Baxter of California Super Close Shave Formula
Works for
MoisturizingHelianthus annuus seed oil, Cetyl alcohol + 6 moreWorks
“Baxter of California Super Close Shave Formula is a hydrating shave cream that has been specially formulated to offer an easy glide, soothing formula.”
This product can help soften the skin and reduce its moisture loss with emollients and occlusives: helianthus annuus seed oil, limnanthes alba seed oil.
Keep in mind that this product does not contain effective ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. This is why an additional product with humectants like glycerin or hyaluronic acid can be helpful (apply it before this product for the best results).
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy3 strong irritants: Mentha piperita oil, Melaleuca alternifolia leaf oil + 1 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
Comedogenic1 ingredient rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale1 flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~45–55%
Stearic acid~8.3–10.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps oil and water mix together and works as an emollient
More about Stearic acidMyristic acid~4.2–5.2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Helps oil and water mix together. Could be comedogenic
More about Myristic acidSodium stearate~3.4–4.2%
Helianthus annuus seed oil~2.5–3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A great emollient due to its high linoleic acid content. One of the most effective plant oils in helping skin hydration and repairing skin barrier function
More about Helianthus annuus seed oilPhenoxyethanol~0.5–1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolCetyl alcohol~1.7–2.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A non-drying alcohol that works to soften the skin and stabilize product formulations helping oil and water mix together
More about Cetyl alcoholSodium lauroyl methyl isethionate~1.5–1.9%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Works as a cleansing agent
More about Sodium lauroyl methyl isethionateSodium hydroxide~1.2–1.5%
Triethanolamine~1–1.2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to adjust pH of the product and can help improve the product's smell
More about TriethanolamineGuar hydroxypropyltrimonium chloride~0.75–1.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps water and oil mix together and create a nice product texture
More about Guar hydroxypropyltrimonium chlorideHydroxyethylcellulose~0.65–1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to thicken product formulations and create gel-like textures
More about HydroxyethylcelluloseCaprylyl glycol~0.6–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
More about Caprylyl glycolDisodium edta~0.55–0.8%
Ethylhexylglycerin~0.5–0.75%
Hexylene glycol~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps create a more spreadable product texture
More about Hexylene glycolPeg-8 dimethicone~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of silicone that can help create nice product texture and soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Peg-8 dimethiconePeg-8 ricinoleate~0.5–0.7%
Bht~0.45–0.65%
Mentha piperita oil~0.35–0.6%
Melaleuca alternifolia leaf oil~0.3–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- High
An essential oil that can be irritating. Has some anti-bacterial properties
More about Melaleuca alternifolia leaf oilMenthol~0.3–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- High
Trisodium ethylenediamine disuccinate~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to improve stability of the formulation
More about Trisodium ethylenediamine disuccinateStearyl alcohol~0.35–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that helps soften the skin
More about Stearyl alcoholMyristyl alcohol~0.3–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps to stabilize the product formulation while softening the upper layer of the skin. Can be irritating
More about Myristyl alcoholSodium cocoyl isethionate~0.4–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps water and oil mix together. Can be used as a cleansing agent
More about Sodium cocoyl isethionateSodium benzoate~0.2–0.35%
Limnanthes alba seed oil~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
This oil's cmposition is closest to rapeseed oil. It is a very stable oil and serves as an emoillient
More about Limnanthes alba seed oilBenzoic acid~0.15–0.25%
Sodium isethionate~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Coconut acid~0.2–0.4%
Dehydroacetic acid~0.1–0.15%
Tocopherol~0.05–0.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Pure form of vitamin E. Can help moisturise and protect the skin from free radicals. Often used to help stabilise other ingredients or the formula itself
More about TocopherolIngredient list view
Water, Stearic acid, Myristic acid, Sodium stearate, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Phenoxyethanol, Cetyl alcohol, Sodium lauroyl methyl isethionate, Sodium hydroxide, Triethanolamine, Guar hydroxypropyltrimonium chloride, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Caprylyl glycol, Disodium edta, Ethylhexylglycerin, Hexylene glycol, Peg-8 dimethicone, Peg-8 ricinoleate, Bht, Mentha piperita oil, Melaleuca alternifolia leaf oil, Menthol, Trisodium ethylenediamine disuccinate, Stearyl alcohol, Myristyl alcohol, Sodium cocoyl isethionate, Sodium benzoate, Limnanthes alba seed oil, Benzoic acid, Sodium isethionate, Coconut acid, Dehydroacetic acid, Tocopherol
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Match % combines shared ingredients, the first five ingredients, shared actives and hero ingredients, irritancy (lower counts in the alternative's favour), texture and body area. Only products in the same routine step are compared.
| Baxter of CaliforniaSuper Close Shave FormulaYOUR PRODUCT | Pur AloéOrganic Shaving Cream with Aloe Vera 50% | Dr. Jon'sPropaganda Vegan Shave Soap | maudeShave - moisturizing shave oil | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 37% | 30% | 28% |
| Price | $22.10 | $11.67−$10.43 | — | — |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 1 of 2 | 1 of 2 | 2 of 2 |
| Key difference | — | Glycerin | Butyrospermum Parkii Butter | Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Medium | High |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
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Product summary
"Baxter of California - Super Close Shave Formula" could be helpful for: Moisturizing, but its actives are not the most effective or are not well-studied.
Price
The product retails for 20.00£ in the United Kingdom.
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 13 studies and safety reviews.
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