4.4

NIVEA

creme soft

Name: NIVEA creme soft
Brand: NIVEA

moisturiser

Overall score4.4

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NIVEA creme soft scores 4.4/9.8 overall. It ranks highest in low irritation risk (8.9) and formulation safety (8.0).

✶ Hero ingredients

#2Sodium Laureth Sulfate

Foaming surfactant

#3Cocamidopropyl Betaine

Gentle coconut-derived surfactant

#4Glycerin

One of the most effective humectants

Score breakdown

Overall

4.4

Hydration Efficacy3.7

Irritation Risk8.9

Active Ingredient Strength2.0

Ingredient Transparency7.8

Formulation Safety8.0

Estimated — based on ingredient analysis. Scores refine as user reviews are added.

Scores last verified: July 2026

What makes NIVEA creme soft stand out

NIVEA creme soft is a modest moisturiser with an overall score of 4.4/9.8. it takes a straightforward approach to skincare. The formula leads with Glycerin, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil — ingredients that support the skin barrier and moisture levels.

It performs well on low irritation risk (8.9). On the flip side, hydration could be stronger and active ingredient concentration is on the lighter side.

Is this right for you?

Great for

✓Sensitive skin — low irritation risk with a gentle formulation
✓Safety-conscious shoppers — clean formulation with minimal flags
✓Ingredient-aware buyers — transparent, well-documented formula

May not suit

⚠Very dry skin types looking for heavy-duty moisture
⚠Those seeking potent actives — this leans more maintenance than treatment

Key ingredients

✶
Glycerin
Draws in moisture — #4 in the INCI list
✶
Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil
Softens and smooths — #6 in the INCI list
✶
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Softens and smooths — #7 in the INCI list
✶
Peg-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Softens and smooths — #11 in the INCI list

Full ingredient list

17 ingredients — listed in INCI order (highest concentration first)

#1Aqua #2Sodium Laureth Sulfate #3Cocamidopropyl Betaine #4Glycerin #5Peg-7 Glyceryl Cocoate #6Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil #7Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil #8Sodium Chloride #9Citric Acid #10Peg-3 Distearate #11Peg-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil #12Peg-200 Hydrogenated Glyceryl Palmate #13Sodium Benzoate #14Linalool #15Limonene #16Citronellol #17Parfum

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Ingredient breakdown

Holds the formula together5
Added scent4
Softens and smooths3
Other ingredient2
Draws in moisture1
Formula balancers1
Keeps the product fresh1

4.4