Works for
MoisturizingPanthenol, Cetearyl alcohol + 9 moreWorks well
“Designed to provide a smooth shave with no fuss, our shave cream moisturises and soothes the skin to prevent any irritation.”
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.
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: caprylic/capric triglyceride, cannabis sativa seed oil.
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: panthenol
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy11 strong irritants: Citrus aurantium dulcis peel oil, Citrus limon peel oil + 9 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
Comedogenic4 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale4 flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~45–55%
Stearic acid~8.7–10.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps oil and water mix together and works as an emollient
More about Stearic acidCetearyl alcohol~4.2–5.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture
More about Cetearyl alcoholCaprylic/capric triglyceride~3.3–4.1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A good mix of fatty acids that forms a protective layer on the skin. Improves the shelf life of products. Derived from coconut and glycerin
More about Caprylic/capric triglycerideGlyceryl stearate se~2.4–2.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
Used to stabilize the product formulations and works as an emollient
More about Glyceryl stearate seGlycerin~2.1–2.6%
- 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 GlycerinPhenoxyethanol~0.5–1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolHydroxyethylcellulose~1.5–1.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to thicken product formulations and create gel-like textures
More about HydroxyethylcelluloseLecithin~1.3–1.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used mostly for creating emulsions - helping oil and water mix together. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about LecithinCitrus aurantium dulcis peel oil~1–1.2%
- Irritation risk
- High
An essentil oil from orange peel. Potential allergen and can be irritating
More about Citrus aurantium dulcis peel oilCitrus limon peel oil~0.7–1.1%
Potassium sorbate~0.3–0.6%
Benzoic acid~0.25–0.5%
Sodium hydroxide~0.55–0.85%
Lavandula angustifolia flower oil~0.55–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- High
A fragrant plant oil, can be irritating
More about Lavandula angustifolia flower oilSodium cocoamphoacetate~0.7–1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together and works as a cleansing agent. Creates foam
More about Sodium cocoamphoacetateSantalum album wood oil~0.45–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- High
Aloe barbadensis leaf juice~0.45–0.7%
- 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 juiceCymbopogon martini oil~0.4–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- High
Aromatic plant oil used in cosmetics as a fragrance. A likely irritant
More about Cymbopogon martini oilAnthemis nobilis flower oil~0.35–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- High
An essential oil that is used as a fragrance and can be irritating. It might have some anti-oxidant effect in skin
More about Anthemis nobilis flower oilCommiphora myrrha resin~0.4–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Cymbopogon flexuosus leaf oil~0.35–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- High
Dehydroacetic acid~0.3–0.6%
Butyrospermum parkii butter~0.4–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
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
More about Butyrospermum parkii butterLauryl glucoside~0.45–0.7%
Theobroma cacao seed butter~0.35–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and can be helpful in restoring the skin barrier function. Might have some anti-oxidant effect
More about Theobroma cacao seed butterTocopheryl acetate~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
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.
More about Tocopheryl acetateSodium chloride~0.3–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to stabilize mixtures of oil and water, and create thicker, gel-like product textures
More about Sodium chlorideCalendula officinalis flower oil~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant oil that might have an antibacterial and some antioxidant effect. Is a common allergen and irritant
More about Calendula officinalis flower oilCannabis sativa seed oil~0.35–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant oil that due to its high linoleic acid content can help strengthen skin's barrier function and soften its upper layer
More about Cannabis sativa seed oilSodium cocoyl glutamate~0.4–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Sodium cocoyl glutamateSodium lauryl glucose carboxylate~0.4–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps water and oil mix together and works as a cleansing agent
More about Sodium lauryl glucose carboxylatePanthenol~0.25–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function
More about PanthenolIsopropyl alcohol~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
A drying alcohol. Can increase skin's sensitivity and cause dryness and irritation
More about Isopropyl alcoholCitric acid~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidLimonene~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- High
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimoneneGeraniol~0.1–0.2%
Linalool~0.1–0.15%
Citral~0.05–0.1%
Ingredient list view
Water, Stearic acid, Cetearyl alcohol, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Glyceryl stearate se, Glycerin, Phenoxyethanol, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Lecithin, Citrus aurantium dulcis peel oil, Citrus limon peel oil, Potassium sorbate, Benzoic acid, Sodium hydroxide, Lavandula angustifolia flower oil, Sodium cocoamphoacetate, Santalum album wood oil, Aloe barbadensis leaf juice, Cymbopogon martini oil, Anthemis nobilis flower oil, Commiphora myrrha resin, Cymbopogon flexuosus leaf oil, Dehydroacetic acid, Butyrospermum parkii butter, Lauryl glucoside, Theobroma cacao seed butter, Tocopheryl acetate, Sodium chloride, Calendula officinalis flower oil, Cannabis sativa seed oil, Sodium cocoyl glutamate, Sodium lauryl glucose carboxylate, Panthenol, Isopropyl alcohol, Citric acid, Limonene, Geraniol, Linalool, Citral
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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.
| CowshedSmooth Shave CreamYOUR PRODUCT | Tree HutBare Moisturizing Shave Butter | VanicreamShave Cream, for Sensitive Skin | BaleaMen Shaving Cream Sensitive | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 54% | 50% | 49% |
| Price | — | $21.20 | $10.45 | $2.49 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 5 of 6 | 3 of 6 | 3 of 6 |
| Key difference | — | Myristyl Myristate | Sodium Polyacrylate | — |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Low | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | Contains drying alcohol | — | — | — |
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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.
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- 2Safety Assessment of Anthemis nobilis– Derived Ingredients as Used in Cosmeticsjournals.sagepub.com
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- 6Hemp (Cannabis sativa L.) as a Resource for Green Cosmeticstandfonline.com
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