Face Plus Moisturiser Panthenol Barrier Repair Face Cream

Full ingredient list, decoded

35 ingredients, in label order (highest amount first; below about 1% the order is free).

1. 1AquaAqua is the INCI name for water, the main base of many creams, lotions and cleansers…
2. 2GlycerinGlycerin is a clear, thick, odorless liquid that pulls water into the skin and helps…
3. 3Cetyl AlcoholCetyl Alcohol is a waxy fatty alcohol that softens skin and helps creams and lotions…
4. 4Glyceryl StearateGlyceryl stearate is a waxy blend of glycerin and stearic acid, a fatty acid from plant…
5. 5Glyceryl Stearate SEA blend of glyceryl stearate and a little soap that helps oil and water mix. Its main…
6. 6Butyrospermum Parkii ButterA rich fat pressed from the kernels of the African shea tree, used to soften and smooth…
7. 7Cetyl PalmitateCetyl Palmitate is a waxy ester made from cetyl alcohol and palmitic acid. It softens…
8. 8Isopropyl PalmitateIsopropyl Palmitate is a light, clear oil made from palmitic acid and isopropyl…
9. 9Vegetable Oil
10. 10PanthenolPanthenol is a form of vitamin B5 that the skin and hair convert to pantothenic acid.…
11. 11PantolactonePantolactone is a small molecule that helps condition skin and serves as a building…
12. 12Tocopheryl AcetateTocopheryl Acetate is a stable form of vitamin E. Its main job is to act as an…
13. 13Sodium Cetearyl SulfateA salt made from cetearyl alcohol, a blend of fatty alcohols, that helps water and oil…Sulfates
14. 14EthylhexylglycerinEthylhexylglycerin is a lab-made, skin-friendly ingredient that boosts the power of…
15. 15Tapioca StarchA fine white powder made from the starch of cassava root. It mainly absorbs oil and…
16. 16Trisodium Ethylenediamine DisuccinateTrisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate is a chelating agent, a salt that grabs onto…
17. 17Citric AcidCitric acid is a mild, naturally occurring acid found in citrus fruit. In skincare and…
18. 18Isopropyl MyristateIsopropyl Myristate is a light, oil-like ester made from myristic acid and isopropyl…
19. 19PhenoxyethanolA synthetic preservative that helps stop bacteria, yeast and mold from growing in…
20. 20LinaloolLinalool is a fragrance compound found naturally in flowers and herbs, and in skincare…Labelled fragrance allergens
21. 21LimoneneLimonene is a natural scent molecule found in citrus peel oils. It gives products a…Labelled fragrance allergens
22. 22Linalyl AcetateLinalyl acetate is a fragrance ingredient, an ester found naturally in plants like…Essential oils
23. 23CitronellolCitronellol is a fragrance ingredient found naturally in plants like rose and…Labelled fragrance allergens
24. 24Citrus Aurantium Peel OilCitrus Aurantium Peel Oil is a fragrant oil pressed from the peel of the bitter orange,…Essential oils
25. 25GeraniolGeraniol is a fragrance molecule found naturally in plants like roses and geraniums. It…Labelled fragrance allergens
26. 26Benzyl AlcoholBenzyl Alcohol is a clear, mild liquid that works as a preservative. It helps stop…Labelled fragrance allergens
27. 27Alpha-Isomethyl IononeA synthetic fragrance ingredient with a soft floral, violet-like scent. Its main job is…Labelled fragrance allergens
28. 28Citrus Limon Peel OilCitrus Limon Peel Oil is the scented oil pressed from lemon peel. It mainly adds…Essential oils
29. 29TerpineolTerpineol is a naturally occurring terpene alcohol found in many plant oils, mainly…Essential oils
30. 30Geranyl AcetateGeranyl Acetate is a fragrance ingredient, the ester of geraniol and acetic acid, that…
31. 31Dimethyl Phenethyl AcetateDimethyl Phenethyl Acetate is a synthetic fragrance ingredient that gives a soft,…
32. 32Lavandula Oil/ExtractLavandula Oil/Extract is a fragrant oil or extract made from lavender flowers and plant…Essential oils
33. 33PineneA natural plant compound, called a terpene, that gives pine and some other plants their…Essential oils
34. 34Eucalyptus Globulus OilEucalyptus Globulus Oil is a steam-distilled essential oil from blue gum eucalyptus…Essential oils
35. 35ParfumAroma is a label term for a scent blend added to a product to give it a pleasant smell.Fragrance

Source: Nivea product page, www.nivea.co.uk/products/nivea-faceplus-panthenol-barrier-repair-face-, retrieved November 5, 2026.

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