NIVEA Soft Moisturizing Cream

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Contains fragrance allergens · 4 flagged allergens on the label
Label limits · Part of the ingredient list or its source is unconfirmed. Free-of and vegan status are not established.

Ingredient breakdown

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AquaWater
INCI name
Aqua
As printed on the label
Aqua
Recorded CosIng functions
solvent — dissolves other ingredients so they blend into the formula
Legacy overall grade — not claim-specific
strong (unreviewed legacy record)
Breakout context
Not yet reviewed
Sources
Water — PubChem Compound Summary (CID 962) · reference
Water — Cosmetic Ingredient Dictionary (Cosmetics Info, Personal Care Products Council) · reference
Record reviewed
researched · 2026-07-31
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Glycerin
INCI name
Glycerin
As printed on the label
Glycerin
Korean name
글리세린
Recorded CosIng functions
denaturant — makes alcohol undrinkable without changing its cosmetic use
hair conditioning — leaves hair feeling smoother and easier to manage
humectant — draws moisture into the skin
oral care — is listed in CosIng as an oral-care agent (mouth or teeth products)
perfuming — adds scent
skin conditioning — leaves skin feeling smoother or better cared for
skin protecting — is listed in CosIng as a skin-protecting agent
solvent — dissolves other ingredients so they blend into the formula
viscosity controlling — adjusts how thick or thin the product feels
Legacy overall grade — not claim-specific
Myristyl Alcohol
INCI name
Myristyl Alcohol
As printed on the label
Myristyl Alcohol
Korean name
미리스틸알코올
Recorded CosIng functions
emulsion stabilising — keeps an oil-water mixture from separating over time
skin conditioning — leaves skin feeling smoother or better cared for
skin conditioning - emollient — softens and smooths the skin
surfactant - foam boosting — helps the product lather
viscosity controlling — adjusts how thick or thin the product feels
Legacy overall grade — not claim-specific
moderate (unreviewed legacy record)
Breakout context
Not yet reviewed
Sources
Alcohol DenatDrying alcohol
INCI name
Alcohol Denat
As printed on the label
Alcohol Denat
Recorded CosIng functions
None recorded.
Legacy overall grade — not claim-specific
moderate (unreviewed legacy record)
Breakout context
Not yet reviewed
Sources
Alcohol Denat. — COSMILE Europe · European cosmetic ingredient database
Influence of Ethanol as a Preservative in Topical Formulation on the Dermal Penetration Efficacy of Active Compounds in Healthy and Barrier-Disrupted Skin (PMC, Pharmaceutics 2025)
Myristyl Myristate
INCI name
Myristyl Myristate
As printed on the label
Myristyl Myristate
Korean name
미리스틸미리스테이트
Recorded CosIng functions
opacifying — makes a clear formula look opaque or cloudy
skin conditioning — leaves skin feeling smoother or better cared for
skin conditioning - emollient — softens and smooths the skin
Legacy overall grade — not claim-specific
limited (unreviewed legacy record)
Breakout context
5/5 · Fulton 1989 (J. Soc. Cosmet. Chem. 40:321); Kligman & Mills 1972; acne.org compiled tables · ingredient-level published ratingAn older, contested scale — not a prediction of breakouts.
Sources
Cetearyl Glucoside
INCI name
Cetearyl Glucoside
As printed on the label
Cetearyl Glucoside
Korean name
세테아릴글루코사이드
Recorded CosIng functions
surfactant - cleansing — helps remove dirt and oil
surfactant - emulsifying — keeps oil and water blended together
Legacy overall grade — not claim-specific
moderate (unreviewed legacy record)
Breakout context
Not yet reviewed
Sources
Final Safety Assessment of Alkyl Glucosides as Used in Cosmetics
Coco-Caprylate
INCI name
Coco-Caprylate
As printed on the label
Coco-Caprylate/Caprate
Korean name
코코-카프릴레이트
Recorded CosIng functions
skin conditioning - emollient — softens and smooths the skin
