Sensitive Shaving Gel

shaving cream · 200 ml · Men's grooming

Nivea Men Sensitive Shaving Gel is free of essential oils, drying alcohol, sulfates, silicones, parabens and MI / MCI, going by its full 23-ingredient list, with glycerin, piroctone olamine and vitamin E. List checked November 5, 2026.

The catch: it contains fragrance and labelled fragrance allergens (Linalool).

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

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Key ingredients in Sensitive Shaving Gel

Glycerin
A classic humectant that keeps skin hydrated.
Piroctone olamine
An anti-dandruff active.
Vitamin E
An antioxidant that protects the formula and the skin.

Full ingredient list, decoded

23 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.…
3TriethanolamineTriethanolamine is a clear, thick, slightly alkaline liquid used mainly to adjust a…
4Oleth-20
5Isopentane
6GlycerinGlycerin is a clear, thick, odorless liquid that pulls water into the skin and helps…
7Isopropyl PalmitateIsopropyl Palmitate is a light, clear oil made from palmitic acid and isopropyl…
8Chamomilla Recutita Flower ExtractA plant extract made from the flowers of German chamomile. It is mainly used to soothe…
9Hamamelis Virginiana Bark/Leaf Extract
10MaltodextrinMaltodextrin is a powdery, sugar-like starch fragment made by partly breaking down…
11Tocopheryl AcetateTocopheryl Acetate is a stable form of vitamin E. Its main job is to act as an…
12Caprylic-Capric-Triglyceride
13HydroxyethylcelluloseHydroxyethylcellulose is a plant-derived thickener made by modifying cellulose, the…
14Hydroxypropyl MethylcelluloseA plant-derived cellulose that has been modified to dissolve in water. It mainly…
15Laureth-2Laureth-2 is a mild cleansing agent made from lauryl alcohol, a fatty alcohol, with a…
16PEG-14 M
17PEG-90 Glyceryl Isostearate
18PolyisobutenePolyisobutene is a synthetic, sticky polymer that helps hold ingredients together and…
19IsobutaneIsobutane is a light gas made only of carbon and hydrogen, used mainly as a propellant…
20Piroctone OlaminePiroctone olamine is a synthetic anti-dandruff active that helps reduce flakes by…
21BHTBHT is a synthetic antioxidant that slows down oxidation, the process that makes oils…
22LinaloolLinalool is a fragrance compound found naturally in flowers and herbs, and in skincare…Labelled fragrance allergens
23ParfumAroma is a label term for a scent blend added to a product to give it a pleasant smell.Fragrance

Source: Nivea Men product page, www.nivea.co.uk/products/nivea-men-sensitive-shaving-gel-422431200045., retrieved November 5, 2026.

Every flag we check

Check	Result	Ingredients found
Fragrance	Contains	Parfum (#23)
Essential oils	None listed	—
Labelled fragrance allergens	Contains	Linalool (#22)
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 Shaving Gel fragrance-free?

No. Nivea Men Sensitive Shaving Gel contains Parfum (ingredient 23 of 23).

Does Nivea Men Sensitive Shaving Gel contain silicones, sulfates or parabens?

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

Which ingredient rules does Nivea Men Sensitive Shaving Gel pass?

Its full list passes our ingredient rules for MI allergy, pregnancy, dry skin and dehydrated skin. Key ingredients: Glycerin, Piroctone olamine and Vitamin E.