Derma Skin Clear Anti-Blemish Scrub

cleanser · 150 ml · Skincare

Nivea Derma Skin Clear Anti-Blemish Scrub is free of essential oils, labelled fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones, parabens and MI / MCI, going by its full 16-ingredient list, with niacinamide, glycerin and salicylic acid. List checked November 5, 2026.

The catch: it contains fragrance (Parfum) and sulfates (Sodium Laureth Sulfate).

Contains fragrance
No essential oils
No labelled fragrance allergens
No drying alcohol
Contains sulfates
Silicone-free
Paraben-free
No MI/MCI

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Key ingredients in Derma Skin Clear Anti-Blemish Scrub

Niacinamide
Vitamin B3; helps with oil, redness, uneven tone and the barrier.
Glycerin
A classic humectant that keeps skin hydrated.
Salicylic acid (BHA)
An oil-soluble exfoliant that clears inside pores.
Lactic acid (AHA)
A gentler, hydrating exfoliant.

Full ingredient list, decoded

16 ingredients, in label order (highest amount first; below about 1% the order is free).

1AquaAqua is the INCI name for water, the main base of many creams, lotions and cleansers…
2Coco-GlucosideCoco-Glucoside is a mild, plant-based cleanser made from coconut-derived fatty alcohols…
3GlycerinGlycerin is a clear, thick, odorless liquid that pulls water into the skin and helps…
4Microcrystalline CelluloseMicrocrystalline Cellulose is a fine, white powder made from plant cellulose. It mainly…
5Xanthan GumXanthan Gum is a thickener and stabilizer made by fermenting sugar with a bacterium. It…
6Sodium Laureth SulfateSodium laureth sulfate is a cleansing agent, called a surfactant, that lifts oil and…Sulfates
7Salicylic AcidSalicylic acid is a beta hydroxy acid, or BHA, that gently exfoliates skin and helps…
8Maris SalMaris Sal is the INCI name for sea salt, the mineral salt left behind when seawater…
9NiacinamideNiacinamide is a form of vitamin B3 used in skincare and haircare to help with oil,…
10Lactic AcidLactic acid is an alpha hydroxy acid, a mild acid that loosens dead skin cells and…
11Citric AcidCitric acid is a mild, naturally occurring acid found in citrus fruit. In skincare and…
12CelluloseCellulose is the main structural fiber in plant cell walls. In skincare and makeup, it…
13MannitolMannitol is a sugar alcohol, a sweet-tasting carbohydrate that attracts and holds…
14Sodium BenzoateSodium benzoate is the sodium salt of benzoic acid, a water-soluble powder used mainly…
15ParfumAroma is a label term for a scent blend added to a product to give it a pleasant smell.Fragrance
16CI 77289

Source: Nivea product page, www.nivea.co.uk/products/derma-skin-clear-anti-blemish-scrub-400590097, retrieved November 5, 2026.

Every flag we check

Check	Result	Ingredients found
Fragrance	Contains	Parfum (#15)
Essential oils	None listed	—
Labelled fragrance allergens	None listed	—
Drying alcohol	None listed	—
Sulfates	Contains	Sodium Laureth Sulfate (#6)
Silicones	None listed	—
Parabens	None listed	—
MI / MCI	None listed	—
Formaldehyde releasers	None listed	—
Mineral oil & petrolatum	None listed	—
Lanolin	None listed	—
Chemical UV filters	None listed	—

Frequently asked questions

Is Nivea Derma Skin Clear Anti-Blemish Scrub fragrance-free?

No. Nivea Derma Skin Clear Anti-Blemish Scrub contains Parfum (ingredient 15 of 16).

Does Nivea Derma Skin Clear Anti-Blemish Scrub contain silicones, sulfates or parabens?

Silicones: none listed. Sulfates: yes (Sodium Laureth Sulfate). Parabens: none listed.

What is Nivea Derma Skin Clear Anti-Blemish Scrub good for?

By its ingredient list it fits mi allergy, acne-prone skin, body acne and fungal acne (malassezia): it passes every free-from rule we set for those needs. Key ingredients: Niacinamide, Glycerin, Salicylic acid (BHA) and Lactic acid (AHA).