NIVEA Pearly Shine Moisturising Lip Balm 4.8g
Lip Balm
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NIVEA Pearly Shine Moisturising Lip Balm 4.8g

Nivea
21Ingredients
0EU Banned
4Caution
0.6/5Comedogenic
Pregnancy SafeNo flagged ingredients
0.6/5Comedogenic
Pregnancy SafeNo flagged ingredients
Low Allergens2 fragrance allergens
81% Natural19% synthetic

Contains Regulated Ingredients

EU Restricted Ingredients

These ingredients are permitted in the EU but subject to concentration limits, usage conditions, or mandatory labelling requirements under Annex III of the EU Cosmetics Regulation.

Linalool
Product types:All cosmetic products
Conditions:The presence of the substance must be indicated in the list of ingredients referred to in Article 19(1)g when its concentration exceeds: - 0.001% in leave-on products- 0.01% in rinse-off products
Benzyl AlcoholMax 1.0%
Max concentration:1.0%
Product types:(a) Solvent(b) Fragrance/ aromatic compositions/ their raw materials
Conditions:For purposes other than inhibiting the development of microorganisms in the product. This purpose has to be apparent from the presentation of the product. The presence of the substance shall be indicated in the list of ingredients referred to in Article 19(1), point (g), when its concentration exceeds:— 0,001 % in leave-on products— 0,01 % in rinse-off products.
CI 77891Max 25.0%
Max concentration:25.0%
Product types:(a) face products in loose powder form(b) hair aerosol spray pro­ducts(c) other products
Conditions:a) (b) Only in the pigmentary form(c) Not to be used in applications that may lead to exposure of the end-user’s lungs by inhalation
What does "EU Restricted" mean?

Restricted ingredients are not banned — they are allowed in cosmetic products as long as specific conditions are met:

  • Concentration limits — maximum allowed percentage in the final product
  • Product type restrictions — some ingredients are only allowed in rinse-off or leave-on products
  • pH restrictions — the finished product must stay within a specific pH range
  • Mandatory labelling — certain allergens must be listed on the packaging
  • Usage conditions — must not be combined with certain other ingredients

These limits are based on the EU CosIng database (Annex III) and are updated regularly. Products sold in the EU must comply with all applicable restrictions.

Product Type Restrictions

The following ingredients are restricted under EU Cosmetics Regulation (Annex III/V) for specific product types — but this product appears to be a Lip Balm. Verify compliance.

  • CI 15850Restricted to hair products
    Hair dye substance in non-oxidative hair dye products

Ingredient Chemistry

pH

pH Efficacy

pH Efficacy

pH 5.5 — Optimal
5.5
0Neutral 714
pH estimated from category & ingredients: 5.5
Active ingredients: Ascorbyl Glucoside
Ascorbyl Glucoside at pH 5.5: optimal range (5–7)
Detected actives & ideal pH
Ascorbyl GlucosidepH 5–7

Microbiome

Composition & Ethics

Product Details

Attributes

Ethics
VeganNot compliant
Contains Cera Alba
Cruelty-FreeUnknown
No brand statement — contact manufacturer
Confirmed Inferred Unknown Not compliant

Composition

81% natural19% synthetic
17 natural 4 synthetic

Based on 21 ingredients analyzed. 81% natural and 19% synthetic.

Preservatives1 preservative
Fragrance1 essential oil

Functions Overview (15)

skin conditioning8:Ricinus Communis Seed Oil, Cocoglycerides, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Hydrolyzed Pearl, Persea Gratissima Oil, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
fragrance5:Octyldodecanol, Ricinus Communis Seed Oil, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Neohesperidin Dihydrochalcone, Linalool
skin conditioning - emollient5:Octyldodecanol, Cocoglycerides, Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil

Texture & Feel

Texture & Feel

Expected texture
Standard lightweight lotion consistency
SpreadabilityModerate
AbsorptionNormal
Tackiness / ResidueVery low
Finish:Luminous / radiant — subtle light-reflecting glow

Standard cosmetic feel — no unusual sensory characteristics detected.