nivea Silver Shave Gel
nivea Nivea Silver Shave Gel lists 23 ingredients on its label, 19 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
- Tea-Palmitate
- Oleth-20
- Isopentane
- Glycerin
- Paraffinum Liquidum
- Silver Citrate
- Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract
- Panthenol
- Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
- Hydroxyethylcellulose
- Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose
- Laureth-2
- PEG-14M
- PEG-90 Glyceryl Isostearate
- Polyisobutene
- Propylene Glycol
- Isobutane
- Citric Acid
- Piroctone Olamine
- BHT
- Limonene
- Parfum
Highlights
Free of parabensFree of siliconesFree of sulfatesFree of formaldehyde releasersContains alcoholContains mineral oilContains essential oilsContains PEGContains EU-26 allergensContains fragrance
Key ingredients
- SOLVENT
- Aqua
- PROPELLANT
- Isopentane
- DENATURANT
- Glycerin
- ANTISTATIC
- Paraffinum LiquidumPanthenol
- ANTIMICROBIAL
- Silver Citrate
- FRAGRANCE
- Chamomilla Recutita Flower ExtractCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Other ingredients
Tea-PalmitateOleth-20HydroxyethylcelluloseHydroxypropyl MethylcelluloseLaureth-2PEG-14MPEG-90 Glyceryl IsostearatePolyisobutenePropylene GlycolIsobutaneCitric AcidPiroctone OlamineBHTLimoneneParfum
Skim through
| Ingredient | What it does | Irr. · Com. | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aqua | SOLVENT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Tea-Palmitate | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Oleth-20 | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Isopentane | PROPELLANT, SOLVENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 2 · – | Green |
| Glycerin | DENATURANT, HAIR CONDITIONING, HUMECTANT, ORAL CARE, SKIN PROTECTING, SOLVENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING, PERFUMING, FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING - HUMECTANT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Paraffinum Liquidum | ANTISTATIC, SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SKIN PROTECTING, SOLVENT | 0 · 2 | Green |
| Silver Citrate | ANTIMICROBIAL, DEODORANT, PRESERVATIVE · 限制 V/59 | 1 · 0 | Green |
| Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract | FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · – | Green |
| Panthenol | ANTISTATIC, HAIR CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride | FRAGRANCE, SOLVENT, PERFUMING, SKIN CONDITIONING - OCCLUSIVE | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Hydroxyethylcellulose | BINDING, EMULSION STABILISING, FILM FORMING, LIGHT STABILIZER, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose | ANTISTATIC, BINDING, EMULSION STABILISING, FILM FORMING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Laureth-2 | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| PEG-14M | BINDING, EMULSION STABILISING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| PEG-90 Glyceryl Isostearate | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Polyisobutene | BINDING, FILM FORMING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 1 | Green |
| Propylene Glycol | HUMECTANT, FRAGRANCE, SOLVENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING, SKIN CONDITIONING - HUMECTANT, SKIN CONDITIONING - MISCELLANEOUS | 1 · 0 | Green |
| Isobutane | PROPELLANT | 0 · 0 | Red |
| Citric Acid | BUFFERING, CHELATING, FRAGRANCE | 1 · 0 | Green |
| Piroctone Olamine | ANTI-SEBORRHEIC, PRESERVATIVE · 限制 III/61 V/35 | 2 · 0 | Yellow |
| BHT | ANTIOXIDANT, FRAGRANCE · 限制 III / 325 | 0 · 0 | Yellow |
| Limonene | DEODORANT, SOLVENT, PERFUMING · 限制 III/88 III/167 III/168 | 1 · – | Yellow |
| Parfum | FRAGRANCE, PERFUMING | 2 · 0 | Yellow |
Ingredients explained
- Aqua
- Solvent, main base; microbial control is critical
- Tea-Palmitate
- Not decoded yet
- Oleth-20
- Not decoded yet
- Isopentane
- Volatile solvent/propellant for aerosols; flammable, respiratory irritant, not for face/eye products
- Glycerin
- Workhorse humectant at 3–10%; tacky at high levels, pair with occlusives
- Paraffinum Liquidum
- Mineral oil occlusive; high moisture retention but heavy feel, moderate comedogenicity, caution for acne-prone skin.
- Silver Citrate
- Silver salt for antimicrobial/deodorizing; EU limits concentration (<0.01%), monitor long-term contact, avoid in food-grade containers.
- Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract
- Plant extract, soothing properties; contains natural allergens, high levels may irritate.
- Panthenol
- Panthenol (vitamin B5) at 1–5%; moisturizing and reparative, supports barrier recovery
- Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
- Light occlusive and solvent at 1–10%; non-greasy feel, suitable for oily and combination skin
- Hydroxyethylcellulose
- Water-soluble cellulose ether for thickening and suspension stabilization; sensitive to ions, electrolytes reduce viscosity, use at pH 7-8.
- Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose
- High polymer for thickening and film formation; water-soluble, used in physical sunscreens or gels, tacky at high levels
- Laureth-2
- Not decoded yet
- PEG-14M
- Water-soluble PEG surfactant/emulsifier at 1-3%; avoid with strong oxidizers
- PEG-90 Glyceryl Isostearate
- Not decoded yet
- Polyisobutene
- Inert film former and occlusive; increases viscosity, slippery feel, used in lipsticks
- Propylene Glycol
- Polyol humectant at 3-10%; hygroscopic, slight tackiness, mild irritation at high conc., verify preservative efficacy, no allergen.
- Isobutane
- Propellant for aerosol products, flammable; store and transport away from fire sources
- Citric Acid
- Buffer and chelator at 0.1–2%; adjusts pH, may irritate sensitive skin at low pH
- Piroctone Olamine
- Antifungal/antiseborrheic agent; high-concentration irritation; avoid eye area.
- BHT
- Lipophilic antioxidant at 0.01-0.05%; ineffective with acidic systems, label-sensitive, check regulatory limits as preservative alternative.
- Limonene
- Natural fragrance solvent, EU allergen; poor photostability
- Parfum
- Fragrance for scent; may contain allergens, caution for sensitive skin, full labeling required.
Source: full ingredient list published on the product label, collected 2026-09-19. Ratings are our internal reading, not a regulatory conclusion. · Product page
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