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6.6

Nivea

Nivea Soft

Name: Nivea Nivea Soft
Brand: Nivea

moisturiser

Overall score6.6

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✶ Hero ingredients

#2Glycerin

One of the most effective humectants

#3Paraffinum Liquidum

Mineral oil (INCI name)

#4Myristyl Alcohol

Fatty alcohol

Score breakdown

Overall

6.6

Hydration Efficacy6.7

Irritation Risk7.7

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Niacinamide
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Salicylic Acid

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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 Nivea Soft stand out

Nivea Nivea Soft 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, Paraffinum Liquidum, Myristyl Alcohol — ingredients that support the skin barrier and moisture levels.

It performs well on hydration (6.7) and low irritation risk (7.7). 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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Paraffinum Liquidum
Softens and smooths — #3 in the INCI list
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Myristyl Alcohol
Softens and smooths — #4 in the INCI list
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Butylene Glycol
Draws in moisture — #5 in the INCI list
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Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Softens and smooths — #13 in the INCI list

Full ingredient list

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

#1Aqua #2Glycerin #3Paraffinum Liquidum #4Myristyl Alcohol #5Butylene Glycol #6Alcohol Denat #7Myristyl Myristate #8Palmitic Acid #9Glyceryl Stearate #10Stearic Acid #11Cera Microcristallina #12Hydrogenated Coco-Glycerides #13Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil #14Tocopheryl Acetate #15Lanolin Alcohol (Eucerit)#16Myristic Acid #17Arachidic Acid #18Oleic Acid #19Polyglyceryl-2 Caprate #20Dimethicone #21Carbomer #22Sodium Hydroxide #23Phenoxyethanol #24Linalool #25Citronellol #26Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone #27Benzyl Alcohol #28Limonene #29Benzyl Salicylate #30Parfum

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Ingredient breakdown

Other ingredient6
Added scent6
Formula balancers5
Softens and smooths4
Holds the formula together3
Draws in moisture2
Keeps the product fresh2
Locks moisture in1
Works on your skin1

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