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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Gillette 2 in 1 ProGlide Shave Gel versus Nivea For Men Sensitive Soothing Shave Gel .

Published on October 25, 2023

Overview

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for dry skin and brightening skin

Free From

They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, silicones or sulfates

What's Inside

They both contain fragrances

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Grooming American Brand United States
Makeup Remover German Brand Germany

Grooming

Grooming products are used to remove hair from the face or body. These include shaving razors, creams, or after-shave products.

Makeup Remover

Makeup removers work to remove makeup from the skin.

Price

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Ingredient Info

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alcohol-free
silicon-free
fragrance-free
sulfate-free
paraben-free
oil-free
fungal-acne safe
reef-safe
eu-allergen-free
vegan
cruelty-free
alcohol-free
silicon-free
fragrance-free
sulfate-free
paraben-free
oil-free
fungal-acne safe
reef-safe
eu-allergen-free
vegan
cruelty-free

At a glance

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Benefits

Hydrating (2)
Acne Fighting
Brightening

Concerns

May Worsen Oily Skin (2)
Irritating
Rosacea (2)
Eczema (2)

Notable Ingredients

Vitamin E

Benefits

Hydrating
Redness Reducing
Reduces Irritation (2)
Brightening

Concerns

May Worsen Oily Skin (2)
Rosacea
Eczema (2)
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Ingredients Side-by-side

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Ingredients Explained

These ingredients are found in both products.

Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.

1
What it does: Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Community Rating: Loved

Water. It's the most common cosmetic ingredient of all. You'll usually see it at the top of ingredient lists, meaning that it makes up the largest part of the product.

So why is it so popular? Water most often acts as a solvent - this means that it helps dissolve other ingredients into the formulation.

You'll also recognize water as that liquid we all need to stay alive. Talk about multi-purpose! If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!

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Gillette 2 in 1 ProGlide Shave Gel contains this as ingredient number 1.

Nivea For Men Sensitive Soothing Shave Gel contains this as ingredient number 1.

2
What it does: Emollient, Emulsifying
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Palmitic Acid is a fatty acid found in our skin. In cosmetics, it is usually derived from palm oil. It is a cleanser, emollient, and emulsifier.

As an emollient, it helps hydrate the skin. The emulsifying properties keep ingredients together in a product.

Palmitic Acid may not be fungal-acne safe. It can worsen oily skin and cause breakouts due to its emollient nature.

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Gillette 2 in 1 ProGlide Shave Gel contains this as ingredient number 2.

Nivea For Men Sensitive Soothing Shave Gel contains this as ingredient number 2.

3
What it does: Buffering, Emulsifying, Masking
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Triethanolamine is an emulsifier and pH adjuster. It is created using ethylene oxide and ammonia. This gives Triethanolamine a nitrogen core and a similar scent to ammonia.

As an emulsifier, it prevents ingredients from separating and enhances texture by adding volume to a product.

PH adjusters are common in cosmetic products. The pH of a product can affect the effectiveness of other ingredients. A product with a high pH may also irritate the skin.

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Gillette 2 in 1 ProGlide Shave Gel contains this as ingredient number 3.

Nivea For Men Sensitive Soothing Shave Gel contains this as ingredient number 3.

4
What it does: Solvent

We don't have a description for Isopentane.

Gillette 2 in 1 ProGlide Shave Gel contains this as ingredient number 4.

Nivea For Men Sensitive Soothing Shave Gel contains this as ingredient number 5.

5
What it does: Masking, Perfuming
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Parfum is a catch-all term for an ingredient or more that is used to give aroma to products. Parfum, or fragrance, can be a blend of hundreds of chemicals or plant oils. This means every product with "fragrance" or "Parfum" in the ingredients list is a different mixture.

In the US, the alternative name for parfum is 'fragrance'. The term 'fragrance' is not regulated in many countries. In many cases, it is up to the brand to define this term.

For instance, many brands choose to label themselves as "fragrance-free" because they are not using synthetic fragrances. However, their products may still contain ingredients such as essential oils that are considered a fragrance. One example is Calendula flower extract. Essential oil ingredients still impart a scent or 'fragrance'.

Depending on the blend, it can cause allergies and sensitivities on the skin. Some ingredients that are known EU allergens include linalool and citronellol.

Products use parfum often to give products a scent or cover up smells of different ingredients.

The bottom line is: not all fragrances/parfum/ingredients are created equally. If you are worried about fragrances, we recommend taking a closer look at an ingredient. And of course, we always recommend speaking with a professional.

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Gillette 2 in 1 ProGlide Shave Gel contains this as ingredient number 8.

Nivea For Men Sensitive Soothing Shave Gel contains this as ingredient number 23.

6
What it does:

We don't have a description for Isobutane.

Gillette 2 in 1 ProGlide Shave Gel contains this as ingredient number 9.

Nivea For Men Sensitive Soothing Shave Gel contains this as ingredient number 8.

7
What it does: Humectant, Masking, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Loved

Sorbitol is a sugar alcohol. It is a hydrating and moisturizing agent created from the reduction process of glucose.

Most sorbitol is usually made from potato starch. It is also found in fruits such as apples and pears.

As a humectant, Sorbitol helps draw water to the skin. This helps keep the skin hydrated. Sorbitol also helps create a thicker texture in products. You might find sorbitol in your toothpaste and other gels.

It is a non-irritating ingredient that is great for those with dry skin.

Sorbitol is a prebiotic. It helps promote the growth of healthy bacteria on your skin. The bacteria on your skin form a microbiome. This microbiome helps protect your skin from infection and harmful bacteria.

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Gillette 2 in 1 ProGlide Shave Gel contains this as ingredient number 10.

Nivea For Men Sensitive Soothing Shave Gel contains this as ingredient number 6.

8
What it does: Emulsion Stabilising, Stabilising
Community Rating: Mixed

Hydroxyethylcellulose is used to improve the texture of products. It is created from a chemical reaction involving ethylene oxide and alkali-cellulose. Cellulose is a sugar found in plant cell walls and help give plants structure.

Hydroxyethylcellulose helps stabilize products by preventing ingredients from separating. It can also help thicken the texture of a product.

This ingredient can also be found in pill medicines to help our bodies digest other ingredients.

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Gillette 2 in 1 ProGlide Shave Gel contains this as ingredient number 11.

Nivea For Men Sensitive Soothing Shave Gel contains this as ingredient number 15.

Here's what our community thinks of the ingredients in these two products.

25% are loved or liked
5% have mixed ratings
45% are disliked or very disliked
25% have no rating yet
22% are loved or liked
4% have mixed ratings
48% are disliked or very disliked
26% have no rating yet

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