PRODUCT REVIEW
ELEMIS Skin Soothe Shave Gel
Can it cause trouble?
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What can the product work for?
Works for
Moisturizing
What does the product description say?
Enriched with Aloe Vera, Witch Hazel, Chamomile extract and cooling Menthol, this effective gel leaves the skin soft, smooth and hydrated.
glycerin
0.45% -
1.05%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant
hydrolyzed jojoba esters
0.5% -
1.2%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
aloe barbadensis leaf juice
1.5% -
2.2%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Insufficient!
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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| Promise | Can it deliver? |
|---|---|
| Moisturizing |
Total Promises Fulfilled score:
75/100.
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Can it cause trouble?
- Overall product irritation risk
- Acne & comedogenic risk ingredients: 0
Potential irritants
alcohol denat.
2.9% -
4.4%
Irritation risk:
Produces temporary toning effect. Can help dissolve other ingredients or preserve products
hamamelis virginiana water
1% -
1.5%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Anti-inflammatory
A plant extract that can help calm down inflammation in skin. Can, however, itself be irritating
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Comodogenic ingredients
No comodogenic ingredients detected
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Ingredients & concentrations
All ingredients
Key Actives
hydrolyzed jojoba esters
0.5% -
1.2%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
glycerin
0.45% -
1.05%
Irritation risk:
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
Potential irritants
alcohol denat.
2.9% -
4.4%
Irritation risk:
Produces temporary toning effect. Can help dissolve other ingredients or preserve products
hamamelis virginiana water
1% -
1.5%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Anti-inflammatory
A plant extract that can help calm down inflammation in skin. Can, however, itself be irritating
Show more
Comodogenic ingredients
We couldn't find any comodogenic ingredients in this product
All ingredients
triethanolamine
3.2% -
4.8%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Cleansing
Used to adjust pH of the product and can help improve the product's smell
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Ingredient list view
Water, Polysorbate 20, Triethanolamine, Alcohol denat., Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium lauroyl sarcosinate, Aloe barbadensis leaf juice, Hamamelis virginiana water, Disodium edta, Parfum, Hydrolyzed jojoba esters, Glycerin, Chlorphenesin, Menthol, Alcohol, Arnica montana flower extract, Benzyl benzoate, Chamomilla recutita flower/leaf/stem extract, Potassium sorbate, Ci 42090, Ci 19140
Sources
- Glycerol and the skin: holistic approach to its origin and functions
- Effects of Topical Arnica Gel on Post-Laser Treatment Bruises
- Effects of microcurrent application alone or in combination with topical Hypericum perforatum L. and Arnica montana L. on surgically induced wound healing in Wistar rats
- The seamy side of natural medicines: contact sensitization to arnica (Arnica montana L.) and marigold (Calendula officinalis L.)