Nivea

Cream.

Moisturizers

About this product

A classic moisturizing cream in a blue tin formulated with petrolatum, glycerin, lanoline, and panthenol to hydrate and soften skin.

Best for

Dry skin

Type

MoisturizersCream

Formula notes

Contains fragranceNo drying alcohol

Full ingredients

Aqua, Paraffinum Liquidum, Cera Microcristallina, Glycerin, Lanolin Alcohol (Eucerit ®), Paraffin, Panthenol, Magnesium Sulfate, Decyl Oleate, Octyldodecanol, Aluminum Stearates, Citric Acid, Magnesium Stearate, Sodium Anisate, Limonene, Geraniol, Hydroxycitronellal, Linalool, Citronellol, Benzyl Benzoate, Cinnamyl Alcohol, Parfum

Guru Score

76%

Approved

4 experts · Moderate agreement

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What the gurus are saying

Fragrance is the standout feature that wins loyalty but also the main caveat, since it's a common allergen that some gurus don't routinely recommend for sensitive skin. The formula itself earns real praise for its hydrating base of petrolatum, glycerin, lanoline, and the anti-inflammatory humectant panthenol, making it particularly effective for dry skin in dry climates. Those without fragrance sensitivity tend to find it does the job well, though it's not the marine-extract powerhouse some compare it to.

Synthesized from 4 expert reviews · most recent take October 2025

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What the gurus are saying.

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James Welsh

1.58M subs

✓Approved

"I would always moisturize my skin with Nivea, which was a brilliant one. I don't know, Nivea oft was fantastic and still is."

Dr Dray

2.67M subs

✓Mixed

"Nivea actually means snow white speaking to the white color of the cream. It does have fragrance and the fragrance is what keeps people loyal to it. Now, fragrance is a common allergen in skincare products. So, it's not something that I routinely recommend. It is an effective moisturizing formula. Without a doubt, it has withstood the test of time as a popular and effective skincare product."

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"The popular Nivea Cream in the blue tin here, people will say that this is like an affordable version of La Mer, but it's really not. La Mer's whole claim to fame is the Marine extracts which are super hydrating; this does not have Marine extracts, but it's a great base. It does have fragrance, which is a common allergen. However, it has mineral oil, petrolatum, glycerin, lanoline, some people are allergic to lanoline. It also has panthenol, a humectant that is anti-inflammatory."

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Nipun Kapur

401k subs

✓Approved

"A basic Nivea cream can give you the same impact."

Dr. Shereene Idriss

1.71M subs

✓Approved

"Nivea, I just love doing that. It is just my childhood in a jar. This is the moisturizer for dry skin in a dry environment."

Common questions

Frequently asked.

What is Nivea Cream?

A classic moisturizing cream in a blue tin formulated with petrolatum, glycerin, lanoline, and panthenol to hydrate and soften skin.

Is Nivea Cream worth it?

Mostly yes. 3 of the 4 gurus who reviewed it give it their stamp of approval, for a Guru Score of 76%.

What is Nivea Cream's Guru Score?

Nivea Cream holds a Guru Score of 76%. That is our read on how warmly the experts talk about it, based on the verdicts of 4 independent expert reviewers we have collected.