
Refreshing Face Scrub with Hyaluronic Acid 150ml
Ingredient Analysis
- Aqua Solvent & base Generally gentle
- Glycerin Humectant & moisturiser Generally gentle
- Microcrystalline Cellulose
- Xanthan Gum Natural thickener Generally gentle
- Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice Powder
- Sodium Hyaluronate Hydration & moisture retention Generally gentle
- Tocopheryl Acetate Antioxidant & conditioning Generally gentle
- Retinyl Palmitate Cell turnover & anti-ageing Sensitive skin caution
- Citric Acid pH adjuster All skin types
- Sodium Laureth Sulfate Cleansing agents All skin types
Show the other 9 ingredients · 1 with a caution note
- Coco-Glucoside Cleansing agents All skin types
- Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose
- Kaolin Shimmer & colourant Generally gentle
- Silica Texture & oil absorption All skin types
- Caprylic/Capric Glycerides
- Lactose
- Sodium Benzoate Preservative All skin types
- Parfum Scent additive Potential irritant
- CI 77007 Synthetic colourant All skin types
Ingredients from the Boots.com listing, checked 19 Oct 2026, in INCI order. Brands reformulate, so check the pack if you react to an ingredient. Highlighted ingredients link to our guide. Informational only — not medical advice.
Common questions
Is NIVEA Refreshing Face Scrub fragrance-free?
No. Fragrance (listed as "Parfum") is the 18th of 19 ingredients.
Does NIVEA Refreshing Face Scrub contain alcohol?
No drying alcohol (alcohol denat. or ethanol) is listed.
Is NIVEA Refreshing Face Scrub safe for fungal acne?
It contains one ingredient that fungal-acne (Malassezia) guides usually avoid: fatty-acid esters & glycerides (retinyl palmitate). How much it matters depends on the amount and the rest of the formula. The evidence comes mainly from lab studies of yeast growth, and fungal acne needs a diagnosis from a GP or dermatologist.
Is NIVEA Refreshing Face Scrub suitable for sensitive skin?
It contains fragrance, retinol, which often irritates at first and sodium lauryl or laureth sulfate, a strong cleansing agent, which can bother sensitive skin. Patch-test it before using it all over.
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