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Gillette Fusion Proglide Active Sport Shaving Gel
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Gillette Fusion Proglide Active Sport Shaving Gel

Efficacy75/100IrritancyMedium
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Works for

Moisturizing
Glycerin, Glyceryl acrylate/acrylic acid copolymer + 4 more
Works
What the product description says
“- Hydrates to soften hair and helps protect your skin”
Source: Supderdrug

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).

GlycerinKey active· HumectantEffect: HighOne of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant~2–2.4%
Glyceryl acrylate/acrylic acid copolymerKey active· HumectantEffect: HighHelps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and provide a longer-lasting hydration. Can create a thicker product consistency~0.3–0.55%
Palmitic acid· EmollientEffect: LowAn emollient that is naturally present in skin and helps soften it~5–6.1%
Stearic acid· EmollientEffect: LowHelps oil and water mix together and works as an emollient~2.3–2.9%
Sorbitol· HumectantEffect: LowHelps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improves the product texture~1.1–1.4%
Propylene glycol· HumectantEffect: LowHelps oil and water mix together and can enhance the penetration of other ingredients into the skin. It can be irritating~0.45–0.65%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy
2 strong irritants: Parfum, Menthol
Medium risk
We flagged 11 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.
IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount
Glyceryl oleateHelps oil and water mix together. Can be irritatingHigh~2.7–3.3%est.
ParfumAn aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredientsHigh~1.6–1.9%est.
Isobutane—High~1.4–1.7%est.
Menthol—High~0.65–1%est.
Propylene glycolHelps oil and water mix together and can enhance the penetration of other ingredients into the skin. It can be irritatingHigh~0.45–0.65%est.
TriethanolamineUsed to adjust pH of the product and can help improve the product's smellMedium~4.2–5.1%est.
BhtA preservativeMedium~0.65–1%est.
Myristic acidHelps oil and water mix together. Could be comedogenicMedium~0.55–0.8%est.
Lauric acidHelps water and oil mix together. Has anti-bacterial properties that might be helpful in preventing blemishesMedium~0.5–0.75%est.
Glyceryl acrylate/acrylic acid copolymerHelps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and provide a longer-lasting hydration. Can create a thicker product consistencyMedium~0.3–0.55%est.
Ci 42090A colorant (dye)Medium~0.1–0.2%est.
Comedogenic
2 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale
2 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
Myristic acidHelps oil and water mix together. Could be comedogenic3/5~0.55–0.8%est.
Lauric acidHelps water and oil mix together. Has anti-bacterial properties that might be helpful in preventing blemishes3/5~0.5–0.75%est.

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Ingredients

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Water~45–55%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Plain old water

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Palmitic acid~5–6.1%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
CleansingMoisturizing

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

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Triethanolamine~4.2–5.1%
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~3.5–4.2%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
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Glyceryl oleate~2.7–3.3%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together. Can be irritating

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Stearic acid~2.3–2.9%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
CleansingMoisturizing

Helps oil and water mix together and works as an emollient

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Glycerin~2–2.4%
Key active
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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Parfum~1.6–1.9%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients

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Isobutane~1.4–1.7%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
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Sorbitol~1.1–1.4%
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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Hydroxyethylcellulose~0.95–1.2%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Used to thicken product formulations and create gel-like textures

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Peg-90m~0.75–1.15%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
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Menthol~0.65–1%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
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Bht~0.65–1%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

A preservative

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Peg-23m~0.65–0.95%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
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Myristic acid~0.55–0.8%
Comedogenic 3/5Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Comedogenicity
3/5
Works for
Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together. Could be comedogenic

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Propylene glycol~0.45–0.65%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps oil and water mix together and can enhance the penetration of other ingredients into the skin. It can be irritating

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Lauric acid~0.5–0.75%
Comedogenic 3/5Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Comedogenicity
3/5
Works for
CleansingAntibacterialAnti-blemish

Helps water and oil mix together. Has anti-bacterial properties that might be helpful in preventing blemishes

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Glyceryl acrylate/acrylic acid copolymer~0.3–0.55%
Key activeIrritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and provide a longer-lasting hydration. Can create a thicker product consistency

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Silica~0.35–0.65%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Used to absorb oil and can temporarily mattify skin

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Pvm/ma copolymer~0.25–0.45%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
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Methylparaben~0.15–0.3%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

A preservative

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Propylparaben~0.15–0.25%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

A preservative

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Ci 42090~0.1–0.2%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

A colorant (dye)

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Ci 42053~0.1–0.2%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
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Ingredient list view

Water, Palmitic acid, Triethanolamine, Isopentane, Glyceryl oleate, Stearic acid, Glycerin, Parfum, Isobutane, Sorbitol, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Peg-90m, Menthol, Bht, Peg-23m, Myristic acid, Propylene glycol, Lauric acid, Glyceryl acrylate/acrylic acid copolymer, Silica, Pvm/ma copolymer, Methylparaben, Propylparaben, Ci 42090, Ci 42053

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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. 1
    Contact Sensitization to Emulsifying Agents: An Underrated Issue?journals.lww.com
  2. 2
    Glycerol and the skin: holistic approach to its origin and functionsncbi.nlm.nih.gov
  3. 3
    The fatty acid profile of the skin surface lipid layer in papulopustular rosaceancbi.nlm.nih.gov
  4. 4
    Surfactants and experimental irritant contact dermatitisncbi.nlm.nih.gov
  5. 5
    Propylene Glycolpubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
  6. 6
    Skin-sensitizing and irritant properties of propylene glycolonlinelibrary.wiley.com
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