PRODUCT REVIEW

Nivea For Men Shaving Gel

Works for:

based on ingredients and %

Moisturizing

Can it cause trouble?

Irritation risk: medium
Comodogenic risk ingredients: 1

Key actives

Panthenol 1.3% - 1.9%Glycerin 2% - 3%

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What can the product work for?

Works for

Moisturizing

Moisturizing

What does the product description say?

Ultra rich shaving gel with moisturizers and Vitamin C helps prevent dry and tight skin.

Source: Walgreens

This product contains good ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. These ingredients are called "humectants": glycerin.

When humectants are on the surface of the skin, they “pull in” the moisture from the outside environment, or from within deeper layers of the skin. If the air is dry, humectants can speed up the moisture loss from the skin. This is why it is a good idea to use another product on top of this one to help "seal in" the moisture (look for ingredients like dimethicone, squalane, oils and butters).

The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: panthenol

glycerin 2% - 3%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant

panthenol 1.3% - 1.9%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function

isopropyl palmitate 1.5% - 2.3%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High

Concentration: Effectiveness: LOW

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a thicker product consistency

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Promise	Can it deliver?
Moisturizing

Total Promises Fulfilled score: 100/100.

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US Retailers

$11.91

In stock

Size: 1.7 Pounds

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$4.79

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Size: 7.0 oz

For Men Shaving Gel

CA Retailers

CA$3.97

In stock

Size: 0.440924524 Pounds

NIVEA Men Sensitive Skin Shaving Gel (200mL), Shaving Gel for Sensitive Skin, Allows for a Close Razor Shave and Leaves an Instant Soothing Sensation

Price as of 2/24/2023 13:43 GMT. More info

AU Retailers

A$4.75

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Size: 0.5952481074 Pounds

NIVEA MEN Deep Moisturising Shave Gel (200ml), Shaving Gel for Men with Cleansing Black Carbon

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UK Retailers

£10.20

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Size: 0.42549216566 Pounds

NIVEA MEN Sensitive Shaving Gel Pack of 6 (6 x 200ml) Sensitive Skin Shaving Gel, Shave Gel for Men, Shaving Gel for Irritated & Dry Skin with Witch Hazel

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Can it cause trouble?

Overall product irritation risk
Acne & comedogenic risk ingredients: 1

Potential irritants

parfum 0.95% - 1.4%

Irritation risk:

An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients

isobutane 0.6% - 1.4%

Irritation risk:

Comodogenic ingredients

isopropyl palmitate 1.5% - 2.3%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High

Works for: Moisturizing

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a thicker product consistency

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Key ingredients	panthenol glycerin	Common: panthenol glycerin Other: caprylic/capric triglyceride dimethicone	Common: panthenol glycerin Other: butyrospermum parkii butter extract glyceryl acrylate/acrylic acid copolymer	Common: panthenol glycerin Other: avena sativa kernel flour	Common: panthenol glycerin Other: bisabolol	Common: panthenol glycerin Other: butyrospermum parkii butter extract glyceryl acrylate/acrylic acid copolymer +1 more	Common: panthenol glycerin Other: paraffinum liquidum dimethicone +2 more	Common: panthenol glycerin Other: caprylic/capric triglyceride myristyl myristate +4 more	Common: panthenol glycerin Other: glyceryl acrylate/acrylic acid copolymer	Common: panthenol glycerin Other: chondrus crispus extract titanium dioxide	Common: panthenol glycerin Other: palmitoyl tripeptide-1 palmitoyl tripeptide-5 +12 more
Irritancy	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY HIGH	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY HIGH	IRRITANCY HIGH
Potential Irritants	isobutane Has skin benefit? parfum Has skin benefit? +8 more	anthemis nobilis flower extract Has skin benefit? propylene glycol Has skin benefit? +7 more	propylene glycol Has skin benefit? hexyl cinnamal Has skin benefit? +10 more	isobutane Has skin benefit? aloe barbadensis leaf juice Has skin benefit? +3 more	parfum Has skin benefit? glyceryl oleate Has skin benefit? +7 more	propylene glycol Has skin benefit? limonene Has skin benefit? +14 more	diazolidinyl urea Has skin benefit? parfum Has skin benefit? +9 more	parfum Has skin benefit? disodium edta Has skin benefit? +5 more	isobutane Has skin benefit? parfum Has skin benefit? +6 more	ci 19140 Has skin benefit? limonene Has skin benefit? +17 more	cinnamyl alcohol Has skin benefit? limonene Has skin benefit? +21 more
All ingredients	water Has skin benefit? palmitic acid Has skin benefit? +18 more	water Has skin benefit? palmitic acid Has skin benefit? +23 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +28 more	water Has skin benefit? palmitic acid Has skin benefit? +21 more	water Has skin benefit? palmitic acid Has skin benefit? +26 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +33 more	water Has skin benefit? palmitic acid Has skin benefit? +29 more	water Has skin benefit? cetearyl alcohol Has skin benefit? +22 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +19 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +34 more	water Has skin benefit? butylene glycol Has skin benefit? +50 more

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Ingredients & concentrations

All ingredients

Key actives: 2
Potential irritants 10
Comedo- & acengenic risk: 1
All Ingredients with percentages: 20
Ingredient list view

Key Actives

panthenol 1.3% - 1.9%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Moisturizing, Reduces redness, Reduces irritation

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function

glycerin 2% - 3%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Moisturizing

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant

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Potential irritants

parfum 0.95% - 1.4%

Irritation risk:

An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients

isobutane 0.6% - 1.4%

Irritation risk:

Comodogenic ingredients

isopropyl palmitate 1.5% - 2.3%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High

Works for: Moisturizing

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a thicker product consistency

All ingredients

water 40% - 60%

Irritation risk:

Plain old water

palmitic acid 5% - 7.5%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Cleansing, Moisturizing

An emollient that is naturally present in skin and helps soften it

triethanolamine 3.7% - 5.6%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Cleansing

Used to adjust pH of the product and can help improve the product's smell

Ingredient list view

Water, Palmitic acid, Triethanolamine, Oleth-20, Isopentane, Glycerin, Isopropyl palmitate, Panthenol, Aloe barbadensis leaf juice, Parfum, Isobutane, Polyisobutene, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Hydroxypropyl methylcellulose, Peg-90 glyceryl isostearate, Peg-14m, Laureth-2, Piroctone olamine, Bht, Unknown

Sources

Glycerol and the skin: holistic approach to its origin and functions
Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Isopropyl Isostearate
Skin moisturizing effects of panthenol-based formulations

Safety Assessment of Panthenol, Pantothenic Acid, and Derivatives as Used in Cosmetics

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