Repair & Care Lip Balm

sunscreen · 4.8 g · Sun care

Nivea Repair & Care Lip Balm is free of essential oils, labelled fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, sulfates, silicones, parabens and MI / MCI, going by its full 23-ingredient list, with ceramides, glycerin and vitamin c. List checked November 5, 2026.

The catch: it contains fragrance (Aroma).

Contains fragrance
No essential oils
No labelled fragrance allergens
No drying alcohol
Sulfate-free
Silicone-free
Paraben-free
No MI/MCI

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Key ingredients in Repair & Care Lip Balm

Ceramides
Skin-identical lipids that help hold the skin barrier together.
Glycerin
A classic humectant that keeps skin hydrated.
Vitamin C
An antioxidant that brightens and evens tone.
Panthenol (pro-vitamin B5)
Soothes and helps skin and hair hold moisture.
Shea butter
A rich emollient for dry skin and hair.
Vitamin E
An antioxidant that protects the formula and the skin.

Full ingredient list, decoded

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

1Helianthus Annuus Hybrid OilA plant oil pressed from the seeds of a bred sunflower variety. Its main job is to…
2OctyldodecanolOctyldodecanol is a light, branched fatty alcohol used as an emollient. Its main job is…
3Helianthus Annuus Seed Cera
4Hydrogenated Rapeseed Oil
5Butyrospermum Parkii ButterA rich fat pressed from the kernels of the African shea tree, used to soften and smooth…
6Butyl MethoxydibenzoylmethaneButyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane, also called avobenzone, is a chemical sunscreen filter…Chemical UV filters
7Ethylhexyl TriazoneA chemical sunscreen filter that absorbs UVB rays, the part of sunlight most linked to…Chemical UV filters
8Polyglyceryl-4 Diisostearate/Polyhydroxystearate/Sebacate
9PanthenolPanthenol is a form of vitamin B5 that the skin and hair convert to pantothenic acid.…
10AromaAroma is a label term for a scent blend added to a product to give it a pleasant smell.Fragrance
11Ceramide NPCeramide NP is a skin-identical lipid, a fat naturally found in the outer skin layer.…
12Ceramide NG
13TocopherolTocopherol is vitamin E, a fat-soluble antioxidant. Its main job is to slow the…
14Ascorbyl PalmitateA fat-soluble form of vitamin C that acts as an antioxidant and is used to brighten and…
15GlycerinGlycerin is a clear, thick, odorless liquid that pulls water into the skin and helps…
16AquaAqua is the INCI name for water, the main base of many creams, lotions and cleansers…
17Ricinus Communis Seed OilA thick, pale oil pressed from the seeds of the castor plant. It mainly softens and…
18Helianthus Annuus Seed OilSunflower Seed Oil is a light plant oil pressed from the seeds of the sunflower. It…
19Olea Europaea Fruit OilA plant oil pressed from the fruit of the olive tree. It softens skin and hair and…
20PantolactonePantolactone is a small molecule that helps condition skin and serves as a building…
21Citric AcidCitric acid is a mild, naturally occurring acid found in citrus fruit. In skincare and…
22LecithinLecithin is a natural mix of fatty substances called phospholipids, taken from plant or…
23CI 77492A group of mineral pigments made from iron and oxygen, used to give color in makeup,…

Source: Nivea product page, www.nivea.co.uk/products/nivea-repair-and-care-lip-balm-spf15-40060002, retrieved November 5, 2026.

Every flag we check

Check	Result	Ingredients found
Fragrance	Contains	Aroma (#10)
Essential oils	None listed	—
Labelled fragrance allergens	None listed	—
Drying alcohol	None listed	—
Sulfates	None listed	—
Silicones	None listed	—
Parabens	None listed	—
MI / MCI	None listed	—
Formaldehyde releasers	None listed	—
Mineral oil & petrolatum	None listed	—
Lanolin	None listed	—
Chemical UV filters	Contains	Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane (#6), Ethylhexyl Triazone (#7)

Frequently asked questions

Is Nivea Repair & Care Lip Balm fragrance-free?

No. Nivea Repair & Care Lip Balm contains Aroma (ingredient 10 of 23).

Does Nivea Repair & Care Lip Balm contain silicones, sulfates or parabens?

Silicones: none listed. Sulfates: none listed. Parabens: none listed.

What is Nivea Repair & Care Lip Balm good for?

By its ingredient list it fits mi allergy, acne-prone skin, pregnancy and dry skin: it passes every free-from rule we set for those needs. Key ingredients: Ceramides, Glycerin, Vitamin C and Panthenol (pro-vitamin B5).