Nivea MEN sensitive peau sensible
Nivea NIVEA MEN sensitive peau sensible lists 20 ingredients on its label, 18 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.
- Aqua
- Sodium Laureth Sulfate
- Cocamidopropyl Betaine
- PEG-7 Glyceryl Cocoate
- Glycerin
- Glyceryl Glucoside
- Bambusa Vulgaris Leaf/Stem Extract
- Prunus Amyglalus Dulcis Oil
- Sodium Chloride
- Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
- PEG-40 Hydrogenated Casor Oil
- Polyquaternium-7
- Styrene/Acrylates Copolymer
- Citric Acid
- PEG-200 Hydrogenated Glyceryl Palmate
- Glyceryl Stearate SE
- Sodium Benzoate
- Linalool
- Limonene
- Parfum.
Highlights
Free of alcoholFree of parabensFree of siliconesFree of mineral oilFree of formaldehyde releasersContains sulfatesContains PEGContains essential oilsContains EU-26 allergensContains fragrance
Key ingredients
- SOLVENT
- Aqua
- CLEANSING
- Sodium Laureth Sulfate
- ANTISTATIC
- Cocamidopropyl Betaine
- SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING
- PEG-7 Glyceryl Cocoate
- DENATURANT
- Glycerin
- HUMECTANT
- Glyceryl GlucosideBambusa Vulgaris Leaf/Stem Extract
- BULKING
- Sodium Chloride
Other ingredients
Prunus Amyglalus Dulcis OilHelianthus Annuus Seed OilPEG-40 Hydrogenated Casor OilPolyquaternium-7Styrene/Acrylates CopolymerCitric AcidPEG-200 Hydrogenated Glyceryl PalmateGlyceryl Stearate SESodium BenzoateLinaloolLimoneneParfum.
Skim through
| Ingredient | What it does | Irr. · Com. | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aqua | SOLVENT | 0 · – | Green |
| Sodium Laureth Sulfate | CLEANSING, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, FOAMING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING | 2 · – | Green |
| Cocamidopropyl Betaine | ANTISTATIC, CLEANSING, SURFACTANT - FOAM BOOSTING, HAIR CONDITIONING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING, SKIN CONDITIONING - MISCELLANEOUS | 0 · – | Green |
| PEG-7 Glyceryl Cocoate | SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING | 0 · – | Green |
| Glycerin | DENATURANT, HAIR CONDITIONING, HUMECTANT, ORAL CARE, SKIN PROTECTING, SOLVENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING, PERFUMING, FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING - HUMECTANT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Glyceryl Glucoside | HUMECTANT, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · – | Green |
| Bambusa Vulgaris Leaf/Stem Extract | HUMECTANT, ORAL CARE | 0 · – | Green |
| Prunus Amyglalus Dulcis Oil | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Sodium Chloride | BULKING, FRAGRANCE, ORAL CARE, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · – | Green |
| Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SOLVENT, SKIN CONDITIONING - MISCELLANEOUS, SKIN CONDITIONING - OCCLUSIVE | 0 · – | Green |
| PEG-40 Hydrogenated Casor Oil | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Polyquaternium-7 | HAIR CONDITIONING, ANTI-STATIC, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · – | Green |
| Styrene/Acrylates Copolymer | FILM FORMING, OPACIFYING | 0 · – | Green |
| Citric Acid | BUFFERING, CHELATING, FRAGRANCE | 2 · – | Green |
| PEG-200 Hydrogenated Glyceryl Palmate | CLEANSING, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, SOLVENT, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING | 0 · – | Green |
| Glyceryl Stearate SE | SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING | 0 · – | Green |
| Sodium Benzoate | ANTICORROSIVE, FRAGRANCE, PRESERVATIVE · 限制 V/1 | 0 · – | Yellow |
| Linalool | DEODORANT, PERFUMING · 限制 III/84 | 3 · – | Yellow |
| Limonene | DEODORANT, SOLVENT, PERFUMING · 限制 III/88 III/167 III/168 | 3 · – | Yellow |
| Parfum. | FRAGRANCE, PERFUMING | 2 · – | Yellow |
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 →
- Aqua
- Solvent, main base; microbial control is criticalE · AI inference · to be verified
- Sodium Laureth Sulfate
- Common anionic surfactant, strong foam but drying; check cationic compatibility, high eye irritationB · Third-party verified
- Cocamidopropyl Betaine
- Cocamidopropyl betaine; zwitterionic co-surfactant reducing irritation and boosting foam, common in mild cleansers.B · Third-party verified
- PEG-7 Glyceryl Cocoate
- PEG-modified nonionic surfactant for emulsification and cleansing; contains PEG, monitor dioxane, low comedogenicity.B · Third-party verified
- Glycerin
- Workhorse humectant at 3–10%; tacky at high levels, pair with occlusivesC · Official source
- Glyceryl Glucoside
- Polyol humectant with light, non-sticky feel; less tacky than glycerinE · AI inference · to be verified
- Bambusa Vulgaris Leaf/Stem Extract
- Water-soluble botanical extract acting as humectant for oral or facial care; evaluate for potential natural allergens in the extract.E · AI inference · to be verified
- Prunus Amyglalus Dulcis Oil
- Not decoded yet
- Sodium Chloride
- Salt for gel viscosity control; used as precipitant in soapsE · AI inference · to be verified
- Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
- Sunflower seed oil for emollient/occlusive; high linoleic acid, low comedogenicity.E · AI inference · to be verified
- PEG-40 Hydrogenated Casor Oil
- Not decoded yet
- Polyquaternium-7
- Cationic conditioner at 0.1-1%; used for hair softness and anti-static, may leave residue when dryC · Official source
- Styrene/Acrylates Copolymer
- Film former and opacifier for powder makeup; some batches contain sensitizing monomers.B · Third-party verified
- Citric Acid
- Buffer and chelator at 0.1–2%; adjusts pH, may irritate sensitive skin at low pHB · Third-party verified
- PEG-200 Hydrogenated Glyceryl Palmate
- High MW PEG derivative for cleansing; water-soluble, smooth feel.E · AI inference · to be verified
- Glyceryl Stearate SE
- Emulsifier at 1–3%; oil-phase ingredient, easy emulsification, low sensitization.B · Third-party verified
- Sodium Benzoate
- Preservative booster, effective below pH 4.5; combinable with sorbatesC · Official source
- Linalool
- Natural fragrance component at ≤0.05%; one of EU 26 allergens, caution for sensitive skinC · Official source
- Limonene
- Natural fragrance solvent, EU allergen; poor photostabilityC · Official source
- Parfum.
- Fragrance for scent; may contain allergens, caution for sensitive skin, full labeling required.E · AI inference · to be verified
Source: full ingredient list published on the product label, collected 2026-09-22. Ratings are our internal reading, not a regulatory conclusion. · Product page
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