I have been using this black gel for over 2 years, both myself and my father. Much better than gels produced by other companies. Irritations are almost non-existent - the razor also plays a role. It leaves a nice feeling after shaving and with a good aftershave, your shaving experience is enhanced. In these +2 years, the only other gel I tried was again from Nivea. Overall, the company is top-notch in these and not only. I buy them for €4.5 for two in a special offer and I even found them for just €3 for two! What else can you ask for with these meager amounts of money for the quality they provide. I would recommend it to those who want to try at least one Nivea gel to understand the quality we are talking about.