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MoisturizingCaprylic/capric triglyceride, Helianthus annuus seed oil + 11 moreWorks
“Nourish and moisturise your face after shaving, while invigorating your senses with an opulent cocktail of scents, with the Dsquared2 Green Wood Aftershave Balm.”
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, imperata cylindrica root extract.
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, helianthus annuus seed oil.
Anti-oxidationNot advertised by the brand · Imperata cylindrica root extract, Tocopheryl acetate + 1 moreMay help
This product contains antioxidants (imperata cylindrica root extract) that might be able to help neutralize free radicals in skin to lessen the damage it gets from the UV light (sun). There is not enough evidence to confirm their effectiveness in skin though.
Evens skin toneNot advertised by the brand · Retinyl palmitateMay help
The following ingredient (ingredients) in this product might be helpful, but there is no evidence to confirm that it actually works: retinyl palmitate.
Anti-agingNot advertised by the brand · Retinyl palmitate, Aloe barbadensis leaf juice + 1 moreMay help
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.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy7 strong irritants: Alcohol denat., Parfum + 5 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
Comedogenic1 ingredient rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale1 flagged
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Ingredients
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Alcohol denat.~23–35%
- Irritation risk
- High
Produces temporary toning effect. Can help dissolve other ingredients or preserve products
More about Alcohol denat.Parfum~3.8–5.7%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumWater~4.2–6.3%
Ethylhexyl stearate~3.2–4.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Ethylhexyl stearateCaprylic/capric triglyceride~2.6–3.9%
- 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 triglyceridePolysorbate 20~1.7–2.6%
Peg-8 dimethicone~1.6–2.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of silicone that can help create nice product texture and soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Peg-8 dimethiconeAloe barbadensis leaf juice~1.4–2%
- 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 leaf juiceCarbomer~1.2–1.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps create a thicker or gel-like product texture. It is not a surfactant but can be used in gentle cleansing formulations
More about CarbomerAcrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer~1.1–1.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Maintains the texture of skincare products. Allows the product to spread evenly. Helps oil and water mix together
More about Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymerPolysorbate 80~0.95–1.4%
Tocopheryl acetate~0.85–1.25%
- 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 acetateImperata cylindrica root extract~0.8–1.2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plat extract that might help neutralize free radicals in skin and attract water to its upper layer
More about Imperata cylindrica root extractRetinyl palmitate~0.55–1.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
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
More about Retinyl palmitateGlycerin~0.6–1.4%
- 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 GlycerinHelianthus annuus seed oil~0.8–1.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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
More about Helianthus annuus seed oilPolyacrylamide~0.6–1.35%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to improve product texture and help oil and water mix together
More about PolyacrylamideC13-14 isoparaffin~0.55–1.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin, dissolve other ingredients and create a thicker product consistency
More about C13-14 isoparaffinPeg-8~0.45–1.1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to create a nice product consistency
More about Peg-8Xanthan gum~0.45–1.05%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumCaprylyl glycol~0.45–1.05%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
More about Caprylyl glycolLaureth-7~0.35–0.85%
Tocopherol~0.3–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Pure form of vitamin E. Can help moisturise and protect the skin from free radicals. Often used to help stabilise other ingredients or the formula itself
More about TocopherolGlucose~0.3–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Could be helpful in restoring the skin barrier function
More about GlucoseChondrus crispus~0.3–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Red algae extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and create a nicer product consistency
More about Chondrus crispusCitric acid~0.2–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidBht~0.2–0.75%
Disodium edta~0.2–0.7%
Phenoxyethanol~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolEthylhexylglycerin~0.15–0.6%
Sodium benzoate~0.1–0.5%
Potassium sorbate~0.1–0.5%
Triethanolamine~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to adjust pH of the product and can help improve the product's smell
More about TriethanolamineLimonene~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- High
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimoneneLinalool~0.1–0.35%
Citral~0.1–0.35%
Citronellol~0.1–0.3%
Ingredient list view
Alcohol denat., Parfum, Water, Ethylhexyl stearate, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Polysorbate 20, Peg-8 dimethicone, Aloe barbadensis leaf juice, Carbomer, Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer, Polysorbate 80, Tocopheryl acetate, Imperata cylindrica root extract, Retinyl palmitate, Glycerin, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Polyacrylamide, C13-14 isoparaffin, Peg-8, Xanthan gum, Caprylyl glycol, Laureth-7, Tocopherol, Glucose, Chondrus crispus, Citric acid, Bht, Disodium edta, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sodium benzoate, Potassium sorbate, Triethanolamine, Limonene, Linalool, Citral, Citronellol
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Worth comparing, line by line.
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.
| Dsquared2Green Wood Aftershave BalmYOUR PRODUCT | BulldogSensitive After Shave Balm | BloomeffectsRoyal Tulip Moisturizing Nectar | Augustinus BaderThe Cream | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 37% | 37% | 36% |
| Price | — | $6.73 | $65.00 | $39.00 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 2 of 7 | 3 of 7 | 5 of 7 |
| Key difference | — | Allantoin | Nonapeptide-1 | Ceramide Ng |
| Irritancy | High | Low | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | Contains 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.
- 1Allergic contact dermatitis from grassespubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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- 5Effect of topically applied lipids on surfactant-irritated skinonlinelibrary.wiley.com
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