What are the key ingredients in Soft?

Soft contains 33 ingredients. Key actives include: Water, Glycerin, Paraffinum Liquidum/ Mineral oil, Myristyl Alcohol, Butylene Glycol, and more.

Does Soft contain comedogenic or pore-clogging ingredients?

Soft contains potentially comedogenic or irritating ingredients: Alcohol Denat., Linalool, Benzyl Alcohol, Limonene, Parfum. Always patch test before full use.

How is the safety of Soft rated?

Safety ratings for Soft are calculated based on individual ingredient analysis, covering comedogenicity, irritancy, and overall safety scores. See the full breakdown at https://www.skinwis.com/product/nivea-soft.

Where can I find the full ingredient list for Soft?

The complete ingredient list, safety analysis, and community reviews for Soft are available on SkinWis at https://www.skinwis.com/product/nivea-soft.

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Soft

Updated on: 07/12/2025

Total Ingredients

analysed

21 of 33

Skin-Safe

low risk

7 of 33

Potential Irritants

may irritate sensitive skin

4 of 33

Potential Pore-Clogging

+3 moderate pore-clogging

About this product

33 ingredients

7 potential irritant

4 pore-clogging

Nivea product. Contains fragrance — patch test if sensitive. Formula aimed at skin types that tolerate moderate comedogenic ingredients. Patch-test if you have very reactive skin.

Formulation Analysis

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C: Comedogenic·S: Safety·Ir: Irritancy

1 Very safe

2 Safe

3 Moderate

4 Risky

5 Avoid

C: Comedogenic·S: Safety·Ir: Irritancy

1 Very safe

2 Safe

3 Moderate

4 Risky

5 Avoid

Water

Comedogenic: Very low risk

Safety: Very low risk

Irritancy: Very low risk

Plaque Prevention Agent Skin Enhancer Ingredient Dissolver

Glycerin

Comedogenic: Very low risk

Safety: Very low risk

Irritancy: Very low risk

Fragrance Provider Moisture Magnet Thickness Regulator +7

Paraffinum Liquidum/ Mineral oil

Comedogenic: Very low risk

Safety: Low risk

Irritancy: Very low risk

Static Eliminator Ingredient Dissolver Skin Softener +1

Myristyl Alcohol

Comedogenic: High risk

Safety: Low risk

Irritancy: Low risk

Foam Enhancer Skin Enhancer Thickness Regulator +2

Butylene Glycol

Comedogenic: Very low risk

Safety: Very low risk

Irritancy: Low risk

Skin Enhancer Moisture Magnet Thickness Regulator +2

Alcohol Denat.

