PRODUCT REVIEW
Nivea Sensitive Cooling Shaving Gel
Can it cause trouble?
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What can the product work for?
Works for
Moisturizing
What does the product description say?
Burning, micro cuts, dryness, tightness and stubble itch.
glycerin
2.1% -
3.1%
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
isopropyl palmitate
1.6% -
2.3%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Concentration: Effectiveness:
LOW
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a thicker product consistency
palmitic acid
4.4% -
6.7%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
LOW
An emollient that is naturally present in skin and helps soften it
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Honesty check
How honest is this product?
| Promise | Can it deliver? |
|---|---|
| Moisturizing |
Total Promises Fulfilled score:
75/100.
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Can it cause trouble?
- Overall product irritation risk
- Acne & comedogenic risk ingredients: 2
Potential irritants
chamomilla recutita flower extract
1.3% -
2%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Anti-inflammatory
Plant extract that can have healing and anti-inflammatory properties. It is a potential allergen and can be irritating
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Comodogenic ingredients
isopropyl palmitate
1.6% -
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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Ingredients & concentrations
All ingredients
Key Actives
glycerin
2.1% -
3.1%
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
caprylic/capric triglyceride
0.2% -
0.7%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing
A good mix of fatty acids that forms a protective layer on the skin. Improves the shelf life of products. Derived from coconut and glycerin
Potential irritants
chamomilla recutita flower extract
1.3% -
2%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Anti-inflammatory
Plant extract that can have healing and anti-inflammatory properties. It is a potential allergen and can be irritating
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Comodogenic ingredients
isopropyl palmitate
1.6% -
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
palmitic acid
4.4% -
6.7%
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
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Ingredient list view
Water, Palmitic acid, Triethanolamine, Oleth-20, Isopentane, Glycerin, Isopropyl palmitate, Chamomilla recutita flower extract, Fucus vesiculosus extract, Isobutane, Polyisobutene, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Peg-90 glyceryl isostearate, Hydroxypropyl methylcellulose, Peg-14m, Laureth-2, Maltodextrin, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Piroctone olamine, Bht, Parfum, Unknown