
Gentle Face Cleansing Cream Wash for Dry & Sensitive Skin, 150ml
Ingredient Analysis
- Aqua Solvent & base Generally gentle
- Isopropyl Palmitate Emollient & skin softener Generally gentle
- Glycerin Humectant & moisturiser Generally gentle
- Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride Emollient & skin softener Generally gentle
- Cetearyl Alcohol Emollient & thickener Generally gentle
- Cetyl Alcohol Emollient & thickener Generally gentle
- Butyrospermum Parkii Butter Rich emollient Generally gentle
- Glyceryl Stearate Emulsifier & emollient Generally gentle
- Glyceryl Stearate Citrate
- Methylpropanediol Humectant & solvent All skin types
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- Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil Rich plant emollients Generally gentle
- Sodium Hyaluronate Hydration & moisture retention Generally gentle
- Squalane Lightweight emollient Generally gentle
- Algin Hydrating marine extracts Generally gentle
- Mannitol Humectant Generally gentle
- Xanthan Gum Natural thickener Generally gentle
- Decyl Glucoside Cleansing agents All skin types
- Microcrystalline Cellulose
- Sodium Hydroxide pH adjuster All skin types
- Phenoxyethanol Preservative All skin types
- Hydroxyacetophenone Preservative All skin types
- Ethylhexylglycerin Preservative All skin types
- Parfum Scent additive Potential irritant
- CI 73360 Synthetic colourant All skin types
Ingredients from the Boots.com listing, checked 19 Oct 2026, in INCI order. Brands reformulate, so check the pack if you react to an ingredient. Highlighted ingredients link to our guide. Informational only — not medical advice.
Common questions
Is NIVEA Gentle Face Cleansing Cream Wash fragrance-free?
No. Fragrance (listed as "Parfum") is the 23rd of 24 ingredients.
Does NIVEA Gentle Face Cleansing Cream Wash contain alcohol?
No drying alcohol (alcohol denat. or ethanol) is listed. It does contain cetearyl alcohol and cetyl alcohol: fatty alcohols that soften and thicken the formula and aren't drying.
Is NIVEA Gentle Face Cleansing Cream Wash safe for fungal acne?
It contains 5 ingredients that fungal-acne (Malassezia) guides usually avoid: fatty-acid esters & glycerides (isopropyl palmitate, glyceryl stearate, glyceryl stearate citrate); plant oils & butters (butyrospermum parkii butter, argania spinosa kernel oil). How much they matter depends on the amount and the rest of the formula. The evidence comes mainly from lab studies of yeast growth, and fungal acne needs a diagnosis from a GP or dermatologist.
Is NIVEA Gentle Face Cleansing Cream Wash suitable for sensitive skin?
It contains fragrance, which can bother sensitive skin. NIVEA says it's made for sensitive skin. Patch-test it before using it all over.
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