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Nivea Sensitive Day Cream

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Nivea

Sensitive Day Cream

sunscreen · 50 ml · Sun care

Nivea Sensitive Day Cream is free of fragrance, essential oils, labelled fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, sulfates, silicones, parabens and MI / MCI, going by its full 23-ingredient list, with glycerin, panthenol and piroctone olamine. List checked November 5, 2026.

The catch: brands reformulate, so match this list to the one on your pack.

  • Fragrance-free
  • 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 Sensitive Day Cream

  • Glycerin

    A classic humectant that keeps skin hydrated.

  • Panthenol (pro-vitamin B5)

    Soothes and helps skin and hair hold moisture.

  • Piroctone olamine

    An anti-dandruff active.

Full ingredient list, decoded

23 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. 3Cetearyl AlcoholA waxy fatty alcohol blend that thickens formulas and helps oil and water mix into…
  4. 4MethylpropanediolMethylpropanediol is a small, colorless liquid that attracts water, helps keep formulas…
  5. 5Tapioca StarchA fine white powder made from the starch of cassava root. It mainly absorbs oil and…
  6. 6C12-15 Alkyl BenzoateA light, fast-absorbing ester made from benzoic acid and C12-15 fatty alcohols. It…
  7. 7Dicaprylyl Ether. Phenylbenzimidazole Sulfonic Acid
  8. 8Butyl MethoxydibenzoylmethaneButyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane, also called avobenzone, is a chemical sunscreen filter…Chemical UV filters
  9. 9OctocryleneOctocrylene is a synthetic, oil-soluble organic UV filter that absorbs UVB and some UVA…Chemical UV filters
  10. 10Hydrogenated Coco-GlyceridesA mix of glyceride fats made from coconut oil, then hydrogenated for stability. Its…
  11. 11OctyldodecanolOctyldodecanol is a light, branched fatty alcohol used as an emollient. Its main job is…
  12. 12PanthenolPanthenol is a form of vitamin B5 that the skin and hair convert to pantothenic acid.…
  13. 13Vitis Vinifera Seed OilA light plant oil pressed from grape seeds, a byproduct of winemaking. Its main job is…
  14. 14Glycyrrhiza Inflata Root Extract
  15. 15Glyceryl Glucoside
  16. 16Sodium ChlorideA simple mineral salt, made of sodium and chloride, used mainly to adjust thickness and…
  17. 17EthylhexylglycerinEthylhexylglycerin is a lab-made, skin-friendly ingredient that boosts the power of…
  18. 18Sodium Stearoyl GlutamateA mild emulsifier and cleansing agent made from a fatty acid and an amino acid. It…
  19. 19CarbomerA synthetic polymer made from acrylic acid that thickens water-based products and keeps…
  20. 20Trisodium EDTATrisodium EDTA is a sodium salt of EDTA, a chelating agent that binds metal ions in…
  21. 21Sodium HydroxideSodium hydroxide is a strong alkali, also called caustic soda. In small amounts it…
  22. 22Piroctone OlaminePiroctone olamine is a synthetic anti-dandruff active that helps reduce flakes by…
  23. 23PhenoxyethanolA synthetic preservative that helps stop bacteria, yeast and mold from growing in…

Source: Open Beauty Facts (ODbL), world.openbeautyfacts.org/product/4005808924417, retrieved November 5, 2026.

Every flag we check

CheckResultIngredients found
FragranceNone listed—
Essential oilsNone listed—
Labelled fragrance allergensNone listed—
Drying alcoholNone listed—
SulfatesNone listed—
SiliconesNone listed—
ParabensNone listed—
MI / MCINone listed—
Formaldehyde releasersNone listed—
Mineral oil & petrolatumNone listed—
LanolinNone listed—
Chemical UV filtersContainsButyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane (#8), Octocrylene (#9)

Frequently asked questions

Is Nivea Sensitive Day Cream fragrance-free?

Yes. Nivea Sensitive Day Cream lists no parfum or fragrance and no essential oils. Checked against its full ingredient list on November 5, 2026.

Does Nivea Sensitive Day Cream contain silicones, sulfates or parabens?

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

What is Nivea Sensitive Day Cream good for?

By its ingredient list it fits sensitive skin, eczema-prone skin, contact dermatitis and perfume allergy: it passes every free-from rule we set for those needs. Key ingredients: Glycerin, Panthenol (pro-vitamin B5) and Piroctone olamine.

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