Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Nivea 3 in 1 Repair Hand Cream versus AHAVA Mineral Hand Cream - Sea-Kissed .
Published on December 03, 2023
Overview
What they are
These products are both vegan and reef safe hand cream. They have a total of 13 ingredients in common
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for dry skin and brightening skin
Free From
They both do not contain any oils or parabens
What's Inside
They both contain common allergens, fragrances, silicones and sulfates
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Hand Cream
Moisturizers designed to be used on hands.
Hand Cream
Moisturizers designed to be used on hands.
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Ingredient Info
Nivea 3 in 1 Repair Hand Cream 26 ingredients
AHAVA Mineral Hand Cream - Sea-Kissed 25 ingredients
Contains Alcohol
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Contains Sulfate
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Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Oil Free
This product is free of oils 🎉
Not Malassezia Safe
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Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
Contains EU Allergens
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Vegan
This product is vegan 🎉
Not Cruelty Free
This product is not cruelty-free 😥
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Contains Silicon
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Contains Fragrance
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Contains Sulfate
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Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Oil Free
This product is free of oils 🎉
Not Malassezia Safe
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Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
Contains EU Allergens
Ingredients in this product that are EU allergens:
Vegan
This product is vegan 🎉
Cruelty Free
This product is cruelty-free 🎉
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Nivea 3 in 1 Repair Hand Cream 26 ingredients
AHAVA Mineral Hand Cream - Sea-Kissed 25 ingredients
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Nivea 3 in 1 Repair Hand Cream 26 ingredients
AHAVA Mineral Hand Cream - Sea-Kissed 25 ingredients
Water • Glycerin • Cetyl Alcohol • Myristyl Alcohol • Sodium Cetearyl Sulfate • Isopropyl Palmitate • Panthenol • Butyrospermum Parkii Butter • Dimethicone • Palmitic Acid • Stearic Acid • Myristic Acid • Arachidic Acid • Oleic Acid • Ethylhexylglycerin • Phenoxyethanol • Trisodium EDTA • Pantolactone • Citric Acid • Linalool • Limonene • Citronellol • Geraniol • Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone • Benzyl Alcohol • Parfum
Water • Ethylhexyl Palmitate • Cetearyl Alcohol • Cetyl Alcohol • Glycerin • Ceteareth-30 • Propanediol • Phenoxyethanol • Dimethicone • Parfum • Benzyl Salicylate • Linalool • Limonene • Citronellol • Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone • Hydroxycitronellal • Sodium Cetearyl Sulfate • Ethylhexylglycerin • Sodium Citrate • Citric Acid • Disodium Phosphate • Potassium Phosphate • Allantoin • Hamamelis Virginiana Leaf Water • Maris Aqua
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Ingredients Explained
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Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Water. It's the most common cosmetic ingredient of all. You'll usually see it at the top of ingredient lists, meaning that it makes up the largest part of the product.
So why is it so popular? Water most often acts as a solvent - this means that it helps dissolve other ingredients into the formulation.
You'll also recognize water as that liquid we all need to stay alive. Talk about multi-purpose! If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!
Learn more about WaterNivea 3 in 1 Repair Hand Cream contains this as ingredient number 1.
AHAVA Mineral Hand Cream - Sea-Kissed contains this as ingredient number 1.
Glycerin is already naturally found in your skin. It helps moisturize and protect your skin.
A study from 2016 found glycerin to be more effective as a humectant than AHAs and hyaluronic acid.
As a humectant, it helps the skin stay hydrated by pulling moisture to your skin. The low molecular weight of glycerin allows it to pull moisture into the deeper layers of your skin.
Hydrated skin improves your skin barrier; Your skin barrier helps protect against irritants and bacteria.
Glycerin has also been found to have antimicrobial and antiviral properties. Due to these properties, glycerin is often used in wound and burn treatments.
In cosmetics, glycerin is usually derived from plants such as soybean or palm. However, it can also be sourced from animals, such as tallow or animal fat.
This ingredient is organic, colorless, odorless, and non-toxic.
Glycerin is the name for this ingredient in American English. British English uses Glycerol/Glycerine.
Learn more about GlycerinNivea 3 in 1 Repair Hand Cream contains this as ingredient number 2.
AHAVA Mineral Hand Cream - Sea-Kissed contains this as ingredient number 5.
Cetyl Alcohol is a fatty alcohol. Fatty Alcohols are most often used as an emollient or to thicken a product.
Cetyl Alcohol is not related to SD alcohol, denatured alcohol, or ethyl alcohol. The FDA allows products labeled "alcohol-free" to have fatty alcohols.
Its main roles are:
Learn more about Cetyl AlcoholNivea 3 in 1 Repair Hand Cream contains this as ingredient number 3.
AHAVA Mineral Hand Cream - Sea-Kissed contains this as ingredient number 4.
Sodium Cetearyl Sulfate is a type of sulfate.
Nivea 3 in 1 Repair Hand Cream contains this as ingredient number 5.
AHAVA Mineral Hand Cream - Sea-Kissed contains this as ingredient number 17.
Dimethicone is a silicone used for making products smooth and silky. It also has the added benefit of sealing in hydration. The amount of dimethicone found in beauty products is considered safe and non-comedogenic, meaning it won't clog pores.
Dimethicone has been found increase absorption in skin, boosting the benefits of other ingredients. While there is concern for the safety of dimethicone, the levels used in skincare are safe for use.
Nivea 3 in 1 Repair Hand Cream contains this as ingredient number 9.
AHAVA Mineral Hand Cream - Sea-Kissed contains this as ingredient number 9.
Ethylhexylglycerin (we can't pronounce this either) is commonly used as a preservative and skin softener. It is derived from glyceryl.
