Nivea

Nivea Creme

Open Beauty Facts

66 /100

Grade D

Nivea Creme is an average formulation.

Rated 66/100 across safety, irritation, efficacy, formulation and sustainability.

Contains fragrance Leave-on

Score breakdown

Safety

18/35

Lower-risk ingredients score higher.

Irritation

10/20

Fragrance and known irritants reduce this.

Efficacy

25/25

Proven active ingredients raise this.

Formulation

7/10

Base, preservatives and structure.

Sustainability

6/10

Cruelty-free, vegan, no microplastics.

4 of 22 ingredients weren't in our safety database, so the score is an estimate.

What's good

✓Contains 7 proven actives: Lanolin Alcohol, Decyl Oleate, Panthenol (Pro-Vitamin B5)

Watch-outs

!Moderate concern — Hydroxycitronellal: EU-listed fragrance allergen
!Moderate concern — Benzyl Benzoate: EU-listed fragrance allergen — must be declared on labels
!Contains undisclosed fragrance blend — potential allergen risk
!7 EU-listed fragrance allergens detected
!4 ingredients not recognized in the safety database

Key active ingredients

Lanolin AlcoholDecyl OleatePanthenol (Pro-Vitamin B5)GlycerinMagnesium Sulfate

Skin-type match

100/100

Dry skin

65/100

Oily skin

0/100

Sensitive skin

65/100

Acne-prone skin

Full ingredients (INCI)

Aqua, Paraffinum Liquidum, Cera Microcristallina, Glycerin, Lanolin Alcohol (Eucerit), paraffin, Panthenol, Decyl Oleate, Octyldodecanol, Aluminum Stearates, Citric Acid, magnesium Sulfate, Magnesium Stearate, Parfum, Limonene, Geraniol, Hydroxycitronellal, Linalool, citronellol, benzyl Benzoate, Cinnamyl Alcohol.

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Frequently asked

Is Nivea Creme good for your skin?

Nivea Creme gets an Eatly score of 66/100 (grade D, Average). No high-concern ingredients were found in our database. Overall it's an average formulation.

Does Nivea Creme contain fragrance?

Yes — Nivea Creme lists fragrance/parfum, which is a common cause of irritation for sensitive skin.