NIVEA skincare
NIVEA is a German skincare brand founded in 1911 and owned by maxingvest GmbH & Co. KGaA since 2004.
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NIVEA is deeply loved for its reliable sunscreens, targeted serums, and nourishing moisturizers, all thoughtfully formulated with glycerin. Its products suit dry skin and sensitive skin best, as the formulations deliver gentle, lasting comfort. For particular concerns, the standout choices include the Protect & Moisture Sun Lotion SPF50+ for acne-prone skin, the UV Deep Protect & Care Gel for skin with dark spots, and the LUMINOUS630 ANTI-DARK SPOT SERUM for mature skin. Through these gentle compositions, glycerin improves stratum corneum hydration and barrier function.
GlycerinThis page covers some of the most popular NIVEA products; for the whole NIVEA range, with a fit score for every product, use the Lovi app.
People Say
★4.6Overall rating based on 112.2k+ reviewsReviewers most often praise NIVEA for effective moisturization, lightweight and fast-absorbing formulas, and targeted blemish and dryness relief. The most common complaints are breakouts for acne-prone skin and greasy or heavy textures.
Highlights
Blemish-clearing serums Mostly Mentioned
- “cleared my complexion in 7 days — DERMA SKIN CLEAR”
- “unclogs pores — Derma Skin Clear Anti-Blemish Scrub”
- “reduces blackheads — Derma Skin Clear Anti-Blemish Scrub”
Versatile multi-use moisturizers Mostly Mentioned
- “Use it on face, body, hands, and feet — Creme”
- “Applying is easy, you can use on your face, hands, and body. — Soft”
- “Works better than expensive luxury creams — Creme”
Smoother skin texture serums Mostly Mentioned
- “skin feels squeaky clean and soft — DERMA SKIN CLEAR”
- “skin feels smooth — Derma Skin Clear Anti-Blemish Scrub”
Non-drying serums Mostly Mentioned
- “doesn't dry out skin — Derma Skin Clear Anti-Blemish Scrub”
- “doesn't leave skin dry or stretched — DERMA SKIN CLEAR”
Intense deep hydration Often Mentioned
- “Smoothed out dry flaky scales on my cheeks overnight — Creme”
- “Makes my face feel smooth and soft. — Soft”
Greasy and oily residue Often Mentioned
- “Leaves a shiny grease layer that doesn't go away — Creme”
- “too greasy for face — Protect & Moisture Sun Lotion SPF50+”
- “made my face slightly shiny — DERMA SKIN CLEAR”
Causes breakouts and acne Sometimes Noted
- “Clogged my pores and caused bad acne — Creme”
- “I noticed some acne breakouts on my chin after using this crème for a while. — Soft”
Strong fragrance Sometimes Noted
- “Scent is too overpowering for sensitive noses — Creme”
- “Has a heavy, baby powder smell. — Soft”
- “smells like men's hairspray — DERMA SKIN CLEAR”
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Questions and answers
Is NIVEA good for oily skin?
NIVEA is good for oily skin as long as the right products are chosen, because Lovi rates UV Deep Protect & Care Gel, Protect & Moisture Sun Lotion SPF50+, and Derma Skin Clear Anti-Blemish Scrub High for oily skin. Glycerin helps provide deep hydration across the range.
Is NIVEA worth it?
NIVEA is worth it for shoppers seeking versatile moisturizers and blemish-clearing serums, as Lovi rates NIVEA-focused routines High for dry, sensitive, combination, oily, and acne-prone skin. Reviewers often mention intense deep hydration from the products, though some note a greasy residue or a strong fragrance. Glycerin is a key ingredient across the range that helps support skin hydration.
What are NIVEA's best products?
NIVEA's best products are UV Deep Protect & Care Gel and Protect & Moisture Sun Lotion SPF50+ for oily, combination, and acne-prone skin, alongside Creme and Soft for dry and sensitive skin. Lovi rates the NIVEA-focused routine High for dry, sensitive, combination, oily, and acne-prone skin types.
Which NIVEA moisturizer is best for dry skin?
NIVEA Creme is the best moisturizer for dry skin, followed by Soft. Lovi rates Creme High and Soft Average for dry skin.
Does NIVEA cause breakouts?
Yes, NIVEA may cause breakouts, as reviewers sometimes note that the products can lead to blemishes and acne. Lovi rates certain items like Creme and MEN with a caution or warning for acne-prone skin.
Is NIVEA fragrance-free?
No, the NIVEA products on this page are not all fragrance-free, as only three of the nine items list no fragrance. Reviewers sometimes note a strong fragrance across the brand selection.
What are the key ingredients in NIVEA products?
