Nivea Men
Power Fresh Shower Gel
body wash · 500 ml · 12 ingredients
- No essential oils
- With glycerin
Brand comparison · Beauty Comparison
Nivea Men vs Dove Body Washes: Ingredients Compared (2026)
Nivea Men vs Dove body washes, compared by full ingredient list: 0% of Nivea Men's 5 and 0% of Dove's 9 are fragrance-free, and the cleanest list of the two brands belongs to Nivea Men Power Fresh Shower Gel. Compared November 6, 2026.
The catch: Nivea Men uses sulfates far more often (0% free vs 89%), so check that line if it matters to you.
Brand against brand, flag by flag
| Share of body washes that are… | Nivea Men (5) | Dove (9) | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fragrance-free | 0% | 0% | Tie |
| No essential oils | 100% | 56% | Nivea Men |
| No labelled fragrance allergens | 40% | 22% | Nivea Men |
| No drying alcohol | 80% | 100% | Dove |
| Sulfate-free | 0% | 89% | Dove |
| Silicone-free | 100% | 89% | Nivea Men |
| Paraben-free | 80% | 100% | Dove |
| No MI/MCI | 100% | 100% | Tie |
The best of each brand
Each brand's two strongest lists by our ingredient rules.
Nivea Men
Sensitive Face Wash
body wash · 100 ml · 15 ingredients
£3.12−50%Amazon UK
- No essential oils
- With glycerin
- With vitamin E
Dove
Coconut Oil Shower Mousse Shower Foam
body wash · 200 ml · 25 ingredients
- No essential oils
- With glycerin
Dove
Go Fresh Touch
body wash · 90 g · 24 ingredients
£11.99Amazon UK
- No essential oils
- With glycerin
Amazon UK prices as of 6 November 2026, 06:08 GMT; Amazon sets the final price at checkout.
Which brand suits your need
Sulfate-free
Nivea Men: 0 · Dove: 8 that pass every rule. Best fit: Dove Coconut Oil Shower Mousse Shower Foam.
Silicone-free
Nivea Men: 5 · Dove: 8 that pass every rule. Best fit: Nivea Men Power Fresh Shower Gel.
Paraben-free
Nivea Men: 4 · Dove: 9 that pass every rule. Best fit: Nivea Men Power Fresh Shower Gel.
Free of drying alcohol
Nivea Men: 4 · Dove: 9 that pass every rule. Best fit: Nivea Men Power Fresh Shower Gel.
MI allergy
Nivea Men: 5 · Dove: 9 that pass every rule. Best fit: Nivea Men Power Fresh Shower Gel.
Acne-prone skin
Nivea Men: 5 · Dove: 8 that pass every rule. Best fit: Nivea Men Power Fresh Shower Gel.
Fungal acne (Malassezia)
Nivea Men: 2 · Dove: 1 that pass every rule. Best fit: Nivea Men Power Fresh Shower Gel.
Pregnancy
Nivea Men: 5 · Dove: 9 that pass every rule. Best fit: Nivea Men Power Fresh Shower Gel.
Every body washe from both brands
AffiliateFrequently asked questions
Is Nivea Men or Dove better for sensitive skin?
Neither brand has a body washe that passes our sensitive-skin rules in our library; see each product's flags above.
Which body washes are fragrance-free, Nivea Men or Dove?
0 of 5 Nivea Men and 0 of 9 Dove body washes list no parfum or fragrance, going by their full ingredient lists checked November 6, 2026.
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