Nivea For Men Sensitive Soothing Shave Gel Versus Cremo Sensitive Shave Cream
Updated on January 17, 2025
Overview
Cool Features
They both contain Vitamin E
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for dry skin and sensitive skin
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, silicones or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain fragrances and oils
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Ingredient Info
Nivea For Men Sensitive Soothing Shave Gel 23 ingredients
Cremo Sensitive Shave Cream 24 ingredients
What's inside (and what isn't)
What's inside (and what isn't)
At a glance
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Nivea For Men Sensitive Soothing Shave Gel 23 ingredients
Cremo Sensitive Shave Cream 24 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningPalmitic Acid
Emollient
Triethanolamine
BufferingOleth-20
CleansingIsopentane
SolventSorbitol
Humectant
Paraffinum Liquidum
Emollient
Isobutane
Gossypium Herbaceum Seed Oil
Skin Conditioning
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Glycine Soja Oil
Emollient
Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract
Masking
Bisabolol
Masking
PEG-90 Glyceryl Isostearate
Cleansing
Hydroxyethylcellulose
Emulsion StabilisingPolyisobutene
Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose
Emulsion StabilisingPEG-14m
Emulsion StabilisingLaureth-2
CleansingMethylparaben
Preservative
Propylparaben
Preservative
BHT
Antioxidant
Parfum
Masking
Water, Palmitic Acid, Triethanolamine, Oleth-20, Isopentane, Sorbitol, Paraffinum Liquidum, Isobutane, Gossypium Herbaceum Seed Oil, Tocopheryl Acetate, Glycine Soja Oil, Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract, Bisabolol, PEG-90 Glyceryl Isostearate, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Polyisobutene, Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose, PEG-14m, Laureth-2, Methylparaben, Propylparaben, BHT, Parfum
Water
Skin ConditioningSodium Cocoyl Isethionate
CleansingPalmitic Acid
Emollient
Stearic Acid
Cleansing
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Glycol Distearate
Emollient
Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil
Emollient
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Hydroxypropyl Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride
Oryza Sativa Bran Extract
Skin Conditioning
Laureth-2
CleansingPEG/PPG-120/10 Trimethylolpropane Trioleate
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin Conditioning
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningHelianthus Annuus Extract
Emollient
Citric Acid
Buffering
Anthemis Nobilis Flower Oil
Masking
Lavandula Angustifolia Oil
Masking
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialHelichrysum Angustifolium Flower Oil
Masking
Chamomilla Recutita Flower Oil
Masking
Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil
Masking
Water, Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate, Palmitic Acid, Stearic Acid, Cetearyl Alcohol, Glycol Distearate, Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil, Phenoxyethanol, Hydroxypropyl Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride, Oryza Sativa Bran Extract, Laureth-2, PEG/PPG-120/10 Trimethylolpropane Trioleate, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Ethylhexylglycerin, Helianthus Annuus Extract, Citric Acid, Anthemis Nobilis Flower Oil, Lavandula Angustifolia Oil, Allantoin, Tocopherol, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract, Helichrysum Angustifolium Flower Oil, Chamomilla Recutita Flower Oil, Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
We don't have a description for Laureth-2 yet.
Palmitic Acid is a fatty acid naturally found in our skin and in many plant and animal sources. In cosmetics, it is usually derived from palm oil. It serves many purposes in skincare, acting as a cleanser, emollient, and emulsifier.
As an emollient, palmitic acid helps soften and smooth the skin by preventing water loss. In cleansers, it helps remove oil and dirt while creating foam.
Its emulsifying properties help stabilize products by keeping water and oil-based ingredients from separating.
This may not be suitable for fungal acne-prone skin, as fatty acids like this can sometimes trigger breakouts in sensitive individuals.
Learn more about Palmitic AcidWater. 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. If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!
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