For Men Sensitive Soothing Shave Gel

For Men Sensitive Soothing Shave Gel

3.0
23ingredients
GroomingNivea

Full INCI list with a per-ingredient allergen & irritant analysis below.

Formula flagsfrom catalog claims
Reef-safeAlcohol-freeCruelty-freeSulfate-freeSilicone-freeEU-allergen-freeVeganOil-freeParaben-freeFragrance-freeFungal-acne-safe

Is this product safe for your allergens?

Check My Allergies — Free

Allergen & irritant analysis

3 flagged

This grooming from Nivea lists 23 ingredients. AllerNote's analysis flags 3 known contact allergens in the INCI list. That includes 1 EU-labelled fragrance allergen (parfum). No MI / MCI (isothiazolinones), formaldehyde-releasing preservatives, SLS / SLES sulfates were detected in the listed ingredients.

3 known allergens in this formula
  • Parfum · fragrance · highKnown allergen (fragrance): Fragrance Mix I
  • Methylparaben · preservative · mediumKnown allergen (preservative): Methylparaben
  • Propylparaben · preservative · mediumKnown allergen (preservative): Propylparaben

Not detected: MI / MCI (isothiazolinones), formaldehyde-releasing preservatives, SLS / SLES sulfates. Contains: added fragrance, parabens.

Based on what's flagged, take extra care if you're among:

  • People with fragrance allergy or fragrance-sensitive skin
  • People sensitised to preservatives (e.g. MI/MCI or formaldehyde releasers)

Generated from this product's ingredient list and AllerNote's allergen database — educational, not medical advice or a substitute for patch testing.

Benefits

Reduces irritationBarrier repairHydratingRedness reducingDark spots

Key Ingredients

  • 1
    AntioxidantsShields skin from free radical damage.
  • 2
    Vitamin EProtects skin and soothes irritation.

Full Ingredient List

23

INCI (full list, INCI order): water, palmitic acid, triethanolamine, oleth-20, isopentane, sorbitol, paraffinum liquidum, isobutane, gossypium herbaceum seed oil, tocopheryl acetate, glycine soja oil, chamomilla recutita flower extract, bisabolol, peg-90 glyceryl isostearate, hydroxyethylcellulose, polyisobutene, hydroxypropyl methylcellulose, peg-14m, laureth-2, methylparaben, propylparaben, bht, parfum

Tap any ingredient to see details

20methylparaben21propylparaben23parfum

Potential Concerns

  • May Trigger AcneCan clog pores or trigger breakouts.
  • May Worsen EczemaMay worsen itching or irritation for eczema.
  • May Worsen Oily SkinMay increase shine or excess oil.
  • May Worsen DrynessCan strip moisture and worsen dryness.
  • May Worsen RosaceaCan trigger flare-ups in rosacea-prone skin.

Frequently asked questions

Does For Men Sensitive Soothing Shave Gel contain fragrance allergens?

Yes — analysing the INCI list, AllerNote found 1 of the EU-labelled fragrance allergens: parfum. If you're fragrance-sensitive or patch-test positive to a fragrance mix, treat For Men Sensitive Soothing Shave Gel with caution and patch test before full use.

Does For Men Sensitive Soothing Shave Gel contain parabens?

Yes, For Men Sensitive Soothing Shave Gel's INCI list includes one or more parabens. For most people that's low-risk — parabens have a notably low contact-allergy rate — but if you've patch-tested positive to parabens specifically, choose a paraben-free alternative.

Is For Men Sensitive Soothing Shave Gel suitable for sensitive or allergy-prone skin?

It depends on your specific triggers. For Men Sensitive Soothing Shave Gel contains 3 flagged allergens and 0 irritants (listed in the analysis above). If none are on your personal allergen list it may suit you, but patch test first — add your allergens to AllerNote to check For Men Sensitive Soothing Shave Gel against your own profile.