Works for
Anti-agingAloe barbadensis leaf juice, Camellia sinensis leaf extract + 1 moreNot delivered
“Age like fine wine thanks to this plumping, smoothing and glow-boosting range”
Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low.
MoisturizingNot advertised by the brand · Glycerin, Camelina sativa seed oil + 3 moreWorks
This product contains good ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. These ingredients are called "humectants": glycerin, aloe barbadensis leaf juice.
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).
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy3 strong irritants: Parfum, Menthol + 1 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~40–60%
Aloe barbadensis leaf juice~6.3–9.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Traditionally used to treat sunburns, dermatitis and inflammation, but evidence for its effectiveness is lacking. The extract can contain humectants that help attract water into the skin
More about Aloe barbadensis leaf juiceCocamidopropyl betaine~5.1–7.6%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps water and oil mix together. Used as a cleansing ingredient. Could be an allergen
More about Cocamidopropyl betaineGlycerin~2.7–4.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant
More about GlycerinCoco-glucoside~2.1–3.2%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used as a cleansing agent (surfactant) in cleansers. Helps water and oil mix together in lotions. Can be irritating
More about Coco-glucosideAcrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer~1.7–2.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Maintains the texture of skincare products. Allows the product to spread evenly. Helps oil and water mix together
More about Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymerPhenoxyethanol~0.5–1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolSodium chloride~1.2–1.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to stabilize mixtures of oil and water, and create thicker, gel-like product textures
More about Sodium chlorideSodium hydroxide~0.95–1.4%
Benzoic acid~0.25–0.5%
Parfum~0.5–1.15%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumMenthol~0.4–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- High
Dehydroacetic acid~0.3–0.6%
Amorphophallus konjac root extract~0.3–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Camelina sativa seed oil~0.2–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Camelina sativa seed oilLimonene~0.15–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- High
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimoneneCamellia sinensis leaf extract~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Can contain potent anti-oxidant compounds (abbreviated ECG, GCG, EGC, and EGCG) that might help protect the skin from free radicals. Can help calm down inflammation and has some anti-bacterial properties. Unfortunately, these antioxidants are unstable and lose their effectiveness very quickly in products. The concentration of the antioxidant compounds in the extract also tends to be low to be effective in topical formulation
More about Camellia sinensis leaf extractPotassium sorbate~0.1–0.35%
Sodium benzoate~0.05–0.25%
Citric acid~0.05–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidTocopherol~0.05–0.2%
- 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, Aloe barbadensis leaf juice, Cocamidopropyl betaine, Glycerin, Coco-glucoside, Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium chloride, Sodium hydroxide, Benzoic acid, Parfum, Menthol, Dehydroacetic acid, Amorphophallus konjac root extract, Camelina sativa seed oil, Limonene, Camellia sinensis leaf extract, Potassium sorbate, Sodium benzoate, Citric 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.
| BulldogOriginal Shave GelYOUR PRODUCT | VOYAMan Cooling Shave Gel | First Aid BeautySmooth Shave Cream | Jack BlackPost Shave Cooling Gel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 38% | 37% | 37% |
| Price | $8.99 | $29.16+$20.17 | $36.00+$27.01 | $22.20+$13.21 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 2 of 3 | 2 of 3 | 2 of 3 |
| Key difference | — | Gluconolactone | Allantoin | Epilobium Angustifolium Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract |
| Irritancy | High | High | Medium | High |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
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Product summary
"Bulldog - Original Shave Gel" could be helpful for: Moisturizing, but its actives are not the most effective or are not well-studied.
Ingredient callouts
- Humectants (glycerin 2.70% - 4.10%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.
About the brand
According to Cruelty-Free Kitty "Bulldog" is cruelty free, but its parent company is not.
Price
The product retails for 3.75£ 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 7 studies and safety reviews.
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- 3Allergen of the Year—Alkyl Glucosidepracticeupdate.com
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- 6Vitamin E in dermatologyncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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