Comedogenic: Very low risk

Safety: Moderate risk

Irritancy: High risk

Thickness Regulator Germ Fighter Ingredient Dissolver +3

Myristyl Myristate

Comedogenic: Very high risk

Safety: Low risk

Irritancy: Very low risk

Cloudiness Creator Skin Enhancer Skin Softener

Palmitic Acid

Comedogenic: High risk

Safety: Low risk

Irritancy: Low risk

Skin Softener Emulsifying Surfactant

Glyceryl Stearate

Comedogenic: Moderate risk

Safety: Low risk

Irritancy: Very low risk

Skin Softener Emulsifying Surfactant

Stearic Acid

Comedogenic: Low risk

Safety: Very low risk

Irritancy: Very low risk

Lipid Restorer Cleansing Surfactant Dirt & Oil Remover +3

Cera Microcristallina

Comedogenic: Low risk

Safety: Low risk

Irritancy: Very low risk

Cloudiness Creator Thickness Regulator Ingredient Binder +1

Hydrogenated Coco-Glycerides

Comedogenic: Low risk

Safety: Very low risk

Irritancy: Very low risk

Skin Enhancer Skin Softener

Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil

Comedogenic: Very low risk

Safety: Very low risk

Irritancy: Very low risk

Skin Enhancer Hair Softener Skin Softener

Tocopheryl Acetate

Comedogenic: Low risk

Safety: Very low risk

Irritancy: Low risk

Anti-Aging Protector Skin Enhancer

Lanolin Alcohol

Comedogenic: Moderate risk

Safety: Moderate risk

Irritancy: Moderate risk

Static Eliminator Thickness Regulator Hair Softener +3

Myristic Acid

Comedogenic: High risk

Safety: Low risk

Irritancy: Moderate risk

Cloudiness Creator Cleansing Surfactant Fragrance Provider +1

Arachidic Acid

Comedogenic: Low risk

Safety: Low risk

Irritancy: Very low risk

Cloudiness Creator Cleansing Surfactant Dirt & Oil Remover +1

Oleic Acid

Comedogenic: Moderate risk

Safety: Low risk

Irritancy: Low risk

Skin Softener Emulsifying Surfactant

Polyglyceryl-2 Caprate

Safety: Low risk

Irritancy: Low risk

Emulsifying Surfactant

Dimethicone

Comedogenic: Very low risk

Safety: Very low risk

Irritancy: Very low risk

Skin Enhancer Skin Softener Defensive Shield +1

Carbomer

Comedogenic: Very low risk

Safety: Very low risk

Irritancy: Very low risk

Gel Structure Builder Thickness Regulator Emulsion Stabilizer

Sodium Hydroxide

Safety: Low risk

Irritancy: High risk

pH Stabilizer Alcohol Treatment Agent

Phenoxyethanol

Safety: Low risk

Irritancy: Moderate risk

Product Protector Germ Fighter

Linalool

Safety: Moderate risk

Irritancy: High risk

Fragrance Provider Odor Neutralizer

Citronellol

Safety: Moderate risk

Irritancy: High risk

Fragrance Provider

Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone

Safety: Moderate risk

Irritancy: Moderate risk

Fragrance Provider Skin Enhancer

Benzyl Alcohol

Safety: Moderate risk

Irritancy: Moderate risk

Product Protector Fragrance Provider Thickness Regulator +1

Limonene

Safety: Moderate risk

Irritancy: High risk

Fragrance Provider Ingredient Dissolver Odor Neutralizer

Benzyl Salicylate

Safety: Moderate risk

Irritancy: High risk

UV Protector for Products Fragrance Provider

Parfum

Safety: Moderate risk

Irritancy: High risk

Fragrance Provider Scent Provider

Mineral Oil

Jojoba Oil

Form of vitamin E

Ingredient Name	Safety Profile	Functionality
01 Water	C 1 Comedogenic: Very low risk S 1 Safety: Very low risk Ir 1 Irritancy: Very low risk	Plaque Prevention Agent Skin Enhancer +1
02 Glycerin	C 1 Comedogenic: Very low risk S 1 Safety: Very low risk Ir 1 Irritancy: Very low risk	Fragrance Provider Moisture Magnet +8
03 Paraffinum Liquidum/ Mineral oil	C 1 Comedogenic: Very low risk S 2 Safety: Low risk Ir 1 Irritancy: Very low risk	Static Eliminator Ingredient Dissolver +2
04 Myristyl Alcohol	C 4 Comedogenic: High risk S 2 Safety: Low risk Ir 2 Irritancy: Low risk	Foam Enhancer Skin Enhancer +3
05 Butylene Glycol	C 1 Comedogenic: Very low risk S 1 Safety: Very low risk Ir 2 Irritancy: Low risk	Skin Enhancer Moisture Magnet +3
06 Alcohol Denat.	C 1 Comedogenic: Very low risk S 3 Safety: Moderate risk Ir 4 Irritancy: High risk	Thickness Regulator Germ Fighter +4
07 Myristyl Myristate	C 5 Comedogenic: Very high risk S 2 Safety: Low risk Ir 1 Irritancy: Very low risk	Cloudiness Creator Skin Enhancer +1
08 Palmitic Acid	C 4 Comedogenic: High risk S 2 Safety: Low risk Ir 2 Irritancy: Low risk	Skin Softener Emulsifying Surfactant
09 Glyceryl Stearate	C 3 Comedogenic: Moderate risk S 2 Safety: Low risk Ir 1 Irritancy: Very low risk	Skin Softener Emulsifying Surfactant
10 Stearic Acid	C 2 Comedogenic: Low risk S 1 Safety: Very low risk Ir 1 Irritancy: Very low risk	Lipid Restorer Cleansing Surfactant +4
11 Cera Microcristallina	C 2 Comedogenic: Low risk S 2 Safety: Low risk Ir 1 Irritancy: Very low risk	Cloudiness Creator Thickness Regulator +2
12 Hydrogenated Coco-Glycerides	C 2 Comedogenic: Low risk S 1 Safety: Very low risk Ir 1 Irritancy: Very low risk	Skin Enhancer Skin Softener
13 Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil	C 1 Comedogenic: Very low risk S 1 Safety: Very low risk Ir 1 Irritancy: Very low risk	Skin Enhancer Hair Softener +1
14 Tocopheryl Acetate	C 2 Comedogenic: Low risk S 1 Safety: Very low risk Ir 2 Irritancy: Low risk	Anti-Aging Protector Skin Enhancer
15 Lanolin Alcohol	C 3 Comedogenic: Moderate risk S 3 Safety: Moderate risk Ir 3 Irritancy: Moderate risk	Static Eliminator Thickness Regulator +4
16 Myristic Acid	C 4 Comedogenic: High risk S 2 Safety: Low risk Ir 3 Irritancy: Moderate risk	Cloudiness Creator Cleansing Surfactant +2
17 Arachidic Acid	C 2 Comedogenic: Low risk S 2 Safety: Low risk Ir 1 Irritancy: Very low risk	Cloudiness Creator Cleansing Surfactant +2
18 Oleic Acid	C 3 Comedogenic: Moderate risk S 2 Safety: Low risk Ir 2 Irritancy: Low risk	Skin Softener Emulsifying Surfactant
19 Polyglyceryl-2 Caprate	S 2 Safety: Low risk Ir 2 Irritancy: Low risk	Emulsifying Surfactant
20 Dimethicone	C 1 Comedogenic: Very low risk S 1 Safety: Very low risk Ir 1 Irritancy: Very low risk	Skin Enhancer Skin Softener +2
21 Carbomer	C 1 Comedogenic: Very low risk S 1 Safety: Very low risk Ir 1 Irritancy: Very low risk	Gel Structure Builder Thickness Regulator +1
22 Sodium Hydroxide	S 2 Safety: Low risk Ir 4 Irritancy: High risk	pH Stabilizer Alcohol Treatment Agent
23 Phenoxyethanol	S 2 Safety: Low risk Ir 3 Irritancy: Moderate risk	Product Protector Germ Fighter
24 Linalool	S 3 Safety: Moderate risk Ir 4 Irritancy: High risk	Fragrance Provider Odor Neutralizer
25 Citronellol	S 3 Safety: Moderate risk Ir 4 Irritancy: High risk	Fragrance Provider
26 Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone	S 3 Safety: Moderate risk Ir 3 Irritancy: Moderate risk	Fragrance Provider Skin Enhancer
27 Benzyl Alcohol	S 3 Safety: Moderate risk Ir 3 Irritancy: Moderate risk	Product Protector Fragrance Provider +2
28 Limonene	S 3 Safety: Moderate risk Ir 4 Irritancy: High risk	Fragrance Provider Ingredient Dissolver +1
29 Benzyl Salicylate	S 3 Safety: Moderate risk Ir 4 Irritancy: High risk	UV Protector for Products Fragrance Provider
30 Parfum	S 3 Safety: Moderate risk Ir 4 Irritancy: High risk	Fragrance Provider Scent Provider
31 Mineral Oil		N/A
32 Jojoba Oil		N/A
33 Form of vitamin E		N/A

