| Score |  Data: Limited |
| Health Concern | HIGH |
| Product Types | facial moisturizer / treatment; oil controller |
| Made by | Nivea by Beiersdorf |
| Data last updated | February 2008 |
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company policies | |
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| Compact for Safe Cosmetics | Non-signer |
| Animal Testing Policy | UNKNOWN: As of EWG's last review, this company is not certified by PETA or Leaping Bunny as not testing on animals. |
Label Information | |
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| Ingredients from packaging: | Water, Glycerin, Cyclopentasiloxane, Distarch Phosphate, Alcohol Denat., Propylene Glycol, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Cyclohexasiloxane, Dicaprylyl Carbonate, Glyceryl Stearate Citrate, Methyl Palmitate, Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane, Dicaprylyl Ether, Myristyl Myristate, Octyldodecanol, Cetearyl Alcohol, Dimethicone, Tocopheryl Acetate, Fucus Vesiculosus Extract, Phenoxyethanol, Fragrance, Carbomer, Sodium Hydroxide, Aluminum Chlorohydrate, Potassium Iodide, Methylparaben, Propylparaben. |
| Directions from packaging: | Apply a small amount all over your face every morning and whenever your skin needs some shine control. For best results, wash your face with oil control face wash prior to applying the oil control lotion. |
| Warnings from packaging: | Keep out of reach of children. For external use only. Keep out of eyes. Stop use if irritation develops. |
Where to purchase | ||
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| Shop with EWG on Amazon.com | Amazon.com product page | |
ingredients |
concerns | score |
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| FRAGRANCE | Neurotoxicity, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Miscellaneous | Data: Fair |
| OCTINOXATE ETHYLHEXYL METHOXYCINNAMATE | Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Endocrine disruption, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Persistence and bioaccumulation, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Enhanced skin absorption, Biochemical or cellular level changes |  Data: Fair |
| METHYLPARABEN | Endocrine disruption, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Biochemical or cellular level changes | Data: Fair |
| PROPYLPARABEN | Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Endocrine disruption, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Ecotoxicology | Data: Fair |
| ALUMINUM CHLOROHYDRATE | Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Neurotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Ecotoxicology |  Data: Fair |
| MYRISTYL MYRISTATE | Cancer, Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Persistence and bioaccumulation, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Ecotoxicology, Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs) | Data: Limited |
| TOCOPHERYL ACETATE | Cancer, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Ecotoxicology, Contamination concerns (HYDROQUINONE) | Data: Fair |
| PHENOXYETHANOL | Allergies/immunotoxicity, Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Occupational hazards, Use restrictions |  Data: Limited |
| CYCLOPENTASILOXANE | Cancer, Neurotoxicity, Endocrine disruption, Persistence and bioaccumulation, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Ecotoxicology | Data: Limited |
| DIMETHICONE | Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Ecotoxicology, Use restrictions | Data: Limited |
| PROPYLENE GLYCOL | Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Enhanced skin absorption, Use restrictions | Data: Fair |
| POTASSIUM IODIDE | Persistence and bioaccumulation, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Ecotoxicology |  Data: Fair |
| CYCLOHEXASILOXANE | Persistence and bioaccumulation, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Ecotoxicology | Data: Limited |
| ALCOHOL DENATURED | Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Multiple, additive exposure sources, Enhanced skin absorption | Data: Fair |
| AVOBENZONE BUTYL METHOXYDIBENZOYLMETHANE | Cancer, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Contamination concerns (BENZOIC ACID, 4-T-BUTYLBENZOIC ACID, BENZALDEHYDE, P-ANISIC ACID, ACETOPHENONE, DIBENZOYLMETHANE), Use restrictions (meets restrictions and warnings based on EWG review of company data) |  Data: Limited |
