Comparison between Nivea Creme (In Tin Packaging) vs. Nivea Soft Moisturizing Creme

Nivea

Creme (In Tin Packaging)

Nivea

Soft Moisturizing Creme

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21 Ingredients 26

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Water

Mineral Oil

Myristyl Alcohol

Microcrystalline Wax (Cera Microcristallina)

Mineral Oil (Paraffinum Liquidum)

Glycerin

Lanolin Alcohol (Eucerit)

Butylene Glycol

Paraffin

Alcohol Denatured

Panthenol

Stearic Acid

Magnesium Sulfate

Petrolatum

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Uniqueness18 out of 21

85.7%

Uniqueness23 out of 26

88.5%

Positive Effects

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ECO Metrics

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Vegan

Cruelty free

Reef friendly

Yes

Ozone layer safe

Yes

Organic score

natural

7 out of 21

33%

chemical

12 out of 21

57%

natural

5 out of 26

19%

chemical

18 out of 26

69%

Concerns

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Components by Skin Type

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Dry skin

Positive: 2Negative: 0

Glycerin^#4Panthenol^#7

Oily skin

Positive: 0Negative: 1

Decyl Oleate^#9

Sensitive skin

Positive: 0Negative: 4

Citric Acid^#12Limonene^#14Linalool^#17Benzyl Benzoate^#19

Dry skin

Positive: 2Negative: 1

Glycerin^#4Butylene Glycol^#5Alcohol Denatured^#6

Oily skin

Positive: 0Negative: 4

Stearic Acid^#7Petrolatum^#8Myristyl Myristate^#9Glyceryl Stearate SE^#10

Sensitive skin

Positive: 0Negative: 0

Detailed view

Nivea Creme (In Tin Packaging) vs. Nivea Soft Moisturizing Creme

Position 1

Both products have the same component on this position.

#1Water

Origin: natural

Role: Solvent

EWG Rating [ 1 ]

Water is a great solvent. It’s neutral and doesn’t provide any strong positive or negative effects. It just helps components to mix better and to transport active components.

Position 2

#2Mineral Oil

Origin: No information

Role: Skin conditioning agent, Antistatic agent, Emollient, Fragrance ingredient, Hair conditioning, Solvent

Moisturizing

Comedogenic rating [ 2 ]

EWG Rating [ 1 ]

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#2Myristyl Alcohol

Origin: natural

Role: Skin conditioning agent, Emollient, Emulsion stabilizer, Foam booster, Fragrance ingredient, Surfactant, Viscosity controlling agent

Moisturizing

Comedogenic rating [ 2 ]

EWG Rating [ 1 ]

CIR Rating [ A ]

Position 3

#3Microcrystalline Wax (Cera Microcristallina)

Origin: natural

Role: Binding, Bulking agent, Emulsion stabilizer, Viscosity controlling agent

EWG Rating [ 1 ]

CIR Rating [ A ]

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#3Mineral Oil (Paraffinum Liquidum)

Origin: No information

Role: No information

Position 4

Both products have the same component on this position.

#4Glycerin

Origin: natural

Role: Fragrance ingredient, Hair conditioning, Humectant, Solvent, Viscosity controlling agent

Moisturizing

Softening

Hair structure improvement

Hair gloss

EWG Rating [ 1 ]

CIR Rating [ A ]

Good for dry skin

Glycerin is one of the most outstanding and helpful skincare components. It's used in many skincare products because it works and provides notable results. It's one of the best moisturizers. Molecules of Glycerin can absorb water and deliver it into deep layers of the skin making it hydrated.

The component is researched very well. Many scientific researches confirm the safety and the efficiency of the component.

Position 5

#5Lanolin Alcohol (Eucerit)

Origin: No information

Role: No information

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#5Butylene Glycol

Origin: chemical

Role: Skin conditioning agent, Fragrance ingredient, Humectant, Masking, Solvent, Viscosity controlling agent

Moisturizing

Softening

Hair protection

Comedogenic rating [ 1 ]

EWG Rating [ 1 ]

CIR Rating [ A ]

Good for dry skin

Butylene Glycol is a very popular synthetic alcohol. It helps the product to absorb deeper and faster. It is also a solvent for other ingredients. As for the skin benefits, it helps to attract water and helps to make the skin softer.

Unlike many other “Glycols”, it is not harmful and that's why it is used in many products. It was approved by US FDA and US EPA for usage.