# NIVEA MEN vs Catrice Page: https://lovi.care/skincare/ca/compare/nivea-men-vs-catrice The Lovi Fit is the same in every country; only the stores and prices differ, and the ones here are for Canada. NIVEA MEN and Catrice are German skincare brands offering reliable daily performance through thoughtful formulations. The former is loved for its moisturizers, cleansers, and skin-friendly formulas suited best for normal, dry, and sensitive skin, featuring standout options like the Maximum Hydration Moisturizing Face Wash and Sensitive Post Shave Balm. Conversely, the latter is beloved for its refined eye products and advanced formulas suited best for combination, oily, and normal skin, highlighted by the Under Eye Brightener. Both brands differ in their standout products, key ingredients, and ideal skin types. 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) Catrice is a German skincare brand founded in 2004 and owned by cosnova. [catricecosmetics.com](https://www.catricecosmetics.com/pages/about) This page compares some of the most popular NIVEA MEN and Catrice products; for every product of both brands, with a fit score for your own skin, [use the Lovi app](https://app.pora.ai/vqqJ/j1xj2b6o?af_sub2=compare&af_sub3=selection_note&af_sub4=pg1b0c142c8e). ### Popular NIVEA MEN vs Catrice products #### NIVEA MEN - [Sensitive Post Shave Balm](https://lovi.care/skincare/ca/p/nivea-men/sensitive-post-shave-balm/for/sensitive-skin) — Superior fit - [Maximum Hydration Moisturizing Face Wash](https://lovi.care/skincare/ca/p/nivea-men/maximum-hydration-moisturizing-face-wash/for/oily-skin) — Average fit #### Catrice - [Under Eye Brightener](https://lovi.care/skincare/ca/p/catrice/under-eye-brightener/for/dry-skin) — High fit ## Questions and answers ### NIVEA MEN or Catrice: which is better? Neither NIVEA MEN nor Catrice is universally better, as Lovi rates their products differently depending on your skin type. For instance, the NIVEA MEN Sensitive Post Shave Balm achieves a Superior fit for sensitive skin, while the Catrice Under Eye Brightener offers a High fit for dry and sensitive skin. ### What is the difference between NIVEA MEN and Catrice? NIVEA MEN is a German brand offering men's skincare products like post-shave balm and face wash, while Catrice is a German brand offering an eye brightener for the products on this page. Lovi rates NIVEA MEN's Sensitive Post Shave Balm as a Superior fit for sensitive skin, whereas Catrice's Under Eye Brightener is rated as a High fit for dry and sensitive skin. ### Which is more affordable, NIVEA MEN or Catrice? Neither NIVEA MEN nor Catrice lists product prices on this page, so affordability cannot be compared here. ### Which causes fewer breakouts, NIVEA MEN or Catrice? NIVEA MEN has a range of products on this page that Lovi rates as Average for acne-prone skin, while Catrice has an Under Eye Brightener that Lovi also rates as Average for acne-prone skin. ### When were NIVEA MEN and Catrice founded, and where are they from? NIVEA MEN was founded in Germany in 1922, and Catrice was founded in Germany in 2004. ### Do any products from NIVEA MEN or Catrice contain fragrance? Every product on this page from both NIVEA MEN and Catrice lists no fragrance in its ingredients. ### Which company owns NIVEA MEN, and which company owns Catrice? NIVEA MEN is owned by maxingvest GmbH & Co. KGaA, while Catrice is owned by cosnova. ## Research behind their key ingredients - [Skin delivery of epigallocatechin-3-gallate (EGCG) and hyaluronic acid loaded nano-transfersomes for antioxidant and anti-aging effects in UV radiation induced skin damage](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/28155509/) Sodium hyaluronate · Drug Delivery, 2017 - [Benefits of topical hyaluronic acid for skin quality and signs of skin aging: From literature review to clinical evidence](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36200921/) Sodium hyaluronate · Dermatologic Therapy, 2022 - [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 - [Effect of a topical antioxidant serum containing vitamin C, vitamin E, and ferulic acid after Q-switched 1064-nm Nd:YAG laser for treatment of environment-induced skin pigmentation](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32052907/) Tocopherol · Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2020 - [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 - [Whitening effect of alpha-bisabolol in Asian women subjects](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/20642768/) Bisabolol · International Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2010 - [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 - [Efficacy and safety of combination cream of stimu-tex AS™ (spent grain wax, Argania Spinosa Kernel oil, Butyrospermum Parkii (shea butter) extract), and saccharide isomerate after fractional CO2 laser procedure: split-face, double blinded, randomized controlled trial](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41134387/) Butyrospermum parkii butter shea butter · Lasers in Medical Science, 2025 ## The brands - German skincare: [NIVEA MEN](https://lovi.care/skincare/ca/brands/nivea-men) - German skincare: [Catrice](https://lovi.care/skincare/ca/brands/catrice) ## More comparisons - [SKIN1004 vs NIVEA MEN](https://lovi.care/skincare/ca/compare/skin1004-vs-nivea-men) - [SKIN1004 vs Catrice](https://lovi.care/skincare/ca/compare/skin1004-vs-catrice) - 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Lovi compares products by their fit scores, calculated from the 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 this comparison: 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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