It does sting a little if you have been harsh with your face. But if you dont nick yourself and you dont do 5 passes, you will love this stuff. It does have alcohol, and i believe a tiny bit of menthol, but when i put this stuff on, my face feels great, smooth, and smells pretty good too.

Ill get some of the Nivea that doesnt have alcohol and give that a test soon enough. But I imagine its the same greatness, but with no burning.

I actually think the burning helps me find where i have been a little too harsh with the razor.