Nivea Men Skin Energy After Shave Balm

Nivea Men Skin Energy After Shave Balm

Efficacy75/100IrritancyHigh

Works for

Moisturizing
Glycerin, Isopropyl palmitate
Works
What the product description says
β€œThe revitalising post shave moisturiser balm supports skin recovery after shaving, soothing and calming shave damaged skin Directions For healthy skin use after each shave to achieve refreshed and healthy-looking skin.”
Source: Feelunique

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 β€œpull 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).

GlycerinKey activeΒ· HumectantEffect: HighOne of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant~4.3–6.4%
Isopropyl palmitateΒ· EmollientEffect: LowHelps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a thicker product consistency~3.6–5.4%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy
5 strong irritants: Linalool, Limonene + 3 more β€” patch-test recommended
High risk
We flagged 11 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.
IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount
Paullinia cupana seed extractβ€”High~1.9–2.9%est.
LinaloolA fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.1–0.5%est.
LimoneneA common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heatHigh~0.1–0.35%est.
CitronellolA fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.05–0.2%est.
Alpha-isomethyl iononeA fragrance. Potential allergen and can be irritatingHigh~0.05–0.15%est.
ParfumAn aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredientsHigh~0.01–0.1%est.
Isopropyl palmitateHelps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a thicker product consistencyMedium~3.6–5.4%est.
CaffeineMight be helpful in neutralizing free radicals. Can have a dehydration effect that might somewhat decrease the look of puffy eyesMedium~2.6–4%est.
Tapioca starchUsed to create a thicker product consistencyMedium~1.3–1.9%est.
EthylhexylglycerinA preservativeMedium~0.35–0.85%est.
Piroctone olamineA preservativeMedium~0.15–0.6%est.
Comedogenic
1 ingredient rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale
1 flagged
These ingredients have a comedogenic rating of 2 or more on a 0–5 scale; the table shows each one's rating. In leave-on products they can clog pores in acne-prone skin.
IngredientFunctionRatingEst. amount
Isopropyl palmitateHelps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a thicker product consistency3/5~3.6–5.4%est.

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Ingredients

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Water~40–60%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Plain old water

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Glycerin~4.3–6.4%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
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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Isopropyl palmitate~3.6–5.4%
Comedogenic 3/5Irritant Β· medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Comedogenicity
3/5
Works for
Moisturizing

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

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Caffeine~2.6–4%
Irritant Β· medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
De-puffingAnti-oxidation

Might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals. Can have a dehydration effect that might somewhat decrease the look of puffy eyes

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Paullinia cupana seed extract~1.9–2.9%
Irritant Β· high
Maltodextrin~1.6–2.4%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Mattifying

Used to stabilize the product formulation and can help absorb oil

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Tapioca starch~1.3–1.9%
Irritant Β· medium
Irritation risk
Medium

Used to create a thicker product consistency

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Sorbitan stearate~1.1–1.7%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing

Helps water and oil mix together

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Carbomer~0.9–1.35%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing

Helps create a thicker or gel-like product texture. It is not a surfactant but can be used in gentle cleansing formulations

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Sodium hydroxide~0.55–1.25%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Used to adjust the product's pH

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Phenoxyethanol~0.4–0.95%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products

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Ethylhexylglycerin~0.35–0.85%
Irritant Β· medium
Irritation risk
Medium

A preservative

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Piroctone olamine~0.15–0.6%
Irritant Β· medium
Irritation risk
Medium

A preservative

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Linalool~0.1–0.5%
Irritant Β· high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance. Can be irritating

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Limonene~0.1–0.35%
Irritant Β· high
Irritation risk
High

A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat

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Citronellol~0.05–0.2%
Irritant Β· high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance. Can be irritating

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Alpha-isomethyl ionone~0.05–0.15%
Irritant Β· high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance. Potential allergen and can be irritating

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Parfum~0.01–0.1%
Irritant Β· high
Irritation risk
High

An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients

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Ingredient list view

Water, Glycerin, Isopropyl palmitate, Caffeine, Paullinia cupana seed extract, Maltodextrin, Tapioca starch, Sorbitan stearate, Carbomer, Sodium hydroxide, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Piroctone olamine, Linalool, Limonene, Citronellol, Alpha-isomethyl ionone, Parfum

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