| DISTARCH PHOSPHATE | Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive) | Data: Limited |
| METHYL PALMITATE | Ecotoxicology | Data: Limited |
| CETEARYL ALCOHOL | Ecotoxicology | Data: Limited |
| OCTYLDODECANOL | Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs) | Data: Limited |
| SODIUM HYDROXIDE | Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs) | Data: Fair |
| GLYCERYL STEARATE CITRATE | Data gaps, Use restrictions | Data: Limited |
| DICAPRYLYL CARBONATE | None Identified |  Data: None |
| DICAPRYLYL ETHER | None Identified |  Data: Limited |
| FUCUS VESICULOSUS EXTRACT | None Identified | Data: Limited |
| GLYCERIN | None Identified | Data: Fair |
| CARBOMER | None Identified | Data: Fair |
| WATER | Innocuous | Data: Robust |
Cancer**Listed below are cancer concerns for the ingredients used by this manufacturer, drawn from Skin Deep data sources. Some concerns may be specific to how a product is used or formulated; product scores reflect those variances. |
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| type of concern | product conditions | ingredient(s) |
| Possible carcinogen | MYRISTYL MYRISTATE | |
| One or more animal studies show tumor formation at high doses | TOCOPHERYL ACETATE | |
| One or more in vitro tests on mammalian cells show positive mutation results | AVOBENZONE | |
| One or more animal studies show tumor formation at moderate doses | CYCLOPENTASILOXANE | |
Developmental/reproductive toxicity**Listed below are developmental/reproductive toxicity concerns for the ingredients used by this manufacturer, drawn from Skin Deep data sources. Some concerns may be specific to how a product is used or formulated; product scores reflect those variances. |
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| type of concern | product conditions | ingredient(s) |
| One or more animal studies show reproductive effects at moderate doses | OCTINOXATE | |
| Not likely to be a any toxicant in humans | PROPYLENE GLYCOL | |
| Possible human reproductive or developmental toxin | MYRISTYL MYRISTATE | |
| Human nervous system toxicant - moderate evidence | ALUMINUM CHLOROHYDRATE | |
| One or more animal studies show any effects at low doses | PROPYLPARABEN | |
Neurotoxicity**Listed below are neurotoxicity concerns for the ingredients used by this manufacturer, drawn from Skin Deep data sources. Some concerns may be specific to how a product is used or formulated; product scores reflect those variances. |
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| type of concern | product conditions | ingredient(s) |
| Strong evidence of human neurotoxicity | ALUMINUM CHLOROHYDRATE | |
| One or more animal studies show any effects at moderate doses | CYCLOPENTASILOXANE | |
| Moderate evidence of human neurotoxicity | FRAGRANCE | |
Endocrine disruption**Listed below are endocrine disruption concerns for the ingredients used by this manufacturer, drawn from Skin Deep data sources. Some concerns may be specific to how a product is used or formulated; product scores reflect those variances. |
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| type of concern | product conditions | ingredient(s) |
| One or more studies show weak endocrine disruption | OCTINOXATE, METHYLPARABEN | |
| One or more animal studies show endocrine disruption at moderate doses | CYCLOPENTASILOXANE | |
| One or more studies show significant wildlife and the environment disruption | PROPYLPARABEN | |
Allergies/immunotoxicity**Listed below are allergies/immunotoxicity concerns for the ingredients used by this manufacturer, drawn from Skin Deep data sources. Some concerns may be specific to how a product is used or formulated; product scores reflect those variances. |
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| type of concern | product conditions | ingredient(s) |
| Associated with immunotoxicity | AVOBENZONE | |
| Limited evidence of skin and immune system toxicity | PHENOXYETHANOL | |
| One or more human case studies show possible photoallergic effects | OCTINOXATE, METHYLPARABEN, PROPYLPARABEN | |
| Limited evidence of skin and immune system toxicity | PROPYLENE GLYCOL | |
| Human skin toxicant - strong evidence | TOCOPHERYL ACETATE | |
| Known human immune system toxicant | FRAGRANCE | |
Persistence and bioaccumulation**Listed below are persistence and bioaccumulation concerns for the ingredients used by this manufacturer, drawn from Skin Deep data sources. Some concerns may be specific to how a product is used or formulated; product scores reflect those variances. |
