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Nivea

Nivea double effect

Name: Nivea Nivea double effect
Brand: Nivea

moisturiser

Overall score6.0

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✶ Hero ingredients

#5Cyclomethicone

Lightweight volatile silicone

#14Phenoxyethanol

Broad-spectrum preservative

#15Benzoic Acid Citronellol

Acid compound

Score breakdown

Overall

6.0

Hydration Efficacy2.9

Irritation Risk9.5

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Active Ingredient Strength2.0

Ingredient Transparency7.5

Formulation Safety9.0

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

What makes Nivea Nivea double effect stand out

Nivea Nivea double effect is a decent moisturiser with an overall score of 6.0/9.8. it takes a straightforward approach to skincare. The formula leads with Cyclomethicone — 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

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Cyclomethicone
Softens and smooths — #5 in the INCI list

Full ingredient list

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

#115 Ingredientes/Ingredients: Butane #2Isobutane #3Propane #4Aqua #5Cyclomethicone #6Aluminum Chlorohydrate #7C12-15 Allyl Benzoate #8Dica Rytyl Carbonate #9Dicapryyl Ether #10Butyloctanaic Aeid #11Pers 1 Di E Icone #12Polyg Ca5 C 2 D Polyhydroxystearate #13Polysorbate 65 #14Phenoxyethanol #15Benzoic Acid Citronellol #16Alpha Isomethyl Lonon Mann #17Be A Pa M Oil Cety Pe Pp

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Ingredient breakdown

Other ingredient14
Softens and smooths1
Keeps the product fresh1
Formula balancers1

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