Nivea Cocoa Butter Body Cream

Nivea Cocoa Butter Body Cream
6.3
/ 10
Moisturizing
6.0 Humectancy icon Humectancy
6.6 Occlusivity icon Occlusivity

Review

Results you may expect from using Nivea Cocoa Butter Body Cream:

Based on the ingredient analysis by CreamScan, these are the key benefits you can expect from using Nivea Cocoa Butter Body Cream:

  • Significant moisturizing. It has a moisturizing rating of 6.3 out of 10.

How moisturizing is it?

Highly moisturizing: Nivea Cocoa Butter Body Cream has a moisturizing rating of 6.3 out of 10.

Is it more humectant or occlusive? This product has relatively comparable levels of humectancy and occlusivity: a high humectancy of 6.0 out of 10, entirely due to the substantial concentration of Glycerin (est. ≈6.0%), and a high occlusivity of 6.6 out of 10, primarily due to the significant content of Mineral Oil (est. ≈9.0%).

Please refer to the Ratings section below for details of the moisturizing rating calculation.

Ingredients

Est. % Ingredient Origin Functions
65
Water
9
Mineral Oil
6
Glycerin
4
Cetearyl Alcohol
3
Glyceryl Stearate
2.5
Alcohol Denat.
2
Glyceryl Stearate SE
1.5
Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter
1.3
Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Oil
1
Theobroma Cacao (Cocoa) Seed Butter
0.3
Tocopheryl Acetate
0.3
Dimethicone
0.3
Hydrogenated Coco-Glycerides
0.3
Sodium Cetearyl Sulfate
0.3
Phenoxyethanol
0.3
Fragrance
0.3
Carbomer
0.3
Sodium Hydroxide
0.3
Methylparaben
0.3
BHT
Est. %
Water
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Mineral Oil
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Glycerin
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Glyceryl Stearate
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Alcohol Denat.
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Glyceryl Stearate SE
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Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter
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Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Oil
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Theobroma Cacao (Cocoa) Seed Butter
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Tocopheryl Acetate
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Dimethicone
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Hydrogenated Coco-Glycerides
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Sodium Cetearyl Sulfate
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Phenoxyethanol
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Fragrance
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Carbomer
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Sodium Hydroxide
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Methylparaben
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Ratings

All humectants
6.0
6
Benchmark
10
All occlusives
13.1
9.0
1.5
1.3
1.0
0.3
Benchmark
20
Moisturizing rating
6.3
Ingredient Est. % Benchmark Raiting
Humectancy All humectants 6 10
6.0
6
Occlusivity All occlusives 13.1 20
6.6
9.0
1.5
1.3
1.0
0.3
Moisturizing rating
6.3
Ingredient Est. % Benchmark Humectancy
6
All humectants 6 10
6
All humectants
6.0
6
Benchmark
10
Ingredient Est. % Benchmark Occlusivity
9
1.5
1.3
1
0.3
All occlusives 13.1 20
6.6
All occlusives
13.1
9.0
1.5
1.3
1.0
0.3
Benchmark
20
Ingredient
Ingredient anti-wrinkle power
when present at, %
in this formula est. %
Rating
None
Total
0
None
Anti-wrinkle rating
0
Ingredient Est. % Benchmark
Rich in Antioxidants
0.3
0.3
All antioxidants 0.6 3 No
All antioxidants
0.6
Tocopheryl Acetate
0.3
BHT
0.3
Benchmark
3
Ingredient Est. % Benchmark
Rich in Soothing
None
All soothing 0 5 No
All soothing
0
None
Benchmark
5

Ingredients explained

Water
Est. %65
Function
Origin
WaterThe most used ingredient in skincare. Its concentration defines the product texture: rich creams may have about 50% of water while a light jelly about 90%. Water doesn’t moisturize the skin by itself and is used in skincare as a solvent for other ingredients.
Mineral Oil
Est. %9
Function
Origin
Mineral OilAlso known as liquid paraffin, it is an amazing moisturizer (the second most occlusive one after Petrolatum). It is also an excellent emollient that fills the micro-cracks on the surface of the skin, making it appear smoother. Mineral oil is considered safe.
Glycerin
Est. %6
Function
Origin
Glycerin

The most popular moisturizing ingredient in the world. It is a powerful humectant – cheap yet very effective.

