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Completely Bare Completely Smooth Moisturizing No-Bump Shave Gel

Efficacy75/100IrritancyHigh
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Works for

Moisturizing
Glycerin, Mannitol + 6 more
Works
What the product description says
“Completely Smooth Moisturizing No-Bump Shave Gel”
Source: Ulta

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, mannitol.

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: helianthus annuus seed oil.

GlycerinKey active· HumectantEffect: HighOne of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant~3.8–5.7%
MannitolKey active· HumectantEffect: HighHelps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin~0.1–0.5%
Helianthus annuus seed oilKey active· Emollient, OcclusiveEffect: HighA 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~0.1–0.35%
AlginEffect: LowUsed to thicken product formulation. Can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin~0.1–0.35%
Butylene glycol· HumectantEffect: LowUsed 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~0.1–0.45%
Aloe barbadensis leaf juiceEffect: Low, below effective doseTraditionally 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~0.3–0.7%
AllantoinUnder-dosedHelps calm down inflammation in skin and can help reduce itching. Helps to repair the skin barrier and keep skin hydrated~0.2–0.75%
Simmondsia chinensis seed oilUnder-dosedSoftens the upper layer of skin and helps restore the healthy skin barrier. Has shown to help calm down inflammation in skin. It is a stable oil, meaning that it retains its properties even when exposed to air.~0.1–0.4%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy
5 strong irritants: Parfum, Calendula officinalis flower extract + 3 more — patch-test recommended
High risk
We flagged 16 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.
IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount
Sodium c14-16 olefin sulfonateHelps oil and water mix together and used as a cleansing agent. Can be irritating and is better avoided for sensitive skinHigh~4.5–6.7%est.
Cocamidopropyl betaineHelps water and oil mix together. Used as a cleansing ingredient. Could be an allergenHigh~1.8–2.7%est.
ParfumAn aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredientsHigh~0.9–1.4%est.
Calendula officinalis flower extractA plant extract that has some anti-oxidant and anti-bacterial properties. Can be irritatingHigh~0.05–0.25%est.
Chamomilla recutita flower extractPlant extract that can have healing and anti-inflammatory properties. It is a potential allergen and can be irritatingHigh~0.1–0.3%est.
Butylphenyl methylpropionalA fragrance. Can trigger allergic reactions and be irritatingHigh~0.05–0.1%est.
LimoneneA common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heatHigh~0.01–0.05%est.
Benzyl salicylateA fragrance. Is a likely irritantHigh~0.01–0.05%est.
Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymerMaintains the texture of skincare products. Allows the product to spread evenly. Helps oil and water mix togetherMedium~2–3%est.
EthylhexylglycerinA preservativeMedium~0.55–1.25%est.
Aloe barbadensis leaf juiceTraditionally 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 skinMedium~0.3–0.7%est.
Caprylhydroxamic acidA preservativeMedium~0.15–0.55%est.
ChlorphenesinA preservativeMedium~0.16–0.32%est.
Trisodium ethylenediamine disuccinateUsed to improve stability of the formulationMedium~0.1–0.45%est.
Simmondsia chinensis seed oilSoftens the upper layer of skin and helps restore the healthy skin barrier. Has shown to help calm down inflammation in skin. It is a stable oil, meaning that it retains its properties even when exposed to air.Medium~0.1–0.4%est.
Ci 17200A red colorantMedium~0.05–0.2%est.
Comedogenic
1 ingredient rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale
1 flagged
These ingredients have a comedogenic rating of 2 or more on a 0–5 scale; the table shows each one's rating. In leave-on products they can clog pores in acne-prone skin.
IngredientFunctionRatingEst. amount
AlginUsed to thicken product formulation. Can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin3/5~0.1–0.35%est.

