Is Nivea Day Care Q10 Sensitive 50ml Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Brynild Gruppen
Nivea Day Care Q10 Sensitive 50ml is a skincare from Brynild Gruppen. It has a Zerotox safety score of 60/100, which means it looks generally acceptable but still includes some ingredients worth reviewing.
The main ingredients worth reviewing are 1 Methylhydantoin 2 Imide, Phenoxyethanol.
60 / 100
Why score is 60
The composition includes several synthetic ingredients like phenoxyethanol and dimethicone, which raise quality concerns. However, it also contains beneficial components like glycerin and butyrospermum parkii butter.
Main concern
Phenoxyethanol is a synthetic preservative that raises concerns about potential skin irritation and sensitivity.
Why it matters: This ingredient is flagged in our analysis based on regulatory and scientific sources. Check the Ingredients section for details and see Data sources for methodology.
Regulation status: Ingredient safety is assessed from EU/EPA/CIR and similar databases; formulations may vary. Always read the product label.
Pros
- Glycerin is a humectant that helps retain moisture in the skin, contributing positively to hydration.
- Butyrospermum parkii butter (shea butter) is known for its moisturizing properties, enhancing skin softness.
Concerns
- Phenoxyethanol is a synthetic preservative that raises concerns about potential skin irritation and sensitivity.
- Dimethicone is a silicone that can create a barrier on the skin, potentially leading to clogged pores for some users.
Who should avoid this product?
This skincare may not be the best fit for:
- users trying to avoid silicones
Ingredients breakdown
Each ingredient below is explained in the context of this skincare so the page answers more than a simple label list.
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Is Aqua safe in this skincare?
Good
Aqua is used here as base. Aqua serves as the primary solvent in this formulation, providing hydration and facilitating the absorption of other ingredients.
Role in formula: base
Original: Aqua
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Is Glycerin safe in this skincare?
Good
Glycerin is used here as natural_extract. Glycerin is a well-known humectant that draws moisture to the skin, enhancing hydration and skin feel.
Role in formula: natural_extract
Original: Glycerin
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Is Butyrospermum Parkii Butter safe in this skincare?
Good
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter is used here as natural_extract. This natural butter is rich in fatty acids and vitamins, providing deep moisture and nourishment to the skin.
Role in formula: natural_extract
Original: Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Read the full ingredient profile for Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
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Is Ethylhexyl Salicylate safe in this skincare?
Medium
Ethylhexyl Salicylate is used here as uv_filter. A UV filter that helps protect the skin from sun damage, but its synthetic nature raises some safety concerns.
Role in formula: uv_filter
Original: Ethylhexyl Salicylate
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Is Methylpropanediol safe in this skincare?
Medium
Methylpropanediol is used here as solvent. This solvent aids in the absorption of other ingredients but may cause irritation for sensitive skin types.
Role in formula: solvent
Original: Methylpropanediol
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Is Cetearyl Alcohol safe in this skincare?
Medium
Cetearyl Alcohol is used here as emulsifier. Cetearyl alcohol acts as an emulsifier, helping to blend oil and water components, but can be irritating for some.
Role in formula: emulsifier
Original: Cetearyl Alcohol
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Is Glyceryl Stearate Se safe in this skincare?
Medium
Glyceryl Stearate Se is used here as emulsifier. This ingredient stabilizes emulsions in the product, but its synthetic nature may raise concerns for some users.
Role in formula: emulsifier
Original: Glyceryl Stearate SE
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Is Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane safe in this skincare?
Medium
Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane is used here as uv_filter. A synthetic UV filter that provides sun protection but may cause irritation in sensitive individuals.
Role in formula: uv_filter
Original: Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane
Read the full ingredient profile for Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane
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Is Octocrylene safe in this skincare?
Medium
Octocrylene is used here as uv_filter. This ingredient is used for UV protection but can cause skin irritation in some users.
Role in formula: uv_filter
Original: Octocrylene
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Is Caprylic Capric Triglyceride safe in this skincare?
