Most Common Nivea Complaints and Tips

While Nivea is a well-known name in the skincare industry, complaint data from our community has highlighted a few issues that customers often face with their products. Common complaints include skin reactions such as rashes, burns, and allergies after using various Nivea products like creams, lotions, and serums. Additionally, many customers report dissatisfaction with product packaging, citing issues such as broken caps and defective roll-ons, as well as problems related to ingredients not meeting expectations.

To avoid these issues, we advise customers to conduct a patch test before using new products extensively, keep an eye on the expiration date, and review the ingredient list for potential allergens. For packaging concerns, inspect items immediately upon receipt and contact Nivea's customer service for any defects or damages.

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Nivea Customer Sentiment: Neutral

Our sentiment meter has detected that Nivea complaints over the past 28 days have remained within our normal fluctuation range, showing a change of 0%. While some customers might experience challenges with Nivea, the steady level of complaints indicates that there hasn’t been a surge in widespread issues recently.

Sentiment data last updated on February 3, 2026

Nivea complaints chart

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Nivea complaint: Refund
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Nivea complaint: Terrible rashes over night
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Nivea complaint: Deceiving label on creme care body wash
Nivea complaint: Constantly broken caps
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Nivea complaint: Sealed packet but inside without cap for the lotion bottle

Nivea complaint statistics

Curious about Nivea's track record in addressing complaints within the Care Products category? Dive into the all-time complaints data right here!

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Bad reviews about Nivea: (49)

Helpful experiences shared by verified Nivea customers. Search, discuss and connect with other people in our community.

Serum

Complaint from KrisSaliani on 04 March 2024 about Nivea.

Irritation after use of Luminous 630 Read more

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Refund

Complaint from Fengping Kuang on 27 November 2023 about Nivea.

I bought your product Nivea lipstick but I was feel itchy so I want to return your product and get money back. I have sent you claim issue but I haven’t get any response. Read more

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Roll on stains on clothing

Complaint from Chritien on 24 October 2023 about Nivea.

Stains from nive roll on appeared on fabric under the arms. I have washed it and I cannot seem to remove it. The navy fabric has been discouroured. I cannot get this resolved. How can I remove the stain? It... Read more

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Burninh Face

Complaint from OratileWesi on 05 October 2023 about Nivea.

Good day I bought the new green luminous product for my face and started using it on sunday and it itches and burns my face, right now I have a mild rush and I've been using other nivea product with no... Read more

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Customer

Complaint from User of nivea on 04 October 2023 about Nivea.

Nivea gave me bad red rash, after one use which lastedover week Read more

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Burnt skin

Complaint from Navi on 18 August 2023 about Nivea.

Hi. I am a very disappointed customer especially with nivea being such a good brand. My mum purchased the nivea q10 day cream and night cream, after two uses she started feeling her skin itchy, the red and eventually it'burnt... Read more

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Q10 Energy. Healthy glow Day Cream SPF

Complaint from Fluff.prior9@gmail.com on 12 July 2023 about Nivea.

I applied this cream to my face and next day I had a bright red patch, from eye to chin. This was very sore and burning, lasted over week, the outline is just visible. ... Read more

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Terrible rashes over night

Complaint from Patience11 on 10 July 2023 about Nivea.

I purchased Nivea express hydration from a store nearby, I only used it for a day and woke up to a very bad rash on my thigh, plus instead of moisturizing it dries out my skin badly. I’m not impressed... Read more

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Nivea package failure

Complaint from NButler on 18 June 2023 about Nivea.

I have a vial of Renewal Night Creme that tore or split and product dried out. Do not believe this is reasonable/acceptable! Read more

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Defective product

Complaint from SanaaP on 02 June 2023 about Nivea.

I recently bought one of your Nivea sensitive cleansing wipes from a Boots store at full price (Batch 23531015 OB 03:15) and found that there was something wrong with this packet. I have been buying these wipes for years so... Read more

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