MicellAIR

Name: NIVEA MicellAIR
Brand: NIVEA

cleanser

Overall score6.2

NIVEA MicellAIR scores 6.2/9.8 overall. It ranks highest in low irritation risk (9.5) and formulation safety (9.0).

✶ Hero ingredients

#2Peg-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil

Plant-derived oil

#3Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil

Plant-derived oil

#4Panthenol

Vitamin B5 — hydrates and soothes

Score breakdown

Overall

6.2

Hydration Efficacy3.5

Irritation Risk9.5

Active Ingredient Strength2.0

Ingredient Transparency7.8

Formulation Safety9.0

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

Scores last verified: April 2026

What makes NIVEA MicellAIR stand out

NIVEA MicellAIR is a decent cleanser with an overall score of 6.2/9.8. it takes a straightforward approach to skincare. The formula leads with Peg-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil, Panthenol — ingredients that support the skin barrier and moisture levels.

It performs well on low irritation risk (9.5). On the flip side, hydration could be stronger and 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

⚠Very dry skin types looking for heavy-duty moisture
⚠Those seeking potent actives — this leans more maintenance than treatment

Key ingredients

✶
Peg-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Softens and smooths — #2 in the INCI list
✶
Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil
Softens and smooths — #3 in the INCI list
✶
Panthenol
Draws in moisture — #4 in the INCI list
✶
Propylene Glycol
Draws in moisture — #12 in the INCI list

Full ingredient list

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

#1Aqua #2Peg-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil #3Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil #4Panthenol #5Glyceryl Glucoside #7Polyquaternium-10 #9Citric Acid #10Sodium Chloride #11Sodium Acetate #12Propylene Glycol #132-Hexanediol #14Trisodium Edta #15Phenoxyethanol

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Ingredient breakdown

Other ingredient6
Softens and smooths2
Draws in moisture2
Keeps the product fresh2
Formula balancers1

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