Castle Forbes Cedar Sandalwood Essential Oil Shaving Cream
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MoisturizingGlycerin, Stearic acid + 1 moreWorks
“Cedar Sandalwood Essential Oil Shaving Cream”
This product contains good ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. These ingredients are called "humectants": glycerin, aloe barbadensis extract.
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?
Irritancy1 strong irritant: Santalum album wood oilMedium 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~40–60%
Stearic acid~8.2–12.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps oil and water mix together and works as an emollient
More about Stearic acidAloe barbadensis extract~4.1–6.2%
- 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 extractMyristic acid~3–4.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Helps oil and water mix together. Could be comedogenic
More about Myristic acidPotassium hydroxide~2.1–3.2%
Coconut acid~1.9–2.9%
Glycerin~1.5–2.2%
- 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 GlycerinSantalum album wood oil~1–1.5%
- Irritation risk
- High
Triethanolamine~0.6–1.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to adjust pH of the product and can help improve the product's smell
More about TriethanolamineSodium hydroxide~0.5–1.15%
Phenoxyethanol~0.3–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolMethylparaben~0.15–0.3%
Butylparaben~0.1–0.4%
Ethylparaben~0.1–0.3%
Isobutylparaben~0.05–0.2%
Propylparaben~0.05–0.15%
Ingredient list view
Water, Stearic acid, Aloe barbadensis extract, Myristic acid, Potassium hydroxide, Coconut acid, Glycerin, Unknown, Santalum album wood oil, Triethanolamine, Sodium hydroxide, Phenoxyethanol, Methylparaben, Butylparaben, Ethylparaben, Isobutylparaben, Propylparaben
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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.
| Castle ForbesCedar Sandalwood Essential Oil Shaving CreamYOUR PRODUCT | The Art of ShavingShaving Cream - Unscented | Taylor of Old Bond StreetOrganic Fragrance Free Shaving Cream | SimpsonsLuxury Shaving Cream | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 36% | 36% | 36% |
| Price | — | $35.00 | $26.76 | — |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 1 of 1 | 1 of 1 | 1 of 1 |
| Key difference | — | — | Beta-Glucan | Epilobium Angustifolium Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract |
| Irritancy | Medium | Low | Low | Low |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
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Sources cited in this review
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