Nivea Sensitive Post Shave Balm Versus Harry's Post-Shave Mist
Updated on February 02, 2025
Overview
Cool Features
They both contain Vitamin E
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for dry skin, sensitive skin, scar healing and dark spots
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain fragrances and silicones
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Ingredient Info
Nivea Sensitive Post Shave Balm 21 ingredients
Harry's Post-Shave Mist 32 ingredients
What's inside (and what isn't)
What's inside (and what isn't)
At a glance
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Nivea Sensitive Post Shave Balm 21 ingredients
Harry's Post-Shave Mist 32 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningCyclomethicone
Emollient
Glyceryl Lanolate
Emollient
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
Isopropyl Palmitate
Emollient
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Bisabolol
Masking
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Hamamelis Virginiana Water
Astringent
Glycine Soja Hull
Abrasive
Calendula Officinalis Flower
Skin Conditioning
Citric Acid
Buffering
Triceteareth-4 Phosphate
EmulsifyingSodium Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Ethylparaben
Preservative
Methylparaben
Preservative
Propylparaben
Preservative
Butylparaben
Masking
Parfum
Masking
Water, Cyclomethicone, Glyceryl Lanolate, Panthenol, Propylene Glycol, Isopropyl Palmitate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Bisabolol, Allantoin, Hamamelis Virginiana Water, Glycine Soja Hull, Calendula Officinalis Flower, Citric Acid, Triceteareth-4 Phosphate, Sodium Carbomer, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylparaben, Methylparaben, Propylparaben, Butylparaben, Parfum
Water
Skin ConditioningAloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin Conditioning
Isoceteth-20
Emulsifying
Sodium Gluconate
Skin ConditioningTocopherol
Antioxidant
Enteromorpha Compressa Extract
Skin ProtectingSilybum Marianum Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningOcimum Sanctum Leaf Extract
Skin Conditioning
Saccharide Isomerate
Humectant
Squalane
Emollient
Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil
Skin Conditioning
Lavandula Angustifolia Oil
Masking
Mentha Piperita Oil
Masking
Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil
Masking
Pogostemon Cablin Leaf Oil
Masking
Mentha Viridis Leaf Oil
Astringent
Juniperus Mexicana Oil
Masking
Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil
Perfuming
Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil
Antioxidant
Amodimethicone
Cetrimonium Chloride
Antimicrobial
Trideceth-10
CleansingPropanediol
Solvent
Camphor
Masking
Menthol
Masking
Citric Acid
Buffering
Gluconolactone
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Calcium Gluconate
HumectantSodium Citrate
BufferingLimonene
Perfuming
Linalool
Perfuming
Water, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Isoceteth-20, Sodium Gluconate, Tocopherol, Enteromorpha Compressa Extract, Silybum Marianum Fruit Extract, Ocimum Sanctum Leaf Extract, Saccharide Isomerate, Squalane, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil, Lavandula Angustifolia Oil, Mentha Piperita Oil, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil, Pogostemon Cablin Leaf Oil, Mentha Viridis Leaf Oil, Juniperus Mexicana Oil, Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil, Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil, Amodimethicone, Cetrimonium Chloride, Trideceth-10, Propanediol, Camphor, Menthol, Citric Acid, Gluconolactone, Sodium Benzoate, Calcium Gluconate, Sodium Citrate, Limonene, Linalool
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Citric Acid is an AHA derived from citrus fruits (think oranges, lemons, and limes!).
As an AHA, Citric Acid removes the top layer of skin cells from the newer layer of skin underneath. This helps skin to remove dark spots and even out skin tone.
If you spot Citric Acid near the end of an ingredient list, it's likely there as a pH adjuster rather than an active ingredient.
Read more about some other popular AHA's here:
Learn more about Citric 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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