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Ingredients

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Water~40–60%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Plain old water

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Glycerin~3.8–5.7%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant

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Sodium c14-16 olefin sulfonate~4.5–6.7%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together and used as a cleansing agent. Can be irritating and is better avoided for sensitive skin

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Polysorbate 20~2.3–3.4%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together

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Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer~2–3%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

Maintains the texture of skincare products. Allows the product to spread evenly. Helps oil and water mix together

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Phenoxyethanol~0.5–1%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products

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Cocamidopropyl betaine~1.8–2.7%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Cleansing

Helps water and oil mix together. Used as a cleansing ingredient. Could be an allergen

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Sodium hydroxide~1.2–1.8%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Used to adjust the product's pH

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Parfum~0.9–1.4%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients

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Ethylhexylglycerin~0.55–1.25%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

A preservative

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Allantoin~0.2–0.75%
Under-dosed
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
MoisturizingAnti-inflammatoryReduces irritationReduces rednessAnti-blemishExfoliation

Helps calm down inflammation in skin and can help reduce itching. Helps to repair the skin barrier and keep skin hydrated

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Aloe barbadensis leaf juice~0.3–0.7%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
MoisturizingAnti-inflammatoryAntibacterialReduces rednessReduces irritationAnti-agingAnti-blemish

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

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Caprylhydroxamic acid~0.15–0.55%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

A preservative

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Chlorphenesin~0.16–0.32%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

A preservative

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Butylene glycol~0.1–0.45%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

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

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Mannitol~0.1–0.5%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin

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Trisodium ethylenediamine disuccinate~0.1–0.45%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

Used to improve stability of the formulation

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Microcrystalline cellulose~0.1–0.5%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Exfoliation
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Ci 77007~0.1–0.4%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

A blue pigment

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Calendula officinalis flower extract~0.05–0.25%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Anti-oxidation

A plant extract that has some anti-oxidant and anti-bacterial properties. Can be irritating

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Chamomilla recutita flower extract~0.1–0.3%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Anti-inflammatory

Plant extract that can have healing and anti-inflammatory properties. It is a potential allergen and can be irritating

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Algin~0.1–0.35%
Comedogenic 3/5
Irritation risk
Low
Comedogenicity
3/5
Works for
Moisturizing

Used to thicken product formulation. Can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin

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Helianthus annuus seed oil~0.1–0.35%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

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

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Simmondsia chinensis seed oil~0.1–0.4%
Under-dosedIrritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Moisturizing

Softens the upper layer of skin and helps restore the healthy skin barrier. Has shown to help calm down inflammation in skin. It is a stable oil, meaning that it retains its properties even when exposed to air.

More about Simmondsia chinensis seed oil
Ext. violet 2
Not recognized
Ci 17200~0.05–0.2%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

A red colorant

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Butylphenyl methylpropional~0.05–0.1%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance. Can trigger allergic reactions and be irritating

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Limonene~0.01–0.05%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat

More about Limonene
Benzyl salicylate~0.01–0.05%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance. Is a likely irritant

More about Benzyl salicylate
Ingredient list view

Water, Glycerin, Sodium c14-16 olefin sulfonate, Polysorbate 20, Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer, Phenoxyethanol, Cocamidopropyl betaine, Sodium hydroxide, Parfum, Ethylhexylglycerin, Allantoin, Aloe barbadensis leaf juice, Caprylhydroxamic acid, Chlorphenesin, Butylene glycol, Mannitol, Trisodium ethylenediamine disuccinate, Microcrystalline cellulose, Ci 77007, Calendula officinalis flower extract, Chamomilla recutita flower extract, Algin, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Simmondsia chinensis seed oil, Unknown, Ci 17200, Butylphenyl methylpropional, Limonene, Benzyl salicylate

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Sources cited in this review

Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 11 studies and safety reviews.

  1. 1
    Glycerol and the skin: holistic approach to its origin and functionsncbi.nlm.nih.gov
  2. 2
    Final Report On the Safety Assessment of Sodium Alpha-Olefin Sulfonatesjournals.sagepub.com
  3. 3
    Profile of wound healing process induced by allantoinscielo.br
  4. 4
    Topical application of Calendula officinalis (L.): Formulation and evaluation of hydrophilic cream with antioxidant activitypdfs.semanticscholar.org
  5. 5
    The seamy side of natural medicines: contact sensitization to arnica (Arnica montana L.) and marigold (Calendula officinalis L.)ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
  6. 6
    Final report on the safety assessment of Calendula officinalis extract and Calendula officinalisncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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