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MoisturizingGlycerin, Polyglyceryl-2 dipolyhydroxystearate + 5 moreWorks
“Alcohol-Free Hydration Floid's After Shave Balm is a refreshing alcohol-free aftershave that contains tea tree oil, green tea extract and wheat germ to hydrate and soften the skin.”
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.
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: helianthus annuus seed oil, triticum vulgare germ extract.
Anti-oxidationSide benefit · Camellia sinensis leaf extract, Bisabolol + 2 moreMay help
This product contains antioxidants (camellia sinensis leaf extract) that can help neutralize free radicals in skin to lessen the damage it gets from the UV light (sun). There is some human evidence for this effect in skin, though it is smaller or less consistent than the evidence for the best antioxidants.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy7 strong irritants: Melaleuca alternifolia leaf oil, Parfum + 5 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~40–60%
Dicaprylyl carbonate~4.8–7.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps products spread more easily and works as an emollient to soften skin
More about Dicaprylyl carbonateGlycerin~3.8–5.6%
- 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 GlycerinOctyldodecanol~2.8–4.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that helps to soften the skin and create a pleasant product texture and stabilize the formulation
More about OctyldodecanolLauryl glucoside~2.2–3.3%
Polyglyceryl-2 dipolyhydroxystearate~1.7–2.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Polyglyceryl-2 dipolyhydroxystearateSodium polyacrylate~1.5–2.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a gel-like product texture, as well as to stabilize emulsions
More about Sodium polyacrylateBisabolol~1.2–1.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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
More about BisabololTriticum vulgare germ extract~1–1.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Plant extract that might have moisturizing properties. Avoid if you suffer from wheat or gluten intolerance
More about Triticum vulgare germ extractCamellia sinensis leaf extract~0.85–1.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Can contain potent anti-oxidant compounds (abbreviated ECG, GCG, EGC, and EGCG) that might help protect the skin from free radicals. Can help calm down inflammation and has some anti-bacterial properties. Unfortunately, these antioxidants are unstable and lose their effectiveness very quickly in products. The concentration of the antioxidant compounds in the extract also tends to be low to be effective in topical formulation
More about Camellia sinensis leaf extractHelianthus annuus seed oil~0.55–1.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A great emollient due to its high linoleic acid content. One of the most effective plant oils in helping skin hydration and repairing skin barrier function
More about Helianthus annuus seed oilTocopheryl acetate~0.45–1.05%
- 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 acetateMelaleuca alternifolia leaf oil~0.35–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- High
An essential oil that can be irritating. Has some anti-bacterial properties
More about Melaleuca alternifolia leaf oilParfum~0.2–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumLimonene~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- High
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimoneneLinalool~0.15–0.55%
Citral~0.1–0.45%
Coumarin~0.1–0.35%
Butylphenyl methylpropional~0.05–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
A fragrance. Can trigger allergic reactions and be irritating
More about Butylphenyl methylpropionalPhenoxyethanol~0.1–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolMethylparaben~0.05–0.25%
Propylparaben~0.05–0.2%
Ingredient list view
Water, Dicaprylyl carbonate, Glycerin, Octyldodecanol, Lauryl glucoside, Polyglyceryl-2 dipolyhydroxystearate, Sodium polyacrylate, Bisabolol, Triticum vulgare germ extract, Camellia sinensis leaf extract, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Tocopheryl acetate, Melaleuca alternifolia leaf oil, Parfum, Limonene, Linalool, Citral, Coumarin, Butylphenyl methylpropional, Phenoxyethanol, Methylparaben, Propylparaben
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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.
| FloidAfter Shave BalmYOUR PRODUCT | ProrasoLiquid After Shave Cream | Murdock LondonShave Cream | Jack BlackPost Shave Cooling Gel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 32% | 29% | 27% |
| Price | $13.99 | — | $44.04+$30.05 | $21.74+$7.75 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 2 of 6 | 4 of 6 | 2 of 6 |
| Key difference | — | Oatmeal Extract | Panthenol | Epilobium Angustifolium Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract |
| Irritancy | High | High | High | High |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 7 studies and safety reviews.
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- 3Wheat in skin caremdedge.com
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- 6Effect of topically applied lipids on surfactant-irritated skinonlinelibrary.wiley.com
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