Legacy overall grade — not claim-specific
moderate (unreviewed legacy record)
Breakout context
Not yet reviewed
Sources
Safety Assessment of Alkyl Esters as Used in Cosmetics · Peer-reviewed Cosmetic Ingredient Review safety assessment
Glyceryl Stearate
INCI name
Glyceryl Stearate
As printed on the label
Glyceryl Stearate
Korean name
글리세릴스테아레이트
Recorded CosIng functions
skin conditioning - emollient — softens and smooths the skin
surfactant - emulsifying — keeps oil and water blended together
Legacy overall grade — not claim-specific
strong (unreviewed legacy record)
Breakout context
1/5 · Fulton 1989 (J. Soc. Cosmet. Chem. 40:321); Kligman & Mills 1972; acne.org compiled tables · ingredient-level published ratingAn older, contested scale — not a prediction of breakouts.
Sources
Palmitic Acid
INCI name
Palmitic Acid
As printed on the label
Palmitic Acid
Korean name
팔미틱애씨드
Recorded CosIng functions
skin conditioning - emollient — softens and smooths the skin
surfactant - emulsifying — keeps oil and water blended together
Legacy overall grade — not claim-specific
limited (unreviewed legacy record)
Breakout context
2/5 · Fulton 1989 (J. Soc. Cosmet. Chem. 40:321); Kligman & Mills 1972; acne.org compiled tables · ingredient-level published ratingAn older, contested scale — not a prediction of breakouts.
Sources
Palmitic Acid — COSMILE Europe
Stearic Acid
INCI name
Stearic Acid
As printed on the label
Stearic Acid
Korean name
스테아릭애씨드
Recorded CosIng functions
cleansing — helps remove dirt and oil
emulsion stabilising — keeps an oil-water mixture from separating over time
fragrance — adds scent
refatting — restores an oily feel to skin or hair after cleansing strips it
surfactant - cleansing — helps remove dirt and oil
surfactant - emulsifying — keeps oil and water blended together
Legacy overall grade — not claim-specific
limited (unreviewed legacy record)
Breakout context
2/5 · Fulton 1989 (J. Soc. Cosmet. Chem. 40:321); Kligman & Mills 1972; acne.org compiled tables · ingredient-level published rating
Hydrogenated Coco-Glycerides
INCI name
Hydrogenated Coco-Glycerides
As printed on the label
Hydrogenated Coco-Glycerides
Korean name
하이드로제네이티드코코-글리세라이드, 하이드로제네이티드코코-글리세라이즈
Recorded CosIng functions
skin conditioning — leaves skin feeling smoother or better cared for
skin conditioning - emollient — softens and smooths the skin
Legacy overall grade — not claim-specific
limited (unreviewed legacy record)
Breakout context
Not yet reviewed
Sources
EU CosIng Ingredients and Fragrance Inventory snapshot (2020-12-30; ref 34338)
Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
INCI name
Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
As printed on the label
Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Korean name
호호바씨오일
Recorded CosIng functions
hair conditioning — leaves hair feeling smoother and easier to manage
skin conditioning — leaves skin feeling smoother or better cared for
skin conditioning - emollient — softens and smooths the skin
Legacy overall grade — not claim-specific
moderate (unreviewed legacy record)
Breakout context
2/5 · Fulton 1989 (J. Soc. Cosmet. Chem. 40:321); Kligman & Mills 1972; acne.org compiled tables · ingredient-level published ratingAn older, contested scale — not a prediction of breakouts.
Sources
Tocopheryl Acetate
INCI name
Tocopheryl Acetate
As printed on the label
Tocopheryl Acetate
Korean name
토코페릴아세테이트
Recorded CosIng functions
antioxidant — slows oxidation that can degrade a formula
skin conditioning — leaves skin feeling smoother or better cared for
Legacy overall grade — not claim-specific
limited (unreviewed legacy record)
Breakout context
Not yet reviewed
Sources
Vitamin E in dermatology · peer-reviewed review
Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil
INCI name
Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil
As printed on the label
Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil
