Gillette Fusion Hydra Gel Shave Gel, Ultra Sensitive
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MoisturizingGlyceryl acrylate/acrylic acid copolymer, Glycerin + 4 moreWorks
“Hydra Gel Shave Gel, Ultra Sensitive”
This product contains good ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. These ingredients are called "humectants": glycerin, glyceryl acrylate/acrylic acid copolymer.
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?
Irritancy1 strong irritant: ParfumMedium risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Palmitic acid~22–34%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that is naturally present in skin and helps soften it
More about Palmitic acidTriethanolamine~8.5–12.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to adjust pH of the product and can help improve the product's smell
More about TriethanolamineIsopentane~4.9–7.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Glyceryl oleate~3.7–5.6%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps oil and water mix together. Can be irritating
More about Glyceryl oleateStearic acid~3.2–4.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps oil and water mix together and works as an emollient
More about Stearic acidParfum~2.1–3.2%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumIsobutane~1.9–2.8%
- Irritation risk
- High
Sorbitol~1.6–2.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improves the product texture
More about SorbitolHydroxyethylcellulose~1.5–2.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to thicken product formulations and create gel-like textures
More about HydroxyethylcellulosePtfe~1.1–1.7%
Propylene glycol~0.9–1.35%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps oil and water mix together and can enhance the penetration of other ingredients into the skin. It can be irritating
More about Propylene glycolGlyceryl acrylate/acrylic acid copolymer~0.6–1.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and provide a longer-lasting hydration. Can create a thicker product consistency
More about Glyceryl acrylate/acrylic acid copolymerMethylparaben~0.15–0.3%
Propylparaben~0.2–0.4%
Water~0.45–1%
Glycerin~0.4–0.95%
- 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 GlycerinPeg-90m~0.2–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Tocopheryl acetate~0.15–0.65%
- 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 acetatePeg-23m~0.1–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Pvm/ma copolymer~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Aloe barbadensis leaf juice~0.1–0.3%
- 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 juiceCi 42090~0.05–0.3%
Ingredient list view
Palmitic acid, Triethanolamine, Isopentane, Glyceryl oleate, Stearic acid, Parfum, Isobutane, Sorbitol, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Ptfe, Propylene glycol, Glyceryl acrylate/acrylic acid copolymer, Methylparaben, Propylparaben, Unknown, Water, Glycerin, Peg-90m, Tocopheryl acetate, Peg-23m, Pvm/ma copolymer, Aloe barbadensis leaf juice, Ci 42090
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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.
| Gillette FusionHydra Gel Shave Gel, Ultra SensitiveYOUR PRODUCT | GilletteHydra Men's Shave Gel | AveenoTherapeutic Shave Gel | Gillette Fusion ProGlideSensitive Shave Gel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 48% | 42% | 41% |
| Price | $5.29 | $9.29+$4.00 | $4.47−$0.82 | $6.99+$1.70 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 2 of 2 | 1 of 2 | 2 of 2 |
| Key difference | — | — | Panthenol | — |
| Irritancy | Medium | Medium | Low | Medium |
| 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 6 studies and safety reviews.
- 1
- 2Safety Assessment of Fluoropolymers as Used in Cosmeticscir-safety.org
- 3Surfactants and experimental irritant contact dermatitisncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 4Propylene Glycolpubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 5Skin-sensitizing and irritant properties of propylene glycolonlinelibrary.wiley.com
- 6
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