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Nivea Men Power Fresh Shower Gel

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Nivea Men

Power Fresh Shower Gel

body wash · 500 ml · Men's grooming

Nivea Men Power Fresh Shower Gel is free of essential oils, labelled fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones, parabens and MI / MCI, going by its full 12-ingredient list, with glycerin. List checked November 5, 2026.

The catch: it contains fragrance (Parfum) and sulfates (Sodium Laureth Sulfate).

  • Contains fragrance
  • No essential oils
  • No labelled fragrance allergens
  • No drying alcohol
  • Contains sulfates
  • Silicone-free
  • Paraben-free
  • No MI/MCI
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Key ingredients in Power Fresh Shower Gel

  • Glycerin

    A classic humectant that keeps skin hydrated.

Full ingredient list, decoded

12 ingredients, in label order (highest amount first; below about 1% the order is free).

  1. 1AquaAqua is the INCI name for water, the main base of many creams, lotions and cleansers…
  2. 2Sodium Laureth SulfateSodium laureth sulfate is a cleansing agent, called a surfactant, that lifts oil and…Sulfates
  3. 3Cocamidopropyl BetaineA mild, coconut-derived cleansing agent that creates foam and helps other cleansers…
  4. 4Decyl GlucosideA plant-derived, gentle cleansing agent made from glucose and a fatty alcohol. It helps…
  5. 5MentholMenthol is a cooling compound found naturally in peppermint oil and also made in labs.…
  6. 6GlycerinGlycerin is a clear, thick, odorless liquid that pulls water into the skin and helps…
  7. 7Citric AcidCitric acid is a mild, naturally occurring acid found in citrus fruit. In skincare and…
  8. 8Sodium ChlorideA simple mineral salt, made of sodium and chloride, used mainly to adjust thickness and…
  9. 9Sodium SulfateA simple mineral salt of sodium and sulfate. In skin and hair products, its main job is…
  10. 10Sodium BenzoateSodium benzoate is the sodium salt of benzoic acid, a water-soluble powder used mainly…
  11. 11ParfumAroma is a label term for a scent blend added to a product to give it a pleasant smell.Fragrance
  12. 12CI 42090

Source: Nivea Men product page, www.nivea.co.uk/products/nivea-men-fresh-power-shower-gel-500ml-400580, retrieved November 5, 2026.

Every flag we check

CheckResultIngredients found
FragranceContainsParfum (#11)
Essential oilsNone listed—
Labelled fragrance allergensNone listed—
Drying alcoholNone listed—
SulfatesContainsSodium Laureth Sulfate (#2)
SiliconesNone listed—
ParabensNone listed—
MI / MCINone listed—
Formaldehyde releasersNone listed—
Mineral oil & petrolatumNone listed—
LanolinNone listed—
Chemical UV filtersNone listed—

Frequently asked questions

Is Nivea Men Power Fresh Shower Gel fragrance-free?

No. Nivea Men Power Fresh Shower Gel contains Parfum (ingredient 11 of 12).

Does Nivea Men Power Fresh Shower Gel contain silicones, sulfates or parabens?

Silicones: none listed. Sulfates: yes (Sodium Laureth Sulfate). Parabens: none listed.

What is Nivea Men Power Fresh Shower Gel good for?

By its ingredient list it fits mi allergy, acne-prone skin, fungal acne (malassezia) and pregnancy: it passes every free-from rule we set for those needs. Key ingredients: Glycerin.

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