Potential Irritants

5 flagged

Alcohol Denat. Linalool Benzyl Alcohol Limonene Parfum

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Common Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Nivea Soft comedogenic?

Appears To Be Comedogenic Soft appears to be comedogenic. It contains 4 ingredient s with a high comedogenic rating (4–5) that are likely to clog pores , including <a href="/ingredient/myristyl-alcohol" class="font-bold underline hover:text-cyan-700">Myristyl Alcohol</a> and <a href="/ingredient/myristyl-myristate" class="font-bold underline hover:text-cyan-700">Myristyl Myristate</a> . It may not be suitable for acne-prone skin.

Is Nivea a good skincare brand?

Nivea is a skincare brand created in 1911 in Germany by the company Beiersdorf. The brand originated after the development of the emulsifier Eucerit by Isaac Lifschütz, which enabled the creation of the first stable oil-in-water cream. Nivea offers moisturizers, body care products, cleansers, sunscreens, and lip care products and is widely distributed worldwide. Nivea makes products such as Soft that include some ingredients which may be problematic for sensitive or acne-prone skin. Check individual product ingredient lists and community reviews before deciding. Read more about Nivea.

Is Nivea Soft safe for sensitive skin?

Use with Caution Soft may not be ideal for sensitive skin. It contains 8 potential irritant s including <a href="/ingredient/alcohol-denat-" class="font-bold underline hover:text-cyan-700">Alcohol Denat.</a>, <a href="/ingredient/sodium-hydroxide" class="font-bold underline hover:text-cyan-700">Sodium Hydroxide</a> and <a href="/ingredient/linalool" class="font-bold underline hover:text-cyan-700">Linalool</a> . Common triggers like Fragrance, Limonene, and Linalool can cause redness or reactions in sensitive or barrier-compromised skin. We recommend patch testing before full use.

Does Nivea Soft clog pores?

Potential Pore-Cloggers Present Soft contains 7 ingredients with a comedogenic rating of 3 or higher that may clog pores , including <a href="/ingredient/myristyl-alcohol" class="font-bold underline hover:text-cyan-700">Myristyl Alcohol</a>, <a href="/ingredient/myristyl-myristate" class="font-bold underline hover:text-cyan-700">Myristyl Myristate</a> and <a href="/ingredient/palmitic-acid" class="font-bold underline hover:text-cyan-700">Palmitic Acid</a> . Every ingredient's comedogenic rating is listed above.

Who makes Nivea Soft?

This product is from Nivea. See more products from Nivea.

What are the ingredients in Nivea Soft?

Soft contains 33 ingredients. The first ingredients listed are <a href="/ingredient/water" class="font-bold underline hover:text-cyan-700">Water</a>, <a href="/ingredient/glycerin" class="font-bold underline hover:text-cyan-700">Glycerin</a>, <a href="/ingredient/paraffinum-liquidum" class="font-bold underline hover:text-cyan-700">Paraffinum Liquidum/ Mineral oil</a>, <a href="/ingredient/myristyl-alcohol" class="font-bold underline hover:text-cyan-700">Myristyl Alcohol</a> and <a href="/ingredient/butylene-glycol" class="font-bold underline hover:text-cyan-700">Butylene Glycol</a>. Each ingredient includes a comedogenic rating, irritancy rating, and safety score. View the full annotated ingredient list above.

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