Protect & Care Shaving Cream in

shaving cream · 100 ml · Men's grooming

Nivea Men Protect & Care Shaving Cream in is free of essential oils, drying alcohol, sulfates, parabens and MI / MCI, going by its full 21-ingredient list, with glycerin, panthenol and aloe vera. List checked November 5, 2026.

The catch: it contains fragrance, labelled fragrance allergens (Limonene, Linalool) and silicones (Dimethicone).

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

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Key ingredients in Protect & Care Shaving Cream in

Glycerin
A classic humectant that keeps skin hydrated.
Panthenol (pro-vitamin B5)
Soothes and helps skin and hair hold moisture.
Aloe vera
A soothing, hydrating plant juice.

Full ingredient list, decoded

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

1AquaAqua is the INCI name for water, the main base of many creams, lotions and cleansers…
2Palmitic AcidPalmitic Acid is a natural fatty acid found in palm oil, shea butter and animal fats.…
3Stearic AcidStearic acid is a solid, waxy fatty acid that comes from animal and plant fats. It…
4Cocos Nucifera OilCoconut oil is a plant oil pressed from coconut meat that mainly softens skin and hair…
5Potassium HydroxidePotassium Hydroxide is a strong alkali used to raise pH and help make soap from fatty…
6GlycerinGlycerin is a clear, thick, odorless liquid that pulls water into the skin and helps…
7Olea Europaea Fruit OilA plant oil pressed from the fruit of the olive tree. It softens skin and hair and…
8ParfumAroma is a label term for a scent blend added to a product to give it a pleasant smell.Fragrance
9DimethiconeDimethicone is a silicone, a light, water-resistant oil that forms a smooth, breathable…Silicones
10Maris SalMaris Sal is the INCI name for sea salt, the mineral salt left behind when seawater…
11PanthenolPanthenol is a form of vitamin B5 that the skin and hair convert to pantothenic acid.…
12Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice PowderA powder made from the inner leaf juice of the aloe vera plant. It mainly helps hydrate…
13PantolactonePantolactone is a small molecule that helps condition skin and serves as a building…
14Cetearyl AlcoholA waxy fatty alcohol blend that thickens formulas and helps oil and water mix into…
15Myristic AcidMyristic Acid is a saturated fatty acid from plant oils like coconut and palm kernel.…
16Arachidic AcidArachidic Acid is a long-chain saturated fatty acid, naturally found in peanut oil,…
17Oleic AcidOleic acid is a fatty acid found in many plant oils, including olive oil. In skincare…
18Citric AcidCitric acid is a mild, naturally occurring acid found in citrus fruit. In skincare and…
19Sodium HydroxideSodium hydroxide is a strong alkali, also called caustic soda. In small amounts it…
20LimoneneLimonene is a natural scent molecule found in citrus peel oils. It gives products a…Labelled fragrance allergens
21LinaloolLinalool is a fragrance compound found naturally in flowers and herbs, and in skincare…Labelled fragrance allergens

Source: Open Beauty Facts (ODbL), world.openbeautyfacts.org/product/4005900613516, retrieved November 5, 2026.

Every flag we check

Check	Result	Ingredients found
Fragrance	Contains	Parfum (#8)
Essential oils	None listed	—
Labelled fragrance allergens	Contains	Limonene (#20), Linalool (#21)
Drying alcohol	None listed	—
Sulfates	None listed	—
Silicones	Contains	Dimethicone (#9)
Parabens	None listed	—
MI / MCI	None listed	—
Formaldehyde releasers	None listed	—
Mineral oil & petrolatum	None listed	—
Lanolin	None listed	—
Chemical UV filters	None listed	—

Frequently asked questions

Is Nivea Men Protect & Care Shaving Cream in fragrance-free?

No. Nivea Men Protect & Care Shaving Cream in contains Parfum (ingredient 8 of 21).

Does Nivea Men Protect & Care Shaving Cream in contain silicones, sulfates or parabens?

Silicones: yes (Dimethicone). Sulfates: none listed. Parabens: none listed.

Which ingredient rules does Nivea Men Protect & Care Shaving Cream in pass?

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