# NIVEA MEN skincare Page: https://lovi.care/skincare/ae/brands/nivea-men The Lovi Fit is the same in every country; only the stores and prices differ, and the ones here are for the United Arab Emirates. NIVEA MEN is a German skincare brand founded in 1922 and owned by maxingvest GmbH & Co. KGaA since 2004. [en.wikipedia.org](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nivea) [beiersdorf.com](https://www.beiersdorf.com/~/media/Beiersdorf/investors/financial-reports/2009/Beiersdorf-Annual-Report-2009.pdf) [nivea.co.uk](https://www.nivea.co.uk/articles/brand/our-story/nivea-history) NIVEA MEN is loved for its reliable moisturizers, effective cleansers, and skin-friendly formulas. Its products suit normal, dry, and sensitive skin best due to their balanced, gentle compositions. The brand features standout options for particular concerns, including the Maximum Hydration Moisturizing Face Wash for acne-prone skin and the Sensitive Post Shave Balm for skin with dark spots. Its carefully designed ingredients work together to support a healthy, comfortable complexion. This page covers some of the most popular NIVEA MEN products; for the whole NIVEA MEN range, with a fit score for every product, [use the Lovi app](https://app.pora.ai/vqqJ/j1xj2b6o?af_sub2=brand&af_sub3=selection_note&af_sub4=pg2c6f512834). ### Other NIVEA MEN products #### Other products - [Maximum Hydration Moisturizing Face Wash](https://lovi.care/skincare/ae/p/nivea-men/maximum-hydration-moisturizing-face-wash/for/oily-skin) — Average fit - [Sensitive Post Shave Balm](https://lovi.care/skincare/ae/p/nivea-men/sensitive-post-shave-balm/for/sensitive-skin) — Superior fit ## Questions and answers ### Is NIVEA MEN worth it? Yes, NIVEA MEN is worth it because Lovi rates the NIVEA MEN-focused routine Superior for dry, oily, sensitive, combination, and acne-prone skin. Additionally, all NIVEA MEN products on this page list no fragrance in their ingredients. ### What are NIVEA MEN's best products? NIVEA MEN offers the Sensitive Post Shave Balm and the Maximum Hydration Moisturizing Face Wash on this page. Lovi rates the Sensitive Post Shave Balm Superior for sensitive skin, and High for dry skin and dry sensitive skin. [American Journal of Clinical Dermatology, 2002](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/12113650/) [The Journal of Dermatological Treatment, 2017](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/27425824/) ### Which NIVEA MEN moisturizer is best for dry skin? Sensitive Post Shave Balm is the best NIVEA MEN moisturizer for dry skin, and Lovi rates it High for dry skin. ### Does NIVEA MEN cause breakouts? NIVEA MEN is unlikely to cause breakouts, as Lovi rates acne-prone skin Average for the Sensitive Post Shave Balm and the Maximum Hydration Moisturizing Face Wash. Additionally, the NIVEA MEN products on this page list no fragrance in their ingredients. ### Is NIVEA MEN fragrance-free? Yes, every NIVEA MEN product on this page lists no fragrance in its ingredients. ### What are the key ingredients in NIVEA MEN products? NIVEA MEN products on this page include soothing [chamomile extract](https://lovi.care/skincare/ae/ingredients/chamomile), [witch hazel](https://lovi.care/skincare/ae/ingredients/witch-hazel), and [vitamin E](https://lovi.care/skincare/ae/ingredients/vitamin-e), which help calm irritated skin. They also contain [glycerin](https://lovi.care/skincare/ae/ingredients/glycerin) and [panthenol](https://lovi.care/skincare/ae/ingredients/panthenol) to keep skin soft and support moisture recovery. [International Journal of Molecular Medicine, 2016](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/27279007/) [Phytochemistry, 2001](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/11684194/) ### How do I build a NIVEA MEN skincare routine? To build a NIVEA MEN skincare routine, cleanse with the Maximum Hydration Moisturizing Face Wash and follow with the Sensitive Post Shave Balm to keep skin soft and smooth. Lovi rates the NIVEA MEN-focused routine Superior for dry, oily, sensitive, combination, and acne-prone skin. ### What are good alternatives to NIVEA MEN? Good alternatives to NIVEA MEN that also have pages on Lovi include Eucerin, NIVEA, Bayer, Augustinus Bader, Yepoda, and Dr. Barbara Sturm. Lovi rates the Eucerin-focused routine High for dry, oily, sensitive, combination, and acne-prone skin. ### NIVEA MEN vs Eucerin: which is better? NIVEA MEN-focused routines achieve a Superior fit for dry, oily, sensitive, combination, and acne-prone skin, whereas Eucerin-focused routines reach a High fit for those same skin types. ### Who owns NIVEA MEN, and where is it from? NIVEA MEN is a German brand founded in 1922, owned by maxingvest GmbH & Co. KGaA since 2004. [en.wikipedia.org](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nivea) [beiersdorf.com](https://www.beiersdorf.com/~/media/Beiersdorf/investors/financial-reports/2009/Beiersdorf-Annual-Report-2009.pdf) [nivea.co.uk](https://www.nivea.co.uk/articles/brand/our-story/nivea-history) ### Is