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Balea MEN Balea Men's Sensitive Shaving Cream

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Balea MEN

Balea Men's Sensitive Shaving Cream

shaving cream · 100 ml · Men's grooming

Balea MEN Balea Men's Sensitive Shaving Cream is free of essential oils, labelled fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, sulfates, silicones, parabens and MI / MCI, going by its full 17-ingredient list, with glycerin, panthenol and vitamin E. List checked November 6, 2026.

The catch: it contains fragrance.

£2.99at Amazon UK

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Amazon UK prices as of 6 November 2026, 13:01 GMT; Amazon sets the final price at checkout.

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Listed in Amazon's stores in United Kingdom · Germany · Italy · Spain · Netherlands · Poland · Sweden; links take you to your own store.

What's inside: free-from facts

  • Contains fragrance
  • No essential oils
  • No labelled fragrance allergens
  • No drying alcohol
  • Sulfate-free
  • Silicone-free
  • Paraben-free
  • No MI/MCI

Fits, by its list

Key ingredients in Balea Men's Sensitive Shaving Cream

  • Glycerin

    A classic humectant that keeps skin hydrated.

  • Panthenol (pro-vitamin B5)

    Soothes and helps skin and hair hold moisture.

  • Vitamin E

    An antioxidant that protects the formula and the skin.

  • Aloe vera

    A soothing, hydrating plant juice.

Full ingredient list, decoded

17 ingredients, in label order (highest amount first; below about 1% the order is free).

  1. 1AquaDissolves salts, sugars and other water-soluble ingredientsForms the watery base of creams and gelsAqua is the INCI name for water, the main base of many creams, lotions and cleansers…
  2. 2Stearic AcidThickens and firms creams and lotionsSupports blends of oil and waterStearic acid is a solid, waxy fatty acid that comes from animal and plant fats. It…
  3. 3Palmitic AcidThickens creams, lotions and body buttersGives bars and cleansers a firm bodyPalmitic Acid is a natural fatty acid found in palm oil, shea butter and animal fats.…
  4. 4Propylene GlycolDraws water into skin and hairHelps dissolve other ingredientsPropylene Glycol is a colorless, slightly syrupy liquid that attracts water and is…
  5. 5Potassium HydroxideAdjusts the pH of a formulaHelps make potassium soap from fatty oilsPotassium Hydroxide is a strong alkali used to raise pH and help make soap from fatty…
  6. 6Coconut AcidForms a soap base when neutralizedHelps create a rich latherCoconut Acid is a mix of fatty acids, mostly lauric acid, made from coconut oil. It is…
  7. 7Palm Kernel AcidAdds body and a creamy feelHelps oil and water stay blendedPalm Kernel Acid is a blend of fatty acids from palm kernel oil that softens creams and…
  8. 8Caprylic/Capric TriglycerideSoftens and smooths the skinBlends oils and active ingredientsA light, plant-derived oil made from coconut or palm kernel fatty acids and glycerin.…
  9. 9ParfumAdds a pleasant scentMasks the smell of base ingredientsAroma is a label term for a scent blend added to a product to give it a pleasant smell. Fragrance
  10. 10Aloe Barbadensis Leaf JuiceAdds water-based hydration to formulasCalms the feel of dry or tight skinAloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice is the watery liquid pressed or extracted from the leaves…
  11. 11GlycerinDraws water into the outer skin layerHelps skin feel soft and smoothGlycerin is a clear, thick, odorless liquid that pulls water into the skin and helps…
  12. 12PanthenolHelps skin and hair hold moistureSoftens and smooths dry skinPanthenol is a form of vitamin B5 that the skin and hair convert to pantothenic acid.…
  13. 13Tocopheryl AcetateProtects the formula from oxidationHelps keep oils from turning rancidTocopheryl Acetate is a stable form of vitamin E. Its main job is to act as an…
  14. 14Cetearyl AlcoholThickens creams, lotions and conditionersKeeps oil and water blendedA waxy fatty alcohol blend that thickens formulas and helps oil and water mix into…
  15. 15Citric AcidAdjusts the pH of the formulaBinds metal ions that affect stabilityCitric acid is a mild, naturally occurring acid found in citrus fruit. In skincare and…
  16. 16Tetrasodium EDTABinds calcium and magnesium from hard waterHelps keep formulas clear and consistentTetrasodium EDTA is the salt form of EDTA, a chelating agent that binds metal ions in…
  17. 17Sodium HydroxideRaises pH in cleansers and creamsNeutralizes acidic ingredients in formulasSodium hydroxide is a strong alkali, also called caustic soda. In small amounts it…

Source: Open Beauty Facts (ODbL), world.openbeautyfacts.org/product/4070765015287, retrieved November 6, 2026.

Every flag we check

CheckResultIngredients found
FragranceContainsParfum (#9)
Essential oilsNone listed—
Labelled fragrance allergensNone listed—
Drying alcoholNone listed—
SulfatesNone listed—
SiliconesNone listed—
ParabensNone listed—
MI / MCINone listed—
Formaldehyde releasersNone listed—
Mineral oil & petrolatumNone listed—
LanolinNone listed—
Chemical UV filtersNone listed—

Frequently asked questions

Is Balea MEN Balea Men's Sensitive Shaving Cream fragrance-free?

No. Balea MEN Balea Men's Sensitive Shaving Cream contains Parfum (ingredient 9 of 17).

Does Balea MEN Balea Men's Sensitive Shaving Cream contain silicones, sulfates or parabens?

Silicones: none listed. Sulfates: none listed. Parabens: none listed.

Which ingredient rules does Balea MEN Balea Men's Sensitive Shaving Cream pass?

Its full list passes our ingredient rules for MI allergy, acne-prone skin, pregnancy and dry skin. Key ingredients: Glycerin, Panthenol (pro-vitamin B5), Vitamin E and Aloe vera.

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