Nivea Sensitive Aftershave Balm vs. Nivea Cooling Sensitive Aftershave Balm

I started using the Nivea Sensitive Aftershave Balm about a month or so ago and really liked it a lot. It was soothing to the skin and I liked the feel of it on my skin. When I needed to replace the bottle, I accidentally bought a bottle of the "Cooling" Sensitive AS Balm because the two products were right next to each other.

What a disappointment! The "Cooling" version is quite watery compared to the regular version. It's not nearly as soothing and it runs off the skin like water. I'm glad it's only a $5 product, so I can throw the rest away and get the right stuff.

What has been your experience?

 

I've been interested in the cooling balm for a while. I'm less enthused now after hearing your comment that it's watery.

I use Nivea sensitive balm after every shave. I love that stuff. I've used it for years.

 

Crazy, I had a bottle of the Nivea ASB for sensitive skin in my hand not an hour ago. Put it back on the shelf.

 

It might just be that you need to shake it before you use it. The water may have just separated from the other ingredients in the bottle.

 

I'll try that, but I didn't have to do that with the regular stuff. I'll report back tomorrow.

 

Thanks for the post. I'm a big fan of Nivea shave balm. I was thinking recently of trying the "Cooling" version but after reading your review I'll pass.

 

I tried shaking the bottle, but there was no change. It was still watery and not at all balm-like.

 

Thanks for the informative review @Borderboss. I also use Nivea sensitive post shave balm after every shave, I like how it works, feels and applies to the face VERY much, now I don't have to waste time and money on the "Cooling" version.

 

I've been using the Nivea Sensitive "Cooling Post Shave Balm", and like it quite well. While it's more of a lotion than a balm, I use less as it spreads easier than a thicker balm would. Feels pretty good, too. I also like the milkglass bottle it's in.

 

I believe that the Cooling is more of a lotion or a, "splash" than the Sensitive is. Both have their place, its all what you like.

 

It's definitely a lotion instead of a balm. They should name it properly to avoid the confusion.

 

I really like the sensitive but having used both the Cooling is a little bit thinner but the cooling only lasts for about 5-10 minutes after application. If your looking for a cooling balm Proraso is definitely better than the Nivea Cooling balm.

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Very true, but the Proraso is much more expensive, ounce for ounce.

 

Would that be the Proraso green balm? I've been wanting to try some of their aftershaves but Nivea balm is always touted as the holy grail of balms. From what I've seen, it has almost been elevated to a mystical status. I guess the only way to find out which one I like better is to try them both but man it takes so long to finish off any type of aftershave, which is a pain if I end up not liking one of them.

 

Here's a link on Amazon to the Proraso balm I tried. I liked it a lot. What I didn't like was the price. As you'll see on Amazon, a 3.3 ounce bottle was $16.

Conversely, here's a link to Walmart for the Nivea Post Shave Balm "Sensitive". For a 3.4 ounce bottle, the price is $5.54. That makes the Proraso roughly three times the price of the Nivea. I think the Nivea is every bit as good.

 

You certainly can't beat the price of the Nivea balm but I have a few qualms with that brand, which is why I've had reservations about buying their balm. I've also come to find that aside from the convenience store brands like Aqua Velva and Skin Bracer, most aftershaves cost about as much as that Proraso balm so as long as it's as good as Nivea, I wouldn't mind giving it a shot.

 

They do sell both Nivea balms in travel size bottles which I think are 20ml. That would probably better if you just want to try them to see if you like them.

 

Thanks you just saved me 5 clams. I don't know how many times I've be temped to buy the Nivea Cooling just out of curiosity (Walgreen's side by side) and I almost did it this time. So trying NC has been removed from my mini bucket list.

 

Agree. Perhaps its something that was lost in translation from German to English. LOL

 

I use the Nivea Sensitive Skin Balm. It is alcohol-free. I believe the Cooling Lotion contains alcohol. I do remember reading it on the label at one time or another. If you want alcohol-free, that might be a difference.