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Nivea Men Protect & Care Shaving Cream in

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Nivea Men

Protect & Care Shaving Cream in

shaving cream · 100 ml · Men's grooming

Nivea Men Protect & Care Shaving Cream in is free of essential oils, drying alcohol, sulfates, parabens and MI / MCI, going by its full 21-ingredient list, with glycerin, panthenol and dimethicone. List checked November 5, 2026.

The catch: it contains fragrance (Parfum), labelled fragrance allergens (Limonene, Linalool) and silicones (Dimethicone).

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

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Key ingredients in Protect & Care Shaving Cream in

  • Glycerin

    A classic humectant that keeps skin hydrated.

  • Panthenol (pro-vitamin B5)

    Soothes and helps skin and hair hold moisture.

  • Dimethicone

    A skin protectant that forms a breathable barrier.

  • Aloe vera

    A soothing, hydrating plant juice.

Full ingredient list, decoded

21 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. 2Palmitic AcidPalmitic Acid is a natural fatty acid found in palm oil, shea butter and animal fats.…
  3. 3Stearic AcidStearic acid is a solid, waxy fatty acid that comes from animal and plant fats. It…
  4. 4Cocos Nucifera OilCoconut oil is a plant oil pressed from coconut meat that mainly softens skin and hair…
  5. 5Potassium HydroxidePotassium Hydroxide is a strong alkali used to raise pH and help make soap from fatty…
  6. 6GlycerinGlycerin is a clear, thick, odorless liquid that pulls water into the skin and helps…
  7. 7Olea Europaea Fruit OilA plant oil pressed from the fruit of the olive tree. It softens skin and hair and…
  8. 8ParfumAroma is a label term for a scent blend added to a product to give it a pleasant smell.Fragrance
  9. 9DimethiconeDimethicone is a silicone, a light, water-resistant oil that forms a smooth, breathable…Silicones
  10. 10Maris SalMaris Sal is the INCI name for sea salt, the mineral salt left behind when seawater…
  11. 11PanthenolPanthenol is a form of vitamin B5 that the skin and hair convert to pantothenic acid.…
  12. 12Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice PowderA powder made from the inner leaf juice of the aloe vera plant. It mainly helps hydrate…
  13. 13PantolactonePantolactone is a small molecule that helps condition skin and serves as a building…
  14. 14Cetearyl AlcoholA waxy fatty alcohol blend that thickens formulas and helps oil and water mix into…
  15. 15Myristic AcidMyristic Acid is a saturated fatty acid from plant oils like coconut and palm kernel.…
  16. 16Arachidic Acid
  17. 17Oleic AcidOleic acid is a fatty acid found in many plant oils, including olive oil. In skincare…
  18. 18Citric AcidCitric acid is a mild, naturally occurring acid found in citrus fruit. In skincare and…
  19. 19Sodium HydroxideSodium hydroxide is a strong alkali, also called caustic soda. In small amounts it…
  20. 20LimoneneLimonene is a natural scent molecule found in citrus peel oils. It gives products a…Labelled fragrance allergens
  21. 21LinaloolLinalool is a fragrance compound found naturally in flowers and herbs, and in skincare…Labelled fragrance allergens

Source: Open Beauty Facts (ODbL), world.openbeautyfacts.org/product/4005900613516, retrieved November 5, 2026.

Every flag we check

CheckResultIngredients found
FragranceContainsParfum (#8)
Essential oilsNone listed—
Labelled fragrance allergensContainsLimonene (#20), Linalool (#21)
Drying alcoholNone listed—
SulfatesNone listed—
SiliconesContainsDimethicone (#9)
ParabensNone listed—
MI / MCINone listed—
Formaldehyde releasersNone listed—
Mineral oil & petrolatumNone listed—
LanolinNone listed—
Chemical UV filtersNone listed—

Frequently asked questions

Is Nivea Men Protect & Care Shaving Cream in fragrance-free?

No. Nivea Men Protect & Care Shaving Cream in contains Parfum (ingredient 8 of 21).

Does Nivea Men Protect & Care Shaving Cream in contain silicones, sulfates or parabens?

Silicones: yes (Dimethicone). Sulfates: none listed. Parabens: none listed.

What is Nivea Men Protect & Care Shaving Cream in good for?

By its ingredient list it fits mi allergy, pregnancy, dry skin and dehydrated skin: it passes every free-from rule we set for those needs. Key ingredients: Glycerin, Panthenol (pro-vitamin B5), Dimethicone and Aloe vera.

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