Cetearyl Alcohol
Est. %4
Function
Origin
Cetearyl AlcoholA blend of cetyl alcohol and stearyl alcohol, the fatty alcohols that are derived from palm oil. It helps to create emulsions that give off a soft and silky emollient feel and also increase product thickness.
Glyceryl Stearate
Est. %3
Function
Origin
Glyceryl StearateAn emollient and emulsifier typically derived from vegetable sources through a chemical reaction with glycerin. It provides stability, texture, and consistency to formulations. Its main function is to allow oil and water to mix.
Alcohol Denat.
Est. %2.5
Function
Origin
Alcohol Denat.

Denatured alcohol is ethanol that contains additives that make it unsafe to consume. It is mainly used as a solvent and an antimicrobial agent. A major drawback to alcohol denat. is that it dries out the skin.

Glyceryl Stearate SE
Est. %2
Function
Origin
Glyceryl Stearate SEAn emulsifier, where the SE stands for self-emulsifying. Emulsions containing glyceryl stearate SE often impart a smooth, velvety feel upon the skin.
Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter
Est. %1.5
Function
Origin
Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) ButterA semi-solid, buttery fat extracted from the seeds of the Shea tree that is a wonderful occlusive and emollient ingredient mainly comprised of fatty acids. Shea butter contains a large amount of anti-inflammatory and antioxidant compounds.
Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Oil
Est. %1.3
Function
Origin
Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) OilA famous occlusive moisturizing and emollient oil. It is derived from coconuts and may give a product a lovely coconut scent. Coconut oil is listed as a common comedogenic ingredient by acne.org.
Theobroma Cacao (Cocoa) Seed Butter
Est. %1
Function
Origin
Theobroma Cacao (Cocoa) Seed ButterAlso known as cocoa seed butter, it is a popular emollient and occlusive moisturizer. Skincare products with cocoa butter as their main ingredient have a sweet, chocolatey scent. Cocoa butter is listed as a common comedogenic ingredient by acne.org.
Tocopheryl Acetate
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Tocopheryl Acetate

An antioxidant derivative of tocopherol (vitamin E). It helps to protect cells from free radicals and UV damage through the conversion to active vitamin E in the skin. It is more stable than tocopherol.

Dimethicone
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
DimethiconeThe most common silicone in skincare. It forms a silky, smooth film on the skin’s surface and can help to prevent water loss. It also aids in wound healing and can treat and soften scars. Dimethicone is considered to be very safe for use.
Hydrogenated Coco-Glycerides
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Hydrogenated Coco-GlyceridesA vegetable-derived stabilized oily solid that can act as an alternative to petroleum jelly. Like petroleum jelly it can bring creaminess to a formula.
Sodium Cetearyl Sulfate
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Sodium Cetearyl SulfateA synthetic surfactant that cleanses and creates large volumes of foam.
Phenoxyethanol
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
PhenoxyethanolThe most frequently used preservative in skincare. It is a clear, oil-like liquid synthetic substance that protects products from harmful bacteria and yeast, whilst still leaving skin microflora unharmed. It is confirmed by research to be harmless.
Fragrance
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
FragranceUnder trade secret law, manufacturers have the right not to disclose what exactly went into the fragrance and use the unspecific word Fragrance or Parfum instead. Many fragrances are highly allergenic.
Carbomer
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
CarbomerA synthetic ingredient with the ability to gel water. When used in emulsions, such as lotions and creams, carbomer can also act as an emulsion stabilizer.
Sodium Hydroxide
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Sodium Hydroxide

An ingredient that is able to bring the pH of a product up, thereby making it less harsh on the skin.

Methylparaben
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
MethylparabenA preservative that keeps a product unspoiled. There has been a lot of controversy surrounding parabens, although the concentrations found in cosmetic formulations are generally considered to be safe.
BHT
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
BHTAn antioxidant ingredient that naturally occurs in green algae and some bacteria or fungi but, for commercial use, is created synthetically. BHT is also used occasionally as a fragrance, where it presents a sweet, camphor-like odor.