Barberino's

Barberino's Soothing After-Shave Balm

Name: Barberino's - Soothing After-Shave Balm
Brand: Barberino's

Efficacy75/100IrritancyHigh

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Works for

1 of 1 advertised claim delivered

Moisturizing

Glycerin, Polymethylsilsesquioxane + 3 more

Good evidence

What the product description says

“Soothing After-Shave Balm calms post-shave irritation, redness and dryness while delivering fast-absorbing deep hydration.”

Source: Ulta

This product contains good ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. These ingredients are called "humectants": glycerin, sodium hyaluronate.

When humectants are on the surface of the skin, they “pull in” the moisture from the outside environment, or from within deeper layers of the skin. If the air is dry, humectants can speed up the moisture loss from the skin. This is why it is a good idea to use another product on top of this one to help "seal in" the moisture (look for ingredients like dimethicone, squalane, oils and butters).

GlycerinKey active· HumectantEffect: HighOne of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant~3.7–5.6%

PolymethylsilsesquioxaneKey activeEffect: HighA silicone that improves product texture and helps dissolve other ingredients. Can form a non-greasy film on the skin to prevent moisture loss~0.05–0.2%

Sodium hyaluronateKey active· HumectantEffect: HighOne of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin~0.5–1.15%

Polysilicone-11Effect: LowA silicone that forms a light film on the skin surface helping to bind water and temporarily absorb oils creating a matt and powdery feel~3.5–5.2%

Lactic acidUnder-dosedEffect: HighAn exfoliating and moisturizing alpha-hydroxy acid (AHA). Typically causes less irritation than other AHAs, for example, glycolic acid. At high concentrations (about 15%), lactic acid can help reduce lines and wrinkles. Recent studies show that lactic acid can support the "good" bacteria living on skin's surface (healthy skin microbiome)~0.4–0.95%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy

5 strong irritants: Parfum, Mentha aquatica leaf extract + 3 more — patch-test recommended

High risk

We flagged 9 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.

IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount

ParfumAn aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredientsHigh~2.4–3.6%est.

Mentha aquatica leaf extract—High~0.3–0.75%est.

LimoneneA common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heatHigh~0.15–0.55%est.

LinaloolA fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.01–0.05%est.

CitralA fragrance with a lemon scent. A likely irritantHigh~0.01–0.05%est.

EthylhexylglycerinA preservativeMedium~1.1–1.6%est.

Tetrasodium edtaHelps to stabilize the product formulationMedium~0.8–1.25%est.

Lactic acidAn exfoliating and moisturizing alpha-hydroxy acid (AHA). Typically causes less irritation than other AHAs, for example, glycolic acid. At high concentrations (about 15%), lactic acid can help reduce lines and wrinkles. Recent studies show that lactic acid can support the "good" bacteria living on skin's surface (healthy skin microbiome)Medium~0.4–0.95%est.

Laureth-12Helps water and oil mix togetherMedium~0.05–0.3%est.

Comedogenic

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Ingredients

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Water~40–60%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Plain old water

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Glycerin~3.7–5.6%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant

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Polysilicone-11~3.5–5.2%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

MattifyingMoisturizing

A silicone that forms a light film on the skin surface helping to bind water and temporarily absorb oils creating a matt and powdery feel

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Parfum~2.4–3.6%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients

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Ammonium acryloyldimethyltaurate/vp copolymer~2–2.9%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Increases thickness of a product. Texture enhancer for oil-in-water emulsions

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Phenoxyethanol~0.5–1%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products

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Xanthan gum~1.2–1.8%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Cleansing

Used to create a thicker product consistency

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Ethylhexylglycerin~1.1–1.6%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

A preservative

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Tetrasodium edta~0.8–1.25%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Helps to stabilize the product formulation

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Sodium hyaluronate~0.5–1.15%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin

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Lactic acid~0.4–0.95%

Under-dosedIrritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

ExfoliationEvens skin toneMoisturizingAnti-aging

An exfoliating and moisturizing alpha-hydroxy acid (AHA). Typically causes less irritation than other AHAs, for example, glycolic acid. At high concentrations (about 15%), lactic acid can help reduce lines and wrinkles. Recent studies show that lactic acid can support the "good" bacteria living on skin's surface (healthy skin microbiome)

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Mentha aquatica leaf extract~0.3–0.75%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

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Limonene~0.15–0.55%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat

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Hdi/trimethylol hexyllactone crosspolymer~0.1–0.45%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Used to create a silky product texture and add volume to products

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Laureth-12~0.05–0.3%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

Cleansing

Helps water and oil mix together

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Polymethylsilsesquioxane~0.05–0.2%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

A silicone that improves product texture and helps dissolve other ingredients. Can form a non-greasy film on the skin to prevent moisture loss

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Linalool~0.01–0.05%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

A fragrance. Can be irritating

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Citral~0.01–0.05%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

A fragrance with a lemon scent. A likely irritant

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Ingredient list view

Water, Glycerin, Polysilicone-11, Parfum, Ammonium acryloyldimethyltaurate/vp copolymer, Phenoxyethanol, Xanthan gum, Ethylhexylglycerin, Tetrasodium edta, Sodium hyaluronate, Lactic acid, Mentha aquatica leaf extract, Limonene, Hdi/trimethylol hexyllactone crosspolymer, Laureth-12, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Linalool, Citral

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	Barberino'sSoothing After-Shave BalmYOUR PRODUCT	PRIORI SkincarePRIORI LCA - Hand and Body Replenisher	By WishtrendVitamin A-mazing Bakuchiol Body Lotion	ADVANCED CLINICALSDark Spot Face Cream
Match	—	55%	52%	50%
Price	$35.00	$44.45+$9.45	—	$9.99−$25.01
Shared key ingredients	—	2 of 5	2 of 5	3 of 5
Key difference	—	Retinyl Palmitate	Niacinamide	Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate
Irritancy	High	Medium	Medium	Medium
Drying alcohol	—	—	—	—
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Sources cited in this review

Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 6 studies and safety reviews.

1
Glycerol and the skin: holistic approach to its origin and functionsncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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Hyaluronic acid: A key molecule in skin agingncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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Hyaluronan (Hyaluronic Acid): a natural moisturizer for skin careresearchgate.net
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Epidermal and dermal effects of topical lactic acidncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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Dual Effects of Alpha-Hydroxy Acids on the Skinpdfs.semanticscholar.org
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Public Report: 2-Butenedioic acid (2E)-, di-C12-15-alkyl esters (INCI Name: Di-C12-15 Alkyl Fumarate)nicnas.gov.au

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