NIVEA
NIVEA is a global skincare brand owned by Beiersdorf AG, a German personal care company founded in 1882. The NIVEA brand itself launched in 1911 with its iconic blue-tin moisturizing cream. NIVEA's lip care line includes balms, butters, and tinted products sold extensively worldwide. Many NIVEA lip products use petroleum-derived ingredients like mineral oil and petrolatum as their primary moisturizers, along with synthetic preservatives like BHT and synthetic fragrances. As one of the world's most widely distributed personal care brands, NIVEA's ingredient choices influence the daily routines of hundreds of millions of consumers across over 200 countries.
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Who Owns NIVEA?
Big Corp SubsidiaryParent Company
Beiersdorf AG(BEI.DE)
Parent Industry
Personal Care & Adhesives
Parent Revenue
Approximately $9.5 billion (2024)
Also Makes
NIVEA is the flagship brand of Beiersdorf AG, a German multinational founded in 1882. Beiersdorf is publicly traded on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange and also manufactures industrial adhesive tapes under the tesa brand.
Corporate ownership does not automatically mean a product is unsafe. It means ingredient and sourcing decisions are influenced by a parent company whose primary business is personal care & adhesives. Consumers deserve to know who profits from their purchases.
Products by NIVEA
NIVEA Essential Lip Care
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Organic Lip Balm
NIVEA A Kiss of Moisture
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Organic Lip Balm
NIVEA Smoothness Lip Care SPF 15
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Organic Lip Balm
NIVEA Men Active Care
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Organic Lip Balm
NIVEA Cherry Shine
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Organic Lip Balm
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Flagged Ingredients in NIVEA Products
We found 6 different ingredients of concern across NIVEA's product line. Each one links to a full safety analysis with details on health risks, regulatory status, and which other brands use the same ingredient.
Synthetic Fragrance
An umbrella term that can hide hundreds of undisclosed chemicals. Under US law, companies are not required to list individual fragrance components, which may include phthalates, musks, allergens, and sensitizers.
Mineral Oil
A colorless, odorless oil derived from petroleum distillation. Used extensively in cosmetics and skincare as an emollient and solvent. Like petrolatum, cosmetic-grade mineral oil may contain impurities if insufficiently refined.
Artificial Colors
Synthetic dyes derived from petroleum or coal tar, used to give cosmetics vivid colors. Many are contaminated with heavy metals and have been linked to behavioral issues, allergies, and potential carcinogenicity.
Avobenzone
One of the few chemical UV filters that provides good UVA protection. However, it is photounstable, breaking down rapidly under UV light and losing effectiveness within 30 minutes unless stabilized by other chemicals.
BHT (Butylated Hydroxytoluene)
A synthetic antioxidant closely related to BHA, used to prevent oxidation in cosmetics and food. Less studied than BHA but shares some endocrine disruption concerns.
Phenoxyethanol
A glycol ether used as a preservative in cosmetics, often marketed as a 'safer' alternative to parabens. At regulated concentrations (up to 1%), it is generally well tolerated, but higher concentrations can cause irritation and are toxic to infants.
