Gillette Fusion Ultra Sensitive Hydra Gel Men's Shave Gel Twin Pack

Gillette Fusion Ultra Sensitive Hydra Gel Men's Shave Gel Twin Pack

Efficacy100/100IrritancyMedium

Works for

Cleansing
Palmitic acid, Triethanolamine + 2 more
Cleanses gently

This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin. It uses a combination of mild cleansing agents (glyceryl oleate, 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~5.1–6.2%
TriethanolamineEffect: HighUsed to adjust pH of the product and can help improve the product's smell~4.2–5.1%
Glyceryl oleateEffect: HighHelps oil and water mix together. Can be irritating~2.7–3.3%
Stearic acidEffect: HighHelps oil and water mix together and works as an emollient~2.3–2.9%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy
1 strong irritant: Parfum
Medium risk
We flagged 10 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~1.7–2.1%est.
Isobutane—High~1.6–2%est.
Propylene glycolHelps oil and water mix together and can enhance the penetration of other ingredients into the skin. It can be irritatingHigh~0.45–0.7%est.
TriethanolamineUsed to adjust pH of the product and can help improve the product's smellMedium~4.2–5.1%est.
PtfeUsed to create a nice product finishMedium~0.75–1.15%est.
Tocopheryl acetateA 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.Medium~0.65–0.95%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~0.35–0.6%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~0.25–0.4%est.
Ci 42090A colorant (dye)Medium~0.1–0.2%est.
Comedogenic
Clean of flagged comedogenic ingredients
None flagged

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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~5.1–6.2%
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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Parfum~1.7–2.1%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients

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Isobutane~1.6–2%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
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Sorbitol~1.3–1.6%
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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Glycerin~1.2–1.4%
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~0.95–1.2%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Used to thicken product formulations and create gel-like textures

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Ptfe~0.75–1.15%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

Used to create a nice product finish

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Peg-90m~0.75–1.1%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
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Tocopheryl acetate~0.65–0.95%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Anti-oxidation

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.

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Peg-23m~0.55–0.8%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
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Propylene glycol~0.45–0.7%
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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Glyceryl acrylate/acrylic acid copolymer~0.35–0.6%
Irritant · 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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Pvm/ma copolymer~0.3–0.5%
Formula
Aloe barbadensis leaf juice~0.25–0.4%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
MoisturizingAntibacterialAnti-inflammatoryReduces irritationReduces rednessAnti-agingAnti-blemish

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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Methylparaben~0.15–0.3%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

A preservative

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Propylparaben~0.15–0.3%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

A preservative

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Ci 42053~0.15–0.25%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
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Ci 42090~0.1–0.2%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

A colorant (dye)

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Ingredient list view

Water, Palmitic acid, Triethanolamine, Isopentane, Glyceryl oleate, Stearic acid, Parfum, Isobutane, Sorbitol, Glycerin, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Ptfe, Peg-90m, Tocopheryl acetate, Peg-23m, Propylene glycol, Glyceryl acrylate/acrylic acid copolymer, Pvm/ma copolymer, Aloe barbadensis leaf juice, Methylparaben, Propylparaben, Ci 42053, Ci 42090

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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.

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Gillette Fusion Ultra Sensitive Hydra Gel Men's Shave Gel Twin Pack
Gillette FusionUltra Sensitive Hydra Gel Men's Shave Gel Twin Pack

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