Like many men, I have had trouble with sensitive skin and irritation while shaving. I have to shave every day to be neat and tidy for work, and that can take its toll on your skin if you're not careful.

I have used a Nivea aftershave balm for several years which has been particularly good for reducing irritation and sensitive skin, but I only recently began using the Nivea for Men Soothing Shaving Foam to go with it.

I have used a range of other shaving foams and gels over the past few years, and generally considered them to be pretty indistinguishable from each other. With all of these products, I had irritated skin, but I just took this as something I would have to put up with, and tried to manage it with by regularly changing my razor, and using the Nivea aftershave balm.

When I saw the Nivea for Men Soothing Shaving Foam on offer in Boots, I decided to give it a try, and now I would never go back.

The product comes in a 200ml white can, which you will typically find it on sale for something between £2.50 and £3.00 depending on any price promotions, which is quite standard for the quality of the foam. You will find cheaper brands, but the benefits of this foam for sensitive skin are definitely worth the additional cost.

Shaving with this foam definitely feels smoother and easier, and leaves the skin feeling soft and smooth rather than scratched and irritated. I found there was a noticeable difference, and that I could shave every morning comfortably. Previously, I would occasionally have to wait an extra day, as I found shaving again too uncomfortable, but this problem has disappeared. My skin felt moisturised and cooled instead of raw and tender - a really refreshing change.

This product is best used with Nivea's post-shave balm, which ensures your skin is moisturised and not tender. I would heartily recommend this shaving foam for anyone with sensitive or dry skin.

I've been using the Nivea foam for quite a few months now, and will continue to buy it due to the impressive results!