Is Nivea Nivea Phthalate-Free Safe?
No concerns flagged Standard: Phthalate-Free
Free of flagged ingredients
0 of 16 flagged (0 high-risk, 0 watchlist) — Score 10.0/10
Cosmetiqly Score 10.0/10
Formulation Analysis: Why This Product Passes
The Phthalate-Free standard screens for dialkyl or alkyl aryl esters of 1,2-benzenedicarboxylic acid plasticizers and fragrance fixatives.
Across all 16 verified INCI ingredients in Nivea Nivea, zero matches were detected against the 4 screened triggers under this standard. Consequently, this formulation earns a verdict of Free of flagged ingredients with a score of 10.0/10 (No concerns flagged).
Complete INCI formulation (16 ingredients)
Deduplicated| # | Ingredient | Status for Phthalate-Free |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Water | Pass |
| 2 | Glycerin | Pass |
| 3 | Cetearyl Alcohol | Pass |
| 4 | C15-19 Alkane | Pass |
| 5 | Isopropyl Palmitate | Pass |
| 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 Phthalate-Free flags:
Other safety checks for Nivea
Pregnancy & Lactation 10.0/10 Fungal Acne (Malassezia) 2.5/10 Non-Comedogenic 5.5/10 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
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.