Good
Caprylic Capric Triglyceride is used here as emollient. This natural emollient helps to soften and smooth the skin, enhancing the product's moisturizing properties.
Role in formula: emollient
Original: Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Read the full ingredient profile for Caprylic Capric Triglyceride
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Is Phenylbenzimidazole Sulfonic Acid safe in this skincare?
Medium
Phenylbenzimidazole Sulfonic Acid is used here as uv_filter. A UV filter that protects the skin from sun damage but may cause irritation for sensitive skin types.
Role in formula: uv_filter
Original: Phenylbenzimidazole Sulfonic Acid
Read the full ingredient profile for Phenylbenzimidazole Sulfonic Acid
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Is Synthetic Beeswax safe in this skincare?
Medium
Synthetic Beeswax is used here as emulsifier. This ingredient helps to stabilize the formulation but is synthetic, which may raise concerns for some consumers.
Role in formula: emulsifier
Original: Synthetic Beeswax
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Is Ubiquinone safe in this skincare?
Good
Ubiquinone is used here as natural_extract. Ubiquinone, or coenzyme Q10, is an antioxidant that helps protect the skin from oxidative stress.
Role in formula: natural_extract
Original: Ubiquinone
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Is Creatine safe in this skincare?
Medium
Creatine is used here as natural_extract. Creatine is included for its potential skin benefits, but its effectiveness in topical applications is debated.
Role in formula: natural_extract
Original: Creatine
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Is 1 Methylhydantoin 2 Imide safe in this skincare?
Bad
1 Methylhydantoin 2 Imide is used here as preservative. This synthetic compound is used as a preservative but raises concerns due to its synthetic nature and potential irritation.
Role in formula: preservative
Original: 1-Methylhydantoin-2-Imide
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Is Glycyrrhiza Inflata Root Extract safe in this skincare?
Good
Glycyrrhiza Inflata Root Extract is used here as natural_extract. This natural extract is known for its soothing properties, beneficial for sensitive skin types.
Role in formula: natural_extract
Original: Glycyrrhiza Inflata Root Extract
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Is Xanthan Gum safe in this skincare?
Good
Xanthan Gum is used here as thickener. A natural thickener that helps to stabilize the formulation without raising significant safety concerns.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: Xanthan Gum
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Is Carbomer safe in this skincare?
Medium
Carbomer is used here as thickener. Carbomer is used to thicken the product but can cause irritation for some individuals.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: Carbomer
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Is Dimethicone safe in this skincare?
Medium
Dimethicone is used here as emollient. Dimethicone provides a smooth application and helps to lock in moisture, but may clog pores for some users.
Role in formula: emollient
Original: Dimethicone
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Is Trisodium Edta safe in this skincare?
Medium
Trisodium Edta is used here as chelating_agent. This chelating agent helps to stabilize the formulation but raises concerns due to its synthetic nature.
Role in formula: chelating_agent
Original: Trisodium EDTA
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Is Ethylhexylglycerin safe in this skincare?
Medium
Ethylhexylglycerin is used here as preservative. A synthetic preservative that helps to maintain product integrity but may cause irritation for sensitive skin.
Role in formula: preservative
Original: Ethylhexylglycerin
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Is Sodium Hydroxide safe in this skincare?
Medium
Sodium Hydroxide is used here as buffer. Sodium hydroxide is used to adjust pH levels but can be irritating in high concentrations.
Role in formula: buffer
Original: Sodium Hydroxide
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Is Phenoxyethanol safe in this skincare?
Bad
Phenoxyethanol is used here as preservative. A synthetic preservative that can cause skin irritation and is often scrutinized for safety concerns.
Role in formula: preservative
Original: Phenoxyethanol
How we score
Our safety scores and ingredient breakdowns are based on regulatory and scientific sources. See Data sources & methodology and How Zerotox works for full details.
Product info
Product ID: 4277329
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