Works for
MoisturizingSodium hyaluronate, Palmitic acid + 4 moreWorks
“Hydrates and refreshes.”
This product contains good ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. These ingredients are called "humectants": sodium hyaluronate, 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?
Irritancy7 flagged ingredientsLow 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%
Palmitic acid~5.2–7.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that is naturally present in skin and helps soften it
More about Palmitic acidTriethanolamine~3.5–5.2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to adjust pH of the product and can help improve the product's smell
More about TriethanolamineAloe barbadensis leaf juice~3–4.5%
- 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 juiceIsopentane~2.5–3.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Stearic acid~2.1–3.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps oil and water mix together and works as an emollient
More about Stearic acidMyristic acid~1.5–2.3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Helps oil and water mix together. Could be comedogenic
More about Myristic acidSorbitol~1.3–1.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improves the product texture
More about SorbitolPropylene glycol isostearate~1.1–1.6%
Hydroxyethylcellulose~0.95–1.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to thicken product formulations and create gel-like textures
More about HydroxyethylcelluloseIsobutane~0.8–1.2%
- Irritation risk
- High
Polyquaternium-7~0.55–1.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product finish
More about Polyquaternium-7Sodium hyaluronate~0.45–1.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronateButylene glycol~0.4–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a nice product texture and help delivery of other ingredients. Might be somewhat helpful in attracting water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Butylene glycolPeg-12 laurate~0.35–0.85%
Hydroxypropylcellulose~0.2–0.75%
Disodium edta~0.15–0.5%
Phenoxyethanol~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolCi 17200~0.1–0.3%
Ci 42090~0.05–0.25%
Ingredient list view
Water, Palmitic acid, Triethanolamine, Aloe barbadensis leaf juice, Isopentane, Stearic acid, Myristic acid, Sorbitol, Propylene glycol isostearate, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Isobutane, Polyquaternium-7, Sodium hyaluronate, Butylene glycol, Peg-12 laurate, Hydroxypropylcellulose, Disodium edta, Phenoxyethanol, Ci 17200, Ci 42090
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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.
| Cliniquefor Men Aloe Shave GelYOUR PRODUCT | ZirhSoothe Gel Post Shave Solution | Lab Series Skincare for MenMaximum Comfort Shave Gel | HarrysMen's Foaming Shave Gel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 24% | 21% | 21% |
| Price | — | $43.60 | $29.43 | $6.71 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 1 of 1 | 1 of 1 | 1 of 1 |
| Key difference | — | Allantoin | Caffeine | Panthenol |
| Irritancy | Low | Low | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
More alternatives: V76 by Vaughn Clean Shave Hydrating Gel CreamAcqua di Parma Barbiere Shaving Gel
Product summary
"Clinique - for Men Aloe Shave Gel" could be helpful for: Moisturizing, but its actives are not the most effective or are not well-studied.
Ingredient callouts
- Humectants (sodium hyaluronate 0.45% - 1.05%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.
Price
The product retails for 19.38€ in Germany, for 37.00A$ in Australia, for 31.50$ in the United States and from 17.00£ up to 20.40£ 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 3 studies and safety reviews.
- 1
- 2Hyaluronic acid: A key molecule in skin agingncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 3
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