MEN Sensitive Cool Post Shave Balm

shaving cream · 100 ml · Men's grooming

Nivea MEN Sensitive Cool Post Shave Balm is free of labelled fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, sulfates, silicones, parabens and MI / MCI, going by its full 19-ingredient list, with glycerin, panthenol and piroctone olamine. List checked November 6, 2026.

The catch: it contains fragrance and essential oils (Pogostemon Cablin Oil).

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

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Key ingredients in MEN Sensitive Cool Post Shave Balm

Glycerin
A classic humectant that keeps skin hydrated.
Panthenol (pro-vitamin B5)
Soothes and helps skin and hair hold moisture.
Piroctone olamine
An anti-dandruff active.
Vitamin E
An antioxidant that protects the formula and the skin.

Full ingredient list, decoded

19 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…
2GlycerinGlycerin is a clear, thick, odorless liquid that pulls water into the skin and helps…
3Isopropyl PalmitateIsopropyl Palmitate is a light, clear oil made from palmitic acid and isopropyl…
4PanthenolPanthenol is a form of vitamin B5 that the skin and hair convert to pantothenic acid.…
5Tocopheryl AcetateTocopheryl Acetate is a stable form of vitamin E. Its main job is to act as an…
6Chamomilla Recutita Flower ExtractA plant extract made from the flowers of German chamomile. It is mainly used to soothe…
7Tapioca StarchA fine white powder made from the starch of cassava root. It mainly absorbs oil and…
8Triceteareth-4 Phosphate
9CarbomerA synthetic polymer made from acrylic acid that thickens water-based products and keeps…
10MaltodextrinMaltodextrin is a powdery, sugar-like starch fragment made by partly breaking down…
11Sodium HydroxideSodium hydroxide is a strong alkali, also called caustic soda. In small amounts it…
12PantolactonePantolactone is a small molecule that helps condition skin and serves as a building…
13Citric AcidCitric acid is a mild, naturally occurring acid found in citrus fruit. In skincare and…
14PhenoxyethanolA synthetic preservative that helps stop bacteria, yeast and mold from growing in…
15Piroctone OlaminePiroctone olamine is a synthetic anti-dandruff active that helps reduce flakes by…
16Trimethylbenzenepropanol
17Pogostemon Cablin OilA fragrant oil steam-distilled from the leaves of the patchouli plant, a member of the…Essential oils
18Amyl SalicylateAmyl Salicylate is a synthetic fragrance ingredient, an ester of salicylic acid, that…
19ParfumAroma is a label term for a scent blend added to a product to give it a pleasant smell.Fragrance

Source: Nivea product page, www.nivea.co.uk/products/nivea-men-sensitive-post-shave-balm-100ml-502, retrieved November 6, 2026.

Every flag we check

Check	Result	Ingredients found
Fragrance	Contains	Parfum (#19)
Essential oils	Contains	Pogostemon Cablin Oil (#17)
Labelled fragrance allergens	None listed	—
Drying alcohol	None listed	—
Sulfates	None listed	—
Silicones	None listed	—
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 Sensitive Cool Post Shave Balm fragrance-free?

No. Nivea MEN Sensitive Cool Post Shave Balm contains Parfum (ingredient 19 of 19).

Does Nivea MEN Sensitive Cool Post Shave Balm contain silicones, sulfates or parabens?

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

Which ingredient rules does Nivea MEN Sensitive Cool Post Shave Balm pass?

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