Nivea Aftershave Balm Cooling

Hi gents,

I have been trying Nivea Sensitive Skin Cooling Aftershave Balm for my post-shave routine. Although it leaves my skin smooth and hydrated, I bought it to chase the "cooling" effect that it claims to deliver. I have found that there is absolutely no cooling effect with this balm. I have tried it after applying witch hazel and without, and have experienced no cooling sensation whatsoever. I am wondering if I got a bottle made on a Friday, or if I maybe need to rub it in more or change the way that I am applying it? Anyone's thoughts if you have used this product?

i have used this in the past there is no cooling affect try ingrams cream that will do the job but for me running ice cold water over my face after a shave beats any balms or creams

I wonder why it is advertised as "Cooling" when it isn't. False advertising. Needs more menthol in it perhaps?

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Originally Posted by Firefighter2

I wonder why it is advertised as "Cooling" when it isn't. False advertising. Needs more menthol in it perhaps?

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It’s cooling - if you’ve got razor burn. Otherwise, it’s just a balm.

I’ve been using this for the past year. Cooling was minimal, but I upped it nicely with menthol crystals. It’s a favorite.

Just today, I added Osage rub to their regular balm. We’ll see tomorrow how that works out.

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Originally Posted by earcutter

It’s cooling - if you’ve got razor burn. Otherwise, it’s just a balm.

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Yup, I think that is about right.

Bob

You want cooling get yourself some Thayers medicated Witch Hazel. It's potent stuff and great for your skin. An alternative is Meisner Tremonia Ice menthol aftershave and the matching soap too. With that your skin will feel like it spent to much time in the freezer.

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Originally Posted by earcutter

It’s cooling - if you’ve got razor burn. Otherwise, it’s just a balm.

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Good point, must mean that I had a good shave then! ;)

The Nivea balm is good for windburned or a sunburned face, then you will fully appreciate its hydrating effects.

Nivea is a good, ubiquitous balm at a relatively low cost. I've liked all incarnations I've tried well enough, save for Cool
Kick. It works just fine, but smells like a bad mosquito repellent, tossed it when I moved last month after maybe five uses in three years (same with Mennen Skin Bracer, by the way. Can't stand it).

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Originally Posted by Pithor

Nivea is a good, ubiquitous balm at a relatively low cost. I've liked all incarnations I've tried well enough, save for Cool
Kick. It works just fine, but smells like a bad mosquito repellent, tossed it when I moved last month after maybe five uses in three years (same with Mennen Skin Bracer, by the way. Can't stand it).

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I agree.

So far, I liked all Nivea products that I have tried, but I might be genetically predisposed as my mother used to slap the ubiquitous Nivea cream in my face and on my hands when I was little, and it seems to have worked reasonably well in the following 65 years.

As far as scent is concerned, I never expected outstanding impressions from Nivea.
You might call it the Nordic antidote to the Proraso Green :mace: effect, as Nivea products tend to have a pleasant but otherwise unremarkable scent.
In short, I think of Nivea as dependable skin care first and perfume only second.

Regarding using Cool Kick as mosquito repellent, I might have to try that next year. ;)
Either the mosquitoes in my neck of the woods have changed or I have become more sensitive to them, but the bites in the last two seasons were particularly bad.
Almost put me off having barbecues....



B.

I've got a bottle of Nivea unscented balm that I've jazzed up with sweet orange EO and menthol-it's nice to use when you've got a bad case of razor burn or winter dryness.

If you want "cooling" freeze a shallow bowl and remove the bottom round ice "cube" to rub over your face. Instant relief if you have the burn.

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Originally Posted by Bill31521

If you want "cooling" freeze a shallow bowl and remove the bottom round ice "cube" to rub over your face. Instant relief if you have the burn.

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It seems so obvious! But ice only helps when it’s on. That’s time consuming. And messy. A balm is SO much easier.

Aloha!

I never really "gauged" the cooling effect of Nivea cooling balm. It "seems" to cool my skin. I've been a fan for a while. I just shaved with it a few days ago. All good as usual. A "Balm" that cools is not engineered to be like a "Cream" that cools. I think a slight cooling is what you get from most Balms. Others may be more intense.

I recently tried the new CREMO Coollng Shaving Balm. I really liked it. However, I hesitate to recommend it because to me it is cooling, but others may not sense much based on this thread.