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| type of concern | product conditions | ingredient(s) |
| Persistent or bioaccumulative and moderate to high toxicity concern in humans | POTASSIUM IODIDE, MYRISTYL MYRISTATE | |
| Not suspected to be bioaccumulative | WATER, TOCOPHERYL ACETATE, SODIUM HYDROXIDE, PROPYLPARABEN, GLYCERIN, DIMETHICONE, CARBOMER, AVOBENZONE, ALCOHOL DENATURED, ALUMINUM CHLOROHYDRATE | |
| Not suspected to be persistent | PHENOXYETHANOL, OCTYLDODECANOL, OCTINOXATE, METHYLPARABEN, CETEARYL ALCOHOL, METHYL PALMITATE | |
| Persistent, bioaccumulative in wildlife | CYCLOHEXASILOXANE, CYCLOPENTASILOXANE | |
Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive)**Listed below are organ system toxicity (non-reproductive) concerns for the ingredients used by this manufacturer, drawn from Skin Deep data sources. Some concerns may be specific to how a product is used or formulated; product scores reflect those variances. |
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| type of concern | product conditions | ingredient(s) |
| Classified as a low human health priority | WATER, PHENOXYETHANOL, GLYCERIN | |
| Classified as medium human health priority | SODIUM HYDROXIDE, POTASSIUM IODIDE, DISTARCH PHOSPHATE | |
| Classified as not expected to be potentially toxic or harmful | TOCOPHERYL ACETATE, OCTYLDODECANOL, OCTINOXATE, METHYL PALMITATE, CETEARYL ALCOHOL, AVOBENZONE, CARBOMER | |
| Classified as expected to be toxic or harmful | PROPYLENE GLYCOL, MYRISTYL MYRISTATE, DIMETHICONE, CYCLOPENTASILOXANE, CYCLOHEXASILOXANE, ALUMINUM CHLOROHYDRATE | |
| Limited evidence of sense organ toxicity | PROPYLPARABEN, METHYLPARABEN, ALCOHOL DENATURED | |
Miscellaneous**Listed below are miscellaneous concerns for the ingredients used by this manufacturer, drawn from Skin Deep data sources. Some concerns may be specific to how a product is used or formulated; product scores reflect those variances. |
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| type of concern | product conditions | ingredient(s) |
| Occupational hazards related to handling | SODIUM HYDROXIDE, ALCOHOL DENATURED | |
| Ingredient not fully labeled - identity unknown | FRAGRANCE | |
Multiple, additive exposure sources**Listed below are multiple, additive exposure sources concerns for the ingredients used by this manufacturer, drawn from Skin Deep data sources. Some concerns may be specific to how a product is used or formulated; product scores reflect those variances. |
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| type of concern | product conditions | ingredient(s) |
| Designated as safe for general or specific, limited use in food | TOCOPHERYL ACETATE, SODIUM HYDROXIDE, PROPYLPARABEN, PROPYLENE GLYCOL, POTASSIUM IODIDE, METHYLPARABEN, GLYCERIN, DIMETHICONE, ALCOHOL DENATURED | |
| Used in food or as an additive with limited or no toxicity information available | ALCOHOL DENATURED | |
Ecotoxicology**Listed below are ecotoxicology concerns for the ingredients used by this manufacturer, drawn from Skin Deep data sources. Some concerns may be specific to how a product is used or formulated; product scores reflect those variances. |
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| type of concern | product conditions | ingredient(s) |
| Suspected to be an environmental toxin and be persistent or bioaccumulative (uncertainty in environmental toxicity or persistence/bioaccumulation) | TOCOPHERYL ACETATE | |
| Suspected to be an environmental toxin and be persistent or bioaccumulative | MYRISTYL MYRISTATE, DIMETHICONE, CYCLOPENTASILOXANE, CYCLOHEXASILOXANE | |
| Suspected to be an environmental toxin | POTASSIUM IODIDE, METHYL PALMITATE, CETEARYL ALCOHOL, ALUMINUM CHLOROHYDRATE | |
| Not suspected to be an environmental toxin | WATER, SODIUM HYDROXIDE, PROPYLPARABEN, PHENOXYETHANOL, OCTYLDODECANOL, OCTINOXATE, METHYLPARABEN, GLYCERIN, DISTARCH PHOSPHATE, CARBOMER, AVOBENZONE, ALCOHOL DENATURED | |
Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs)**Listed below are irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs) concerns for the ingredients used by this manufacturer, drawn from Skin Deep data sources. Some concerns may be specific to how a product is used or formulated; product scores reflect those variances. |
