Not sure. We can't tell if Nivea Men Creme is vegan.
Glycerin, Cetyl Alcohol, Glyceryl Stearate and 5 more can be plant or animal derived (can be made from plants or animal fat) and the label does not say.
- Glycerin
- Cetyl Alcohol
- Glyceryl Stearate
- Stearyl Alcohol
- Palmitic Acid
- Stearic Acid
- Myristic Acid
- Oleic Acid
Why
Vegan means no animal-derived ingredients: no beeswax, honey, lanolin, carmine, collagen, silk or milk. Some ingredients like glycerin can come from plants or animals, so a vegan claim on the label matters.
We can't tell if Nivea Men Creme is vegan. Glycerin, Cetyl Alcohol, Glyceryl Stearate and 5 more can be plant or animal derived (can be made from plants or animal fat) and the label does not say.
This is not a safety warning. It is a label fact, useful if you avoid this group on purpose.
Full ingredient list
Aqua, Glycerin, Paraffinum Liquidum, Alcohol Denat, Cetyl Alcohol, Glyceryl Stearate, Hydrogenated Coco-glycerides, Stearyl Alcohol, Cera Microcristallina, Palmitic Acid, Stearic Acid, Tocopheryl Acetate, Sodium Carbomer, Myristic Acid, Arachidic Acid, Oleic Acid, Dimethicone, Phenoxyethanol, Methylparaben, Geraniol, Parfum.
Highlighted names triggered a “No” on one of the six checks. Underlined names open the ingredient dictionary. Source list as recorded on Open Beauty Facts.
Vegan cream or lotions instead
Data: Open Beauty Facts, community database, ODbL license. Last checked 26 Aug 2026. Barcode 4005900107305.