Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Nivea Men Creme Sweden versus Nivea Soft Moisturizing Crème Sweden .
Last updated on February 14, 2024. Published on February 19, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both general moisturizers. They have a total of 14 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain Vitamin E
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for dry skin and brightening skin
Free From
They both do not contain any sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain harsh alcohols and fragrances
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General Moisturizer
All-purpose moisturizers hydrate the top layer of skin cells.
General Moisturizer
All-purpose moisturizers hydrate the top layer of skin cells.
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Ingredient Info
Nivea Men Creme 22 ingredients
Nivea Soft Moisturizing Crème 33 ingredients
Contains Alcohol
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Contains Silicon
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Contains Fragrance
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Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Contains Parabens
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Oil Free
This product is free of oils 🎉
Not Malassezia Safe
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Not Reef Safe
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EU Allergen Free
This product is free of EU allergens 🎉
Non Vegan
This product is not vegan 😥
Not Cruelty Free
This product is not cruelty-free 😥
Contains Alcohol
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Silicon Free
This product is free of silicons 🎉
Contains Fragrance
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Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Contains Oils
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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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Non Vegan
This product is not vegan 😥
Not Cruelty Free
This product is not cruelty-free 😥
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Nivea Men Creme 22 ingredients
Nivea Soft Moisturizing Crème 33 ingredients
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Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
Nivea Men Creme 22 ingredients
Nivea Soft Moisturizing Crème 33 ingredients
Water • Glycerin • Paraffinum Liquidum • Alcohol Denat. • Cetyl Alcohol • Glyceryl Stearate • Hydrogenated Coco-Glycerides • Stearyl Alcohol • Palmitic Acid • Stearic Acid • Cera Microcristallina • Tocopheryl Acetate • Sodium Hydroxide • Dimethicone • Myristic Acid • Arachidic Acid • Oleic Acid • Carbomer • Phenoxyethanol • Methylparaben • BHT • Parfum
Water • Glycerin • Myristyl Alcohol • Alcohol Denat. • Myristyl Myristate • Glyceryl Stearate • Coco-Caprylate/Caprate • Palmitic Acid • Stearic Acid • Cetearyl Glucoside • Hydrogenated Coco-Glycerides • Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil • Tocopheryl Acetate • Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil • Vegetable Oil • Cetyl Ricinoleate • Triisostearin • Sorbitan Stearate • Hydroxypropyl Starch Phosphate • Sodium Hydroxide • Cetearyl Alcohol • Gellan Gum • Xanthan Gum • Myristic Acid • Arachidic Acid • Oleic Acid • Disodium Cetearyl Sulfosuccinate • Phenoxyethanol • Linalool • Citronellol • Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone • Limonene • Parfum
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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 Men Creme Sweden contains this as ingredient number 1.
Nivea Soft Moisturizing Crème Sweden 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 Men Creme Sweden contains this as ingredient number 2.
Nivea Soft Moisturizing Crème Sweden contains this as ingredient number 2.
Alcohol Denat. is an alcohol with a denaturant property. It is created by mixing ethanol and other additives. It has a low molecular weight and will evaporate quickly. This helps other ingredients become better absorbed and dry once applied.
Alcohol Denat. is volatile and may cause irritation. It helps draw out natural oils in skin and dry out your skin.
One study from 2005 found adding emollients to propanol-based sanitizer decreased irritation.
Alcohol is antibacterial by nature. This can help preserve products and increase their shelf life.
Other types of astringent alcohols include:
Learn more about Alcohol Denat.Nivea Men Creme Sweden contains this as ingredient number 4.
Nivea Soft Moisturizing Crème Sweden contains this as ingredient number 4.
Glyceryl Stearate is a mix of glycerin and stearic acid.
Glyceryl Stearate is used to stabilize the mixing of water and oil ingredients. By preventing these ingredients from separating, it can help elongate shelf life. It can also help thicken the product's texture.
As an emollient, it helps soften skin and supports barrier-replenishing ingredients.
In cosmetics, Glyceryl Stearate is often made from vegetable oils or synthetically produced. The human body also creates Glyceryl Stearate naturally.
Learn more about Glyceryl StearateNivea Men Creme Sweden contains this as ingredient number 6.
Nivea Soft Moisturizing Crème Sweden contains this as ingredient number 6.
Hydrogenated Coco-Glycerides isn't fungal acne safe.
Nivea Men Creme Sweden contains this as ingredient number 7.
Nivea Soft Moisturizing Crème Sweden contains this as ingredient number 11.
