Nivea Biodegradable Cleansing Wipes

Worst wipes I've ever used. Pack in the bin now! – I didn't want to give it any stars but you have to give at least 1. This product is NOT fit for purpose. The burning and stinging were only the start around my eyes and on my eyelids. After 10 minutes the skin around my eyes and on my eyelids started to swell so much I had to close my eyes as I could barely see out of the puffy eggs that were now… Read more

my eyes. 2 days later I am still suffering with half closed eyes due to the puffiness and they are so sore and tender. I've taken antihistamines and rinsed my face with water and a very VERY gentle soap free, fragrance free derma skin cleanser and yet it is all still so painful and swollen. Nivea is meant to be a good brand. Stating for sensitive skin and suitable for the eye area is just a lie. I've never had problems before with cleansers but now will never use these or wipes again.

Don't be fooled by the gentle lable ! – Absolute torture ! Face burning for 2 days after using . I don't recommend at all . The whole packet Went in bin with only 1 used . Show details

Awful! – Very harsh product! Don’t use these! I only used two days in a row whilst travelling and I felt like my face was covered in chemical burn; I’ve had red painful acne pop up and my face will not stop itching. Avoid at all costs!

most gentle makeup remover I have used – this makeup remover is gentle and has the typical Nivea scent. It doesn't sting my eyes and so my entire face. It removes makeup (including waterproof ones) thoroughly. Therefor this product is recommendable. On the other hand, it takes up a big space in my bag. I hope it's available in smaller sizes. Show details

Love the Touch – Love the gentle feel of each sheet. The fragrance is sweet without being sickly strong. My face is left feeling refreshingly clean and soft to touch, ready for my moisturiser. Show details

These are great!! – I absoloutley adore this product. Obviously, you shouldn't use this as the only thing to wash you face with, but I love it! They smell great and actually make my face feel really hydrated. Love em! Totally recommend.

I look like a tomato with chicken pox, and feel like I’ve been stung by a jelly fish on my face. DONT USE THESE! – I have been using these for three days. At first I had minor tingling and burning. By day two my whole face felt as thought it were on fire and I was peeling everywhere! Under my eyes, my eye lids, my lips, my chin, my nose. By day three (today) I am covered in tiny red welt like blisters and incredibly itchy and sore. My skin feels like it’s been… Read more

pulled way too tight over my face and is extremely uncomfortable, not to mention it looks absolutely terrible too. Do not use these!!!

Not recommended – I’ve always been a fan of Nivea products, so I decided to try these wipes to take with me on a holiday. Unfortunately, I found that they were not up to the standard I expected. They made my skin burn. It was so bad, I had to rinse multiple times with cold water just to ease the irritation a little. My face then felt swollen and uncomfortable for a… Read more

few hours afterwards. Needless to say I did not try again. I felt so disappointed in a brand I’ve known and loved for many years. I do not recommend these wipes at all.

Burning – These made my skin burn. I tried them once and it burned my skin, bought them a second time round after a year or so to give the benefit of the doubt and it did the same. I will never buy these again Show details

Ouch! – I usually use cheaper makeup wipes from Coles and never have had any issues with those or any other wipes, regardless of brand....until now. The first time I used these my lips started burning and swelled slightly. I didn't put two and two together and thought it must be allergies. The second time I used them, it happened again, so I planned not… Read more

to use them near my lips in future. The third time I used them my whole face burned and stung. So they are in the bin now. Whatever is in these is very irritating and considering my reaction to them has increased over three uses, I'm not going to tempt fate again. For those who may not react badly to them, I also find them quite dry. Most other wipes have more moisture, so in that way I think they are inferior to many other cheaper brands.

Terrible for removing makeup (review in relation to the Nivea MicellAir skin breathe variant) – "gently" removes makeup? Hah!! Nothing gentle about how hard you have to rub with these, and only removes about 70% of eye makeup. Makes a special mention of removing waterproof mascara while protecting lashes.... rubbish!!! Hardly any mascara comes off with these wipes. Also terrible on lipstick, just smears it over your face. Warm water and soap… Read more

do a much better job and cause no irritation. Agree with others about the burning, too (I only experienced a mild burning sensation). Will never buy again, waste of money. The point of cleansing wipes is to gently remove makeup; these fail on that basic requirement as they are NOT gentle and they don't remove makeup.

Stings – 'removes gently for face and eyes' biggest lie i've ever heard, I had to wash my eyes out and my skin was stinging for 10 minutes after. Never buying again. Show details

Burning sensation around eyes – This product stung and burnt around my eyes when used to remove make up. Stung my eyes as well will never use again. Skin was sore the next day and my eyes as well Show details

Severe burning and itching reaction causing immediate swelling – Severe burning and itching reaction. My eyes swelled up like emu eggs, one eye almost swollen shut. Everywhere I had wiped with the Nivea cleansing wipes became torture. I quickly showered and took antihistamines, but still it took days for the swelling to go down. I have used Nivea cleansing wipes for years without a problem, which I was… Read more

shocked when I used the 'New' biodegradable cleansing wipes and ended up with such a painful reaction. The people that witnessed the instant allergic reaction were extremely shocked as well.

No stars but it made me put 1 star – My face burned then peeled for days. Then I read all these reviews, I wish I had seen them prior to purchasing them. I am going back to home brand! Show details

Awful – Always liked Nivea as a brand for other products but this one isn’t it. Burnt my face so badly when removing make up! Unfortunately had to bin both packs I purchased. Show details

Stings my eyes!! – It burns my eyes stinging badly, and for it to say for sensitive skin and around eyes is not very accurate. Would not recommend if your skin is sensitive, mine is normal and already stings Show details

Rough as and burns around eye! – Removes makeup fine, but is very rough and burns! Not sure if it burns because it’s abrasive or because of the cleanser. Unfortunately I bought two packets … will not buy again Show details

Absolutely doesn't suit me – My very first use stung my skin and ended up with red marks even after rinsing with cold water. Still have red marks 36 hours later. Definitely adverse reaction. Will be throwing the whole pack in the bin. It is described on label as being suitable for face and eyes but it definitely is not. Had a terrific headache for the next few hours. I usually use "Simple" wipes and never had a problem. Show details

Yeah no – Removed my mascara alright I suppose but made the skin around my eyes sting and burn massively. I don’t even usually have sensitive skin. Wouldn’t recommend. Try micellar wipes instead. Show details

Like everyone says....after using for just 3 days they are going in the bin – Never found Nivea make up wipes great at removing make up but got these as that's all the store had. Have made my under eye area skin sting like hell while the wipe itself is so thin as to be useless. Never had a problem with any make of wipe before...these should be banned. Show details

Stinging skin – I love Nivea products, and always have until recently when I bought Nivea biodegradable Cleansing wipes. They certainly did the job well, but gave a stinging sensation on my skin. The girl in the chemist shop where I bought them warned me that this was the reaction she had when using them, but I bought them anyway as I have always been so pleased with Nivea products, but won't be buying these again. Show details

MADE MY FACE STING – I know NIVEA have a reputation for being gentle on skin so I was excited to try out their wipes but seconds after I rubbed the wipe across my face it made it sting so intensely and it just felt like my skin was on fire especially around my eyes it burned so painfully and my skin isn’t even that sensitive. Show details

If you want a chemical peel then sure – I normally use simple wipes but the store had run out so I picked up these Nivea wipes as they were for sensitive skin. NOT! my face started burning less than 5 minutes after using it! I’ve never had a problem with other wipes before but these hurt, never buying again. Show details