Korean name
스위트아몬드오일
Recorded CosIng functions
skin conditioning — leaves skin feeling smoother or better cared for
Legacy overall grade — not claim-specific
moderate (unreviewed legacy record)
Breakout context
2/5 · Fulton 1989 (J. Soc. Cosmet. Chem. 40:321); Kligman & Mills 1972; acne.org compiled tables · ingredient-level published ratingAn older, contested scale — not a prediction of breakouts.
Sources
Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil — COSMILE Europe
Vegetable Oil
INCI name
Vegetable Oil
As printed on the label
Vegetable Oil
Korean name
식물성오일
Recorded CosIng functions
hair conditioning — leaves hair feeling smoother and easier to manage
skin conditioning — leaves skin feeling smoother or better cared for
Legacy overall grade — not claim-specific
limited (unreviewed legacy record)
Breakout context
Not yet reviewed
Sources
EU CosIng Ingredients and Fragrance Inventory snapshot (2020-12-30; ref 92470)
Cetyl Ricinoleate
INCI name
Cetyl Ricinoleate
As printed on the label
Cetyl Ricinoleate
Korean name
세틸리시놀레이트, 세틸리시놀리에이트
Recorded CosIng functions
skin conditioning — leaves skin feeling smoother or better cared for
skin conditioning - emollient — softens and smooths the skin
Legacy overall grade — not claim-specific
limited (unreviewed legacy record)
Breakout context
Not yet reviewed
Sources
EU CosIng Ingredients and Fragrance Inventory snapshot (2020-12-30; ref 75045)
Triisostearin
INCI name
Triisostearin
As printed on the label
Triisostearin
Korean name
트라이아이소스테아린, 트리이소스테아린
Recorded CosIng functions
skin conditioning — leaves skin feeling smoother or better cared for
viscosity controlling — adjusts how thick or thin the product feels
Legacy overall grade — not claim-specific
limited (unreviewed legacy record)
Breakout context
Not yet reviewed
Sources
EU CosIng Ingredients and Fragrance Inventory snapshot (2020-12-30; ref 38725)
Sorbitan Stearate
INCI name
Sorbitan Stearate
As printed on the label
Sorbitan Stearate
Korean name
소르비탄스테아레이트, 솔비탄스테아레이트
Recorded CosIng functions
surfactant - emulsifying — keeps oil and water blended together
Legacy overall grade — not claim-specific
moderate (unreviewed legacy record)
Breakout context
Not yet reviewed
Sources
Safety Assessment of Sorbitan Esters as Used in Cosmetics · Cosmetic Ingredient Review safety assessment
Hydroxypropyl Starch Phosphate
INCI name
Hydroxypropyl Starch Phosphate
As printed on the label
Hydroxypropyl Starch Phosphate
Korean name
하이드록시프로필스타치포스페이트
Recorded CosIng functions
bulking — adds volume or body to a formula
viscosity controlling — adjusts how thick or thin the product feels
Legacy overall grade — not claim-specific
moderate (unreviewed legacy record)
Breakout context
Not yet reviewed
Sources
Safety Assessment of Starch Phosphates as Used in Cosmetics
Sodium Hydroxide
INCI name
Sodium Hydroxide
As printed on the label
Sodium Hydroxide
Korean name
소듐하이드록사이드
Recorded CosIng functions
buffering — keeps a formula's pH steady
denaturant — makes alcohol undrinkable without changing its cosmetic use
Legacy overall grade — not claim-specific
strong (unreviewed legacy record)
Breakout context
Not yet reviewed
Sources
Cosmetic Ingredient Review: Final Safety Assessment of Inorganic Hydroxides as Used in Cosmetics
Cetearyl Alcohol
INCI name
Cetearyl Alcohol
As printed on the label
Cetearyl Alcohol
Korean name
세테아릴알코올
Recorded CosIng functions
emulsion stabilising — keeps an oil-water mixture from separating over time
opacifying — makes a clear formula look opaque or cloudy
skin conditioning - emollient — softens and smooths the skin
surfactant - cleansing — helps remove dirt and oil
surfactant - emulsifying — keeps oil and water blended together
surfactant - foam boosting — helps the product lather
viscosity controlling — adjusts how thick or thin the product feels
Legacy overall grade — not claim-specific
strong (unreviewed legacy record)