You might see Ethylhexylglycerin often paired with other preservatives such as phenoxyethanol. Ethylhexylglycerin has been found to increase the effectiveness of these other preservatives.
Nivea 3 in 1 Repair Hand Cream contains this as ingredient number 15.
AHAVA Mineral Hand Cream - Sea-Kissed contains this as ingredient number 18.
Phenoxyethanol is a preservative that has germicide, antimicrobial, and aromatic properties. Studies show that phenoxyethanol can prevent germ and microbial growth. By itself, it has a scent that is similar to that of a rose.
It's often used in formulations along with Caprylyl Glycol to preserve the shelf life of products.
Nivea 3 in 1 Repair Hand Cream contains this as ingredient number 16.
AHAVA Mineral Hand Cream - Sea-Kissed contains this as ingredient number 8.
Citric Acid is an AHA derived from citrus fruits (think oranges, lemons, and limes!).
If you spot Citric Acid near the end of an ingredient list, it's likely there as a pH adjuster rather than an active ingredient.
As an AHA, Citric Acid removes the top layer of skin cells from the newer layer of skin underneath. This helps skin to remove dark spots and look more even.
Read more about some other popular AHA's here:
Learn more about Citric AcidNivea 3 in 1 Repair Hand Cream contains this as ingredient number 19.
AHAVA Mineral Hand Cream - Sea-Kissed contains this as ingredient number 20.
Linalool is a fragrance and helps add scent to products. It's derived from common plants such as cinnamon, mint, citrus, and lavender.
Linalool has the same effect as Limonene when exposed to air. Oxidized linalool can cause allergies and skin sensitivity.
Linalool has a scent that is floral, spicy tropical, and citrus-like.
Learn more about LinaloolNivea 3 in 1 Repair Hand Cream contains this as ingredient number 20.
AHAVA Mineral Hand Cream - Sea-Kissed contains this as ingredient number 12.
Limonene is a fragrance that adds scent and taste to a formulation.
It's found in the peel oil of citrus fruits and other plants such as lavender and eucalyptus. The scent of limonene is generally described as "sweet citrus".
Limonene acts as an antioxidant, meaning it helps neutralize free radicals.
When exposed to air, oxidized limonene may sensitize the skin. Because of this, limonene is often avoided by people with sensitive skin.
The term 'fragrance' is not regulated in many countries. In many cases, it is up to the brand to define this term. For instance, many brands choose to label themselves as "fragrance-free" because they are not using synthetic fragrances. However, their products may still contain ingredients such as essential oils that are considered a fragrance.
Learn more about LimoneneNivea 3 in 1 Repair Hand Cream contains this as ingredient number 21.
AHAVA Mineral Hand Cream - Sea-Kissed contains this as ingredient number 13.
Citronellol is used to add fragrance/parfum to a product. It is often derived from plants such as roses. In fact, it can be found in many essential oils including geranium, lavender, neroli, and more. The scent of Citronellol is often described as "fresh, grassy, and citrus-like".
Since the Citronellol molecule is already unstable, Citronellol becomes irritating on the skin when exposed to air.
Citronellol is a modified terpene. Terpenes are unsaturated hydrocarbons found in plants. They make up the primary part of essential oils.
Citronellol is not able to be absorbed into deeper layers of the skin. It has low permeability,
Citronellol is also a natural insect repellent.
Learn more about CitronellolNivea 3 in 1 Repair Hand Cream contains this as ingredient number 22.
AHAVA Mineral Hand Cream - Sea-Kissed contains this as ingredient number 14.
Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone is a fragrance. It can be synthetically created or naturally occurring.
The scent of Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone is described as "flowery" but can also be "woody".
Naturally occurring Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone may be found in Saccharomyces cerevisiae, or the yeast used to make wine and bread.
The term 'fragrance' is not regulated in many countries. In many cases, it is up to the brand to define this term. For instance, many brands choose to label themselves as "fragrance-free" because they are not using synthetic fragrances. However, their products may still contain ingredients such as essential oils that are considered a fragrance.
Learn more about Alpha-Isomethyl IononeNivea 3 in 1 Repair Hand Cream contains this as ingredient number 24.
AHAVA Mineral Hand Cream - Sea-Kissed contains this as ingredient number 15.
Parfum is a catch-all term for an ingredient or more that is used to give aroma to products. Parfum, or fragrance, can be a blend of hundreds of chemicals or plant oils. This means every product with "fragrance" or "Parfum" in the ingredients list is a different mixture.
In the US, the alternative name for parfum is 'fragrance'. The term 'fragrance' is not regulated in many countries. In many cases, it is up to the brand to define this term.
For instance, many brands choose to label themselves as "fragrance-free" because they are not using synthetic fragrances. However, their products may still contain ingredients such as essential oils that are considered a fragrance. One example is Calendula flower extract. Essential oil ingredients still impart a scent or 'fragrance'.
Depending on the blend, it can cause allergies and sensitivities on the skin. Some ingredients that are known EU allergens include linalool and citronellol.
Products use parfum often to give products a scent or cover up smells of different ingredients.
The bottom line is: not all fragrances/parfum/ingredients are created equally. If you are worried about fragrances, we recommend taking a closer look at an ingredient. And of course, we always recommend speaking with a professional.
Learn more about ParfumNivea 3 in 1 Repair Hand Cream contains this as ingredient number 26.
AHAVA Mineral Hand Cream - Sea-Kissed contains this as ingredient number 10.
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Nivea 3 in 1 Repair Hand Cream 26 ingredients
AHAVA Mineral Hand Cream - Sea-Kissed 25 ingredients
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