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MoisturizingGlycerin, Palmitic acid + 2 moreWorks
“Pure Shaving Cream”
This product contains good ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. These ingredients are called "humectants": glycerin.
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?
Irritancy3 strong irritants: Parfum, Menthol + 1 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~40–60%
Palmitic acid~4.9–7.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that is naturally present in skin and helps soften it
More about Palmitic acidStearic acid~4–6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps oil and water mix together and works as an emollient
More about Stearic acidGlycerin~2.7–4%
- 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 GlycerinCoconut acid~2.1–3.2%
Potassium hydroxide~1.5–2.2%
Triethanolamine~1–1.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to adjust pH of the product and can help improve the product's smell
More about TriethanolamineParfum~0.6–1.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumPhenoxyethanol~0.4–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolSodium hydroxide~0.35–0.8%
Hydroxypropyl methylcellulose~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to create a thicker product consistency and stabilize the formulation
More about Hydroxypropyl methylcelluloseMenthol~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- High
Aloe barbadensis leaf juice~0.05–0.2%
- 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 juiceMentha piperita oil~0.05–0.1%
Ingredient list view
Water, Palmitic acid, Stearic acid, Glycerin, Coconut acid, Potassium hydroxide, Triethanolamine, Parfum, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium hydroxide, Hydroxypropyl methylcellulose, Menthol, Aloe barbadensis leaf juice, Mentha piperita oil
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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.
| GillettePure Shaving CreamYOUR PRODUCT | BaleaMen Shaving Cream Sensitive | Men RockBlack Pomegranate Shave Cream | Molton BrownAmerican Barley Skin-Calm Shaving Cream | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 47% | 45% | 45% |
| Price | — | $2.49 | $11.86 | — |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 1 of 1 | 1 of 1 | 1 of 1 |
| Key difference | — | Panthenol | — | Salicylic Acid |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
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