NIVEA MEN cruelty-free? PETA, Leaping Bunny, and Cruelty Free International, the registries Lovi checks, do not list NIVEA MEN as cruelty-free. ### Which NIVEA MEN cleanser is best for oily skin? The Maximum Hydration Moisturizing Face Wash is the cleanser on this page for oily skin, where Lovi rates it Average. ## Research behind NIVEA MEN's key ingredients - [Topical use of dexpanthenol in skin disorders](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/12113650/) Panthenol · American Journal of Clinical Dermatology, 2002 - [Apigenin inhibits UVA-induced cytotoxicity in vitro and prevents signs of skin aging in vivo](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/27279007/) Chamomilla recutita flower extract matricaria flower extract, Chamomilla recutita flower extract · International Journal of Molecular Medicine, 2016 - [The 24-hour skin hydration and barrier function effects of a hyaluronic 1%, glycerin 5%, and Centella asiatica stem cells extract moisturizing fluid: an intra-subject, randomized, assessor-blinded study](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/28860834/) Glycerin · Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017 - [A new topical panthenol-containing emollient: Results from two randomized controlled studies assessing its skin moisturization and barrier restoration potential, and the effect on skin microflora](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/27425824/) Panthenol · The Journal of Dermatological Treatment, 2017 - [High molecular compounds (polysaccharides and proanthocyanidins) from Hamamelis virginiana bark: influence on human skin keratinocyte proliferation and differentiation and influence on irritated skin](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/11684194/) Witch hazel leaf extract bark · Phytochemistry, 2001 - [Influence of vitamin E acetate on stratum corneum hydration](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/9706379/) Tocopheryl acetate, Tocopheryl acetate vitamin e · Arzneimittel-Forschung, 1998 - [Evaluation of the Efficacy and Safety of a Panthenol-Enriched Mask for Skin Barrier Recovery After Facial Laser Treatment: Results of a Double-Blind Randomized Controlled Study](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40613435/) Panthenol · Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2025 - [Nanostructured Lipid Carrier Based Gel Containing α-Tocopherol and α-Tocopheryl Acetate for Synergistic Cutaneous Antiaging Efficacy](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41309687/) Tocopheryl acetate · Scientific Reports, 2025 - [Effect of an Emollient Emulsion Containing 15.0% of Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride on the Urocanic Acid of the Stratum Corneum](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37109405/) Caprylic capric triglyceride · Life, 2023 - [Safety assessment on comedogenicity of dermatological products containing d-alpha tocopheryl acetate in Asian subjects: A double-blind randomized controlled trial](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34471722/) Tocopheryl acetate, Tocopheryl acetate vitamin e · Contemporary Clinical Trials Communications, 2021 ## Similar brands - German skincare: [Eucerin](https://lovi.care/skincare/ae/brands/eucerin) - German skincare: [NIVEA](https://lovi.care/skincare/ae/brands/nivea) - German skincare: [Bayer](https://lovi.care/skincare/ae/brands/bayer) - German skincare: [Augustinus Bader](https://lovi.care/skincare/ae/brands/augustinus-bader) - German skincare: [Yepoda](https://lovi.care/skincare/ae/brands/yepoda) - German skincare: [Dr. Barbara Sturm](https://lovi.care/skincare/ae/brands/dr-barbara-sturm) - German skincare: [Sebamed](https://lovi.care/skincare/ae/brands/sebamed) - German skincare: [BABOR](https://lovi.care/skincare/ae/brands/babor) - German skincare: [Catrice](https://lovi.care/skincare/ae/brands/catrice) - 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Lovi rates every product from its full ingredient list with brand-independent rules its dermatologists and cosmetic chemists build and review, and personalizes every pick with AI trained on the real results of millions of users. Lovi trains its fit score models on a proprietary dataset built from more than 10,000 expert-labeled products and more than 100,000 simulated examples, following an internally consistent methodology presented at Cosmoprof, AMWC, and Skin of Color Update. Levels from best to worst: Superior, High, Average, Low, Caution, Warning. Behind these ratings: Nadia Kapleva, MS (Co-founder, Medical Director); Alexey Shagraev, PhD (Co-founder, CEO and CTO); Dr. Sofía Perea Pérez, MD, MSc (Medical Board); Aishani Shah, MD (Medical Board); Asya Zubkova, MS (Medical Board); Hanna Kurets, MD (Medical Board, Medical Advisor); Elina Nazarenko, MD (Medical Board); Victoria Derkova, MS (Medical Board). Page built Nov 8, 2026. 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