Nivea

Cream.

Name: Nivea Cream
Brand: Nivea
Rating: 76.0 (4 reviews)

Moisturizers

About this product

A classic occlusive moisturizer in a blue tin, formulated with petrolatum, glycerin, and lanoline to hydrate and protect dry skin.

Best for

Dry skin

Moisturizers

The Guru Index verdict

76%

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✓Approved · 76%

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What the gurus are saying

Gurus praise Nivea as an effective, time-tested moisturizer that delivers real hydration at an affordable price, especially for those in dry climates or with dry skin. The main thing to know: it contains fragrance, which is a common allergen, and lanoline, so anyone with sensitive skin or known fragrance sensitivities may want to patch-test first or consider a fragrance-free option instead. The formula does pack humectants like glycerin and panthenol that calm inflammation, which many find worthwhile despite the allergen risk.

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Key actives & flags

Alcohol-free

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

Where to buy

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Every take, in full

What the gurus are saying.

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James Welsh

1.58M subs · 118k devotees

✓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

2.66M subs · 30k devotees

~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."

All 2 takes from Dr Dray

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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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