
“Conditioning and calming, this multitasking hero marries benefits of several shave necessities in one – lubricating, moisturising, minimising redness and reducing razor-clogging – to facilitate the hassle-free removal of the most persistent bristles.”
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, sodium hyaluronate.
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: cocos nucifera oil, oryza sativa bran oil.
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: panthenol
This product contains antioxidants (epilobium angustifolium flower/leaf/stem 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.
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A non-drying alcohol that works to soften the skin and stabilize product formulations helping oil and water mix together
More about Cetyl alcoholProduces temporary toning effect. Can help dissolve other ingredients or preserve products
More about Alcohol denat.Helps oil and water mix together and works as a cleansing agent
More about Potassium cocoateOne 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 GlycerinAn emollient that helps soften the skin and could be helpful in repairing its barrier function
More about Persea gratissima oilA good emoillient. Contains vitamin E which can help neutralise free radicals, however the oil is unstable. Avoid if you have gluten or wheat sensitivity (including food allergies).
More about Triticum vulgare germ oilA plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals in skin. Can contain volalite oils and be irritating
More about Lonicera japonica flower extractA plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals in skin. Can contain volalite oils and be irritating
More about Lonicera caprifolium flower extractPlant oil from nuts that helps soften the upper layer of the skin. Contains a high concentration of oleic acid that can weaken skin's barrier function and increase water-loss while enhancing penetration of other ingredients
More about Macadamia ternifolia seed oilAn emollient. Found to be as effective as a moisturizer for dry skin as mineral oil. Could be comedogenic
More about Cocos nucifera oilAn essential oil. Potential allergen and can be irritating. It has some anti-bacterial properties
More about Lavandula angustifolia oilA plant oil with high content of volatile compounds that can irritate the skin. Can be used as a fragrance. Has anti-bacterial properties and might help neutralize free radicals on the surface of the skin
More about Rosmarinus officinalis leaf oilSoftens the upper layer of skin and helps restore the healthy skin barrier. Has shown to help calm down inflammation in skin. It is a stable oil, meaning that it retains its properties even when exposed to air.
More about Simmondsia chinensis seed oilAn essential oil that can be very irritating. Has some anti-bacterial properties
More about Eucalyptus globulus leaf oilA good emollient helping to soften the skin. Might have some anti-oxidant properties. Adds a fragrance to the product
More about Passiflora edulis seed oilHelps soften the upper layer of the skin and might have some anti-oxidant properties
More about Oryza sativa bran oilA plant oil that might help neutralize free radicals, but evidence of effectiveness in skin is lacking
More about Euterpe oleracea fruit oilEmollients that are naturaly present in skin. In addition, they help water and oil mix together in the product
More about PhospholipidsA plant oil that can help soften the upper layer of the skin. Might be helpful in calming down inflammation in skin
More about Orbignya oleifera seed oilA 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 acetateUsed to stabilize the product formulation and can help absorb oil
More about MaltodextrinA plant extract that can help calm down inflammation in skin. Can, however, itself be irritating
More about Hamamelis virginiana leaf extractBeing a lipid soluble form of vitamin C, it is more stable and can penetrate the skin better than L-Ascorbic acid. It is effective in protecting the skin from free radicals, as well as evening the skin tone, but is less effective in stimulating collagen production compared to L-Ascorbic acid.
More about Ascorbyl palmitateThree 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 palmitateA plant extract that might contain antioxidants
More about Epilobium angustifolium flower/leaf/stem extractOne of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronateHelps calm down inflammation in skin and can help reduce itching. Helps to repair the skin barrier and keep skin hydrated
More about AllantoinTraditionally 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 extractHelps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function
More about PanthenolCan work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidA preservative that comes from radishes fermented by a bacteria. New research suggests that the preservation properties in the ingredient come from an ammonium salt that is not present naturally in radish root but used in its cultivation. Is problematic because the exact amount of the preservative agents is difficult to determine
More about Leuconostoc/radish root ferment filtrateCan be drying and contribute to skin irritation. Used in formulars to dissolve other ingredients, create a thinner product consistency or for its antibacterial properties
More about AlcoholA preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolWater, Cetyl alcohol, Alcohol denat., Potassium cocoate, Potassium olivate, Glycerin, Persea gratissima oil, Triticum vulgare germ oil, Lonicera japonica flower extract, Citrus aurantium dulcis peel extract, Citrus paradisi peel oil, Menthol, Lonicera caprifolium flower extract, Macadamia ternifolia seed oil, Cocos nucifera oil, Lavandula angustifolia oil, Rosmarinus officinalis leaf oil, Simmondsia chinensis seed oil, Eucalyptus globulus leaf oil, Passiflora edulis seed oil, Oryza sativa bran oil, Euterpe oleracea fruit oil, Phospholipids, Orbignya oleifera seed oil, Tocopheryl acetate, Maltodextrin, Hamamelis virginiana leaf extract, Ascorbyl palmitate, Retinyl palmitate, Epilobium angustifolium flower/leaf/stem extract, Sodium hyaluronate, Allantoin, Hydrolyzed vegetable protein, Aloe barbadensis leaf extract, Avena sativa bran extract, Panthenol, Citric acid, Tetrasodium edta, Leuconostoc/radish root ferment filtrate, Sodium hydroxide, Alcohol, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium metabisulfite
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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.
| Ernest SuppliesCooling Shave CreamYOUR PRODUCT | TIGIBed Head For Men Smooth Mover Rich Shave Cream | Bed HeadSmooth Mover Rich Shave Cream | OmoroviczaSoothing Shave Cream | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 41% | 41% | 39% |
| Price | — | — | — | $37.45 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 5 of 13 | 5 of 13 | 4 of 13 |
| Key difference | — | Carthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil | Carthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil | Galactoarabinan |
| Irritancy | High | High | High | High |
| Drying alcohol | Contains drying alcohol | — | — | Contains drying alcohol |
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