Glycerin is a key ingredient featured across the NIVEA products on this page. Lovi rates the brand-focused routine High for dry skin, sensitive skin, and other skin types. Glycerin helps provide deep hydration, although some NIVEA products may occasionally cause a greasy or oily residue.
How do I build a NIVEA skincare routine?
To build a NIVEA skincare routine for dry skin, morning steps include a cleanser, toner, Creme moisturizer, and sunscreen, while evening steps use a pre-cleanser, cleanser, Derma Skin Clear Anti-Blemish Scrub, and Creme moisturizer. Once a week, add a nourishing mask into the evening steps. Lovi rates the NIVEA-focused routine High for dry skin.
Where can I buy NIVEA, and how much does it cost?
NIVEA products on this page are available in stores in Canada. Prices range from CA$12.98 to CA$19.28, with most items priced between CA$13.49 and CA$19.28.
What are good alternatives to NIVEA?
Good alternatives to NIVEA include Eucerin, Bayer, Augustinus Bader, Yepoda, Dr. Barbara Sturm, and Sebamed. Lovi rates Eucerin High for dry, oily, sensitive, combination, and acne-prone skin.
NIVEA vs Eucerin: which is better?
NIVEA and Eucerin perform similarly, as Lovi rates the NIVEA-focused routine High for dry, oily, sensitive, combination, and acne-prone skin, matching the High fit levels for Eucerin routines across those same skin types. Reviewers often mention intense deep hydration from NIVEA products alongside some notes of a greasy residue.
Who owns NIVEA, and where is it from?
NIVEA is a German brand founded in 1911, owned by maxingvest GmbH & Co. KGaA since 2004.
Is NIVEA cruelty-free?
PETA, Leaping Bunny, and Cruelty Free International, the registries Lovi checks, do not list NIVEA as cruelty-free.
Is NIVEA good for dry skin?
Yes, NIVEA is good for dry skin because the brand offers products that provide intense deep hydration, and Lovi rates the NIVEA-focused routine High for dry skin. Glycerin, which is found across the products, helps support skin barrier function and hydration.
Which NIVEA sunscreen is best for sensitive skin?
Protect & Moisture Sun Lotion SPF50+ is the best NIVEA sunscreen for sensitive skin, as Lovi rates it High for that skin type. UV Deep Protect & Care Gel is another option that Lovi rates Average, while MEN is rated Low.
Is NIVEA good for sensitive skin?
Yes, NIVEA is good for sensitive skin because the brand-focused routine rates High for sensitive skin. Lovi rates sensitive skin fit as High for NIVEA. Glycerin helps provide deep hydration across the products.
Is NIVEA good for acne-prone skin?
Yes, NIVEA is generally good for acne-prone skin, and Lovi rates the brand-focused routine High for acne-prone skin. Products like UV Deep Protect & Care Gel and DERMA SKIN CLEAR fit acne-prone skin well, though reviewers sometimes note that the brand may cause breakouts.
Is NIVEA good for skin with dark spots?
NIVEA is moderately good for skin with dark spots, as Lovi rates LUMINOUS630 ANTI-DARK SPOT SERUM Average for skin with dark spots. The NIVEA products on this page include options that may help reduce pigmentation.
Is NIVEA good for mature skin?
Yes, NIVEA fits mature skin well, as Lovi rates the NIVEA-focused routine High for mature skin. Several products on the page such as Creme, UV Deep Protect & Care Gel, and Protect & Moisture Sun Lotion SPF50+ provide High fit levels for mature skin.
Research behind NIVEA's key ingredients
Effects of glyceryl glucoside on AQP3 expression, barrier function and hydration of human skin
Exotic Vegetable Oils for Cosmetic O/W Nanoemulsions: In Vivo Evaluation
In vivo and in vitro evaluation of octyl methoxycinnamate liposomes
Comparison of methods for assessing photoprotection against ultraviolet A in vivo
Retrospective Review of Dermal Safety Studies of Organic Sunscreens
Behind these ratings
Lovi rates every product from its full ingredient list with brand-independent rules our dermatologists and cosmetic chemists build and review, and personalizes every pick with AI trained on the real results of millions of users. Lovi trains its fit score models on a proprietary dataset built from more than 10,000 expert-labeled products and more than 100,000 simulated examples, following an internally consistent methodology presented at Cosmoprof, AMWC, and Skin of Color Update.
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PhD in computer science, 3x US patent holder, ex-Google, ex-Yandex
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Dr. Sofía Perea Pérez, MD, MSc
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Aesthetic medicine practitioner, MSc in Longevity and Anti-Aging Medicine
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Specialist dermatologist, MBBS, MD, IFAAD
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Elina Nazarenko, MD
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Victoria Derkova, MS
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