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MoisturizingGlycerin, Palmitic acid + 6 moreWorks
“Razor burn is soothed and reduced, facial hair is softened and the skin is left nourished and smooth.”
This product contains good ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. These ingredients are called "humectants": glycerin, butylene glycol.
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?
Irritancy4 strong irritants: Parfum, Benzyl benzoate + 2 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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Water~45–55%
Palmitic acid~5–6.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that is naturally present in skin and helps soften it
More about Palmitic acidTriethanolamine~4.2–5.1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to adjust pH of the product and can help improve the product's smell
More about TriethanolamineOleth-20~4–4.9%
Isopentane~2.8–3.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Hydrogenated polyisobutene~2.3–2.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to improve the product consistency and soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Hydrogenated polyisobuteneGlycereth-26~1.9–2.3%
Glycerin~1.7–2.1%
- 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 GlycerinIsobutane~1.5–1.8%
- Irritation risk
- High
Stearic acid~1.3–1.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps oil and water mix together and works as an emollient
More about Stearic acidParfum~1–1.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumHydroxyethylcellulose~1–1.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to thicken product formulations and create gel-like textures
More about HydroxyethylcelluloseButylene glycol~0.9–1.15%
- 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 glycolBenzyl benzoate~0.75–1.15%
- Irritation risk
- High
Fragrance with sweet balsamic smell. Help to preserve products and dissolve other ingredients. Could trigger allergic reactions and be irritating
More about Benzyl benzoatePeg-14m~0.75–1.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Myristic acid~0.7–1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Helps oil and water mix together. Could be comedogenic
More about Myristic acidLecithin~0.65–1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used mostly for creating emulsions - helping oil and water mix together. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about LecithinZizyphus jujuba fruit extract~0.65–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Alchemilla vulgaris extract~0.55–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that has astringent properties. In other words, it might be able to interact with keratin in the uppermost layer of the skin to reduce swelling and create a temporal tightening effect. It can be irritating
More about Alchemilla vulgaris extractThymus serpyllum extract~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- High
Hydroxypropylcellulose~0.5–0.75%
Hamamelis virginiana leaf extract~0.35–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that can help calm down inflammation in skin. Can, however, itself be irritating
More about Hamamelis virginiana leaf extractPotassium sorbate~0.3–0.55%
Aloe barbadensis leaf juice~0.3–0.55%
- 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 juiceSorbic acid~0.25–0.4%
Sodium metabisulfite~0.1–0.2%
Sodium benzoate~0.15–0.3%
Tocopherol~0.2–0.35%
- 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 TocopherolTrisodium edta~0.15–0.25%
Citric acid~0.1–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidQuercus robur bark extract~0.1–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Ingredient list view
Water, Palmitic acid, Triethanolamine, Oleth-20, Isopentane, Hydrogenated polyisobutene, Glycereth-26, Glycerin, Isobutane, Stearic acid, Parfum, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Butylene glycol, Benzyl benzoate, Peg-14m, Myristic acid, Lecithin, Zizyphus jujuba fruit extract, Alchemilla vulgaris extract, Thymus serpyllum extract, Hydroxypropylcellulose, Hamamelis virginiana leaf extract, Potassium sorbate, Aloe barbadensis leaf juice, Sorbic acid, Sodium metabisulfite, Sodium benzoate, Tocopherol, Trisodium edta, Citric acid, Quercus robur bark extract
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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.
| ELEMISMen Ice-Cool Foaming Shave GelYOUR PRODUCT | NUXEMen Anti-Irritation Shaving Gel | NiveaMaximum Hydration Shaving Gel | AvèneMen Shaving Gel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 44% | 44% | 43% |
| Price | $44.00 | — | $20.04−$23.96 | $11.94−$32.06 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 1 of 2 | 1 of 2 | 2 of 2 |
| Key difference | — | Gluconolactone | Panthenol | Linoleic Acid |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
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