Captain's Choice Shave Balm - 45th Parallel

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WORKS FOR

Moisturizing
Anti-aging
Evens skin tone

KEY INGREDIENTS

retinyl palmitate
ceramide np
butyrospermum parkii butter
dimethicone
glycerin
+1 more

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$11.97

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Size: 4 fl oz

Shave Balm - 45th Parallel

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What does the product description say?

"For Smooth, Hydrated Skin If smooth, hydrated and rejuvenated skin is what you seek, look no further!"

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WIMJ summary for moisturizing

This product can help improve hydration of the skin with the two types of ingredients.

The first type is called “humectants”:
these ingredients help attract water. 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. The following ingredients in this product do the job: glycerin, aloe barbadensis leaf juice.

This product also contains ingredients called “occlusives”. They help reduce the speed with which our skin loses moisture to the outside environment. These ingredients also help soften the upper layer of the skin, so it feels less tight and nicer to the touch. The following ingredients in this product do the job: butyrospermum parkii butter, dimethicone.

The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: ceramide np

Ingredient	Effectiveness	Concentration	Irritancy
ceramide np	HIGH
butyrospermum parkii butter	HIGH
dimethicone	HIGH

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WIMJ summary for anti-aging

This product contains retinyl palmitate. This ingredient might be able to help reduce and prevent fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin elasticity and firmness, but there is not enough evidence that it actually works.

Ingredient	Effectiveness	Concentration	Irritancy
retinyl palmitate	MEDIUM
butyrospermum parkii butter	LOW
aloe barbadensis leaf juice	LOW

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WIMJ summary for evens skin tone

The following ingredient (ingredients) in this product might be helpful, but there is no evidence to confirm that it actually works: retinyl palmitate.

Ingredient	Effectiveness	Concentration	Irritancy
retinyl palmitate	MEDIUM

How honest is this product?

Promise	Can it deliver?
Moisturizing

Total Promises Fulfilled score: 100/100.

Potential irritants

IRRITANCY

HIGH

Ingredient	Irritancy	Skin Benefit
aloe barbadensis leaf juice
tocopheryl acetate
retinyl palmitate

