Nivea Men Oil Control Face Wash: Dermatocare review
Nivea Men Oil Control Face Wash is built on a surfactant system of 0 ultra-mild + 0 mild + 0 strong + 1 soap bases with Lactic Acid. Aligned to oily skin with any skin concern, especially clogged pores and uneven, dull skin tone. Does not contain any ingredient under review against our database criteria.
Overview
Skin type Oily
Skin concern No skin issues(18-25 years), Blackheads/Pores, Uneven dull skin
Key Ingredients Alkaline soap base, Glycerin, Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Panthenol, Lactic Acid
Specs Affordable, Not Fragrance Free, INCI Listed on Website, Silicone free
Life stage
Formula highlight
- Hydrating ingredient: Glycerin
- Soothing ingredient: Panthenol
- Antioxidant ingredients: Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Tocopherol
Keep in mind
- Strong Surfactant: Alkaline soap base, which might be needed if your skin is super oily.
People also ask
This product complies with all applicable cosmetic safety regulations. Evaluations provided are based on Dermatocare's independent database criteria, which apply stricter benchmarks than standard regulatory guidelines.
Sensitive skin Cautious use: Contains ingredients flagged in our database as common contact sensitizers. Performing a 24-hour patch test is recommended prior to use.
Pregnancy: Cautious Use - Contains ingredients which is flagged on our Pregnancy Ingredient Database for concentration limits. Can be used for short term/intermittent use, as spot treatment, or in rinse off formula. When in doubt consult your physician.
Teens Caution: Compliant with general cosmetic safety standards, but contains ingredients that may be unnecessary or unsuitable for teen skin (such as potent actives, old chemical filters, ingredients under review). A simpler, minimalist formula may be a better fit. Refer to our Teen Skincare Guide for full details.
No. It does not contain any ingredients currently flagged under Dermatocare's internal evaluation criteria. Refer to our Ingredients Under Review Guide for full database benchmarks.
No. It does not contain ingredients currently flagged for environmental persistence, bioaccumulation, or aquatic toxicity under Dermatocare's database criteria. Refer to our Environmental Screening Guide for full evaluation benchmarks.
Ingredient list
Aqua, Myristic Acid, Propylene Glycol, Palmitic Acid, Stearic Acid, Potassium Hydroxide, Glycerin, Lauric Acid, PEG-150, PEG-8, Glyceryl Stearate, Cera Alba, Sodium Thiosulfate, Arachidic Acid, Trisodium EDTA, Oleic Acid, Menthol, Sodium Chloride, Aluminum Chlorohydrate, Carnitine, Magnesium Chloride, 4-Butylresorcinol, Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Magnolia Officinalis Bark Extract, Panthenol, Glucose, Trideceth-9, Pantolactone, Citric Acid, Lactic Acid, Ginkgo Biloba Leaf Extract, Panax Ginseng Root Extract, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract, Sodium Benzoate, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Sulfate, Caramel, Linalool, Tocopherol, Perfume, CI 10316, CI 42090
Source: https://www.nivea.in/products/nivea-men-oil-control-facewash-40058085354390213.html
Date: 31 August 2026
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