Flamingo Foaming Shave Gel

Flamingo Foaming Shave Gel

Efficacy100/100IrritancyMedium

Works for

Cleansing
Palmitic acid, Triethanolamine + 4 more
Cleanses gently
What the product description says
“Foaming Shave Gel”
From product name

This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin. It uses a combination of mild cleansing agents (glyceryl oleate, hydroxypropylcellulose, laureth-23, palmitic acid, stearic acid, triethanolamine) and should be able to cleanse the skin gently. Still keep in mind that any cleansing can disrupt the skin barrier, and most people do not need to cleanse their skin more than once per day.

Even though this formulation is mild, the following cleansing agents could trigger an irritation or allergy for some people: glyceryl oleate

Palmitic acidEffect: HighAn emollient that is naturally present in skin and helps soften it~3.8–5.7%
TriethanolamineEffect: HighUsed to adjust pH of the product and can help improve the product's smell~2.6–4%
Stearic acidEffect: HighHelps oil and water mix together and works as an emollient~1.9–2.9%
Laureth-23Effect: HighHelps oil and water mix together~1.6–2.4%
Glyceryl oleateEffect: HighHelps oil and water mix together. Can be irritating~0.85–1.25%
HydroxypropylcelluloseEffect: High~0.1–0.45%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy
2 strong irritants: Parfum, Butylphenyl methylpropional
Medium risk
We flagged 7 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.
IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount
Isobutane—High~1–1.5%est.
Glyceryl oleateHelps oil and water mix together. Can be irritatingHigh~0.85–1.25%est.
ParfumAn aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredientsHigh~0.5–1.15%est.
Butylphenyl methylpropionalA fragrance. Can trigger allergic reactions and be irritatingHigh~0.05–0.15%est.
Aloe barbadensis leaf juiceTraditionally 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 skinMedium~6.7–10%est.
TriethanolamineUsed to adjust pH of the product and can help improve the product's smellMedium~2.6–4%est.
Laureth-23Helps oil and water mix togetherMedium~1.6–2.4%est.
Comedogenic
1 ingredient rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale
1 flagged
These ingredients have a comedogenic rating of 2 or more on a 0–5 scale; the table shows each one's rating. In leave-on products they can clog pores in acne-prone skin.
IngredientFunctionRatingEst. amount
Laureth-23Helps oil and water mix together2/5~1.6–2.4%est.

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Ingredients

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Water~40–60%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Plain old water

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Aloe barbadensis leaf juice~6.7–10%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
MoisturizingReduces rednessReduces irritationAntibacterialAnti-inflammatoryAnti-blemishAnti-aging

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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Palmitic acid~3.8–5.7%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
CleansingMoisturizing

An emollient that is naturally present in skin and helps soften it

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Triethanolamine~2.6–4%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Cleansing

Used to adjust pH of the product and can help improve the product's smell

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Isopentane~2.2–3.3%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
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Stearic acid~1.9–2.9%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
CleansingMoisturizing

Helps oil and water mix together and works as an emollient

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Laureth-23~1.6–2.4%
Comedogenic 2/5Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Comedogenicity
2/5
Works for
Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together

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Sorbitol~1.3–1.9%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improves the product texture

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Isobutane~1–1.5%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
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Glyceryl oleate~0.85–1.25%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together. Can be irritating

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Parfum~0.5–1.15%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients

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Phenoxyethanol~0.45–1%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products

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Glycerin~0.45–1%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
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

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Hydroxyethylcellulose~0.35–0.8%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Used to thicken product formulations and create gel-like textures

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Bisabolol~0.2–0.7%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Reduces irritationAnti-inflammatoryAnti-oxidation

An active component of chamomile plant that historically has been used to calm down irritated skin. A recent study shows that bisabolol indeed can have some anti-inflammatory effect on skin, even though conclusive data is lacking. Bisabolol has a sweet floral scent and can be added to products for its aromatic properties

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Allantoin~0.15–0.6%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Anti-inflammatoryMoisturizingAnti-blemishReduces irritationReduces rednessExfoliation

Helps calm down inflammation in skin and can help reduce itching. Helps to repair the skin barrier and keep skin hydrated

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Titanium dioxide~0.3–0.75%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Sun protection

Works as a UV filter when used in high concentrations. It is photostable and is effective mostly against the UVB light, with some protection in the UVA range. In small concentrations, used for its ability to improve the color of cosmetic products. Is usually well tolerated by the skin

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Ci 77891~0.15–0.6%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
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Hydroxypropylcellulose~0.1–0.45%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing
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Sodium nitrate~0.1–0.35%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
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Silica~0.1–0.5%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Used to absorb oil and can temporarily mattify skin

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Sodium acetate~0.05–0.2%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
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Butylphenyl methylpropional~0.05–0.15%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance. Can trigger allergic reactions and be irritating

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Ingredient list view

Water, Aloe barbadensis leaf juice, Palmitic acid, Triethanolamine, Isopentane, Stearic acid, Laureth-23, Sorbitol, Isobutane, Glyceryl oleate, Parfum, Phenoxyethanol, Glycerin, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Bisabolol, Allantoin, Titanium dioxide, Ci 77891, Hydroxypropylcellulose, Sodium nitrate, Silica, Sodium acetate, Butylphenyl methylpropional

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