Gellan Gum
INCI name
Gellan Gum
As printed on the label
Gellan Gum
Korean name
젤란검
Recorded CosIng functions
film forming — leaves a thin film on skin or hair after it dries
viscosity controlling — adjusts how thick or thin the product feels
Legacy overall grade — not claim-specific
strong (unreviewed legacy record)
Breakout context
Not yet reviewed
Sources
Gellan Gum - COSMILE Europe · ingredient database
Xanthan Gum
INCI name
Xanthan Gum
As printed on the label
Xanthan Gum
Korean name
잔탄검
Recorded CosIng functions
binding — holds a product's ingredients together
emulsion stabilising — keeps an oil-water mixture from separating over time
gel forming — thickens a liquid into a gel texture
skin conditioning — leaves skin feeling smoother or better cared for
surfactant - cleansing — helps remove dirt and oil
surfactant - emulsifying — keeps oil and water blended together
viscosity controlling — adjusts how thick or thin the product feels
Legacy overall grade — not claim-specific
strong (unreviewed legacy record)
Breakout context
Myristic Acid
INCI name
Myristic Acid
As printed on the label
Myristic Acid
Korean name
미리스틱애씨드
Recorded CosIng functions
cleansing — helps remove dirt and oil
perfuming — adds scent
surfactant - emulsifying — keeps oil and water blended together
Legacy overall grade — not claim-specific
limited (unreviewed legacy record)
Breakout context
3/5 · Fulton 1989 (J. Soc. Cosmet. Chem. 40:321); Kligman & Mills 1972; acne.org compiled tables · ingredient-level published ratingAn older, contested scale — not a prediction of breakouts.
Sources
Arachidic Acid
INCI name
Arachidic Acid
As printed on the label
Arachidic Acid
Korean name
아라키딕애씨드
Recorded CosIng functions
cleansing — helps remove dirt and oil
opacifying — makes a clear formula look opaque or cloudy
surfactant - cleansing — helps remove dirt and oil
surfactant - emulsifying — keeps oil and water blended together
Legacy overall grade — not claim-specific
limited (unreviewed legacy record)
Breakout context
Not yet reviewed
Sources
Arachidic Acid — COSMILE Europe
Oleic Acid
INCI name
Oleic Acid
As printed on the label
Oleic Acid
Korean name
올레익애씨드
Recorded CosIng functions
skin conditioning - emollient — softens and smooths the skin
surfactant - emulsifying — keeps oil and water blended together
Legacy overall grade — not claim-specific
limited (unreviewed legacy record)
Breakout context
Not yet reviewed
Sources
In vivo human skin permeability enhancement by oleic acid: a laser Doppler velocimetry study (Tanojo et al., Eur J Pharm Biopharm 1999) - PubMed
Lauric Acid
INCI name
Lauric Acid
As printed on the label
Lauric Acid
Korean name
라우릭애씨드
Recorded CosIng functions
cleansing — helps remove dirt and oil
surfactant - cleansing — helps remove dirt and oil
surfactant - emulsifying — keeps oil and water blended together
Legacy overall grade — not claim-specific
limited (unreviewed legacy record)
Breakout context
4/5 · Fulton 1989 (J. Soc. Cosmet. Chem. 40:321); Kligman & Mills 1972; acne.org compiled tables · ingredient-level published ratingAn older, contested scale — not a prediction of breakouts.
Sources
Disodium Cetearyl Sulfosuccinate
INCI name
Disodium Cetearyl Sulfosuccinate
As printed on the label
Disodium Cetearyl Sulfosuccinate
Korean name
다이소듐세테아릴설포석시네이트, 디소듐세테아릴설포석시네이트
Recorded CosIng functions
cleansing — helps remove dirt and oil
foaming — helps the product lather
skin conditioning — leaves skin feeling smoother or better cared for
surfactant - cleansing — helps remove dirt and oil
surfactant - emulsifying — keeps oil and water blended together
surfactant - foam boosting — helps the product lather
surfactant - hydrotrope — helps keep other ingredients dissolved in the formula
Legacy overall grade — not claim-specific
limited (unreviewed legacy record)
Phenoxyethanol
INCI name
Phenoxyethanol
As printed on the label
Phenoxyethanol
Korean name
