Works for
MoisturizingPanthenol, Glycerin + 1 moreWorks well
“The post shave balm formula with nourishing Aloe Vera and Pro-Vitamin B5 hydrates your skin instantly and reduces redness and tightness.”
This product can help improve hydration of the skin with the two types of ingredients.
The first type is called “humectants”:
these ingredients help attract water.
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. The following ingredients in this product do the job:
cyclomethicone, glycerin.
This product also contains ingredients called “occlusives”. They help reduce the speed with which our skin loses moisture to the outside environment. These ingredients also help soften the upper layer of the skin, so it feels less tight and nicer to the touch. The following ingredients in this product do the job: cyclomethicone.
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: panthenol
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy5 strong irritants: Alcohol denat., Parfum + 3 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~40–60%
Alcohol denat.~7.8–11.7%
- Irritation risk
- High
Produces temporary toning effect. Can help dissolve other ingredients or preserve products
More about Alcohol denat.Glycerin~3.8–5.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant
More about GlycerinCyclomethicone~2.8–4.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of silicone that leaves a nice silky finish on the skin and can help soften its upper layer
More about CyclomethiconeDistarch phosphate~2.1–3.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Panthenol~1.6–2.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function
More about PanthenolParfum~1.1–1.7%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumTocopheryl acetate~0.9–1.35%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A more stable but less bio-available form of vitamin E compared to Tocopherol. Might help moisturize and protect the skin from free radicals, but mostly used in low concentrations to stabilize other ingredients.
More about Tocopheryl acetateBisabolol~0.5–1.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An active component of chamomile plant that historically has been used to calm down irritated skin. A recent study shows that bisabolol indeed can have some anti-inflammatory effect on skin, even though conclusive data is lacking. Bisabolol has a sweet floral scent and can be added to products for its aromatic properties
More about BisabololTriceteareth-4 phosphate~0.4–1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Triceteareth-4 phosphateSodium carbomer~0.3–0.7%
Tetrasodium iminodisuccinate~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Farnesol~0.1–0.35%
Linalool~0.05–0.2%
Limonene~0.05–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- High
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimoneneIngredient list view
Water, Alcohol denat., Glycerin, Cyclomethicone, Distarch phosphate, Panthenol, Parfum, Tocopheryl acetate, Bisabolol, Triceteareth-4 phosphate, Sodium carbomer, Tetrasodium iminodisuccinate, Farnesol, Linalool, Limonene
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Worth comparing, line by line.
Match % combines shared ingredients, the first five ingredients, shared actives and hero ingredients, irritancy (lower counts in the alternative's favour), texture and body area. Only products in the same routine step are compared.
| NiveaPost Shave Balm Protect & CareYOUR PRODUCT | Hugo BossThe Scent After Shave Balm | VanicreamShave Cream, for Sensitive Skin | Friction Free ShavingFFS Beauty Shaving Cream | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 61% | 56% | 52% |
| Price | $31.99 | $35.20+$3.21 | $10.45−$21.54 | — |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 2 of 4 | 2 of 4 | 2 of 4 |
| Key difference | — | Sodium Hyaluronate | Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride | Butyrospermum Parkii Butter |
| Irritancy | High | High | Low | High |
| Drying alcohol | Contains drying alcohol | Contains drying alcohol | — | Contains drying alcohol |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
More alternatives: Ahava Men's Foam Free Shave CreamRITUALS The Ritual of Samurai After Shave Refresh Gel
Product summary
"Nivea Men - Post Shave Balm Protect & Care" is effective for: Moisturizing
Ingredient callouts
- Panthenol (pro-vitamin B5) at about 1.60% - 2.40% concentration. In this concentration, Panthenol works effectively to improve the skin barrier and reduce inflammation.
- Humectants (glycerin 3.80% - 5.60%, cyclomethicone 2.80% - 4.20% and panthenol 1.60% - 2.40%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.
Price
The product retails for 9.99A$ in Australia and from 5.99£ up to 7.42£ in the United Kingdom.
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 4 studies and safety reviews.
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- 2Skin moisturizing effects of panthenol-based formulationspdfs.semanticscholar.org
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