Refreshing Face Wash Gel

body wash · 25 ml · Body

Nivea Refreshing Face Wash Gel is free of essential oils, drying alcohol, silicones, parabens and MI / MCI, going by its full 18-ingredient list, with glycerin and lactic acid. List checked November 6, 2026.

The catch: it contains fragrance, labelled fragrance allergens (Linalool, Limonene) and sulfates (Sodium Myreth Sulfate).

Contains fragrance
No essential oils
Contains labelled fragrance allergens
No drying alcohol
Contains sulfates
Silicone-free
Paraben-free
No MI/MCI

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Key ingredients in Refreshing Face Wash Gel

Glycerin
A classic humectant that keeps skin hydrated.
Lactic acid (AHA)
A gentler, hydrating exfoliant.

Full ingredient list, decoded

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

1AquaAqua is the INCI name for water, the main base of many creams, lotions and cleansers…
2Cocamidopropyl BetaineA mild, coconut-derived cleansing agent that creates foam and helps other cleansers…
3Sodium Myreth SulfateSulfates
4GlycerinGlycerin is a clear, thick, odorless liquid that pulls water into the skin and helps…
5PEG-7 Glyceryl CocoatePEG-7 Glyceryl Cocoate is a mild, coconut-based cleansing agent made from coconut oil…
6Sodium ChlorideA simple mineral salt, made of sodium and chloride, used mainly to adjust thickness and…
7PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor OilPEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil is a water-soluble emulsifier made from castor oil. Its…
8Sodium BenzoateSodium benzoate is the sodium salt of benzoic acid, a water-soluble powder used mainly…
9Citric AcidCitric acid is a mild, naturally occurring acid found in citrus fruit. In skincare and…
10Sodium SalicylateSodium Salicylate is the sodium salt of salicylic acid, a beta hydroxy acid, used…
11Lactic AcidLactic acid is an alpha hydroxy acid, a mild acid that loosens dead skin cells and…
12Sodium HydroxideSodium hydroxide is a strong alkali, also called caustic soda. In small amounts it…
13Trisodium EDTATrisodium EDTA is a sodium salt of EDTA, a chelating agent that binds metal ions in…
14Propylene GlycolPropylene Glycol is a colorless, slightly syrupy liquid that attracts water and is…
15Sodium AcetateSodium acetate is the sodium salt of acetic acid, the sour compound found in vinegar.…
16LinaloolLinalool is a fragrance compound found naturally in flowers and herbs, and in skincare…Labelled fragrance allergens
17LimoneneLimonene is a natural scent molecule found in citrus peel oils. It gives products a…Labelled fragrance allergens
18ParfumAroma is a label term for a scent blend added to a product to give it a pleasant smell.Fragrance

Source: Open Beauty Facts (ODbL), world.openbeautyfacts.org/product/5900017089249, retrieved November 6, 2026.

Every flag we check

Check	Result	Ingredients found
Fragrance	Contains	Parfum (#18)
Essential oils	None listed	—
Labelled fragrance allergens	Contains	Linalool (#16), Limonene (#17)
Drying alcohol	None listed	—
Sulfates	Contains	Sodium Myreth Sulfate (#3)
Silicones	None listed	—
Parabens	None listed	—
MI / MCI	None listed	—
Formaldehyde releasers	None listed	—
Mineral oil & petrolatum	None listed	—
Lanolin	None listed	—
Chemical UV filters	None listed	—