Nivea Sensitive Shaving Foam
Nivea Sensitive Shaving Foam lists 25 ingredients on its label, 25 decoded. See what each one does, its irritancy and comedogenic tendency, and its status in national inventories.
Ingredients overview
Label order. Colour is our internal rating: green routine, yellow restricted or worth a look, red prohibited or high-risk, grey not yet decoded.
Ingredients are listed in label order; the order reflects the label only, not exact concentrations.
- Aqua
- Isobutane
- Triethanolamine
- Laureth-23
- Palmitic Acid
- Stearic Acid
- Glycerin
- Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract
- Hamamelis Virginiana Bark/Leaf Extract
- Maltodextrin
- Tocopheryl Acetate
- Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
- Coco-Caprylate/Caprate
- Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose
- Myristic Acid
- Arachidic Acid
- Oleic Acid
- Potassium Hydroxide
- Butane
- Propane
- Silica
- BHT
- Piroctone Olamine
- Linalool
- Parfum
Highlights
Free of parabensFree of siliconesFree of sulfatesFree of mineral oilFree of formaldehyde releasersContains PEGContains essential oilsContains alcoholContains EU-26 allergensContains fragrance
Formulation view Aerosol-based foam using butane propellants and surfactant systems. Chamomile and witch hazel extracts soothe post-shave skin. Vitamin E acts as an antioxidant. Suitable for sensitive skin shaving. Note: contains fragrances and requires light-protected storage.E · AI inference · to be verified
Key ingredients
- SOLVENT
- Aqua
- PROPELLANT
- Isobutane
- BUFFERING
- Triethanolamine
- EMULSIFIER
- Laureth-23
- SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT
- Palmitic Acid
- CLEANSING
- Stearic Acid
- DENATURANT
- Glycerin
- FRAGRANCE
- Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract
Other ingredients
Hamamelis Virginiana Bark/Leaf ExtractMaltodextrinTocopheryl AcetateCaprylic/Capric TriglycerideCoco-Caprylate/CaprateHydroxypropyl MethylcelluloseMyristic AcidArachidic AcidOleic AcidPotassium HydroxideButanePropaneSilicaBHTPiroctone OlamineLinaloolParfum
Skim through
| Ingredient | What it does | Irr. · Com. | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aqua | SOLVENT | 0 · – | Green |
| Isobutane | PROPELLANT | 0 · – | Red |
| Triethanolamine | BUFFERING, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, FRAGRANCE, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING · 限制 III/62 | 2 · 2 | Yellow |
| Laureth-23 | EMULSIFIER, VISCOSITY_INCREASER | 0 · – | Green |
| Palmitic Acid | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING | 0 · – | Green |
| Stearic Acid | CLEANSING, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, EMULSION STABILISING, FRAGRANCE, REFATTING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING | 0 · 3 | Green |
| Glycerin | DENATURANT, HAIR CONDITIONING, HUMECTANT, ORAL CARE, SKIN PROTECTING, SOLVENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING, PERFUMING, FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING - HUMECTANT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract | FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · – | Green |
| Hamamelis Virginiana Bark/Leaf Extract | ASTRINGENT, SKIN CONDITIONING | 1 · – | Green |
| Maltodextrin | ABSORBENT, BINDING, EMULSION STABILISING, FILM FORMING, HAIR CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · – | Green |
| Tocopheryl Acetate | ANTIOXIDANT, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride | FRAGRANCE, SOLVENT, PERFUMING, SKIN CONDITIONING - OCCLUSIVE | 0 · – | Green |
| Coco-Caprylate/Caprate | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · – | Green |
| Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose | ANTISTATIC, BINDING, EMULSION STABILISING, FILM FORMING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · – | Green |
| Myristic Acid | PERFUMING, FRAGRANCE, OPACIFYING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING | 0 · – | Green |
| Arachidic Acid | CLEANSING, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, OPACIFYING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING | 0 · – | Green |
| Oleic Acid | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING | 0 · – | Green |
| Potassium Hydroxide | BUFFERING · 限制 III/15a, 15d | 5 · – | Yellow |
| Butane | PROPELLANT | 0 · – | Red |
| Propane | PROPELLANT | — | Green |
| Silica | ABRASIVE, ABSORBENT, ANTICAKING, BULKING, OPACIFYING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · – | Green |
| BHT | ANTIOXIDANT, FRAGRANCE · 限制 III / 325 | 0 · – | Yellow |
| Piroctone Olamine | ANTI-SEBORRHEIC, PRESERVATIVE · 限制 III/61 V/35 | 2 · – | Yellow |
| Linalool | DEODORANT, PERFUMING · 限制 III/84 | 3 · – | Yellow |
| Parfum | FRAGRANCE, PERFUMING | 2 · – | Yellow |
The comedogenic column only shows scores with a published source. A blank means "no public source", not "non-comedogenic".
