Nivea Men Sensitive Face Wash

Name: NIVEA Nivea Men Sensitive Face Wash
Brand: NIVEA

cleanser

Overall score6.0

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NIVEA Nivea Men Sensitive Face Wash scores 6.0/9.8 overall. It ranks highest in low irritation risk (9.0) and formulation safety (8.0).

✶ Hero ingredients

#2Glycerin

One of the most effective humectants

#3Sodium Laureth Sulfate

Foaming surfactant

#4Carbomer

Gel-forming thickener

Score breakdown

Overall

6.0

Hydration Efficacy3.8

Irritation Risk9.0

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Active Ingredient Strength2.0

Ingredient Transparency7.8

Formulation Safety8.0

Estimated — based on ingredient analysis. Scores refine as user reviews are added.

Scores last verified: April 2026

What makes NIVEA Nivea Men Sensitive Face Wash stand out

NIVEA Nivea Men Sensitive Face Wash is a decent cleanser with an overall score of 6.0/9.8. it takes a straightforward approach to skincare. The formula leads with Glycerin, Chamomilla Recuti Flower Extract, Hamamelis Virginia Bark/Leaf Extract — ingredients that support the skin barrier and moisture levels.

It performs well on low irritation risk (9.0). On the flip side, hydration could be stronger and active ingredient concentration is on the lighter side.

Is this right for you?

Great for

✓Sensitive skin — low irritation risk with a gentle formulation
✓Safety-conscious shoppers — clean formulation with minimal flags
✓Ingredient-aware buyers — transparent, well-documented formula

May not suit

⚠Very dry skin types looking for heavy-duty moisture
⚠Those seeking potent actives — this leans more maintenance than treatment

Key ingredients

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Glycerin
Draws in moisture — #2 in the INCI list
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Chamomilla Recuti Flower Extract
Works on your skin — #6 in the INCI list
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Hamamelis Virginia Bark/Leaf Extract
Works on your skin — #7 in the INCI list
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Peg-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Softens and smooths — #10 in the INCI list
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Caprylic/Capric Triglycende Phenoxyethanol
Softens and smooths — #12 in the INCI list

Full ingredient list

15 ingredients — listed in INCI order (highest concentration first)

#1Aqua #2Glycerin #3Sodium Laureth Sulfate #4Carbomer #5Panthen Tocopheryl Acetate #6Chamomilla Recuti Flower Extract #7Hamamelis Virginia Bark/Leaf Extract #8Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate #9Peg-7 Glyceryl Cocoate #10Peg-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil #11Xanthan Gum Maltodextrin #12Caprylic/Capric Triglycende Phenoxyethanol #132-Hexanediol Trisodi Edta #14Benzophenone-4 #15Parfum

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Ingredient breakdown

Holds the formula together4
Other ingredient3
Works on your skin2
Softens and smooths2
Draws in moisture1
Keeps the product fresh1
UV protection1
Added scent1

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