I've been using Nivea's Active 3 body wash/shave cream/shampoo for a few weeks now and I have to say that it is an O.K. product. Not the best, but not the worst. It does everything it says it can do. I was able to shave, wash my hair and body all with the same product. 

It was very time-friendly [which is very helpful for someone who is time-challenged, like me] but it left my skin feeling like something was left behind. When you take a shower, you are supposed to wash everything off so your skin feels clean and moisturized, right? Well, my skin felt kind of slick, as if everything was not properly rinsed away.

As far as a body wash, I didn't like it. When it comes to the shampoo, it worked fairly well. My hair felt clean and considering that the main styling product I use in my hair (Paul Mitchell Spray Wax) is a little difficult to remove, that's saying a lot. 

As a "shave cream", it gets the job done....sort of. It doesn't give you a lot of lather to begin with and it starts falling away almost as soon as you put it on your face. Thanks to the slickness that is left behind after washing it away, my shaves have resulted in all-around smoothness. However, i don't like the feeling that something has been left behind on my face. 

I'm giving this product a 7 out of 10 stars. While I appreciate the help with getting me ready quicker, I could definitely use less of the slickness after the rinse. 

I've checked out a few other reviews of this product and most guys seem to be happy with it. One even recommended it highly to travelers; less to pack and more functionality. Here's the thing, we all have different reactions to different products. If you've tried it and have something to add to this review, let us know! 


To find out more about Nivea's Active 3 3-in-1 Shower Gel [and to watch what I find to be a pretty funny instructional video], click HERE.