Sensitive is a range for men with sensitive skin, and in this case, the product also has protection factor 15 which, although it is not enough for the whole day, can help fight against the harmful rays of the sun.
It is a formula without alcohol, and also includes Chamomile and Witch Hazel, which are two soothing botanical ingredients, so it can be a fairly suitable moisturizer for this type of more delicate skin.
In addition, it is enriched with Vitamin E and Provitamin B5, which are the soothing and protective active ingredients used to reduce and avoid irritation. This can be a good after-shave cream when the skin is most exposed to irritation.
But before making a judgment, I am going to analyze the INCI to see if there are any other irritants in the formula, and in what proportion are the assets.
And after reading this article, I recommend that you take a look at this one with an analysis of the Best Creams for Men’s Face .
Index
Nivea Men Sensitive Protective Moisturizing Analysis SPF15
- Glycerin : Tested in Clarins Men’s Anti-Wrinkle Cream .
- Isopropyl Palmitate : Analyzed in NewPeptin’s Wrinkle Repair wrinkle cream .
- C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate : Tested in Neutrogena’s Age Fighter anti-wrinkle cream .
- Tapioca Starch : Tested in Eucerin Hyaluron-Filler SPF 30 Cream .
- Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane : Tested in Neutrogena’s Age Fighter anti-wrinkle cream as Avobenzone.
- Cetearyl Alcohol : Analyzed in the Kiehl’s Midnight Recovery Eye eye contour .
- Hydrogenated Coco-Glycerides : Analyzed in the Clarins Concentré Zone Regarding eye contour .
- Octocrylene : Tested in Neutrogena’s Age Fighter Anti-Wrinkle Cream .
- Phenylbenzimidazole Sulfonic Acid : Analyzed in Nivea’s Active Age anti-wrinkle cream .
- Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate : Analyzed in the eye contour of Nutreplus .
- Caprylic / Capric Triglyceride : Tested in Clarins Men’s wrinkle cream as Caprylic / capric glycerides.
- Panthenol : Analyzed in Fiori di Cipria’s anti-wrinkle cream for men .
- Tocopheryl Acetate : Analyzed in Clarins Men’s Anti-Wrinkle Cream as Tocopherol Acetate.
- Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract : Analyzed in NewPeptin’s Wrinkle Repair anti-wrinkle cream .
- Hamamelis Virginiana Bark / Leaf Extract : Analyzed in the eye contour of Nezeni Cosmetics .
- Maltodextrin : Tested in Lancaster’s Skin Therapy eye contour .
- Trisodium EDTA : Tested in Clarins Men’s wrinkle cream as Disodium EDTA.
- Sodium Carbomer : Analyzed in Nivea’s anti-wrinkle cream .
- Acrylates / C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer : Tested in Shiseido Men’s Anti-Wrinkle Cream .
- 1,2-Hexanediol : Analyzed in the Mercadona Sisbela eye contour .
- Ethylhexylglycerin : Analyzed in Nezeni Cosmetics anti-wrinkle cream .
- Piroctone Olamine : Analyzed in the anti- blemish treatment Effaclar DUO + from La Roche Posay .
- Phenoxyethanol : Tested in Clarins Men’s Anti-Wrinkle Cream .
- Benzoic Acid : Analyzed in Mercadona’s Sisbela eye contour .
- Linalool : Tested in Clarins Men’s Anti-Wrinkle Cream .
- Limonene : Tested in Clarins Men’s Anti-Wrinkle Cream .
- Coumarin : Analyzed in Biotherm Homme Force Supreme anti-wrinkle cream .
- Perfume .
Summary of Nivea Men Sensitive Protective Moisturizer SPF15 analysis
If we go directly to the first 6 ingredients on the list, we will not find any of the assets mentioned above, which are the ones promoted by the brand. But instead there are lubricants, conditioners and emollients.
A little further down are the sunscreens, chemical in this case, and the truth is that I don’t like them too much. One is a photosensitizer (increases free radicals), the other is potentially carcinogenic, and they’re pretty high on the list.
And already in the middle of the list, provitamin B5, vitamin E and botanical actives appear. Its anti-irritant, anti-inflammatory and soothing properties will not be of great help to the cream, since its proportion is very low.
And the worst thing is that in a cream specially formulated for sensitive skin, there is an eye irritant, a toxic preservative, an ingredient that can cause allergic reactions, and a good amount of fragrances and perfumes.
If we remember, fragrances and perfumes are one of the main causes of irritation in a cosmetic. Nivea is proud to put 0% alcohol on the packaging, but keep in mind that alcohol is not the only ingredient that irritates.
Alternative
Alcohol-free, fragrance-free, fragrance-free and without irritating or toxic ingredients, this is the alternative offered by Nezeni Cosmetics Collagen Cream for the most sensitive male skin.
They also have the Botox effect Antiage cream for mature skin that wants to reduce the signs of aging, thanks to its anti-wrinkle and moisturizing active ingredients.
You have his full analysis in the link I put above.
Kathie Sand always saw the world of beauty as the terrain on which to build her professional career, a goal that was clear to her when she was only 15 years old. Her great concern to expand knowledge led her to settle in Paris where she studied hand in hand with the best beauty professionals and with the most advanced techniques for skin care.