Sensitive Post Shave Balm INCI List & Ingredients | Nivea

Allergen & irritant analysis

7 flagged

This facial treatment from Nivea lists 21 ingredients. AllerNote's analysis flags 6 known contact allergens and 1 common irritant 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.

6 known allergens in this formula

1 known irritant

Parfum · fragrance · highKnown allergen (fragrance): Fragrance Mix I
Methylparaben · preservative · mediumKnown allergen (preservative): Methylparaben
Propylparaben · preservative · mediumKnown allergen (preservative): Propylparaben
Propylene glycol · solvent · lowKnown allergen (solvent): Propylene Glycol
Ethylparaben · preservative · lowKnown allergen (preservative): Ethylparaben
Butylparaben · preservative · lowKnown allergen (preservative): Butylparaben
Hamamelis virginiana water · activeCan be sensitizing or irritating for some individuals, especially if formulated with alcohol, due to its natural tannin content.

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 irritationRedness reducingHydratingBarrier repairScar healingDark spots

Key Ingredients

1
AntioxidantsShields skin from free radical damage.
2
Vitamin EProtects skin and soothes irritation.
3
ExfoliatorsRemoves dead skin cells to smoothe texture.

Full Ingredient List

INCI (full list, INCI order): water, cyclomethicone, glyceryl lanolate, panthenol, propylene glycol, isopropyl palmitate, tocopheryl acetate, bisabolol, allantoin, hamamelis virginiana water, glycine soja hull, calendula officinalis flower, citric acid, triceteareth-4 phosphate, sodium carbomer, phenoxyethanol, ethylparaben, methylparaben, propylparaben, butylparaben, parfum

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5propylene glycol17ethylparaben 18methylparaben 19propylparaben 20butylparaben 21parfum

Potential Concerns

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

Frequently asked questions

Does Sensitive Post Shave Balm 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 Sensitive Post Shave Balm with caution and patch test before full use.

Does Sensitive Post Shave Balm contain parabens?

Yes, Sensitive Post Shave Balm'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 Sensitive Post Shave Balm suitable for sensitive or allergy-prone skin?

It depends on your specific triggers. Sensitive Post Shave Balm contains 6 flagged allergens and 1 irritant (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 Sensitive Post Shave Balm against your own profile.