Palmitic Acid is a fatty acid found in our skin. In cosmetics, it is usually derived from palm oil. It is a cleanser, emollient, and emulsifier.
As an emollient, it helps hydrate the skin. The emulsifying properties keep ingredients together in a product.
Palmitic Acid may not be fungal-acne safe. It can worsen oily skin and cause breakouts due to its emollient nature.
Learn more about Palmitic AcidNivea Men Creme Sweden contains this as ingredient number 9.
Nivea Soft Moisturizing Crème Sweden contains this as ingredient number 8.
Stearic Acid is a fatty acid. It is an emollient, emulsifier, and texture enhancer.
As an emollient, stearic acid helps soften skin. It aids the skin's protective barrier by preventing water loss. It also provides a gentle cleansing effect without stripping away natural oils.
Stearic acid may also be used to enhance the texture of products. It can add volume and stabilize ingredients such as water and oil. This can help water and oil ingredients from separating.
Sources of stearic acid include animal or vegetable fats/oils such as coconut or shea. It can be naturally found in butter, cocoa butter, shea butter, vegetable fats, and animal tallow.
This ingredient may not be Malassezia folliculitis, or fungal-acne safe.
Learn more about Stearic AcidNivea Men Creme Sweden contains this as ingredient number 10.
Nivea Soft Moisturizing Crème Sweden contains this as ingredient number 9.
Tocopheryl Acetate is AKA Vitamin E. It is an antioxidant and protects your skin from free radicals. Free radicals damage the skin by breaking down collagen.
One study found using Tocopheryl Acetate with Vitamin C decreased the number of sunburned cells.
Tocopheryl Acetate is commonly found in both skincare and dietary supplements.
Learn more about Tocopheryl AcetateNivea Men Creme Sweden contains this as ingredient number 12.
Nivea Soft Moisturizing Crème Sweden contains this as ingredient number 13.
Sodium Hydroxide is also known as lye or caustic soda. It is used to adjust the pH of products; many ingredients require a specific pH to be effective.
In small amounts, sodium hydroxide is considered safe to use. However, large amounts may cause chemical burns due to its high alkaline.
Your skin has a natural pH and acid mantle. This acid mantle helps prevent harmful bacteria from breaking through. The acid mantle also helps keep your skin hydrated.
"Alkaline" refers to a high pH level. A low pH level would be considered acidic.
Learn more about Sodium HydroxideNivea Men Creme Sweden contains this as ingredient number 13.
Nivea Soft Moisturizing Crème Sweden contains this as ingredient number 20.
Myristic Acid is a saturated fatty acid. It is naturally found in milk fat. Other sources include palm oil, coconut oil, and butter fat.
Myristic Acid is an emulsifer and cleanser. As an emulsifer, it stabilizes a product by preventing ingredients from separating. Myristic Acid helps clean your skin by acting as a surfactant. It tends to gather oil and dirt on your skin to be easily rinsed away.
One study from 2021 found Myristic Acid to have anti-inflammatory properties.
Learn more about Myristic AcidNivea Men Creme Sweden contains this as ingredient number 15.
Nivea Soft Moisturizing Crème Sweden contains this as ingredient number 24.
Arachidic Acid is a fatty acid naturally found in peanut oil and cocoa butter. Like other fatty acids, arachidic acid moisturizes the skin.
Synthetically created arachidic acid comes from linoleic acid.
This ingredient may not be safe for Malassezia Folliculitis, or fungal acne.
Learn more about Arachidic AcidNivea Men Creme Sweden contains this as ingredient number 16.
Nivea Soft Moisturizing Crème Sweden contains this as ingredient number 25.
Oleic Acid is an Omega-9 fatty acid. It can be found in many plant oils such as avocado and marula oils.
Oleic Acid is used to enhance the texture of products. It is also a cleansing agent. As an emollient, it can help hydrate and soften the skin.
Oleic Acid isn't fungal acne safe. It can be bad for oily skin and be bad for acne prone skin.
We recommend speaking with a professional if you have any questions or concerns.
Learn more about Oleic AcidNivea Men Creme Sweden contains this as ingredient number 17.
Nivea Soft Moisturizing Crème Sweden contains this as ingredient number 26.
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 Men Creme Sweden contains this as ingredient number 19.
Nivea Soft Moisturizing Crème Sweden contains this as ingredient number 28.
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 Men Creme Sweden contains this as ingredient number 22.
Nivea Soft Moisturizing Crème Sweden contains this as ingredient number 33.
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