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| type of concern | product conditions | ingredient(s) |
| One or more animal studies show skin irritation at moderate doses | SODIUM HYDROXIDE | |
| Human any irritant - strong evidence | products for use around the eyes, on the skin, or may be aerosolized (airborne) | OCTYLDODECANOL, MYRISTYL MYRISTATE |
| Classified as skin irritant | PROPYLENE GLYCOL, PHENOXYETHANOL | |
Data gaps**Listed below are data gaps concerns for the ingredients used by this manufacturer, drawn from Skin Deep data sources. Some concerns may be specific to how a product is used or formulated; product scores reflect those variances. |
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| type of concern | product conditions | ingredient(s) |
| Safety assessment was based on related chemical | PROPYLENE GLYCOL | |
| Risk assessment method deficiencies and data gaps - Maximum reported "as used" concentration is basis of safety assessment by industry safety panel (Cosmetic Ingredient Review, CIR) - implicit safe concentration limit in product | PROPYLPARABEN | |
| Missing safety data noted by cosmetic industry review | GLYCERYL STEARATE CITRATE | |
| Safety assessment was based on related chemical | GLYCERYL STEARATE CITRATE | |
| Risk assessment method deficiencies and data gaps - Maximum reported "as used" concentration is basis of safety assessment by industry safety panel (Cosmetic Ingredient Review, CIR) - implicit safe concentration limit in product | TOCOPHERYL ACETATE | |
| Considered safe based on assumption of low absorption | GLYCERYL STEARATE CITRATE | |
| Risk assessment method deficiencies and data gaps - Maximum reported "as used" concentration is basis of safety assessment by industry safety panel (Cosmetic Ingredient Review, CIR) - implicit safe concentration limit in product | OCTYLDODECANOL, PHENOXYETHANOL, METHYLPARABEN, MYRISTYL MYRISTATE, CETEARYL ALCOHOL, DIMETHICONE, CARBOMER | |
| Not assessed for safety in cosmetics by industry panel | FUCUS VESICULOSUS EXTRACT, SODIUM HYDROXIDE, POTASSIUM IODIDE, METHYL PALMITATE, GLYCERIN, DISTARCH PHOSPHATE, FRAGRANCE, DICAPRYLYL ETHER, DICAPRYLYL CARBONATE, AVOBENZONE, ALUMINUM CHLOROHYDRATE | |
Occupational hazards**Listed below are occupational hazards concerns for the ingredients used by this manufacturer, drawn from Skin Deep data sources. Some concerns may be specific to how a product is used or formulated; product scores reflect those variances. |
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| type of concern | product conditions | ingredient(s) |
| Allowed workplace exposures restricted to low doses | PHENOXYETHANOL | |
| Strong evidence of occupational hazards | SODIUM HYDROXIDE | |
Biochemical or cellular level changes**Listed below are biochemical or cellular level changes concerns for the ingredients used by this manufacturer, drawn from Skin Deep data sources. Some concerns may be specific to how a product is used or formulated; product scores reflect those variances. |
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| type of concern | product conditions | ingredient(s) |
| Interferes with gene expresion | METHYLPARABEN | |
| Produces excess reactive oxygen species that can interfere with cellular signaling, cause mutations, lead to cell death and may be implicated in cardiovascular disease. | OCTINOXATE | |
Use restrictions**Listed below are use restrictions concerns for the ingredients used by this manufacturer, drawn from Skin Deep data sources. Some concerns may be specific to how a product is used or formulated; product scores reflect those variances. |
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| type of concern | product conditions | ingredient(s) |
| Determined safe for use in cosmetics, subject to concentration or use limitations - Safe for use in cosmetics with some qualifications | GLYCERYL STEARATE CITRATE | |
| Recommended restricted in cosmetics - use, concentration, or manufacturing restrictions - Product type restrictions or differences noted in safety assessment by industry panel | DIMETHICONE | |
| Restricted in cosmetics (recommendations or requirements) - use, concentration, or manufacturing restrictions - Japan - restricted for use in cosmetics (concentration limit) | PHENOXYETHANOL | |
| Determined safe for use in cosmetics, subject to concentration or use limitations - Safe for use in cosmetics with some qualifications | PROPYLENE GLYCOL | |
