Care Nourishing Cream

Name: NIVEA Care Nourishing Cream
Brand: NIVEA

moisturiser

Overall score6.6

NIVEA Care Nourishing Cream scores 6.6/9.8 overall. It ranks highest in low irritation risk (9.5) and ingredient transparency (7.8).

✶ Hero ingredients

#2Glycerin

One of the most effective humectants

#3Butyrospermum Parkii Butter

Shea butter — rich moisturiser

#4Cetyl Palmitate

Softens and smooths

Score breakdown

Overall

6.6

Hydration Efficacy5.6

Irritation Risk9.5

Active Ingredient Strength2.0

Ingredient Transparency7.8

Formulation Safety7.7

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

Scores last verified: April 2026

What makes NIVEA Care Nourishing Cream stand out

NIVEA Care Nourishing Cream is a solid moisturiser with an overall score of 6.6/9.8. it delivers a well-rounded formulation that balances efficacy with gentleness. The formula leads with Glycerin, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Cetyl Palmitate — ingredients that support the skin barrier and moisture levels.

It performs well on 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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Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Softens and smooths — #3 in the INCI list
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Cetyl Palmitate
Softens and smooths — #4 in the INCI list
✶
Olus Oil
Softens and smooths — #5 in the INCI list
✶
Cetyl Alcohol
Softens and smooths — #6 in the INCI list

Full ingredient list

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

#1Aqua #2Glycerin #3Butyrospermum Parkii Butter #4Cetyl Palmitate #5Olus Oil #6Cetyl Alcohol #7Isopropyl Palmitate #8Dimethicone #9Sodium Polyacrylate #10Phenoxyethanol #11Linalool #12Citronellol #13Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone #14Geraniol #15Limonene #16Parfum

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Ingredient breakdown

Added scent6
Softens and smooths5
Other ingredient3
Draws in moisture1
Keeps the product fresh1

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