Ingredients by volume

Ingredient	Estimated concentration
water Plain old water	40% - 60%
aloe barbadensis leaf juice 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	6% - 9%
ceramide np A type of lipid similar to ceramides naturally present in skin. Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and supports the skin barrier function to keep it hydrated. Can help to prevent inflammation in skin	3.9% - 5.9%
glycerin One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant	2.8% - 4.1%
polysorbate 20 Helps oil and water mix together	2% - 3.1%
dimethicone A silicone that helps to reduce water loss from the surface of the skin. Can temporarily "fill in" lines and wrinkles, absorb oil, and create a nice product finish	1.8% - 2.7%
butyrospermum parkii butter A great moisturising ingredient that softens the skin and reduces water loss from its upper layer. It also can be helpful in protecting skin from free radicals	1.5% - 2.2%
tocopheryl acetate A more stable but less bio-available form of vitamin E compared to Tocopherol. Might help moisturize and protect the skin from free radicals, but mostly used in low concentrations to stabilize other ingredients.	1.1% - 1.6%
retinyl palmitate Three steps removed from the active form of vitamin A - retinoic acid. To have an effect in the skin, it first needs to be converted twice to become the retinoic acid. This means it is less potent than retinol, but could also be less irritating. Once converted to the retinoic acid in the skin, it helps against all signs of aging, improves skin cell turnover and helps fight blemishes and clogged pores. However, in many cosmetic formulations, it is used in a concentration that is too low to have the full effect	0.95% - 1.4%
parfum An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients	0.6% - 1.4%
pyrus malus fruit extract Can have some moisturizing properties due to its sugar content	0.5% - 1.2%
cucumis sativus fruit extract Might be somewhat helpful in reducing hyperpigmentation and neutralizing free radicals but its typical concentration in a product is too low for having an effect	0.4% - 0.95%
chamomilla recutita flower extract Plant extract that can have healing and anti-inflammatory properties. It is a potential allergen and can be irritating	0.35% - 0.8%
lavandula angustifolia flower/leaf/stem extract Used as a fragrance	0.2% - 0.75%
peg-12 dimethicone Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product texture	0.2% - 0.7%
polyacrylamide Used to improve product texture and help oil and water mix together	0.15% - 0.6%
c13-14 isoparaffin Helps soften the upper layer of the skin, dissolve other ingredients and create a thicker product consistency	0.15% - 0.6%
laureth-7 Helps oil and water mix together	0.1% - 0.3%
phenoxyethanol A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products	0.05% - 0.25%
triethanolamine Used to adjust pH of the product and can help improve the product's smell	0.05% - 0.2%
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WIMJ similarity score		47%	44%	42%	40%	38%
Key ingredients	retinyl palmitate ceramide np +3 more	Common: ceramide np butyrospermum parkii butter +1 more Other: cocos nucifera oil euphorbia cerifera cera +1 more	Common: ceramide np glycerin +1 more Other: glycine soja oil helianthus annuus seed oil +11 more	Common: ceramide np glycerin Other: argania spinosa kernel oil butyrospermum parkii butter extract +2 more	Common: ceramide np butyrospermum parkii butter Other: cetyl alcohol helianthus annuus seed oil +2 more	Common: ceramide np glycerin +1 more Other: glycolic acid ricinus communis seed oil +5 more
Irritancy	IRRITANCY HIGH	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY HIGH	IRRITANCY HIGH
Potential Irritants	lavandula angustifolia flower/leaf/stem extract Has skin benefit? chamomilla recutita flower extract Has skin benefit? parfum Has skin benefit? retinyl palmitate Has skin benefit? triethanolamine Has skin benefit? laureth-7 Has skin benefit? polyacrylamide Has skin benefit? cucumis sativus fruit extract Has skin benefit? pyrus malus fruit extract Has skin benefit? tocopheryl acetate Has skin benefit? aloe barbadensis leaf juice Has skin benefit? +9 more	euphorbia cerifera cera Has skin benefit? ricinus communis seed oil Has skin benefit? aloe barbadensis leaf juice Has skin benefit? +1 more	parfum Has skin benefit? citric acid Has skin benefit? aloe barbadensis leaf juice Has skin benefit? glycyrrhiza glabra root extract Has skin benefit? cucumis sativus extract Has skin benefit? glycine soja oil Has skin benefit? simmondsia chinensis seed oil Has skin benefit? vitis vinifera seed oil Has skin benefit? oenothera biennis oil Has skin benefit? persea gratissima oil Has skin benefit? myristyl myristate Has skin benefit? sodium lactate Has skin benefit? potassium hydroxide Has skin benefit? ricinus communis seed oil Has skin benefit? +12 more	sodium borate Has skin benefit? potassium hydroxide Has skin benefit? hordeum vulgare extract Has skin benefit? argania spinosa kernel oil Has skin benefit? +2 more	iodopropynyl butylcarbamate Has skin benefit? diazolidinyl urea Has skin benefit? propylene glycol Has skin benefit? menthol Has skin benefit? parfum Has skin benefit? sodium lactate Has skin benefit? persea gratissima oil Has skin benefit? aloe barbadensis leaf juice Has skin benefit? +6 more	glycolic acid Has skin benefit? carica papaya fruit extract Has skin benefit? citrus limon peel oil Has skin benefit? citrus aurantium dulcis flower Has skin benefit? lavandula angustifolia oil Has skin benefit? calendula officinalis extract Has skin benefit? simmondsia chinensis seed oil Has skin benefit? olea europaea fruit oil Has skin benefit? tartaric acid Has skin benefit? vaccinium macrocarpon seed oil Has skin benefit? ricinus communis seed oil Has skin benefit? aloe barbadensis leaf juice Has skin benefit? +10 more
All ingredients	water Has skin benefit? aloe barbadensis leaf juice Has skin benefit? +18 more	aloe barbadensis leaf juice Has skin benefit? cocos nucifera oil Has skin benefit? +8 more	stearic acid Has skin benefit? water Has skin benefit? +26 more	water Has skin benefit? stearic acid Has skin benefit? +10 more	aloe barbadensis leaf juice Has skin benefit? water Has skin benefit? +11 more	aloe barbadensis leaf juice Has skin benefit? cocos nucifera oil Has skin benefit? +24 more