Works for
MoisturizingGlycerin, Glyceryl acrylate/acrylic acid copolymer + 4 moreWorks
“Experience dramatically soft skin with every shave.”
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?
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~5.1–7.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that is naturally present in skin and helps soften it
More about Palmitic acidTriethanolamine~3.7–5.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to adjust pH of the product and can help improve the product's smell
More about TriethanolamineIsopentane~3.1–4.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Glyceryl oleate~2.4–3.5%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps oil and water mix together. Can be irritating
More about Glyceryl oleateStearic acid~2–3.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps oil and water mix together and works as an emollient
More about Stearic acidGlycerin~1.7–2.5%
- 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 GlycerinIsobutane~1.3–2%
- Irritation risk
- High
Sorbitol~1.1–1.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improves the product texture
More about SorbitolHydroxyethylcellulose~0.95–1.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to thicken product formulations and create gel-like textures
More about HydroxyethylcelluloseParfum~0.55–1.25%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumPeg-23m~0.5–1.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Peg-90m~0.45–1.05%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Menthol~0.35–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- High
Bht~0.15–0.65%
Glyceryl acrylate/acrylic acid copolymer~0.15–0.55%
- 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 copolymerPvm/ma copolymer~0.1–0.4%
- 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 juiceMentha piperita oil~0.05–0.25%
Ingredient list view
Water, Palmitic acid, Triethanolamine, Isopentane, Glyceryl oleate, Stearic acid, Glycerin, Isobutane, Sorbitol, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Parfum, Peg-23m, Peg-90m, Menthol, Bht, Glyceryl acrylate/acrylic acid copolymer, Pvm/ma copolymer, Aloe barbadensis leaf juice, Mentha piperita oil
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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.
| GillettePure Shaving GelYOUR PRODUCT | Gillette FusionMoisturizing Hydra Gel Men's Shave Gel | VenusSatinCare with Olay Shaving Gel Vanilla Cashmere | Gillette Fusion ProGlideSensitive Shave Gel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 43% | 41% | 39% |
| Price | $39.99 | — | — | $6.99−$33.00 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 2 of 2 | 2 of 2 | 2 of 2 |
| Key difference | — | Theobroma Cacao Seed Butter | Panthenol | — |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
More alternatives: Gillette Venus UltraMoisture Shave Gel Violet SwirlSkintimate Coconut Delight Women's Shave Gel
Product summary
"Gillette - Pure Shaving Gel" could be helpful for: Moisturizing, but its actives are not the most effective or are not well-studied.
Ingredient callouts
- Humectants (glyceryl acrylate/acrylic acid copolymer 0.15% - 0.55% and glycerin 1.70% - 2.50%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.
Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 2 studies and safety reviews.
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