Sensitive Day Cream

sunscreen · 50 ml · Sun care

Nivea Sensitive Day Cream is free of fragrance, essential oils, labelled fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, sulfates, silicones, parabens and MI / MCI, going by its full 23-ingredient list, with glycerin, panthenol and piroctone olamine. List checked November 5, 2026.

The catch: it contains chemical UV filters (Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane, Octocrylene).

Fragrance-free
No essential oils
No labelled fragrance allergens
No drying alcohol
Sulfate-free
Silicone-free
Paraben-free
No MI/MCI

Check today's price on Amazon Affiliate

Listed in Amazon's stores in United Kingdom · Germany · France · Italy · Spain · Netherlands · Poland · Sweden; links take you to your own store.

Key ingredients in Sensitive Day Cream

Glycerin
A classic humectant that keeps skin hydrated.
Panthenol (pro-vitamin B5)
Soothes and helps skin and hair hold moisture.
Piroctone olamine
An anti-dandruff active.

Full ingredient list, decoded

23 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…
2GlycerinGlycerin is a clear, thick, odorless liquid that pulls water into the skin and helps…
3Cetearyl AlcoholA waxy fatty alcohol blend that thickens formulas and helps oil and water mix into…
4MethylpropanediolMethylpropanediol is a small, colorless liquid that attracts water, helps keep formulas…
5Tapioca StarchA fine white powder made from the starch of cassava root. It mainly absorbs oil and…
6C12-15 Alkyl BenzoateA light, fast-absorbing ester made from benzoic acid and C12-15 fatty alcohols. It…
7Dicaprylyl Ether. Phenylbenzimidazole Sulfonic Acid
8Butyl MethoxydibenzoylmethaneButyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane, also called avobenzone, is a chemical sunscreen filter…Chemical UV filters
9OctocryleneOctocrylene is a synthetic, oil-soluble organic UV filter that absorbs UVB and some UVA…Chemical UV filters
10Hydrogenated Coco-GlyceridesA mix of glyceride fats made from coconut oil, then hydrogenated for stability. Its…
11OctyldodecanolOctyldodecanol is a light, branched fatty alcohol used as an emollient. Its main job is…
12PanthenolPanthenol is a form of vitamin B5 that the skin and hair convert to pantothenic acid.…
13Vitis Vinifera Seed OilA light plant oil pressed from grape seeds, a byproduct of winemaking. Its main job is…
14Glycyrrhiza Inflata Root Extract
15Glyceryl GlucosideA sugar-based humectant made by linking glucose with glycerin. Its main job is to draw…
16Sodium ChlorideA simple mineral salt, made of sodium and chloride, used mainly to adjust thickness and…
17EthylhexylglycerinEthylhexylglycerin is a lab-made, skin-friendly ingredient that boosts the power of…
18Sodium Stearoyl GlutamateA mild emulsifier and cleansing agent made from a fatty acid and an amino acid. It…
19CarbomerA synthetic polymer made from acrylic acid that thickens water-based products and keeps…
20Trisodium EDTATrisodium EDTA is a sodium salt of EDTA, a chelating agent that binds metal ions in…
21Sodium HydroxideSodium hydroxide is a strong alkali, also called caustic soda. In small amounts it…
22Piroctone OlaminePiroctone olamine is a synthetic anti-dandruff active that helps reduce flakes by…
23PhenoxyethanolA synthetic preservative that helps stop bacteria, yeast and mold from growing in…

Source: Open Beauty Facts (ODbL), world.openbeautyfacts.org/product/4005808924417, retrieved November 5, 2026.

Every flag we check

Check	Result	Ingredients found
Fragrance	None listed	—
Essential oils	None listed	—
Labelled fragrance allergens	None listed	—
Drying alcohol	None listed	—
Sulfates	None listed	—
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	Contains	Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane (#8), Octocrylene (#9)

Frequently asked questions

Is Nivea Sensitive Day Cream fragrance-free?

Yes. Nivea Sensitive Day Cream lists no parfum or fragrance and no essential oils. Checked against its full ingredient list on November 5, 2026.

Does Nivea Sensitive Day Cream contain silicones, sulfates or parabens?

Silicones: none listed. Sulfates: none listed. Parabens: none listed.

Which ingredient rules does Nivea Sensitive Day Cream pass?

Its full list passes our ingredient rules for sensitive skin, eczema-prone skin, contact dermatitis and perfume allergy. Key ingredients: Glycerin, Panthenol (pro-vitamin B5) and Piroctone olamine.