NIVEA Original Daily Moisture Body Lotion — Efficacy 3.3/5.0, Safety 3.3/5.0 | DemythSkin
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[ DemythSkin Verdict ]
NIVEA Original Daily Moisture Body Lotion

NIVEA Original Daily Moisture Body Lotion

Body CareHydration
Efficacy
Basic
3.3 / 5.0
Safety
Caution
3.3 / 5.0
System Verdict
Solid no-nonsense body occlusive for dry limbs, but comedogenic oils plus fragrance make it a bad idea for acne-prone or sensitive skin anywhere near the face. Efficacy-wise this is a very basic A/B-tier moisturizer: high levels of occlusives (mineral oil, fatty alcohols) and a good humectant (glycerin) will reduce transepidermal water loss, but there are no S Tier barrier actives (ceramides, cholesterol, urea, advanced humectant systems) and the vitamin E is mid-list and primarily marketing-level support rather than a powerhouse treatment; combined with an old-school, heavy, somewhat greasy base, this earns a mid-range performance score rather than anything close to optimized modern barrier care.
Active Ingredients Detected
A Tier: Good BasicsProven Results
WaterGlycerinTocopheryl Acetate
B Tier: Supporting IngredientsPromising Ingredients
Mineral OilGlyceryl Stearate SECetearyl AlcoholCarbomerHydroxypropyl MethylcelluloseSodium HydroxidePhenoxyethanol
D Tier: Potential IrritantsBe Cautious
Isopropyl PalmitateLanolin AlcoholIsopropyl MyristateFragranceMethylparabenEthylparaben
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