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Nivea

Body lotion

Name: Nivea Body lotion
Brand: Nivea

moisturiser

Overall score7.0

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✶ Hero ingredients

#2Glycerin

One of the most effective humectants

#4Cetearyl Alcohol

Fatty alcohol blend — emollient and emulsifier

#6Paraffinum Liquidum

Mineral oil (INCI name)

Score breakdown

Overall

7.0

Hydration Efficacy6.7

Irritation Risk9.5

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Active Ingredient Strength2.0

Ingredient Transparency8.8

Formulation Safety7.6

Estimated — based on ingredient analysis. Scores refine as user reviews are added.

What makes Nivea Body lotion stand out

Nivea Body lotion is a solid moisturiser with an overall score of 7.0/9.8. it delivers a well-rounded formulation that balances efficacy with gentleness. The formula leads with Glycerin, Cetearyl Alcohol, Paraffinum Liquidum — ingredients that support the skin barrier and moisture levels.

It performs well on hydration (6.7) and low irritation risk (9.5). On the flip side, active ingredient concentration is on the lighter side.

Is this right for you?

Great for

✓Sensitive skin — low irritation risk with a gentle formulation
✓Safety-conscious shoppers — clean formulation with minimal flags
✓Ingredient-aware buyers — transparent, well-documented formula

May not suit

⚠Those seeking potent actives — this leans more maintenance than treatment

Key ingredients

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Glycerin
Draws in moisture — #2 in the INCI list
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Cetearyl Alcohol
Softens and smooths — #4 in the INCI list
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Paraffinum Liquidum
Softens and smooths — #6 in the INCI list
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Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Softens and smooths — #8 in the INCI list
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Dimethicone
Softens and smooths — #9 in the INCI list

Full ingredient list

26 ingredients — listed in INCI order (highest concentration first)

#1Aqua #2Glycerin #3C15-19 Alkane #4Cetearyl Alcohol #5Isopropyl Palmitate #6Paraffinum Liquidum #7Glyceryl Stearate Se #8Butyrospermum Parkii Butter #9Dimethicone #10Glyceryl Stearate #11Glyceryl Glucoside #12Sodium Cetearyl Sulfate #13Sodium Carbomer #14Phenoxyethanol #15Methylparaben #16Ethylparaben #17Linalool #18Limonene #19Hydroxyisohexyl 3-Cyclohexene Carboxaldehyde #20Butylphenyl Methylpropional #21Citronellol #22Benzyl Alcohol #23Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone #24Citral #25Geraniol #26Parfum

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Ingredient breakdown

Added scent8
Other ingredient7
Softens and smooths4
Keeps the product fresh4
Holds the formula together2
Draws in moisture1

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