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Nivea Men Sensitive Shaving Gel

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Nivea Men

Sensitive Shaving Gel

shaving cream · 200 ml · Men's grooming

Nivea Men Sensitive Shaving Gel is free of essential oils, drying alcohol, sulfates, silicones, parabens and MI / MCI, going by its full 23-ingredient list, with glycerin, piroctone olamine and vitamin e. List checked November 5, 2026.

The catch: it contains fragrance (Parfum) and labelled fragrance allergens (Linalool).

  • Contains fragrance
  • No essential oils
  • Contains labelled fragrance allergens
  • No drying alcohol
  • Sulfate-free
  • Silicone-free
  • Paraben-free
  • No MI/MCI
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Listed on Amazon in: United Kingdom

Key ingredients in Sensitive Shaving Gel

  • Glycerin

    A classic humectant that keeps skin hydrated.

  • Piroctone olamine

    An anti-dandruff active.

  • Vitamin E

    An antioxidant that protects the formula and the skin.

Full ingredient list, decoded

23 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. 2Palmitic AcidPalmitic Acid is a natural fatty acid found in palm oil, shea butter and animal fats.…
  3. 3TriethanolamineTriethanolamine is a clear, thick, slightly alkaline liquid used mainly to adjust a…
  4. 4Oleth-20
  5. 5Isopentane
  6. 6GlycerinGlycerin is a clear, thick, odorless liquid that pulls water into the skin and helps…
  7. 7Isopropyl PalmitateIsopropyl Palmitate is a light, clear oil made from palmitic acid and isopropyl…
  8. 8Chamomilla Recutita Flower ExtractA plant extract made from the flowers of German chamomile. It is mainly used to soothe…
  9. 9Hamamelis Virginiana Bark/Leaf Extract
  10. 10MaltodextrinMaltodextrin is a powdery, sugar-like starch fragment made by partly breaking down…
  11. 11Tocopheryl AcetateTocopheryl Acetate is a stable form of vitamin E. Its main job is to act as an…
  12. 12Caprylic-Capric-Triglyceride
  13. 13HydroxyethylcelluloseHydroxyethylcellulose is a plant-derived thickener made by modifying cellulose, the…
  14. 14Hydroxypropyl MethylcelluloseA plant-derived cellulose that has been modified to dissolve in water. It mainly…
  15. 15Laureth-2Laureth-2 is a mild cleansing agent made from lauryl alcohol, a fatty alcohol, with a…
  16. 16PEG-14 M
  17. 17PEG-90 Glyceryl Isostearate
  18. 18Polyisobutene
  19. 19IsobutaneIsobutane is a light gas made only of carbon and hydrogen, used mainly as a propellant…
  20. 20Piroctone OlaminePiroctone olamine is a synthetic anti-dandruff active that helps reduce flakes by…
  21. 21BHTBHT is a synthetic antioxidant that slows down oxidation, the process that makes oils…
  22. 22LinaloolLinalool is a fragrance compound found naturally in flowers and herbs, and in skincare…Labelled fragrance allergens
  23. 23ParfumAroma is a label term for a scent blend added to a product to give it a pleasant smell.Fragrance

Source: Nivea Men product page, www.nivea.co.uk/products/nivea-men-sensitive-shaving-gel-422431200045., retrieved November 5, 2026.

Every flag we check

CheckResultIngredients found
FragranceContainsParfum (#23)
Essential oilsNone listed—
Labelled fragrance allergensContainsLinalool (#22)
Drying alcoholNone listed—
SulfatesNone listed—
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 Shaving Gel fragrance-free?

No. Nivea Men Sensitive Shaving Gel contains Parfum (ingredient 23 of 23).

Does Nivea Men Sensitive Shaving Gel contain silicones, sulfates or parabens?

Silicones: none listed. Sulfates: none listed. Parabens: none listed.

What is Nivea Men Sensitive Shaving Gel good for?

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

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