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Nivea Men Sensitive Face Wash

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Nivea Men

Sensitive Face Wash

body wash · 100 ml · Men's grooming

Nivea Men Sensitive Face Wash is free of essential oils, labelled fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones, parabens and MI / MCI, going by its full 15-ingredient list, with glycerin and vitamin e. List checked November 5, 2026.

The catch: it contains fragrance (Parfum) and sulfates (Sodium Laureth Sulfate).

  • Contains fragrance
  • No essential oils
  • No labelled fragrance allergens
  • No drying alcohol
  • Contains sulfates
  • Silicone-free
  • Paraben-free
  • No MI/MCI

Listed on Amazon in: United Kingdom

Key ingredients in Sensitive Face Wash

  • Glycerin

    A classic humectant that keeps skin hydrated.

  • Vitamin E

    An antioxidant that protects the formula and the skin.

Full ingredient list, decoded

15 ingredients, in label order (highest amount first; below about 1% the order is free).

  1. 1AquaAqua is the INCI name for water, the main base of many creams, lotions and cleansers…
  2. 2GlycerinGlycerin is a clear, thick, odorless liquid that pulls water into the skin and helps…
  3. 3Sodium Laureth SulfateSodium laureth sulfate is a cleansing agent, called a surfactant, that lifts oil and…Sulfates
  4. 4CarbomerA synthetic polymer made from acrylic acid that thickens water-based products and keeps…
  5. 5Panthen Tocopheryl Acetate
  6. 6Chamomilla Recuti Flower Extract
  7. 7Hamamelis Virginia Bark/Leaf Extract
  8. 8Sodium Methyl Cocoyl TaurateSodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate is a mild, coconut-derived cleansing agent that lifts oil…
  9. 9PEG-7 Glyceryl CocoatePEG-7 Glyceryl Cocoate is a mild, coconut-based cleansing agent made from coconut oil…
  10. 10PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor OilPEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil is a water-soluble emulsifier made from castor oil. Its…
  11. 11Xanthan Gum Maltodextrin
  12. 12Caprylic/Capric Triglycende PhenoxyethanolA light, plant-derived oil made from coconut or palm kernel fatty acids and glycerin.…
  13. 131,2-Hexanediol Trisodi EDTA
  14. 14Benzophenone-4Benzophenone-4 is a water-soluble UV filter that absorbs ultraviolet light. Formulators…
  15. 15ParfumAroma is a label term for a scent blend added to a product to give it a pleasant smell.Fragrance

Source: Open Beauty Facts (ODbL), world.openbeautyfacts.org/product/4005808224845, retrieved November 5, 2026.

Every flag we check

CheckResultIngredients found
FragranceContainsParfum (#15)
Essential oilsNone listed—
Labelled fragrance allergensNone listed—
Drying alcoholNone listed—
SulfatesContainsSodium Laureth Sulfate (#3)
SiliconesNone listed—
ParabensNone listed—
MI / MCINone listed—
Formaldehyde releasersNone listed—
Mineral oil & petrolatumNone listed—
LanolinNone listed—
Chemical UV filtersNone listed—

Frequently asked questions

Is Nivea Men Sensitive Face Wash fragrance-free?

No. Nivea Men Sensitive Face Wash contains Parfum (ingredient 15 of 15).

Does Nivea Men Sensitive Face Wash contain silicones, sulfates or parabens?

Silicones: none listed. Sulfates: yes (Sodium Laureth Sulfate). Parabens: none listed.

What is Nivea Men Sensitive Face Wash good for?

By its ingredient list it fits mi allergy, acne-prone skin, pregnancy and dry skin: it passes every free-from rule we set for those needs. Key ingredients: Glycerin and Vitamin E.

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