Ingredients explained
Each note carries its evidence level: C comes from official inventories (NMPA names, CosIng functions, annex restrictions); E is AI inference nobody has checked yet — treat it as a candidate. How we grade evidence →
- Aqua
- Solvent, main base; microbial control is criticalE · AI inference · to be verified
- Isobutane
- Propellant for aerosol products, flammable; store and transport away from fire sourcesB · Third-party verified
- Triethanolamine
- Triethanolamine for buffering; restricted, limit concentration to avoid high pH and irritationB · Third-party verified
- Laureth-23
- O/W emulsifier and thickener at 1-5%; provides high viscosity and foam stability; common in hair gels and high-viscosity lotions; low sensitizationC · Official source
- Palmitic Acid
- Palmitic acid for emulsification/emollient; solid fat, high melting point, occlusive.B · Third-party verified
- Stearic Acid
- Fatty acid emulsifier, white waxy solid; adds slip feelB · Third-party verified
- Glycerin
- Workhorse humectant at 3–10%; tacky at high levels, pair with occlusivesC · Official source
- Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract
- Plant extract, soothing properties; contains natural allergens, high levels may irritate.E · AI inference · to be verified
- Hamamelis Virginiana Bark/Leaf Extract
- Witch Hazel extract for astringency and skin conditioning; contains salicylates, test for irritation.E · AI inference · to be verified
- Maltodextrin
- High-MW multifunctional excipient for thickening, binding, and emulsion stability; inert, non-penetrating conditioning.B · Third-party verified
- Tocopheryl Acetate
- Vitamin E derivative antioxidant at 0.1–1%; more stable than tocopherol, store protected from lightC · Official source
- Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
- Light occlusive and solvent at 1–10%; non-greasy feel, suitable for oily and combination skinC · Official source
- Coco-Caprylate/Caprate
- Lightweight mid-chain ester, quick spreading, suitable for oily skin, non-comedogenic.B · Third-party verified
- Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose
- High polymer for thickening and film formation; water-soluble, used in physical sunscreens or gels, tacky at high levelsB · Third-party verified
- Myristic Acid
- Saturated fatty acid, saponification feedstock; insoluble alone, pairs with stearic acid.B · Third-party verified
- Arachidic Acid
- C20 straight-chain fatty acid acting as emulsifier and conditioner; adds opacity, biodegradable, low irritancy.B · Third-party verified
- Oleic Acid
- Oleic acid for emolliency/emulsification; high levels may increase skin penetrationB · Third-party verified
- Potassium Hydroxide
- Strong alkali pH adjuster, trace usage (<0.1%); corrosive, must be neutralized.B · Third-party verified
- Butane
- Butane propellant; highly flammable, volatile; requires pressure vessel compliance.B · Third-party verified
- Propane
- Propellant for aerosol delivery; requires sealed packaging, keep away from flames and high heat.B · Third-party verified
- Silica
- Silica powder at 1–10%; absorbs oil, thickens, provides matte finish, for oil-control productsC · Official source
- BHT
- Lipophilic antioxidant at 0.01-0.05%; ineffective with acidic systems, label-sensitive, check regulatory limits as preservative alternative.B · Third-party verified
- Piroctone Olamine
- Antifungal/antiseborrheic agent; high-concentration irritation; avoid eye area.C · Official source
- Linalool
- Natural fragrance component at ≤0.05%; one of EU 26 allergens, caution for sensitive skinC · Official source
- Parfum
- Fragrance for scent; may contain allergens, caution for sensitive skin, full labeling required.E · AI inference · to be verified
Source: full ingredient list published on the product label, collected 2026-09-22. Ratings are our internal reading, not a regulatory conclusion.
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