Sensitive Intensive Moisturising Cream

Full ingredient list, decoded

19 ingredients, in label order (highest amount first; below about 1% the order is free).

1. 1AquaAqua is the INCI name for water, the main base of many creams, lotions and cleansers…
2. 2GlycerinGlycerin is a clear, thick, odorless liquid that pulls water into the skin and helps…
3. 3Cetyl AlcoholCetyl Alcohol is a waxy fatty alcohol that softens skin and helps creams and lotions…
4. 4Ethylhexyl StearateEthylhexyl Stearate is a light, oil-like ester made from stearic acid and a branched…
5. 5Isopropyl PalmitateIsopropyl Palmitate is a light, clear oil made from palmitic acid and isopropyl…
6. 6Butyrospermum Parkii ButterA rich fat pressed from the kernels of the African shea tree, used to soften and smooth…
7. 7Glyceryl StearateGlyceryl stearate is a waxy blend of glycerin and stearic acid, a fatty acid from plant…
8. 8Glyceryl Stearate CitrateA mild emulsifier made by combining glycerin, stearic acid and citric acid. It helps…
9. 9PanthenolPanthenol is a form of vitamin B5 that the skin and hair convert to pantothenic acid.…
10. 10Chamomilla Recutita Flower ExtractA plant extract made from the flowers of German chamomile. It is mainly used to soothe…
11. 11Tocopheryl AcetateTocopheryl Acetate is a stable form of vitamin E. Its main job is to act as an…
12. 12MaltodextrinMaltodextrin is a powdery, sugar-like starch fragment made by partly breaking down…
13. 13Xanthan GumXanthan Gum is a thickener and stabilizer made by fermenting sugar with a bacterium. It…
14. 14PantolactonePantolactone is a small molecule that helps condition skin and serves as a building…
15. 15Citric AcidCitric acid is a mild, naturally occurring acid found in citrus fruit. In skincare and…
16. 16PhenoxyethanolA synthetic preservative that helps stop bacteria, yeast and mold from growing in…
17. 17EthylhexylglycerinEthylhexylglycerin is a lab-made, skin-friendly ingredient that boosts the power of…
18. 18Caprylyl GlycolCaprylyl Glycol is a mild, multi-tasking ingredient that softens skin and helps keep…
19. 19ParfumAroma is a label term for a scent blend added to a product to give it a pleasant smell.Fragrance

Source: Nivea Men product page, www.nivea.co.uk/products/nivea-men-sensitive-intensive-face-cream-50ml, retrieved November 5, 2026.

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