페녹시에탄올
Recorded CosIng functions
antimicrobial — helps control microorganism growth in the product
preservative — helps inhibit microorganism growth in the formula
Legacy overall grade — not claim-specific
strong (unreviewed legacy record)
Breakout context
Not yet reviewed
Sources
European Commission Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety: Final Opinion on Phenoxyethanol (SCCS/1575/16)
Linalool
INCI name
Linalool
As printed on the label
Linalool
Korean name
리날룰
Recorded CosIng functions
deodorant — is listed in CosIng as a deodorant agent
perfuming — adds scent
Legacy overall grade — not claim-specific
moderate (unreviewed legacy record)
Breakout context
Not yet reviewed
Sources
Contact allergy to hydroperoxides of limonene and linalool - DermNet · reference
Citronellol
INCI name
Citronellol
As printed on the label
Citronellol
Korean name
시트로넬올
Recorded CosIng functions
perfuming — adds scent
Legacy overall grade — not claim-specific
moderate (unreviewed legacy record)
Breakout context
Not yet reviewed
Sources
Characterization of skin sensitizers from autoxidized citronellol - impact of the terpene structure on the autoxidation process (PubMed) · clinical study
Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone
INCI name
Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone
As printed on the label
Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone
Korean name
알파-아이소메틸아이오논, 알파-이소메칠이오논
Recorded CosIng functions
perfuming — adds scent
skin conditioning — leaves skin feeling smoother or better cared for
Legacy overall grade — not claim-specific
moderate (unreviewed legacy record)
Breakout context
Not yet reviewed
Sources
Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone - COSMILE Europe (EU fragrance allergen, must be labelled)
Limonene
INCI name
Limonene
As printed on the label
Limonene
Korean name
리모넨
Recorded CosIng functions
deodorant — is listed in CosIng as a deodorant agent
perfuming — adds scent
solvent — dissolves other ingredients so they blend into the formula
Legacy overall grade — not claim-specific
moderate (unreviewed legacy record)
Breakout context
Not yet reviewed
Sources
Contact allergy to hydroperoxides of limonene and linalool - DermNet
Terpineol
INCI name
Terpineol
As printed on the label
Terpineol
Korean name
4-터피네올, 터피네올
Recorded CosIng functions
fragrance — adds scent
perfuming — adds scent
Legacy overall grade — not claim-specific
limited (unreviewed legacy record)
Breakout context
Not yet reviewed
Sources
EU CosIng Ingredients and Fragrance Inventory snapshot (2020-12-30; ref 80711)
Linalyl Acetate
INCI name
Linalyl Acetate
As printed on the label
Linalyl Acetate
Korean name
리날릴아세테이트
Recorded CosIng functions
fragrance — adds scent
Legacy overall grade — not claim-specific
moderate (unreviewed legacy record)
Breakout context
Not yet reviewed
Sources
Linalyl Acetate — COSMILE Europe · European cosmetic ingredient database and regulatory summary
Record reviewed
researched · 2026-07-31
ParfumFragrance
INCI name
Parfum
As printed on the label
Parfum
Korean name
향료
Recorded CosIng functions
fragrance — adds scent
perfuming — adds scent
Legacy overall grade — not claim-specific
moderate (unreviewed legacy record)
Breakout context
Not yet reviewed
Sources
Fragrances in Cosmetics - U.S. Food and Drug Administration · regulatory reference

Where this label came from. 36 of 39 label tokens linked to a known ingredient; parse status ok.

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Concentration and exposure have not been verified for this product. Ingredient order does not establish a percentage.

Breastfeeding assessment

Breastfeeding has not been assessed separately in this database. Pregnancy results do not answer that question.

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NIVEA Soft Moisturizing Cream

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