Is Nivea Nivea Non-Comedogenic Safe?
High concern Standard: Non-Comedogenic
Fails safety standards
2 of 16 flagged (1 high-risk, 1 watchlist) — Score 5.5/10
Cosmetiqly Score 5.5/10
Flagged ingredients & clinical citations (2)
The following ingredients in this formulation conflict with Non-Comedogenic standards:
Isopropyl Palmitate HIGH Concern
Comedogenicity rating 4; high pore-clogging potential.
Citation: Fulton JE Jr. Comedogenicity and irritancy of commonly used ingredients in skin care products. J Soc Cosmet Chem. 1989;40:321-333.
Cetearyl Alcohol MODERATE Concern
Comedogenicity rating 2 when formulated alone; watchlist rating 4 when combined with ceteareth-20 in emulsifier systems.
Citation: Fulton JE Jr. Comedogenicity and irritancy of commonly used ingredients in skin care products. J Soc Cosmet Chem. 1989;40:321-333.
Complete INCI formulation (16 ingredients)
Deduplicated| # | Ingredient | Status for Non-Comedogenic |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Water | Pass |
| 2 | Glycerin | Pass |
| 3 | Cetearyl Alcohol | Flagged (MODERATE) |
| 4 | C15-19 Alkane | Pass |
| 5 | Isopropyl Palmitate | Flagged (HIGH) |
| 6 | Glyceryl Stearate SE | Pass |
| 7 | Glyceryl Stearate | Pass |
| 8 | Petrolatum | Pass |
| 9 | Dimethicone | Pass |
| 10 | Panthenol | Pass |
| 11 | Hydrogenated Coco-Glycerides | Pass |
| 12 | Fragrance | Pass |
| 13 | Carbomer | Pass |
| 14 | Sodium Hydroxide | Pass |
| 15 | Sodium Cetearyl Sulfate | Pass |
| 16 | Phenoxyethanol | Pass |
Evaluated alternative Skincare options (10/10 Score)
The following formulations in this category have been individually evaluated and contain zero Non-Comedogenic flags:
Other safety checks for Nivea
Pregnancy & Lactation 10.0/10 Fungal Acne (Malassezia) 2.5/10 Silicone-Free 7.0/10 Fragrance-Free 7.0/10 Paraben-Free 10.0/10 Alcohol-Free 10.0/10 Vegan & Cruelty-Free 10.0/10 Rosacea & Eczema-Safe 7.0/10 Malassezia Yeast Free 7.0/10 Nut-Allergy Safe 10.0/10 Gluten-Free 10.0/10 Phthalate-Free 10.0/10
Data Provenance & Reviewer Information
- Data Source: Open Beauty Facts · Barcode:
0072140002428(Verify on Source) - Last Data Verification: 2026-11-13
- Editorial Supervisor: Cosmetiqly Research Team, Editorial Team
- Report an Error: If an ingredient list is inaccurate, submit a correction with product packaging proof (72-hour SLA).
Important Disclaimer: This review is an automated toxicological and dermatological screening for educational purposes. It is not medical or dermatological advice. Chemical safety depends on user skin condition and exact concentration. Always patch-test new products.