Edge Extra Protection Shave Gel for Men Extra Protection
Works for
MoisturizingGlycerin, Palmitic acid + 3 moreWorks
“Extra Protection Shave Gel for Men Extra Protection”
This product contains good ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. These ingredients are called "humectants": glycerin, sorbitol.
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: ParfumMedium risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~40–60%
Palmitic acid~5–7.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that is naturally present in skin and helps soften it
More about Palmitic acidTriethanolamine~3.9–5.9%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to adjust pH of the product and can help improve the product's smell
More about TriethanolamineSunflower seed oil glyceride~3.1–4.6%
Isopentane~2.6–3.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Sorbitol~1.9–2.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improves the product texture
More about SorbitolStearic acid~1.7–2.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps oil and water mix together and works as an emollient
More about Stearic acidIsobutane~1.1–1.6%
- Irritation risk
- High
Pvp~0.9–1.35%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps evenly disperse other ingredients in a formulation and create an even layer on the surface of the skin
More about PvpParfum~0.55–1.25%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumGlycerin~0.4–0.95%
- 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 GlycerinTocopheryl acetate~0.2–0.75%
- 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 acetatePeg-90m~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Aloe barbadensis leaf juice~0.1–0.4%
- 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 juiceCi 42090~0.1–0.3%
Ingredient list view
Water, Palmitic acid, Triethanolamine, Sunflower seed oil glyceride, Isopentane, Sorbitol, Stearic acid, Isobutane, Pvp, Parfum, Glycerin, Tocopheryl acetate, Peg-90m, Aloe barbadensis leaf juice, 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.
| EdgeExtra Protection Shave Gel for Men Extra ProtectionYOUR PRODUCT | AveenoTherapeutic Shave Gel | Every Man JackShave Gel, Sensitive Skin Fragrance Free | GilletteHydra Men's Shave Gel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 48% | 45% | 44% |
| Price | $3.49 | $4.47+$0.98 | $11.40+$7.91 | $9.29+$5.80 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 1 of 1 | 1 of 1 | 1 of 1 |
| Key difference | — | Panthenol | Panthenol | Glyceryl Acrylate/Acrylic Acid Copolymer |
| Irritancy | Medium | Low | Low | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
More alternatives: Gillette Fusion Moisturizing Hydra Gel Men's Shave GelNUXE Men Anti-Irritation Shaving Gel
Product summary
"Edge - Extra Protection Shave Gel for Men Extra Protection" could be helpful for: Moisturizing, but its actives are not the most effective or are not well-studied.
Ingredient callouts
- Humectants (glycerin 0.40% - 0.95%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.
Price
The product retails for 3.49$ in the United States.
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