- Emulsifier at 1-3%; may require acid to prevent saponificationC · Official source
- Petrolatum
- Mineral oil occlusive and antistatic; requires full refining history to ensure absence of potential carcinogens.C · Official source
- Panthenol
- Panthenol (vitamin B5) at 1–5%; moisturizing and reparative, supports barrier recoveryC · Official source
- Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
- Sunflower seed oil for emollient/occlusive; high linoleic acid, low comedogenicity.E · AI inference · to be verified
- Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil
- Sweet almond oil, light emollient; suitable for sensitive skin, caution for nut allergies.E · AI inference · to be verified
- Glycine Soja Oil
- Soybean oil emollient; prone to oxidation, needs antioxidants; suitable for dry skinE · AI inference · to be verified
- Hydrolyzed Pearl
- Hydrolyzed pearl source of amino acids and minerals; humectant and skin conditioner for repair claims.E · AI inference · to be verified
- D-Tocopherol
- Natural antioxidant (Vit E), stabilizes oil phases; protects cell membranes from oxidation; store from light; 0.1-1%E · AI inference · to be verified
- E Acetate
- Geranyl acetate fragrance; sensitizer, limit per IFA, avoid on sensitive skin.E · AI inference · to be verified
- Hydrogenated Coco-Glycerides
- Hydrog coco glycerides; waxy emollient; low irrit, low-mid comed, occlusive optionB · Third-party verified
- Sodium Cetearyl Sulfate
- Anionic surfactant with strong foaming and cleansing power; milder than SLS but can still irritate dry skin.B · Third-party verified
- Phenoxyethanol
- Broad-spectrum preservative at ≤1%; may irritate sensitive eye areas, often paired with ethylhexylglycerinC · Official source
- Ethylhexylglycerin
- Mild conditioner and preservative booster at 0.5–1%; reduces preservative load, smooth feelC · Official source
- Pantolactone
- Pantolactone, humectant; hydrolyzes to release panthenol, improves skin hydration, low level use, high safetyE · AI inference · to be verified
- Carbomer
- Gelling thickener requiring neutralization; watch out for ion compatibilityC · Official source
- Sodium Hydroxide
- Strong base neutralizer for pH adjustment; handle with extreme careB · Third-party verified
- Citric Acid
- Buffer and chelator at 0.1–2%; adjusts pH, may irritate sensitive skin at low pHB · Third-party verified
- Sodium Citrate
- Sodium citrate for buffering and chelating; adjust pH, careful with strong acid reactions.B · Third-party verified
Source: full ingredient list published on the product label, collected 2026-09-20. Ratings are our internal reading, not a regulatory conclusion. · Product page
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